Harm Reduction Volunteer (HK7s)

Offer and promote harm reduction support to young people at Hong Kong Sevens

KELY Support Group

Community Development

Youth

Mental Health

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Project Details About the Organization

Project Details

What we need

Join our upcoming training sessions: (1) 11 Mar - Sat, 2:00pm - 3:30pm, OR (2) 16 Mar - Thu, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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 Hong Kong Sevens: (1) 18 years old or above (2) Able to speak and interact in English, Cantonese and Mandarin are a bonus (3) Confident in engaging with youth and people of different nationalities AND (4) High level of physical fitness required

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

31 Mar 2023 - 02 Apr 2023

Location

Hong Kong Stadium

Team Project

You’ll be working with other awesome volunteers.

Requirements

Time

8 hours in total

31 Mar 3:30pm - 8:30pm
1 Apr 12:30pm - 8:30pm
2 Apr 12:30pm - 8:00pm

Skills

Event Support
Community Outreach
Health & Safety

Experience Level

Open to all
Students
Some experience
Extensive experience

Language

English

Age Range

This project is part of the Swire Trust Go-Givers Program

Swire Trust Go-Givers Program aims to encourage skilled volunteers to support Swire Trust NGO partners in education, marine conservation, and arts.

From now until 2025, 10 outstanding volunteers will be selected annually as the “Swire Trust Go-Givers of the Year" with special and empowering rewards. 40 volunteers who contribute the highest number of hours annually will also be recognised! Meet our previous Go-Givers here and view the rewards here.

About the Organization

KELY Support Group

http://kely.org

Causes

Community Development

Youth

Mental Health

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.