Programme Intern (Lions Befrienders Service Association (Singapore))
Minimum Qualifications
Current Polytechnic students and above
Social Causes
Seniors
No. of Vacancies: 1
Organisation Overview:
Established in 1995, Lions Befrienders Service Association (Singapore) [LBSA] is a voluntary welfare organization dedicated to providing holistic care and support to help seniors age healthily in place with community participation, enabling them to enjoy purposeful and meaningful lives. LBSA currently operates 10 Active Ageing Centres, two Community Case Management Services regions (East & West), two Senior Group Homes, Home Personal Care services, that reaches out to socially isolated seniors.
Brief Description:
The intern supports the operations of Active Ageing Centres, including the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of programmes and activities. These programmes aim to promote active ageing, social engagement, health, and well-being among seniors in the community.
Roles and Responsibilities:
1) Assist in outreach efforts to engage seniors within the service boundaries
2) Conduct surveys, home visits and needs assessments under staff supervision
3) Support volunteer-led activities and community events
4) Support the planning and delivery of programmes at the centre or other locations as required
5) Record data accurately for reporting and evaluation purposes
6) Analyse programme outcomes and prepare evaluation reports
7) Recommend ideas to improve programme effectiveness and participant engagement
8) Maintain programme documentation and participant databases
9) Prepare publicity materials, photographs and social media content where required
10) Handle general administrative duties related to programmes and events
Learning Objectives and Outcomes:
1) To be exposed to engagement with seniors in our service boundaries
2) To be able to support in the end to end programme planning for the Active Ageing Centres that aligns with National and organization levels and guidelines
3) To participate in conducting and facilitating community outreach and activities for the seniors in the community
4) To learn how to analyze the programme outcomes and prepare evaluation reports to the management
5) To learn how to prepare publicity materials to promote the programme/event/activity for seniors to register their interests
6) To gain knowledge in the centre operations and protocols 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?: Occasional weekend work for special events/projects
Requirements (if any):
No of Vacancies: 1
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For further enquiries on the internship role, please email youthcorps_communityinternship@nyc.gov.sg
