Volunteer Befriender (Friday)

As a Volunteer Befriender, you will be engaging seniors to support them in learning how to use the IM-OK Tablet and its functions, such as checking-in to monitor their well-being, customising health alerts, uploading photos and videos, video calling, etc. 

Volunteers in pairs, will be required to do 4 physical check-ins with the seniors that they have been paired with, at their homes. Each check-in will last about 1.5 to 2.5 hours, and can be done on your own time, within the allocated time period below. Volunteers can opt between Fridays or Saturdays. Please refer to the bottom of the page for shifts on Saturdays.

Please ensure your commitment to the following dates:

1. Compulsory Physical Orientation & Training (O&T)
   Date: 5 Nov (Sat)
   Time: 9am to 1pm
   Location: Lions Befrienders Training Centre - Blk 163 Stirling Road #01-1220, Singapore 140163
   
   
2. 4 Physical Engagement Sessions on Fridays
   Dates: 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec, 16 Dec
   Time: 5pm to 9pm
   Location: Engagement sessions will be at seniors’ homes. Exact locations in Tampines will be updated at O&T.
   

Please Note:

• Volunteers will be PHYSICALLY engaging seniors in small groups in accordance with safe management measures. All volunteers have to be FULLY VACCINATED to be accepted into the programme.
  
• Each volunteer has to commit to 1 O&T and 4 engagement sessions. Volunteers must attend O&T before beginning the engagement sessions. More details will be shared via email when you have been accepted for the volunteering opportunity.
  
• Volunteer hours will be accredited 1 week after the 4th physical session has been completed.

If you have any queries, please contact us at YouthCorps_Programmes@nyc.gov.sg.

Requirements

Skills

Shifts

Volunteer Befriender (Saturday)

As a Volunteer Befriender, you will be engaging seniors to support them in learning how to use the IM-OK Tablet and its functions, such as checking-in to monitor their well-being, customising health alerts, uploading photos and videos, video calling, etc. 

Volunteers in pairs, will be required to do 4 physical check-ins with the seniors that they have been paired with, at their homes. Each check-in will last about 1.5 to 2.5 hours, and can be done on your own time, within the allocated time period below. Volunteers can opt between Fridays or Saturdays.

1. Compulsory Physical Orientation & Training (O&T)
   Date: 5 Nov (Sat)
   Time: 9am to 1pm
   Location: Lions Befrienders Training Centre - Blk 163 Stirling Road #01-1220, Singapore 140163
   
   
2. 4 Physical Engagement Sessions on Saturdays
   Dates: 12 Nov, 26 Nov, 10 Dec, 17 Dec
   Time: 9am to 1pm
   Location: Engagement sessions will be at seniors’ homes. Exact locations in Tampines will be updated at O&T.

• Volunteers will be PHYSICALLY engaging seniors in small groups in accordance with safe management measures. All volunteers have to be FULLY VACCINATED to be accepted into the programme.
  
• Each volunteer has to commit to 1 O&T and 4 engagement sessions. Volunteers must attend O&T before beginning the engagement sessions. More details will be shared via email when you have been accepted for the volunteering opportunity.
  
• Volunteer hours will be accredited 1 week after the 4th physical session has been completed.

Requirements

Skills

Shifts