Banner

IM-OK @ Tampines (Batch 3) - Nov to Dec 2022


IM-OK @ Tampines (Batch 3) - Nov to Dec 2022
By Youth Corps Singapore

ABOUT
  • Join us as Volunteer Befrienders to empower seniors in improving their personal well-being through Lions Befrienders’ IM-OK tablet!

    Each pair of volunteers will partner seniors to engage them in 4 physical sessions. Get to know the seniors and support them in learning how to use the tablet, customising the various functions to their needs and preferences. 

    This is a Youth Corps Singapore community service opportunity. 

  • CAUSES
Shift Start Date From
To

Volunteer Befriender (Friday)

As a Volunteer Befriender, you will be engaging seniors to support them in learning how to use the IM-OK Tablet and its functions, such as checking-in to monitor their well-being, customising health alerts, uploading photos and videos, video calling, etc. 

Volunteers in pairs, will be required to do 4 physical check-ins with the seniors that they have been paired with, at their homes. Each check-in will last about 1.5 to 2.5 hours, and can be done on your own time, within the allocated time period below. Volunteers can opt between Fridays or Saturdays. Please refer to the bottom of the page for shifts on Saturdays.

Please ensure your commitment to the following dates:

  1. Compulsory Physical Orientation & Training (O&T)
    Date: 5 Nov (Sat)
    Time: 9am to 1pm

    Location: Lions Befrienders Training Centre - Blk 163 Stirling Road #01-1220, Singapore 140163

  2. 4 Physical Engagement Sessions on Fridays
    Dates: 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec, 16 Dec
    Time: 5pm to 9pm
    Location: Engagement sessions will be at seniors’ homes. Exact locations in Tampines will be updated at O&T.


Please Note:

  • Volunteers will be PHYSICALLY engaging seniors in small groups in accordance with safe management measures. All volunteers have to be FULLY VACCINATED to be accepted into the programme.
  • Each volunteer has to commit to 1 O&T and 4 engagement sessions. Volunteers must attend O&T before beginning the engagement sessions. More details will be shared via email when you have been accepted for the volunteering opportunity.
  • Volunteer hours will be accredited 1 week after the 4th physical session has been completed.


If you have any queries, please contact us at YouthCorps_Programmes@nyc.gov.sg.

Requirements

  • Age Range: 16 to 35 years old

Skills

Befriending

Shifts

Date Time Location Registration open on Registration close on Available Slots Registration Status
Compulsory 05/11/2022 09:00 AM– 01:00 PM 163 Stirling Road Lions Befrienders Training Centre Singapore 140163 02/08/2022 12:00 AM 30/10/2022 12:00 AM 6
11/11/2022 05:00 PM– 09:00 PM Tampines Central 1 Lions Befrienders (Tampines) Singapore 529538, Exact locations in Tampines will be updated at O&T. 02/08/2022 12:00 AM 30/10/2022 12:00 AM 9
25/11/2022 05:00 PM– 09:00 PM Tampines Central 1 Lions Befrienders (Tampines) Singapore 529538, Exact locations in Tampines will be updated at O&T. 02/08/2022 12:00 AM 30/10/2022 12:00 AM 10
09/12/2022 05:00 PM– 09:00 PM Tampines Central 1 Lions Befrienders (Tampines) Singapore 529538, Exact locations in Tampines will be updated at O&T. 02/08/2022 12:00 AM 30/10/2022 12:00 AM 9
16/12/2022 05:00 PM– 09:00 PM Tampines Central 1 Lions Befrienders (Tampines) Singapore 529538, Exact locations in Tampines will be updated at O&T. 02/08/2022 12:00 AM 30/10/2022 12:00 AM 9

Volunteer Befriender (Saturday)

As a Volunteer Befriender, you will be engaging seniors to support them in learning how to use the IM-OK Tablet and its functions, such as checking-in to monitor their well-being, customising health alerts, uploading photos and videos, video calling, etc. 

Volunteers in pairs, will be required to do 4 physical check-ins with the seniors that they have been paired with, at their homes. Each check-in will last about 1.5 to 2.5 hours, and can be done on your own time, within the allocated time period below. Volunteers can opt between Fridays or Saturdays.

Please ensure your commitment to the following dates:
  1. Compulsory Physical Orientation & Training (O&T)
    Date: 5 Nov (Sat)
    Time: 9am to 1pm
    Location
    :
    Lions Befrienders Training Centre - Blk 163 Stirling Road #01-1220, Singapore 140163

  2. 4 Physical Engagement Sessions on Saturdays
    Dates: 12 Nov, 26 Nov, 10 Dec, 17 Dec
    Time: 9am to 1pm
    Location: Engagement sessions will be at seniors’ homes. Exact locations in Tampines will be updated at O&T.

Please Note:
  • Volunteers will be PHYSICALLY engaging seniors in small groups in accordance with safe management measures. All volunteers have to be FULLY VACCINATED to be accepted into the programme.
  • Each volunteer has to commit to 1 O&T and 4 engagement sessions. Volunteers must attend O&T before beginning the engagement sessions. More details will be shared via email when you have been accepted for the volunteering opportunity.
  • Volunteer hours will be accredited 1 week after the 4th physical session has been completed.

If you have any queries, please contact us at YouthCorps_Programmes@nyc.gov.sg.


Requirements

  • Age Range: 16 to 35 years old

Skills

Befriending

Shifts

Date Time Location Registration open on Registration close on Available Slots Registration Status
Compulsory 05/11/2022 09:00 AM– 01:00 PM 163 Stirling Road Lions Befrienders Training Centre Singapore 140163 02/08/2022 12:00 AM 30/10/2022 12:00 AM 14
12/11/2022 09:00 AM– 01:00 PM Tampines Central 1 Lions Befrienders (Tampines) Singapore 529538, Exact locations in Tampines will be updated at O&T. 02/08/2022 12:00 AM 30/10/2022 12:00 AM 14
26/11/2022 09:00 AM– 01:00 PM Tampines Central 1 Lions Befrienders (Tampines) Singapore 529538, Exact locations in Tampines will be updated at O&T. 02/08/2022 12:00 AM 30/10/2022 12:00 AM 14
10/12/2022 09:00 AM– 01:00 PM Tampines Central 1 Lions Befrienders (Tampines) Singapore 529538, Exact locations in Tampines will be updated at O&T. 02/08/2022 12:00 AM 30/10/2022 12:00 AM 14
17/12/2022 09:00 AM– 01:00 PM Tampines Central 1 Lions Befrienders (Tampines) Singapore 529538, Exact locations in Tampines will be updated at O&T. 02/08/2022 12:00 AM 30/10/2022 12:00 AM 14