Programmes
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Timing and Location
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Requirements of Volunteers
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Responsibilities of Volunteers
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Supervised Homework Group
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- 8 Centres *
- 3 hours every Saturday afternoon
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- 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
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- 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
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Project YOUth Can Shine
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- CDAC@ Bedok
- 3 hours every Saturday afternoon
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- 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
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- 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
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kidsREAD
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- 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
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- Read aloud stories to children
- Conduct other activities to enhance the reading programme
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Family Befriending
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- 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
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- 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
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News Sharing Programme
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- 3 CDAC Centres *
- 1.5 hours per week
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- 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
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- 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
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Administrative Support
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- Able to offer assistance during office hours
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- Handle phone calls and enquires
- Data entry and maintain the database
- Assist with registration
- Prepare and send out mailers
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Special Projects
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- Have an interest or experience in planning and organising activities
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- Execute planned activities
- Provide logistical support
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