SUPERTROOP IS RECRUITING!
As we expand our provision and continue to evolve we’re always looking for new people to join us. Right now we’re looking for Senior Helpers to help lead the holiday, which takes place in the first week of July.
CURRENT VACANCIES: SENIOR HELPERS
Senior Helpers lead the holiday itself. They plan the activities year-round, model what it means to be a good helper, and provide the structure needed on the holiday to keep things moving. Everything from washing paint brushes to keeping goal to doing laundry to soothing homesickness.
If you want to get involved with an exciting mission, working in a team of committed, energetic and skilful people in an intensely-rewarding, hands-on role then this could be perfect for you. We’re especially keen to recruit men (including AMAB / non-binary people) to help provide for the personal care needs of the young men on the holiday.
You don’t need to be an expert but if you’re energetic, good-hearted and want to make a real difference, we might have a role for you.
On Feburary 3rd we’re hosting a free webinar where volunteers can find out more - click the button to register.
If you missed the webinar, you can reach out by sending an email with a brief description of what makes you want to be a SuperTrooper, plus any questions you have, to coordinators.supertroop@gmail.com to find out more.
While we are not currently recruiting for trustees, you can you can become a member of the charity, if you are interested in a potential future trustee role.
To find out more information please email secretary@supertroop.org
Trustees
OFFICERS
We have recently recruited a group of new officers, to double the size of our team. Officers help manage our finances, fundraising and social media and without them the charity would not survive.
While we’re not recruiting for Officers right now, following us on Instagram or LinkedIn is a great way to hear about new opportunities first!
Volunteer roles on the holiday
Volunteering on the holiday is a challenging, exhausting but ultimately incredibly fun and fulfilling experience. We can guarantee you will make friends for life, while giving an extraordinary opportunity to a group of young people who have few chances to try new things or gain some independence. The holiday will give you valuable skills (teamwork, leadership, communication) and specific training (Makaton signing, first aid, crisis response) as well as getting you PVG registered.
This video from the Oundle Mencap Holiday which inspired the SuperTroop founders gives a clue about what volunteers can expect.
HELPERS
We are not currently recruiting one-to-one helpers.
GROUP LEADERS
Group leaders run a small team of four or five one-to-one volunteers. It’s a perfect role for a student. We’re not currently looking to recruit new group leaders, but you can register your interest by emailing info@supertroop.org.
Senior helpers
Senior Helpers provide expert back up and organisational support to the holiday as a whole. Many have relevant professional expertise or previous experience, but that’s not essential for every team member. They co-ordinate and lead activities, provide guidance, and step in when a problem arises. We are currently recruiting senior helpers - details at the top of this page.
Doing the holiday itself isn't possible for everyone though - below you can find out other ways to lend a hand, or you can make a donation.
be an officer
As well as volunteers on the holiday week, our organisation relies on volunteer power year-round. If looking after kids isn’t your thing, or you can’t commit to those dates, then we have lots of other opportunities for you - like updating this website or helping with fundraising.
Donate an activity
During the holidays we need lots of fun stuff to enjoy. If you can donate by playing a gig for us, running a football workshop or creating an on-site nail spa, get in touch! You can also donate via our Amazon wishlist, which we update each spring and has loads of creative and exciting ways to fund activities.
sponsor a holiday-maker
Our holiday is only affordable thanks to the massive donation of time made by our volunteers, and the in-kind support (worth £1000s) from our host, Fettes College. Still, we do have to pay for buses, admissions tickets, toys, games, personal care items and so on. If you can cover some of this cost for a deserving holiday-maker please donate now!