Event Volunteer

Event Volunteer

About Cup-O-T:

Cup-O-T: Wellness and Therapy Services provides accessible, creative, evidence based mental health support and training to empower communities, young people and families.

Cup-O-T offers outdoor-based occupational therapy programmes as well as family and community sessions. The programmes empower young people aged 7-25 and families, who face complex and difficult challenges in their lives. We focus on the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of our young people working with them to make lasting

changes to their lives and helping them play a positive role in their communities. Our sessions are for young people at risk of exclusion, becoming NEET and those with trauma, SEND and SEMH difficulties. 

Our therapy groups are designed and led by qualified Occupational Therapists who also have training and experience working in outdoor and woodland environments. You will be helping to spread the word about the work we do.

About the role:

In this role you will be attending community or promotional events to widen people’s knowledge of the organisation and what we do. As well as talking with members of the public you will run activities for people visiting our stand and sell items created by group participants.

Main duties:

• Set up and clear down the stall (this will include transporting the equipment)
• Meet and greet members of the public
• Give simple and accurate information about the organisation
• Support participants as they take part in our activities e.g. weaving, toasting marshmallows on a campfire or creating items out of natural materials such as wildflower seed bombs.

When and where?

• Weekend availability
• Events will take place in various locations in Norfolk
• We have a calendar of events we will attend but if any opportunities arise there may be short notice requests for help

This would be a perfect role for someone wanting to gain some experience and confidence in dealing with the general public. Prompt cards on our work will be provided to help you give accurate information.

Skills / experience needed: 

• Communication skills
• Cash handling 
• Driving license and own vehicle required to carry equipment e.g. gazebo
• Ability to lift and carry equipment e.g. putting up a gazebo 

Safeguarding:

• To adhere to the Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.
• To report any safeguarding incidents or concerns immediately to your Designated Safeguarding Officer or Lead Designated Safeguarding Officer.
• To complete any Safeguarding Awareness training as required. 
• If required for your post, undertake an enhanced DBS check and maintain annual membership through the update service.