CDAC

Programmes

Timing and Location

Requirements of Volunteers

Responsibilities of Volunteers

Supervised Homework Group

• 8 Centres *
• 3 hours every Saturday afternoon

• 17 – 35 years old
• Preferably with GCE ‘A’ level or tertiary education
• Able to guide P4 to P6 students in their English and Maths subjects
• Able to commit weekly, for at least one year
• Mature, independent, positive and dedicated
• Enjoy interacting with students and organising activities for them

• Supervise and guide students in their studies and behaviours
• Plan, facilitate and lead educational and enriching activities for the students
• Be a mentor and role model with positive influence to the students
• Build self-esteem and self-confidence in the students
• Provide a listening ear, support and encouragement to the students

Project YOUth Can Shine

• CDAC@ Bedok
• 3 hours every Saturday afternoon

• 21 – 35 years old
• Preferably with GCE ‘A’ level or tertiary education
• Able to guide Sec 1 and Sec 2 students in their Math subject
• Able to commit weekly, for at least one year
• Mature, optimistic and dedicated
• Enjoy working with youths and able to build a good rapport with them

• Provide small group Maths tutoring with students
• Plan, organise and conduct activities to inculcate positive values
• Monitor the progress of the students (both academic and behaviour)
• Be a positive role model for the students
• Provide a listening ear, support and encouragement to the students

kidsREAD

• 12 CDAC Centres * & ‘Vibrance @ Yishun’ Self-Help Groups Centre
• 1 hour per week on either Saturday or Sunday

• At least 18 years old
• Able to speak fluent English
• Able to commit weekly for at least one year
• Enjoy reading to children
• Enjoy interacting with children and organising activities for them

• Read aloud stories to children
• Conduct other activities to enhance the reading programme

Family Befriending

• On a needs basis

• At least 21 years old
• Able to communicate in Mandarin, English and preferably some dialects
• Completed GCE ‘O’ level or above
• Mature, understanding, approachable and have a strong desire to help others
• Able to commit in a case for at least three months
• Enjoy working with families

• Support participants in learning relevant skills through talks and workshops
• Follow up and encourage participants during home-based sessions to apply skills they have learnt
• Provide a listening ear, support, encouragement and guidance to the participants, facing life challenges

News Sharing Programme

• 3 CDAC Centres *
• 1.5 hours per week

• Able to communicate in Mandarin
• Able to commit at least once a month
• Comfortable to share information with a group of seniors using print or online resources
• Patient and able to provide a listening ear to the seniors

• Select suitable news materials beforehand and share the news with a group of 20 – 30 elderly
• Conduct and/or facilitate small group discussions
• Build rapport with the elderly

Administrative Support

• Ad-hoc basis

• Able to offer assistance during office hours

• Handle phone calls and enquires
• Data entry and maintain the database
• Assist with registration
• Prepare and send out mailers

Special Projects

• Ad-hoc basis

• Have an interest or experience in planning and organising activities

• Execute planned activities
• Provide logistical support