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AVS Outreach Educator 2024


AVS Outreach Educator 2024
By National Parks Board

ABOUT
  • What should you expect?

    • Engage the public on responsible pet ownership and animal welfare through outreach events (such as Pets' Day Out), community events, roadshows, school's learning journeys and other fun activities.
    • Assist with the care and handling of animals if they're included in the outreach events.
    • Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, including children, adults and other professionals.
    • Conduct training for the volunteer training sessions.

     

    Why should you volunteer?

    • Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of animals
    • Gain valuable experience in the field of outreach & engagement
    • Develop communication and interpersonal skills
    • Meet new people and expand your network
    • Have fun while educating others about animal welfare and responsible pet ownership

     

    Requirements:

    • 20 years & above as of date of application
    • Good communication, public speaking & leadership skills
    • Comfortable working with companion animals
    • Passionate in promoting responsible pet ownership
    • Not allergic to animal fur or dander
    • Comfortable working on weekends
    • Can commit on a need basis when the volunteering opportunity arises
    • Volunteers will be required to go through on-the-job trainings

     

    If you are interested, please follow the steps below to complete your application process:

    1. Apply for your preferred orientation session on the portal
    2. Complete the AVS Volunteer Application Form found in the "Supporting Documents" tab beneath the opportunity title
    3. Email the completed form to AVS_Engage@nparks.gov.sg, during the registration window.

     

    Please note that slot availability is subjected to a first come first serve basis & only successful applicants will be contacted by AVS Education & Engagement Team and will receive an email to confirm the details of the orientation session.

  • CAUSES
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Orientation sessions*

 

This session will cover:

  • Introduction to NParks/AVS
  • Sharing of AVS’ education and outreach programmes
  • Role of volunteer
  • How to conduct learning journeys
  • How to do community engagements
  • Introduction to each animal in the classroom
  • Demonstration on animal husbandry

After attending the orientation session, keep a lookout for volunteering opportunities on the portal!

 

*Do note after you have registered for your preferred training session, please submit your AVS Volunteer Application Form to AVS_Engage@nparks.gov.sg, likewise during the registration window, to be considered for the training session. The form may be found under the "Supporting Documents" tab.

 

[The AVS Education & Engagement Team reserves the right to change the dates of the sessions and/or withdraw volunteers if deem unsuitable]

Skills

Coaching & Mentoring
Facilitation
Team Building
Training & Development
Tutoring
Others

Shifts

Date Time Location Registration open on Registration close on Available Slots Registration Status
22/02/2024 09:00 AM– 01:00 PM 481 Bukit Timah Road Jacob Ballas Childrens Garden Singapore 259769, 28/01/2024 12:00 AM 11/02/2024 12:00 AM 2
11/07/2024 09:00 AM– 01:00 PM 481 Bukit Timah Road Jacob Ballas Childrens Garden Singapore 259769, 16/06/2024 12:00 AM 30/06/2024 12:00 AM 4
24/10/2024 09:00 AM– 01:00 PM 481 Bukit Timah Road Jacob Ballas Childrens Garden Singapore 259769, 29/09/2024 12:00 AM 13/10/2024 12:00 AM 2

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