Family & Seniors Outreach Intern (Metropolitan Young Men's Christian Association of Singapore)

Organisation Overview: Metropolitan YMCA of Singapore (MYMCA) was founded in 1946 with a vision to lead positive community transformation. The Association nurtures children and works with youths as part of its mission to effect and catalyse this change – today and for the future.

The Association also leverages on social enterprises to benefit communities, channelling all net surpluses from its accommodation and conference facilities into various outreach programmes to serve the needy and vulnerable.

Brief Description: This position will assist staff in planning and executing community development programmes and initiatives. He/she will assist staff and gain exposure to stakeholders’ relations such as corporate partners, social service agencies, and volunteers.

Roles and Responsibilities: 

1. Assist in programme management processes such as planning, design, facilitation, execution and review of programs depending on the programme cycle and period of internship.

• M.Y Home Shine

• M.Y Manna

• M.Y Healthy Seniors

• M.Y Wellness

2. Assist in administrative work and support in prompt updates of information related to volunteers, beneficiaries and partners

3. Stakeholders Relation

• Assist in reporting feedback or concerns raised by beneficiaries, volunteers and participants to staff in charge for further action

• Support staff in communication with stakeholders and follow up on participants’ development and progress

4. Safety

• Assist staff to ensure programmes are conducted in a safe and secure environment and implemented according to relevant policies and procedures

5. Supports ACTS Division programmes and projects such as fundraising campaigns

6. Attend all related activities/meetings/conferences/trainings (internal and external) where appropriate

7. Undertake any tasks in relation to divisional outreach work as assigned from time to time

Learning Objectives and Outcomes: 

1. Develop Community Leadership

• Build communities through family and senior-centric programmes, and interactions with staff, stakeholders and beneficiaries

• Acquire skills in planning and implementation of initiatives that positively impact the community

2. Hone Professional Development

• Hone communication, problem-solving, project management and decision-making skills

• Be empowered to share ideas and put your ideas into action to add value to the organization

• Receive mentoring from experienced staff

3. Gain Self efficiency

• Exhibit ability to apply shared feedback to achieve positive developmental outcomes

• Display a positive outlook in acknowledging and handling setbacks effectively

Duration of Internship: 6 months 

Daily Working Hours: Mon - Fri : 9.00am to 6.30pm, Every 1st Sat of each month

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

Requirements (if any): 

1. Possess passion in community engagement in the social service industry (especially the disadvantaged families and the elderly)

2. Takes initiative and is process driven

3. Good critical thinking, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

No of Vacancies: 1 

Please read the following to apply for the internship: 

1. Click here (opens in new tab) 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 Family & Seniors Outreach Intern (Metropolitan Young Men's Christian Association of Singapore) into the "Internship Role" field. 

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