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Become a play helper

Play helpers are the backbone of HOPS. You will be responsible for helping to ensure all the children have a fantastic and safe time during HOPS.

Applications for 2026 will open soon.  Please check back later

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Duties include but are not limited to...

 

  • Setting up and training on the Saturday morning before HOPS week

  • Registering children at the beginning of each day

  • Ensuring children are playing safely

  • Enforcing basic rules

  • Encouraging shy children and ensuring no-one is left out or unhappy

  • Helping children settle in, both generally and as part of our specific buddy team

  • Assisting with activities

  • Tidying and clearing up each day as necessary

  • Clearing away on the final day and collecting in lost property.

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You will be part of a team and expected to think proactively, and pitch in with whatever needs to be done. HOPS is always fantastic fun and looks great on your CV and university applications.

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You MUST be available for the whole week, i.e:

  • Saturday morning (25th July) approx 9am - 12.30pm (set-up/training day)

  • Monday-Friday (27th - 31st July) 8.30am - 3.30pm

  • May be required to stay slightly later on Friday 31st July for clearing up, loading items for storage. 

 

2026 pay rates 16-17 £300, 18-20 £400, 21+ £460.

Bonuses available for Play Helpers that are deemed by the committee to have gone 'above and beyond' to make HOPS a magical experience for the children.

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