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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.

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.

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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