- Ignite Inspiration: Assist in organizing events, school talks and promotional activities that will inspire and fuel the passion of young changemakers.
- Build Connections: Cultivate meaningful relationships with participants, mentors, organizations, and volunteers, creating a supportive network for youth-led initiatives.
- Share Stories: Capture and compile awe-inspiring stories from YFC projects, showcasing the incredible impact that passionate youth can make.
- Passion Personified: A passion for youth development, volunteerism, and community service, coupled with an unwavering commitment to creating a better world.
- People Person: Good interpersonal skills, enjoy connecting with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Organizational Dynamo: Strong organisational and planning skills, able to juggle multiple priorities and solve problems.
- Communication Pro: Effective communication skills across different platforms and levels – both verbal and written.
- Tech Enthusiast: Tech-savvy and proficient in MS Office. If you're a graphic designer whiz with skills in Canva, Photoshop and web editing – even better
Youth Development Intern - Singapore - YMCA of Singapore
Description
YMCA-Robert Loh Social Service Internship
Dr Robert Loh, the first president of the National Council of Social Service, selflessly devoted most of his life championing social causes. His generous funding and support for Social Service Programmes have greatly impacted and inspired our community over the past decades.
In honour of Dr Robert Loh, the YMCA-Robert Loh Social Service Internship Programme focuses on grooming like-minded individuals who have the heart to serve, lead and give back to the community. Fuel your interest in the social service sector by joining us through the Programmes Division and be exposed to the variety of programmes that the YMCA offers
The duration of this internship will be 3 – 6 months, and your role will be dependent on the needs of the department which you will be allocated to. Extended internships may be considered based on mutual needs and agreement with the Association.
YMCA Youth For Causes (YFC)
The YMCA Youth For Causes (YFC) programme is actively seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as interns and enablers. If you have a passion for creating change, empowering young minds, and making a real impact in our community, this is your chance to be part of our dynamic and fun team
At YFC, we believe in the power of youth-led initiatives. We empower young changemakers, aged 15-24, to ignite their passions and champion social causes that matter to them. As an Intern, you will be at the heart of this transformative journey, helping to design, plan and onboard youth onto this programme that brings about positive change in communities.
What You'll Do:
What We're Looking For:
Internship Criteria:
– Singaporean citizen or Permanent Resident
– Desiring to join the social service sector
– Current students from IHL with good academic results
– A level graduates, with good preliminary results.
– Experience in volunteering with YMCA or any SSA
– GPA score of 4.0 and above out of 5.0 (for ITE/Polytechnic students) OR 3.0 out of 4.0 (for university students)