volunteer handbook (1)
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A little BIT ABOUT US
LV2 is a Service-Learning journey that integrates meaningful volunteering
service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience,
develop skills, meet new people, practice social responsibility that
strengthen our community.
Through Service Learning you can: Take on a challenge - Getting
involved in something new can be
a real challenge. Volunteering can
help you achieve personal goals,
develop new skills and practice
your talents. It may even help you
to discover a hobby or interest you
were unaware of.
1.
2.
Be part of your community –
volunteering can help build
stronger communities, get in-
volved in your community and
feel part of something outside
your family or circle of friends.
3. Meet new people - Getting in-
volved as a volunteer will allow
you to meet lots of different kinds
of people and make new friends.
4.
Sense of Wellbeing – Re-
search demonstrates that volun-
teering can lead to better
health.
5.
Have fun - Most volun-teers get great enjoyment from what they do - that's why they keep on doing it.
6.
Service Learning is a two
way process - As you serve
others, the learning that you
gain, would enrich your own
personal lives as well as oth-
ers.
Things to think ABOUT BEFORE YOU VOLUNTEER
Before you begin volunteering there are a number of things you should
think about to help you find a volunteering role that is right for you.
Why are you doing it? If you are clear about why you want to vol-
unteer then you are more likely to know what you want to do. All volunteers are motivated to some extent by the notion of wanting to do something positive for their community but often there is more to it than that. If you are doing work that inter-ests you, you are more likely to give more to your volunteering role and to get more out of it.
What do you want to do?
Think about the type of activ-ity that interests you or something that you would enjoy doing.
How much time can you give?
Can you make a regular commitment or do
you want to get involved for a shorter pe-
riod of time? Time commitments can vary
from a one off event or specific project, to
several hours each week or month, to a full
time commitment. Be realistic about how
much time you can spare and over what pe-
riod of time. Do not over commit yourself.
What skills do you have to offer?
You may have certain skills or talents that you
would like to put to use in the course of your
volunteering, for example, financial skills, musi-
cal ability or IT skills or perhaps you are a good
listener or enjoy caring for people. You should
think about these skills when considering what
role you would like to do. There are many vol-
untary positions, which require no special skills
or talents and many more where training is pro-
vided.
La Vida Service LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
1. Special Needs Playgroup Buddies
2. Making Sports Special
3. Making Arts Special
4. Special Family Events
5. Social Media Awareness
6. Fundraising
7. Volunteer Recognition Team
Special Needs Playgroup Buddy
Time Required: 2 and a half Hours each time
Purpose:
Playgroup Buddy serves as a friend to the special need child in ensuring that the children
learn and play together in the playgroup sessions each week. The Playgroup Buddy assists
the Playgroup Co-Leader in supporting La Vida’s mission to provide services to the special
needs community.
Location:
La Vida Centre Unit 10, 1st Floor Bgn Arafah, SPG 41-1-8, Kg Kiarong, BSB.
Key Responsibilities:
1. The Playgroup Buddy assist the Playgroup Co-Leader to teach the children the activities
planned during the playgroup sessions
2. The Playgroup Buddy is assigned to one special needs child Greets the children and par-
ents who come to the playgroup
3. Records the children responses during the playgroup sessions on the sheet prepared
4. Discuss children needs and progress with Playgroup Co-Leader
Other duties as assigned
Reports to:
The Playgroup Co-Leader of La Vida
Length of Appointment:
The Playgroup Buddy is assigned to one day per week for a period of 3 months or according
to arrangement
Time Commitment: Friday or Saturday (1.45 - 4:15pm/4-6:15pm)
Qualifications: Basic knowledge in working with young children. Pleasant manner, patience,
problem-solving ability, ependability.
Support: Training for this position will be provided. Playgroup Leader & Supervisor will be
available for questions and assistance.
Age Requirement: None
Dress Code: La Vida t shirt and casual long pants
Making sports SPECIAL
Time Required: Project Basis
Purpose:
The position of the Sports & Recreation Team is to compile and organise sports and games
adapted for Special Needs, addressing various skills etc. This is part La Vida’s development of
educational services to the special needs community
Location: To be confirmed
Key Responsibilities:
1. Research; Compile Sports / Recreation / Games that can be adapted specific to different
types of disabilities
2. Brainstorm and organise a Sports/ Recreation activity to target group eg Autistic Kids, Wheel
Chair bound clients, Visually impaired clients etc
3. Test & Run the planned activities with the target group
Reports to:
Manager / Making Sports Special Coordinator
Length of Appointment:
Project Basis.
Time Commitment:
Depending on Project
Skills required:
Knowledge of and experience with Sports / Recreation programs, Creativity, communication
skill
Support:
Manager / Making Sports Special Coordinator will be available for questions and assistance.
Age Requirement: None
Making football Special: lv fc
Time Required: 2 and a half Hours each time
Purpose: Football Buddy serves as a buddy to the special need child in ensuring that the children learn and play together in the football sessions each week. The Football Buddy assists the LV FC coach in supporting La Vida’s mission to Make Sports Accessible to the special needs commu-nity. Location: Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Mentiri Secondary School, Kpg Mentiri Key Responsibilities: 1. To establish & build a buddy friendship 2. Assist the child according to instructions 3. Be a team player Reports to: LV FC coach Length of Appointment: According to availability Time Commitment: Sunday 4:30-6pm Qualifications: Basic knowledge in football. Pleasant manner, patience, friendly and suppor-tive Support: Coach & Assistant Coach will be available for questions and assistance. Age Requirement: None Dress Code: La Vida LC t shirt and/or suitable sports attire
Time Required: 1- 1.5 Hours weekly
Purpose: The position of the Music Therapy Befriender is part of La Vida’s mission to provide and develop Creative Arts services to the special needs community i.e. : Mental Health Unit clients Location: The Music Therapy Befriender will serve at the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Cen-tre in Kiarong , Opp CDC or at RIPAS occupational therapy unit. Key Responsibilities: 1. To establish and build a befriending relationship 2. To establish and maintain appropriate boundaries within the befriending relationship 3. To respect confidentiality within the framework of the program. 4. To offer an accepting and understanding presence to the client 5. To acknowledge positive qualities and skills through encouragement Reports to: Manager / Team Leader of Music Therapy Team of La Vida Length of Appointment: On rotation basis either monthly or twice monthly. Time Commitment: Saturday: 1:45pm- 3pm
Skills required : Malay Language, Pleasant manner, patience, friendly, Supportive. Additional Skills (recommended): Malay Language Support: Manager / Team Leader will be available for questions and assistance. Age Requirement: Adults above 18
Making arts special
Making arts Special:
Craft angels Time Required: 2-3 Hours weekly on project basis Purpose: To make crafts as Fundraising for La Vida’s mission to provide and develop Creative Arts services to the special needs community ie :LA Vida special Needs playgroup & Mental Health Unit clients Location: Various Locations, Please contact Dawn for more info Reports to: Craft Team Leader in charge Time Commitment: Wednesday 9am to 12nn or Friday 1:30-4:30pm Skills required: Basic or advanced sewing skills or other craft skills Support: Craft Team Leader and team members will be available for questions and as-sistance. Age Requirement: Adults above 18
Family carnival
Time Required: according to activities Purpose: To plan, organise, run fun games, activities / provide support ( food, drinks,music ,decor etc) or assist to man booths etcas part of La Vida’s mission to pro-vide and develop fun activities for special needs individuals & families Location: To be confirmed Key Responsibilities: 1. To be part of the various teams to plan, organise, execute & monitor the carnival ac-tivities 2. To assist in sourcing resources /sponsorship / fundraising wherever possible Reports to: Manager / Carnival Team Coordinators of La Vida Length of Appointment: Project basis Time Commitment: few weeks per project
Skills required : depending on team Additional Skills (recommended): Support: Manager / Coordinator will be available for questions and assistance. Age Requirement: Open
schedule May : La Vida Family Carnival June : Mental Health Unit Family Carnival December : Mental Health Unit Family Mini Concert December : La Vida Year End Family Christmas Celebration
awareness Videographer/ photographer Purpose: The position of Videographer and/or Photographer serves to enhance La Vida’s mission to provide services to the special needs community through media and publica-tion. Location: According to venue of activity Key Responsibilities: - Videographer/Photographer assist to record all the activities during the organised activ-ity or event - Discuss the recording needs required with Team Coordinator in charge - Other duties as assigned Reports to: The Playgroup Supervisor of La Vida Length of Appointment: Project or Schedule Basis Qualifications: Knowledge of video recording work. Pleasant manner, patience, problem-solving ability, dependability. Support: Special Needs Team Coordinator in charge will be available for questions and assistance. Age Requirement: None Dress Code: La Vida t shirt and casual long pants
awareness publications
Time Required: project basis Purpose: To compile and prepare publications related to Special needs or Family as part of La Vida’s mission to Create awareness on the Different types of Needs in the Community as well as useful info/tips to strengthen families. Location: Online possible Key Responsibilities: 1. To compile suitable publications for awareness 2. To design flyers to suit Reports to: Manager / Team Leader of Publications Length of Appointment: Project basis
Time Commitment: nil Skills required : IT related skills Additional Skills (recommended): Malay Language Support: Manager / Team Leader will be available for questions and assistance.
Record book When you sign up to become a La Vida Volunteer (LV2) you are given your LV2 Record Book. This handy little book helps you keep tabs on how many hours of volunteering you have already done, the activities you have been involved in, as well as letting you note down reflections of learning and experiences gained, and the skills you've developed .
You also get to keep your Record Book after you get your certificate to help remind you of what you're volunteering involved, and can be useful when filling out college, univer-sity or work applications. This Record keeping is not compulsory, but allows you to keep an up to date and signed off record of involvment. It allows us to review the hours served as part of our Volunteer Award & Appreciation & as impact of volunteers on our service. If you are about any part of your Record Book and don't know how to complete it or you think you have misplaced your Record Book then get in touch with us by email: [email protected] or tel : 2457452. The Record Book has Four Main Sections that help you plan, review and assess your vol-unteering; to make sure that you get the most out of your volunteering and use the skills and experience you gain in that may have led to personal when it comes to filling out your college/university applications or applying for jobs. The sections are:
Plan of action: Volunteering is not just about helping other people; we hope you get
something from it too! Use this section to have a think about what you would like
to do and what skills you would like to develop which support your learning and ex-
periences to date. Perhaps this is your chance to get new experience in something
brand new!
Opportunities & Challenges: You may be asked to do lots of different things. Make
sure you take a few minutes to record the details about the different activities you
are involved in - take the chance to make you log book shine!
Reflection & Review: This is the time to sit down by yourself/ team or Volunteer
team leader to see how things are going, relating to your journey in Service Learn-
ing.
SEARCH THROUGH What services have I provided for the community or service users? How have they benefited? How did I feel? What have I enjoyed the most? What did I do well? Is there anything I don't like? What could have been done better? Did my feelings change over time?
TALK THROUGH Similarities & Differences in Experience
WORK THROUGH: Values
Caring with Compassion Accepting & Appreciating Differences Respecting one another Encouraging one another with Enthusiasm
WALK THROUGH
- what can I take from this experience? Have I identified anything I would like to do, improve on or find out more about
in the future? How does this relate to my personal interests and future employment and edu-
cation interests? Days & hours: This is an opportunity for you to record your hours and the programme
within which you volunteered. You can record all the time you have volunteered through-
out the year in this section and the total will enable you to gain an appropriate recogni-
tion.
volunteer log
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