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Youth Corps Singapore
Project Management

Project & Engagement Intern (Diabetes Singapore)

Minimum Qualifications

No minimum education

Current Polytechnic students and above

Social Causes

Community & Culture

Healthcare & Wellbeing

Low-income Families

Mental Health

Seniors

No. of Vacancies : 1

Organisation Overview: Diabetes Singapore is the only society in Singapore dedicated exclusively to supporting the care and well-being of individuals with diabetes. As a registered social service agency under the National Council of Social Service (NCSS), we are committed to empowering people living with diabetes, along with their families and caregivers, through comprehensive services such as health screenings, diabetic complications screenings, educational programmes, counselling, and community outreach.

Brief Description: As a Program & Engagement Intern at Diabetes Singapore, you will support cross-functional initiatives that promote diabetes awareness, community engagement, and operational excellence. This role offers hands-on experience in marketing, research, event planning, partnership development, and volunteer coordination—all within a meaningful cause-driven environment.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Marketing & Communications

  1. Assist in creating content for social media, newsletters, and outreach campaigns aligned with diabetes awareness and education.

  2. Support the design and distribution of promotional materials for events and programs.

  3. Help monitor engagement metrics and compile reports to improve outreach strategies.

Research & Data Analysis

  1. Conduct research on diabetes-related trends, community needs, and potential partners.

  2. Analyze survey data and feedback from events and programs to inform future planning.

  3. Maintain and update databases with accurate and confidential information.

Events Coordination

  1. Support the planning and execution of community outreach events, health screenings, and workshops.

  2. Assist with logistics including venue setup, registration, and volunteer coordination.

  3. Help prepare post-event reports and feedback summaries.

  4. Fundraising & Partnership Efforts

  5. Research and identify potential donors, sponsors, and collaborators.

  6. Assist in preparing fundraising proposals and stewardship materials.

  7. Help maintain donor records and track fundraising progress.

Volunteer Mobilisation

  1. Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and scheduling volunteers for events and outreach activities.

  2. Support volunteer engagement through communications and appreciation initiatives.

  3. Maintain volunteer databases and help collect feedback for continuous improvement.

Inventory Management

  1. Monitor and update inventory of diabetes care products, outreach materials, and event supplies.

  2. Assist in organizing storage areas and ensuring proper labeling and accessibility.

  3. Support procurement and liaise with vendors when necessary.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

  1. Develop Marketing & Communication Skills

Create engaging content and analyze outreach performance to promote diabetes awareness.

  1. Strengthen Research & Analytical Competence

Conduct research and analyze data to inform program strategies and community needs.

  1. Acquire Event Planning & Coordination Expertise

Support the planning and execution of impactful community events and workshops.

  1. Learn Fundraising & Partnership Development Basics

Assist in identifying donors and preparing proposals to support organizational growth.

  1. Enhance Volunteer Management & Engagement Skills

Recruit, onboard, and engage volunteers to strengthen program delivery and impact.

Duration of Internship: 6 months

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

Will this internship require weekend work?: Occasional weekend work for special events/projects

Requirements (if any):

No of Vacancies: 1

Contact Person Name: Diabetes Singapore

Contact Person Email: priscilla.gan@diabetes.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 Project & Engagement Intern (Diabetes Singapore) 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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