Programme Intern - CareKids (Care Community Services Society)

Organisation Overview: Care Community Services Society is called to serve the community and to influence and equip individuals and families for empowered living through all generations. CCSS serves more than 2,200 beneficiaries through various programmes such as mentoring for community children and youths, engagement activities for vulnerable seniors, resources for ex-offenders, cognitive care for older individuals with or at risk of dementia, and assistance to other persons in need.

Brief Description: Intern is responsible for supporting the delivery and implementation of community-based Children’s Programme – C.A.R.E. The intern will be given opportunities to learn and run a community-based Children’s Programme for children aged 7 years to 12 years old; mainly from lower-income household. During the holidays and special events, intern will also be able to experience the mix profile of children from other demographics.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Community Programme Support – C.A.R.E Programme

   1. Support operationally and administratively on Programme days for the above programme

   2. Supervision of Children; to engage and motivate children beneficiaries

   3. Supervise and guide children in their school work during learning support sessions.

   4. Monitor the well-being of assigned group of children from time to time and detect any unusual behaviour among them. Flag up and work with Assigned Mentor /HOD to investigate and follow up with necessary action as guided.

   5. To be able to interact and bond with the volunteers under CK

2. Community Events and Planning Support

   1. Internally-organized Events and Activities [Holiday Programme, Interest Group and Adhoc Events]

   2. Support staff to plan, design and conduct fun-learning activities/programmes and events to benefit the growth and development of the children.

3. Programme Administration

   1. Events/Project (internal & external) admin

      1. Creating EDMs & managing registration

      2. Finding & liaising with vendors (when needed)

      3. Collating of events evaluation

      4. Updating of events statistics

      5. Collating of photos for vetting & disseminating

   2. C.A.R.E Programme Admin

      1. Track attendance and liaise with caregivers on attendance matters

      2. Keep contact lists/databases updated

   3. Logistics

      1. Source, purchase, prepare logistics needed for events, lessons, and trainings

4. Programme Evaluation Support

   1. Support staff to adapt and design programme evaluation survey, where applicable

   2. Administer and analyse survey findings

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

1. To demonstrate empathy and positive communication skills in relating with children from disadvantaged, diverse background, and volunteers

2. To learn skills and knowledge to develop meaningful activities and programmes for children

3. To demonstrate planning and organizational skills in planning medium and large-scale events involving people of diverse age groups [children, caregiver, and adult volunteers/stakeholders (Corporate, School Groups and Partners)]

4. To develop stronger administrative skills that drive productivity and promote efficiency

5. To develop critical thinking and programme evaluation skills and knowledge

Duration of Internship: 6 months

Daily Working Hours: 8.30am - 6.00pm

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): NA

No of Vacancies: 1

Contact Person Name: Kelda Chua

Contact Person Email: keldachua@ccsscares.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 Intern - CareKids (Care Community Services Society)" into the "Internship Role" field.

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