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Programme Coordinator Intern (Eldercare) (Bethesda CARE Centre)

Minimum Qualification

Polytechnic diploma

University graduates

No. of Vacancies: 1

Organisation Overview: Bethesda CARE Centre (BCARE) was established in 1996 as a social service agency dedicated to serving the community. Our vision is to foster communities of care through bridging gaps and building lives in our neighbourhood. We reach out to children, youths, families, seniors and persons with mental health conditions. Our efforts are dedicated to aiding the poor, marginalised and vulnerable individuals. We also aim to enhance the lives of individuals through engaging and meaningful activities.

Brief Description: BCARE Active Ageing Centre serves as a drop-in centre for seniors to gather and interact with their peers. The facilitated socio-recreational programmes and activities are focused on the physical, mental and social well-being of the seniors. It aims to help the seniors improve their quality of life, remain integrated in society and stave off social isolation. Interns will be assisting in the running of programmes at the centre which will also include planning and preparation work.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  1. Assist in programme planning

  2. Facilitation of programme and workshops

  3. Preparation of training materials

  4. Home visitations

  5. Administrative support

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

  1. To be able to interact with the elderly and learn new ways in engaging them

  2. To learn about the concerns and challenges that the elderly face

  3. To be involved in and learn about programme planning

  4. To have the opportunity to conduct senior-related programmes and activities

  5. To gain a better understanding on the overall running of an Active Ageing Centre

Duration of Internship: 6 months

Daily Working Hours: 9.00am - 6.00pm

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

Minimum Qualification: Polytechnic diploma or University graduates (Current Polytechnic students or University undergraduates are welcome as well)

Requirements (if any):

  1. Passion to work with seniors/ persons with mental health conditions/ seniors

  2. Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint

No of Vacancies: 1

Contact Person Name: Lona Loh

Contact Person Email: lonaloh@bcare.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 "Programme Coordinator Intern (Eldercare) (Bethesda CARE Centre)" into the "Internship Role" field.

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

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