Orienteering Club: Women's Captain

I would be good for this role because I love both orienteering and people.

As Brownie leader, National Trust volunteer and by volunteering at festivals, I have been part of a number of teams and so I know how to encourage others to play to their strengths. Whenever I lead, I draw on my experience as a team player. Last year I organised a charity collection over four nights of my school's play. This meant coordinating a card machine, programme entry and supervising on the night. We raised almost £500 and I gained confidence in my leadership.

Being a Brownie leader, along with working at a local cinema, allowed me to develop communities. Orienteering can often feel like a lonely sport but I have found the community to be one of my favourite aspects of it. I would love to foster this at UCL.

I have also done too much orienteering: I began in Year 12, crossing over from being a casual runner. I know what it is like to start off with no idea about anything. I also know what it is like to learn: I am East Anglian and Midlands Champion for my age category; I came third at last year's British Schools' Championships; I am ranked 19th nationally for my age category and I have won events (most recently Green at Dagnam Park in September) beating many more experienced orienteers. I know that the key to orienteering success is not technical knowledge or natural ability but practice. I believe that the UCL women's team can do great things this year and I can help them get there.