What volunteering/fundraising work will be considered valid?
Any volunteering/fundraising work must be aligned with the following requirements and definitions:
1) Charitable volunteering/fundraising activities must have taken place within the last year (i.e. from 30 September 2021 onwards). Activities may have started before this date, but must have continued after it, in an ongoing manner.
2) Causes may involve, but are not limited to: animals & wildlife, arts & culture, children & young people, community, disability, education, the elderly, the environment, medicine, public service & military, sports, and welfare.
3) Charitable causes MUST be not for profit.
4) Check out the terms & conditions for more information.
What's the maximum number of entrants per group?
The maximum number of people in a group entry is 15. If you have a group with more than 15 members, please contact info@dhlsgotheart.com.
Who can enter the competition?
Anyone who is a DHL Express employee, with a valid passport, who is over the age of 18 as of 30 September 2022 can enter the competition. It is open to all DHL contracts, including temporary contracts and interns, but you must still plan to be employed/under contract until at least 31 July 2023 to be eligible.
Why do I have to be employed/under contract until 31 July 2023 to be eligible?
Should you be selected as a Regional Winner, we may wish to follow up with you and your charitable cause after the competition.
Do all entrants have to work for DHL?
Yes, all entrants have to work for DHL Express. Employee(s) can only advance to the Regional Final if they're still employed by DHL Express at that time.
I'm new to DHL - can I still enter?
As long as you joined the company before 30 September 2022, you're eligible to enter.
My temporary contract ends before 31 July 2023. Can I still enter?
Unfortunately not. Your contract must be vaild until at least 31 July 2023.
I work for an associated entity different from DHL. Can I still participate?
Please liaise with your Country HR Champion on this.
If I'm from Aviation Europe, can I still participate?
Yes.
If I'm from GBS, can I still participate?
Only if you’re working for Express.
If I'm from EFFS, can I participate?
Yes.
If I'm from DGF, another DHL BU, DPDHL Corporate Center or PeP, can I participate?
Unfortunately not.
I'm from DGF but in a country where DGF and Express are merged – can I participate?
Unfortunately not.
I'm about to retire – can I participate?
As long as you're not planning to leave before 31 July 2023, yes!
I'm employed but on parental leave – can I participate?
Yes.
Is there an age restriction?
Yes. You need to be 18 years or older on the day of your application to enter.
Does DHL management have to approve my submission entry before I enter?
No, every entry will be reviewed once it is submitted. (this is what we refer to as the approval stage).
How should I enter if I don't have access to a camera?
If you don't have a smartphone, or it doesn't have a working camera on it, don't worry - we can help. Please liaise with your Country HR Champion or email us on info@dhlsgotheart.com
Am I allowed to record my entry during work time?
No, please record your video/take your photograph in your own time.
If I have entered the competition in previous years, can I re-enter?
Yes!