Livelihood Intern (South Central Community Family Service Centre)

Organisation Overview: Formerly known as Bukit Ho Swee Family Service Centre, South Central Community Family Service Centre (SCC) provides support to the low-income and vulnerable families in our community. While giving support to families who seek help in financial, social or relationship issues, we encourage community self-help and cooperation.

Brief Description: The Livelihood Programme supports low-income individuals in achieving sustainable employment and improved income. Through personalized action plans, upskilling grants, and consistent check-ins, we journey with each community member towards their goals. We also collaborate with partner organizations to build a shared resource network and enable co-learning, aiming to empower individuals to enhance their livelihoods over the long term.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Build rapport and follow up with community members through home visits or sessions to monitor and track progress in their livelihood journeys

2. Assist in implementing the Livelihood Programme by managing data, preparing admin documents and case proposals, and coordinating stakeholder meetings

3. Support research, evaluation, and advocacy on employment support and upskilling opportunities for low-income communities

4. Conduct outreach and engage community members who may benefit from the programme’s support

5. Perform additional tasks such as event support and updating programme materials as assigned

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

1. To be exposed to the challenges and aspirations of low-income individuals pursuing livelihood improvements

2. To be able to build rapport and conduct follow-ups with community members through home visits and sessions

3. To apply administrative and coordination skills in managing data, documentation, and stakeholder meetings

4. To participate in research and advocacy efforts related to employment support and upskilling

5. To learn how to design and implement personalised livelihood support plans in collaboration with community members

6. To gain knowledge in the ecosystem of employment, social services, and support structures for low-income communities in Singapore

Duration of Internship: 6 months

Daily Working Hours: 10.00am - 6.30pm

Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Minimum Qualification: No minimum education (i.e. A-level Graduates, Current Polytechnic students are welcome)

Requirements (if any):

1. Passionate about service, community building, and fostering relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds

2. Comfortable with Microsoft Excel, with familiarity in data entry and basic analysis

3. Highly detail-oriented and well-organized, with strong operational and administrative skills

4. Strong written communication skills; comfortable with minute-taking and report writing

5. Adept at presenting to diverse stakeholders and engaging in community outreach

6. No prior formal experience required; volunteering or experience in human services is a bonus

7. Must be 18 years or older in 2025

No of Vacancies: 1

Contact Person Name: Chua Ying Ying

Contact Person Email: yingying@sccfsc.org.sg

Please read the following to apply for the internship:

1. Click here for the application form.

2. Select the number of internship roles you wish to apply for at "Number of Internship Role(s) to Apply For".

3. Copy and paste  Livelihood Intern (South Central Community Family Service Centre)  into the "Internship Role" field.

For further enquiries on the internship role, you may email the contact person as stated in the description.