5 reasons to get involved with KEEN!

1. The perfect CV boost

Our team members give consistently exceptional feedback when it comes to the skills that they have developed at KEEN, whether they be in planning and management, communication, leadership, working with young people, understanding disability, or a host of other areas.

Experience with KEEN has formed the basis of many an excellent CV, or job/university application. Hands on experience with KEEN is particularly ideal for aspiring medics, teachers, or those interested in a career in the highly competitive not-for-profit sector.

2. Getting involved is really easy

Coming to KEEN for the first time couldn't be simpler. Just pop us an email to let us know you’d like to come along, or join our mailing list and sign up for a taster session that way. Either way, there is no hassle of inductions or other forms until you know that KEEN is right for you. Even then, the induction process couldn't be simpler!

And, if you do decide that KEEN is something you want to do more of, the commitment is a flexible one. We suggest a minimum commitment of 5 sessions within a term, but you can decide when these are, and when you need to take time out for study or other things in life!

3. Be PART OF OUR AMAZING TEAM

KEEN is about even more than our sessions and projects. With well over 250 people on our team each year, KEEN has a vibrant community of its own, and the social events and experiences to match! All are welcome to join in the fun - and we have a lot of it, with socials, dinner, legendary treasure hunts, and regular opportunities to join us for an ice cream or a drink after sessions!

4. Make a difference in the local community

Whether you are a student in Oxford or have lived here all your life, KEEN offers a perfect bridge to getting more involved the local community, and seeing the difference you can make to people's lives as part of our team.

5. KEEN is simply great fun!

Building spaceships at Zig-Zag, extracting DNA from strawberries at KEEN Teens, playground games at Allsorts, archery at GrEAT, kayaking at KEEN Plus... Put simply, we have an awesome time and no matter what your day has been like,  KEEN is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.