Harm Reduction Volunteer (Creamfields)
Offer and promote harm reduction support to young people at Creamfields 2023
Project Details
What we need
- Join our upcoming training sessions: (1) 21 Mar - Tue, 7:15pm -9:15pm OR (2) 25 Mar- Sat, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
- Promote hydration and harm reduction
- Provide immediate support for people in need
- Engage with participants through alcohol-free activities
Background
SOSKELY is KELY's staple outreach service, which aims to reduce harm and promote care among participants in major events in Hong Kong. With the aim of encouraging hydration during these events, our service interacts with different event-goers through alcohol-free activities, providing them with safe party tips, and providing a safe space for rest and immediate support. We are currently recruiting volunteers who can meet the following criteria to help us out at Creamfields 2023: (1) 25 years old or above (2) Able to speak and interact in English, Cantonese and Mandarin are a bonus (3) Confident in engaging with people of different nationalities (4) Required level of fitness is high (5) Able to work well under pressure AND (6) Keeping a non-judgmental and open attitude
What we have
All volunteers are required to attend a compulsory training and briefing session. Interested parties will only need to attend 1 session. It will be held FACE TO FACE in San Po Kong and conducted in English. Once you apply for this volunteer opportunity, we will email you a Google Form for registration. Please indicate which training session you will be joining in the form.
Why this is important
KELY Support Group aims to empower young people in Hong Kong to reach their full potential. We strive to connect with young people and take good care of them at major events with our SOSKELY harm reduction outreach service.
Project Period
01 Apr 2023 - 02 Apr 2023
Location
Central Harbourfront
Team Project
You’ll be working with other awesome volunteers.
Requirements
Time
7 hours in total
- 1 Apr 11:30am - 6:00pm
- 1 Apr 5:30pm - 11:30pm
- 2 Apr 11:30am - 6:00pm
- 2 Apr 5:30pm - 11:30pm
Skills
- Event Support
- Community Outreach
- Health & Safety
Experience Level
- Some experience
- Extensive experience
Language
- English
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About the Organization
KELY Support Group
http://kely.org
Causes
What we do
KELY Support Group (KELY) is a Hong Kong-based nonprofit organisation whose mission since 1991 is to equip young people with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities needed to support themselves and each other. We envision a world where young people are empowered to reach their full potential. Our Programmes We collaborate with schools and other partners to offer programmes to Chinese- and English-speaking youth between the ages of 14 and 24 around our three core focus areas: Drug and Alcohol Awareness, Mental Health & Wellbeing, and Positive Youth Development.
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