Fresh Air

Dearest all,

1) Habitat Singapore is seeking to recruit a dynamic and self-motivated individual for the following position

Programme Executive

This is an entry-level position. Coupled with Habitat for Humanity's status as a charity, applicants should have the right expectations with regard to remuneration and benefits.

The Program Executive is responsible to provide administrative and operation assistance to Habitat programs, sending volunteer-teams to other countries and home-cleaning for the elderly poor.

Applicant should therefore enjoy working for altruistic purposes. He or she must also be willing to communicate and affirm Habitat's Christian identity and principles.

Skills required:
  • Able to oversee projects and programmes.
  • Computer-literate. (Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Access)
  • Work well within a team setting and multi-cultural environment.
  • Meticulous and accurate.
  • Diligent and possess initiative to follow up on assigned task

If you are interested to join us and be part of our exciting and meaningful ministry, please email us your complete CV (with a recent photo and your salary expectations) to info@habitat.org.sg. Closing date is 15 August 2011.

We will only notify short-listed candidates.


2) A youth team is looking for 2 adults volunteer-partners who are willing to help families build homes in Medan, Indonesia.

From the first nail to the last, you will get dirty, work hard and discover you have what it takes to build a better world. Whether you lay bricks, dig holes or paint walls, you will develop new skills, make new friends and experience what it means to give of yourself. If you are looking for an adventure of a different kind, do consider joining our Global Village build.

The trip details are as follows:
  • Date: 23-30 November 2011 (date is fixed)
  • Cost per person:
    • Donation: S$600
    • In-country cost: Approximately S$450
    • Airfare: to be arranged together with the team

The above approximate in-country cost covers accommodation, accident and illness insurance, ground transport, most meals and water. The donation goes to Habitat Global Mission Fund. Volunteers are encouraged to fundraise for that component. The team will also need to arrange their own flights and fly in together as a team.

Volunteer criteria:
  • 21 year old and above
  • Physical and mental fitness
  • Flexible and adaptable, willing to work together as a team
  • Preferably male as the whole team is made up of guys

The trip is self funded. If you are interested and fit the above criteria, please reply to Keeran Vickneson at keeran.vickneson.2009@vjc.sg by 15 August 2011. He is the leader of this Global Village team.

In your reply, please provide the following details:
  • Full name:
  • Age:
  • Gender:
  • Nationality:
  • Occupation:
  • Contact No.:
  • Email address:
  • What makes you want to join Habitat Global Village trip?:

Those who sign up to go will need to make deposit of SGD $200, which is non-refundable, but is part of the SGD $600 building fund donation. They are also required to attend a compulsory briefing (date to be confirmed).

Only selected applicants will be notified by the team leader.

Thank you and blessings

Habitat for Humanity Singapore
56 Lorong 23 Geylang
#05-00 Century Technology Building
Singapore 388381

Tel: (65) 6744 7326
Fax: (65) 6844 5383
Website: http://www.habitat.org.sg