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Youth Corps Singapore
Social Work

[C14] Programme Intern - Eldercare (Bethesda CARE Centre)

Minimum Qualifications

No minimum education

Current Polytechnic students and above

Social Causes

Seniors

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 space where seniors can gather and interact with their peers. Interns will assist in the day-to-day operations of the centre, including the planning, preparation, and facilitation of programmes for seniors. They may also be involved in home visitations and community outreach efforts. In addition, interns will provide administrative assistance and have opportunities to contribute ideas for new activities or improvements to existing programmes.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  1. Assist in planning programme and activities

  2. Facilitate programme and workshops for seniors

  3. Prepare training and programme materials

  4. Participate in home visitations with staff

  5. Provide general administrative support

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

  1. Develop effective communication skills when engaging with the elderly

  2. Gain insights into the concerns and challenges faced by seniors

  3. Learn the fundamentals of programme planning and coordination

  4. Acquire hands-on experience in conducting senior-focused programmes and activities

  5. Understand the operations and objectives of an Active Ageing Centre

Duration of Internship: 6 months

Daily Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 9.00am - 6.00pm

Will this internship require weekend work?: No weekend work required

Requirements (if any):

  1. Passion for working with the elderly

  2. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

  3. Good interpersonal and communication skills

  4. Responsible, proactive, and able to work both independently and in a team

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] Programme Intern - Eldercare (Bethesda CARE Centre) into the "Internship Role" field.

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

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