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Companions of Care @ Yishun [YCDT-CC]


Companions of Care @ Yishun [YCDT-CC]
By Youth Corps Singapore

ABOUT
  • Do you have a strong desire to connect with the elderly?  We are searching for enthusiastic volunteers to befriend seniors at NKF Yishun Community Hospital.  Volunteers will be able to engage with seniors to offer a friendly presence  and companionship.

    This opportunity is brought to you by the Youth Corps Development Team (Care Corner).

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Volunteer Befriender

[Registration is closed due to oversubscription of the programme]

Your role as a Volunteer Befriender includes:

  • Befriend the elderly through meaningful conversations
  • Create a welcoming atmosphere by offering a friendly presence 

Requirements(Please read before applying):

  • Attend a Mandatory Online Orientation and Training
  •  Commit to all 4 sessions
  • Age range: 17 to 35 years old
  • FULLY Vaccinated
  • Befriending experience would be a bonus!
  • Bonus if volunteer is able to speak Mother Tongue/Dialect

Please Note!

Dates & Timings (Please make yourself available for the Orientation and Training & ALL Sessions) :

- Online Orientation and Training : 21 Mar (Thursday) : 6:30-7:30pm

- Session 1: 5 Apr  (Fri) - 7:00pm-8:30pm

-Session 2: 19 Apr (Fri) - 7:00pm-8:30pm

-Session 3 : 3 May  (Fri)- 7:00pm - 8:30pm

-Session 4: 17 May (Fri) -7:00pm-8:30pm

Location Details;

Orientation and Training Location: Online

Befriending Location: 2 Yishun Central 2 #03-01 Yishun Community Hospital, Singapore 768204

Kindly write in to ycd@carecorner.org.sg to check on your registration status if you do not receive any information 2 days before your selected session.

This opportunity is in partnership with Care Corner Singapore & NKF Yishun Community Hospital

Requirements

  • Age Range: 17 to 35 years old

Skills

Befriending

Shifts

Date Time Location Registration open on Registration close on Available Slots Registration Status
Thursday, 21/03/2024 06:30 PM– 07:30 PM 159 Lor 1 Toa Payoh ##01-1530 SG Cares Volunteer Centre @ Toa Payoh Singapore 310159, 08/02/2024 12:00 AM 01/03/2024 12:00 AM 5
Friday, 05/04/2024 07:00 PM– 08:30 PM 2 Yishun Central 2 ##03-01 Yishun Community Hospital Singapore 768024, 08/02/2024 12:00 AM 01/03/2024 12:00 AM 5
Friday, 19/04/2024 07:00 PM– 08:30 PM 2 Yishun Central 2 ##03-01 Yishun Community Hospital Singapore 768024, 08/02/2024 12:00 AM 01/03/2024 12:00 AM 4
Friday, 03/05/2024 07:00 PM– 08:30 PM 2 Yishun Central 2 ##03-01 Yishun Community Hospital Singapore 768024, 08/02/2024 12:00 AM 01/03/2024 12:00 AM 2
Friday, 17/05/2024 07:00 PM– 08:30 PM 2 Yishun Central 2 ##03-01 Yishun Community Hospital Singapore 768024, 08/02/2024 12:00 AM 01/03/2024 12:00 AM 4

Volunteer Coordinator

[Registration is closed due to oversubscription of the programme]

Your role as a Volunteer Coordinator includes:

  • Be a liason point betwen Volunteer Befrienders and Staff
  • Support in attendance-taking and registration matters
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of patients and Volunteer Befrienders
  • Facilitate briefing and debrief sessions 
  • Highlight any concerns to staff in charge

Requirements(Please read before applying):

  • Attend a Mandatory Online Orientation and Training
  • Commitment period:All volunteers must commit to all 4 sessions
  • Age range: 17 to 35 years old
  • FULLY Vaccinated
  • Willing to step out of comfort zone 
  • Group facilitation experience is preferred but not a requirement
  • Bonus if volunteer is able to speak Mother Tongue/Dialect

Please Note!

Dates & Timings (Please make yourself available for the Orientation and Training & ALL Sessions) :

- Online Orientation and Training : 21 Mar (Thur) - 6:30-7:30pm

- Session 1: 5 Apr (Fri) - 7:00pm-8:30pm

-Session 2: 19 Apr (Fri) - 7:00pm-8:30pm

-Session 3 : 3 May (Fri)- 7:00pm - 8:30pm

-Session 4: 17 May (Fri) -7:00pm-8:30pm

Location Details;

Orientation and Training Location: Online

Befriending Location: 2 Yishun Central 2 #03-01 Yishun Community Hospital, Singapore 768204

Kindly write in to ycd@carecorner.org.sg to check on your registration status if you do not receive any information 2 days before your selected session.

This opportunity is in partnership with Care Corner Singapore & NKF Yishun Community Hospital

Requirements

  • Age Range: 17 to 35 years old

Skills

Befriending
Facilitation

Shifts

Date Time Location Registration open on Registration close on Available Slots Registration Status
Thursday, 21/03/2024 06:30 PM– 07:30 PM 159 Lor 1 Toa Payoh ##01-1530 SG Cares Volunteer Centre @ Toa Payoh Singapore 310159, 08/02/2024 12:00 AM 01/03/2024 12:00 AM 2
Friday, 05/04/2024 07:00 PM– 08:30 PM 2 Yishun Central 2 ##03-01 Yishun Community Hospital Singapore 768024, 08/02/2024 12:00 AM 01/03/2024 12:00 AM 1
Friday, 19/04/2024 07:00 PM– 08:30 PM 2 Yishun Central 2 ##03-01 Yishun Community Hospital Singapore 768024, 08/02/2024 12:00 AM 01/03/2024 12:00 AM 2
Friday, 03/05/2024 07:00 PM– 08:30 PM 2 Yishun Central 2 ##03-01 Yishun Community Hospital Singapore 768024, 08/02/2024 12:00 AM 01/03/2024 12:00 AM 2
Friday, 17/05/2024 07:00 PM– 08:30 PM 2 Yishun Central 2 ##03-01 Yishun Community Hospital Singapore 768024, 08/02/2024 12:00 AM 01/03/2024 12:00 AM 2