Join us as Learning Companions (volunteers) to facilitate learning of self-care and independent skills for adults with mild intellectual disabilities at TOUCH Ubi Hostel (TUH)!
Supporting the lifeskills coach at TUH, you can join in to help improve the self-care skills for the residents to be independent through different activities and games.
An Orientation and Training session will be conducted to equip you with the adequate skills and knowledge to support the residents.
This volunteering programme is a collaboration between TOUCH Ubi Hostel and Youth Corps Singapore.
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As a Volunteer Befriender(VB), you will be offering support, encouragement and companionship to the residents of TUH. This can involve activities such as mini games, role playing, and providing guidance while the life skills coach leads the lesson.
Requirements:1. Shortlisted volunteers will be required to commit to an Orientation and training workshop as well as be available for at least 5 befriending sessions.Commitment Dates:
1. Orientation and Training (O&T) on 5 April 2024, 7PM-9PMThis O&T session is to equip you with the skills and knowledge of how to interact with adults with mild intellectual disabilities as well as get to understand the environment in the hostel to better prepare you for the volunteering sessions.2. Volunteering Sessions (Be available for at least 5 sessions)Session 1 - 16/04/2024 - 7PM - 9PMSession 2 - 23/04/2024 - 7PM - 9PMSession 3 - 30/04/2024 - 7PM - 9PMSession 4 - 14/05/2024 - 7PM - 9PMSession 5 - 21/05/2024 - 7PM - 9PMSession 6 - 28/05/2024 - 7PM - 9PMSession 7 - 11/06/2024 - 7PM - 9PMDo note that there are no sessions on the first Tuesday of every month due to the scheduled activities of TUH.
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As a Volunteer Coordinator(VC), you will be managing a team of Volunteer Befrienders (VB), as well as the operations of the programme. You will be helping to manage attendance, conduct icebreakers and facilitation between the VBs. You will co-lead the mass group activities together with the life skills coach.
Your goal is to support and guide the VBs to have a positive and meaningful experience and to ensure the smooth operation of the programme.
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