Do you get a thrill out of going on roller coasters? Do you have a side of yourself always looking for the next big thing to participate in to get your adrenaline pumping?
Being an adrenaline junkie, or an adventure junkie can make everyday life feel a bit, well, boring, and it is important for those who have a fondness for adrenaline highs to use it, or they may lose it! However, rather than spend a fortune on bungee jumps or theme park admissions, what if you used your love for adrenaline to better the world?
How do you do that? Read on for some ideas!
Charity-Based Challenges
There is the option for those fans of all thing’s adrenaline-related to participate in extreme sports events to raise money for charities. This includes doing things like charity skydiving and participating in marathons, triathlons, or even adventure races, all of which will get your adrenaline pumping, while ensuring that the charity of your choice gets some money. If you are someone who likes the adrenaline of being up high, but doesn’t really have the mobility to run fast, or for long distances, why not opt for hiking? That way, you can see the area of your choosing, at a more leisurely pace, all while also staying fit.
Or, if you have a bit more training in extreme sports, you can undertake sponsored stunts and get sponsorships, with the proceeds going to the charity of your choice. Great! Of course, make sure that you attend any mandatory training sessions that may be required beforehand, just to avoid injury!
Volunteer Emergency Services
Anyone who has ever worked as a firefighter, a paramedic, or a police officer can attest to the fact that there will be some calls where the adrenaline spike is unmatchable. Therefore, if you don’t have the time to commit to this line of work permanently, there is the option to sign up to become a volunteer firefighter, police officer, or medical worker. You will, of course, have to undertake training first and, in the case of becoming a volunteer medical worker, you may need to undertake additional first aid training.
Disaster Relief Work
Depending on where you live in the world, this may be more or less of a common option. However, if you live somewhere with many natural disasters, like earthquakes, then it can be worth training to be on one of the rapid-response teams. This job is fascinating and will put you into the front seat of some interesting scenarios, that you will have to think through quickly and determine the correct solution.
This will utilize your ability to remain calm under pressure, while also throwing in the challenge of working in a tough situation, with other people, usually with time pressure. You may even have to perform medical evacuations in some of your country’s most remote or dangerous parts- what a rush!
Again, there is highly likely to be additional training required to become a disaster relief worker. So, be prepared to put a lot of time in.
Teaching Survivalist Courses
If you have always been a fan of Bear Grylls and you are a fan of teaching, why not set up to train your own survivalist course? There is nothing more rugged and adrenaline-pumping than living outdoors with limited resources and having to potentially hunt and catch your own food.
This will usually require you to have a social media presence, as well as website, so that people can book your course. You will have to get equipment, and, as odd as it may sound, there are even courses available that will allow you to train in being a survivalist. So, make sure you attend those!
Then, you will have to look into where to teach these courses. This may require you to hire private land to work on, or if you have the money, you can buy your own and set it up as a survivalist paradise.
Conservation Work
Conservation work may not seem as adrenaline-fuelling as the other options on this list. However, this will depend on the animal(s) you are keeping an eye out for, and, of course, where you live. For instance, you may be able to engage in anti-poaching patrols on protected land, or even take part in wildlife rescue missions. In many cases, this can involve walking around rough terrain, at night and having to think on the spot, all while also saving the life of animals that you love. That could be a lot of fun and extremely worthwhile.
Bex Gawne
Since graduating from university with a degree in English Literature & Creative Writing, Bex has worked in the media and digital marketing industries for almost a decade. She specialises in writing health and lifestyle content and is passionate about making a difference. Outside of this, Bex has a keen interest in history, so you can often find her with a cup of tea, curled up with a historical novel, with her ragdoll cat by her side.
