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Youth Corps Singapore
Project Management

[C14] Community Engagement & Children’s Participation Intern (Yishun Family Service @ Singapore Children's Society)

Minimum Qualifications

No minimum education

Current Polytechnic students and above

Social Causes

Children

Community & Culture

Low-income Families

No. of Vacancies: 1

Organisation Overview: Yishun Family Service @ Children’s Society helps children, youth and families in Yishun through casework and counselling, social mobility & strengthening families programmes as well as community work. We envision journeying with the Yishun community so that every child can grow up in a family that is safe from harm, resilient in the face of adversity, able to pursue upward social mobility and sustained physical and mental well-being.

Brief Description: The intern will support Hub@234, a community-based preventive model offering early support for children and families. They will engage residents, support co-creation of programmes and spaces, and facilitate outreach and activities. The role includes documenting insights, supporting centre setup, and building relationships to encourage early help-seeking and stronger community connections.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  1. Support community outreach efforts (e.g. playground engagement, school outreach, block activities) to connect with children and families

  2. Assist in facilitating participatory workshops and engagement sessions with children, parents, and residents

  3. Design and adapt child-friendly engagement tools and communication materials

  4. Support the co-creation process by preparing materials and logistics for workshops and activities

  5. Document insights, feedback, and observations from community engagements and co-design sessions

  6. Assist in the implementation and adaptation of programmes based on community needs and feedback

  7. Contribute to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment within Hub@234

  8. Support other duties as required for the setup and operations of the centre

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

  1. Understand and apply preventive and community-based approaches in working with children and families

  2. Gain hands-on experience in children’s participation and co-design processes in a community setting

  3. Develop skills in community engagement, facilitation support, and relationship-building with diverse groups

  4. Build competency in capturing and analysing community insights to inform programme development

  5. Learn how social service programmes are designed, adapted, and implemented based on community needs

Duration of Internship: 6 months

Daily Working Hours: Mon - Fri, 9am to 6pm

Will this internship require weekend work?: Flexible - weekend work may be required depending on operational needs

No of Vacancies: 1

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 [C14] Community Engagement & Children’s Participation Intern (Yishun Family Service @ Singapore Children's Society) into the "Internship Role" field.

For further enquiries on the internship role, please email youthcorps_communityinternship@nyc.gov.sg

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