As a KidsLearn Volunteer Coordinator, you will be joining us to:
- Support the training of new KidsLearn volunteers, including explaining Youth Corp Singapore's mission and values, as well as any policies they need to follow.
- Conduct icebreakers, team-building activities, and facilitation to build teamwork amongst volunteer befrienders.
- Run the operations of the weekly befriending session and managing the attendance and assignment of volunteer befrienders.
- Provide ongoing support and supervision to volunteers, addressing any concerns, and recognizing their contributions.
- Plan and conduct educational and fun group activities for children to help build their social skills and literacy.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the KidsLearn program and making recommendations for future improvement.
*Any prior experience in facilitation will be appreciated but not compulsory*
Requirements: (Please read before applying)
- Shortlisted VCs will be required to also sign up as volunteers with MSF and undergo a suitability assessment to determine their suitability for the programme. Please note that the process will take about 1 month. If you have any concerns, please feel free to approach us.
Volunteers are required to commit to a minimum of 10-12 sessions across two consecutive terms to ensure an effective learning environment for the volunteer befrienders and children:
Orientation and Training* (Compulsory)
(1) 30/11/24, 13:00 to 17:00
Volunteer Coordinator Training* (Compulsory)
(1) 07/12/24, 9:00 to 15:30
Befriending Sessions
2025 Term 1
Session 1 - 04/01/25, 13:00 to 16:30
Session 2 - 11/01/25, 13:00 to 16:30
Session 3 - 18/01/25, 13:00 to 16:30
Session 4 - 25/01/25, 13:00 to 16:30
Session 5 - 08/02/25, 13:00 to 16:30
Session 6 - 15/02/25, 13:00 to 16:30
Session 7 - 22/02/25, 13:00 to 16:30
Session 8 - 01/03/25, 13:00 to 16:30
2025 Term 2
Session 1 - 29/03/25 13:00 to 16:30
Session 2 - 05/04/25 13:00 to 16:30
Session 3 - 12/04/25 13:00 to 16:30
Session 4 - 19/04/25 13:00 to 16:30
Session 5 - 26/04/25 13:00 to 16:30
Session 6 - 03/05/25 13:00 to 16:30
Session 7 - 10/05/25 13:00 to 16:30
Session 8 - 27/05/25 13:00 to 16:30
Remarks:
- Orientation and Training may be conducted at a different location.
- Volunteers will be confirmed before 30/11/24.
Please Note:
More details about the volunteer opportunity will be relayed via Telegram. Upon confirmation, you will be invited to join a Telegram group chat in the same week of the opportunity. All applications are subjected to approval. The number of available slots reflected are based on the number of confirmed applications.
If you have any queries, please contact us at YouthCorps_Programmes@nyc.gov.sg.