Why become a Challenge Leader?
If you are looking to take your Challenge to the next level, why not become a Challenge Leader?
As a Challenge Leader, you will help to recruit, prepare, and support your team throughout the Challenge. This will include promoting the Challenge to fellow students, organising team socials, planning group fundraising events, and providing peer-to-peer support during the Challenge.
Interested?
Apply below or download our Challenge Leader Information Pack to find out more.
So, what’s in it for you?
- Training and mentorship: You will have a dedicated Challenges Abroad mentor who will provide guidance and training through regular one-to-one meetings. You will also be invited to attend at least 3 training days, where you will develop skills in recruitment, fundraising, and leadership.
- Personal skills development: Through these sessions, you will not only develop transferable skills but you will also discover a newfound confidence as you apply these skills to your role as a Challenge Leader.
- Challenge Leader Incentive: As a Challenge Leader, you will be rewarded for every student who joins you on the Challenge.
- CV enhancement : You will be able to add this experience to your CV and explain how you recruited and supported a team of students on the adventure of a lifetime – how many fresh graduates can say that?!
- Unforgettable Travel Experience : When taking part in the Challenge, you'll build lifelong friendships and create precious memories, while experiencing once-in-a-lifetime moments.
- 5 students: £500 off your fundraising target
- 6-10 students: additional £100 per student off your fundraising target
- 11-15 students: additional £150 per student off your fundraising target
- 15 students or more: Challenges Abroad will refund your registration fee
*Please note that this is the number of students who meet their fundraising target and participate on the Challenge.
Whether you’re seeking opportunities to develop your skills or are passionate about meaningful travel, our Fundraising challenges are sure to be life-changing.
Choose a challenge that aligns with your interests and passions!

Thailand: Elephants & Hill Tribes Challenge
- Type: Fundraising
- Location: Thailand
- Duration: 15 days
- Purpose: Inspire change through education and ethical elephant conservation efforts

Peru: Machu Picchu Challenge
- Type: Fundraising
- Location: Peru
- Duration: 15 days
- Purpose: Improve access to quality education and trek Machu Picchu

Finland: Nordic Wilderness Challenge
- Type: Fundraising
- Location: Finland
- Duration: 7 days
- Purpose: Challenge your endurance and survival skills