About the Activity
TOUCH Ubi Hostel provides trainings for adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities with advanced independent living skills and help them to better integrate into the community. The trainees stay in the hostel from Mon to Fri and returned home during the weekend for those with family support. During the daytime, majority of the trainees will go to work while some will receive in-house job preparation training to prepare them for employment.
Volunteers will assist the life skills coaches in guiding the trainees during their training programme.
Schedule & Commitment
Volunteers are needed during the following training periods. Only trained volunteers can be involved in the weekend programme after they have served in TUH for at least 3 months.
- Monday to Thursday, 7pm to 10pm
- Saturday, 9am to 1pm, 1pm to 5pm
Position Available
Essential Care Volunteer
Requirements:
- 20 years old and above
- Has keen interest and passion in working with people with mild intellectual disability.
Your primary role involves assisting the life skills coaches in guiding the trainees during their training programme. This includes daily living and community living skills, personal social skills and occupational guidance training, so that they can be integrated back into the community and enjoy a better quality of life. You will also befriend the trainees and ensure their safety and well-being are well taken care of.
A: Orientation will be conducted for volunteers, and they will be briefed on how to engage young adults with special needs.
A: Training Programme may include:
- Daily Living Skills Eg: housekeeping, personal hygiene etc
- Community Living Skills
- Personal Social Skills
- Exercise and Line Dancing
Volunteer With Us Now
Sign up before 31 Dec 2024. Please dedicate a minimum of 2 hours weekly for 3 to 6 months.