Recruiting Volunteers for GV Fiji (13-20 June 2010)
Habitat Singapore is looking for 12 volunteer-partners who are willing to help families build homes in Sigatoka, Fiji this June.
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: 13-20 June 2010
Cost per person:
Donation : S$1,000
Incountry cost: Approximately S$850
Airfare : to be arranged together with the team
The above approximate incountry cost covers accommodation, accident and illness insurance, ground transport, most meals and water. The donation goes to Habitat Building Fund. The team will also need to arrange their own flights and fly in together as a team.
Volunteer criteria:
18 year old and above
physical and mental fitness
building experience is not needed
flexible and adaptable
The trip is self funded. If you are interested and fit the above criteria, please reply to Ms Sangeetha and Ms Priyanka at sangeetayogendran@gmail.com and prajendram@gmail.com latest by Sunday, 2 May 2010..
In your reply, please provide the following details:
Full name:
Age:
Gender:
Nationality:
Occupation:
Contact No.:
Why you want to be part of this team?:
Those who sign up to go will need to make deposit of S$200, which is non-refundable, but is part of the $1,000 building fund donation. They are also required to attend a compulsory briefing next Tuesday evening (27 April 2010).
Only selected applicants will be notified by the team leaders via email.
Thank you and blessings.
And do support our Bare Your Sole Walk on June 5th 2010 (click below to find out more):
Overseas Trip
Dear Friends of Habitat,
Habitat Singapore is looking for volunteer-partners who are willing to help families build homes in Chiangmai, Thailand next February.
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: 13-20 February 2010
- Cost per person:
- Donation : S$1,000
- Incountry cost: Approximately S$450
- Airfare : to be arranged together with the team
The above approximate incountry cost covers accommodation, accident and illness insurance, ground transport, most meals and water. The donation goes to Habitat Building 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
- building experience is not needed
- flexible and adaptable
The trip is self funded. If you are interested and fit the above criteria, please reply to Harsh at harsh.saxena@gmail.com and Angad at angad.s.sodhi@gmail.com latest by next Friday (3 Decemer 2009). They are the leaders of this Global Village team.
In your reply, please provide the following details:
- Full name:
- Age:
- Gender:
- Nationality:
- Occupation:
- Contact No.:
Those who sign up to go will need to make deposit of S$200, which is non-refundable, but is part of the $1,000 building fund donation. They are also required to attend a compulsory briefing (date to be confirmed).
Only selected applicants will be notified
Thank you and blessings.
Habitat for Humanity Singapore
Habitat Singapore is looking for 15 volunteer-partners who are willing to help families build homes in New Delhi, India this December.
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: 5-13 December 2009
Cost per person:-
Donation : S$1,000 -
Incountry cost: Approximately S$750 - S$800-
Airfare : to be arranged together with the team
The above approximate incountry cost covers accommodation, accident and illness insurance, ground transport, most meals and water. The donation goes to Habitat Building 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:
14 year old and above
physical and mental fitness
building experience is not needed
flexible and adaptable
The trip is self funded. If you are interested and fit the above criteria, please reply to Ms Sangeetha at sangeetayogendran@gmail.com latest by next Wednesday (28 October 2009).
In your reply, please provide the following details:
Full name:
Age:
Gender:
Nationality:
Occupation:
Contact No.:
Those who sign up to go will need to make deposit of S$200, which is non-refundable, but is part of the $1,000 building fund donation. They are also required to attend a compulsory briefing (date to be confirmed).
Only selected applicants will be notified
Thank you and blessings.
Habitat for Humanity Singapore
Flag Day

Habitat for Humanity Singapore needs volunteers for their Flag Day on 5 December 2009 (Saturday)
Volunteers needed: 500
Date: 5 Dec (Saturday)
Time: 9am - 6pm (minimum of 3 hours)
Meeting Place and collection: Habitat office directly opposite Aljunied MRT
There will be a briefing on the morning itself.
If you are interested to help, please email info@habitat.org.sg by 9 November 2009 with your:
- Name:
- NRIC:
- Gender:
- Age:
- Contact No (Tel/Hp):
- Collection Time: 9am/ 10am/ 11am
Thank you and blessings.
Habitat for Humanity Singapore 56 Lorong 23 Geylang #05-00 Century Technology Building Singapore 388381 Tel: 6744 7326 Fax: 6844 5385 Website: www.habitat.org.sg
World Habitat Day
Let's stand up on World Habitat Day and let it be known that affordable, adequate housing should be a priority everywhere—in our communities, in our towns, in our country, in our world.
What can you do for World Habitat Day?
Advocate - Educate - Donate
ADVOCATE for decent housing for all by submitting a photo of yourself holding a sign that says “It all starts at home” and submit it to Habitat’s photo petition on Flickr.com Habitat’s goal is to collect a minimum of 500 photos to deliver to the White House. Submit your photo by Friday, September 25, 2009.
Today, 1 billion people live in slums, and that number is growing rapidly. The U.S. can be a leader in the fight to help reduce global poverty and improve the lives of people living in slums. Urge your legislators to support the Shelter, Land and Urban Assistance Act of 2009. Tell Congress to pass the SLUM Assistance Act!
EDUCATE your community with Habitat for Humanity’s World Habitat Day handbook to learn more about the importance of secure tenure and neighborhood revitalization. Get even more information about the issue of insecure tenure by reading Habitat’s Shelter Report: building a secure future through effective land policies.Brainstorm ways to get more people involved. Learn from the successes of last year’s campaign, and come up with brand-new ways to celebrate and publicize the important work of Habitat for Humanity.Take a virtual tour of the Capotillo informal settlement in the Dominican Republic and put yourself in the shoes of those who live in a broken community of violence, poverty and danger.Link to Habitat for Humanity’s World Habitat Day 2009 resources page on your social media pages, personal web site or blog to spread the word and raise awareness.
DONATE to be a part of making the world a better place and support Habitat’s efforts. Donate online today!
Eu4ria Inc.
Summary
In Sikhanoukville, Cambodia, 50-60 families have been living in makeshifts tent provided by various NGOs for five years ever since they were evicted by the government to make way for tourism activities. Due to lack of resources, relief efforts are insufficient and impeded.
To put it simply, the main objective of this project is to build a self-sustainable village for families in Sikhanoukville or Snooky as the locals call it.
Proposal
Build a highly sustainable model village that could solve housing problems in Sikhanoukville.
The Model village has to meet these requirements:
Possess
1. a Water supply system
2. an Electric power unit
3. a communal and clean Toilets
4. the ability to generate income on its own
5. the ability to train and develop villagers with new skills
I'm sure you would want to know how this expedition works so, below are the frequently asked questions.
How many volunteers are needed?
As it is a large scale project, with various stages, a team is not enough. Therefore, this expedition tentatively consists of FIVE teams with TWENTY members each, which means a total of 100 members are needed.
Do we need to fork out our own money?
We will try our utmost best to raise as much funds as possible through sponsorships and fund-raisings so that we will have to fork out a minimal sum. One of our major potential fund-provider is Youth Expedition Project, YEP (a program under National Youth Council that you might have heard of).
Are we doing this project from scratch?
Yes, we will be doing it from scratch. It is just like any other community involvement project with the logistics, programmes etc. However, we do have help from companies with specialised skills as well as our peers who've had gone for similar expeditions to help us in this effort. This humanitarian expedition will be structured similar to the YEP.
How long will we be there?
This project will be done in stages. As we have a total of FIVE teams, all the groups will go at different times/stages ie. overlapping weeks, for eg. Team 1 will go on the first and second week. Team 2 will go on the second and third week. This is the tentative idea of how the teams will be despatched. so we're anticipating 4-8 weeks for the completion of all the stages.
Why should I go?
Firstly, YOU CAN DO IT and you've been wanting to do it since forever! (: Secondly, this is the chance to do what you can never do from just being here in Singapore. Thirdly, this project is a first of it's kind. And if it's successful, there will be more of such start-ups of villages in many other third world countries. And when it's a success, we know deep in our heart that we were once part of the team that made it happen =)
"I have never organized anything like this.."
Fret not! Neither have we! (at least most of us). remember, theres always a first time to everything! annnndd, at the risk of sounding cliche, "Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic." (: this is a fantastic opportunity to push our limits and realize our potentials.
So, if you're interested in joining us as a Team Leader or a Team Member, contact my director, Muhd Amin at aminwi@gmail.com or myself. We hope that you could be the difference the world needs. :)
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project
Dear Friends,
We would like to invite you to join the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project (JRCWP) this coming November.
In this special November 2009 event, you have the opportunity to build homes alongside volunteers from around the world and work with local volunteers and homepartners. The event will see at least 82 homes built in Chiang Mai, in northern Thailand. At the same time, work will take place on homes in northern Vietnam; around Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia; in the capital of Laos, Vientiane; and in Sichuan, China.
Make a difference. Join the Jimmy and Rosalynn Work Project Build. Be part of the current of change.
Date : 16 – 20 November 2009
For more information, please see our website here.
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
Recruiting Volunteers for GV Kharkhorin, Mongolia (20-30 Jun 09)
Dear Friends of Habitat,
Habitat Singapore is looking for 6 adult volunteer-partners who are willing to help families build homes in Kharkhorin, Mongolia this June.
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: 20 - 30 June 2009
- Cost per person:
- Donation: S$1,000
- Incountry cost: approximately S$700
- Airfare: to bearranged with the team (Note: Mongolia flights are costly however, with an estimate of over S$1,000. However, for those with Krisflyer points, June is the month where you can get 50% off your redemption miles if you use it for Beijing.)
The above approximate incountry cost covers accommodation, accident and illness insurance, ground transport, most meals and water. The donation goes to Habitat Building 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
- building experience is not needed
- flexible and adaptable
The trip is self funded. If you are interested and fit the above criteria, please reply to Ms Sharon Cheah at uihoon@gmail.com latest by next Wednesday (25 March 2009).
In your reply, please provide the following details:
- Full name:
- Age:
- Gender:
- Nationality:
- Occupation:
- Contact No.:
Those who sign up to go will need to make deposit of S$200, which is non-refundable, but is part of the $1,000 building fund donation. They are also required to attend a compulsory briefing (date to be confirmed).
Only selected applicants will be notified
Thank you and blessings.
Habitat for Humanity Singapore
Habitat for Humanity Singapore
From: Habitat for Humanity Singapore (info@habitat.org.sg)
Dear Friends of Habitat,
Habitat Singapore is looking for volunteers who are willing to give some of their time to help families build homes in Guangzhou, China this December.
From the first nail to the last, you’ll 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’ll develop new skills, make new friends and experience the magic of concerned citizens with like values.
The trip details are as follows:
- Date : 1 - 11 December 2008
- Approximate cost : S$500
- Register by : Monday, 6 Oct 2008
The above approximate incountry cost covers accommodation, accident and illness insurance, ground transport, most meals and water. The airtickets shall be arranged together with the team. This is a special project with National Youth Council, hence the cost is lower.
Volunteer criteria:
- 18-35 years old
- Singaporean or Singapore Permanent Resident
- First time joining YEP (Youth Expedition Project)
- Committed and dedicated
- Physical and mental fitness
- Flexible and adaptable
Since this is a youth team, students will be given priority. If you are interested and fit all the above criteria, please reply to this email by Monday 6 Oct 2008.
In your email reply, please state the following details:
- Complete name:
- Age:
- Gender:
- Nationality:
- Mobile no.:
Those interested will need to pay a non-refundable deposit of S$200 each. They are also required to attend a compulsory briefing and participate in a pre and post community service with Habitat.
Only selected applicants will be notified
Blessings.
Habitat for Humanity Singapore
THE YOUTH ALLIANCE :)
Contact: youthalliance.np@gmail.com
The Youth Alliance is a vibrant society where youths are equipped, enriched and touched to in turn reach out to equip, enrich and touch others.
TYA is the youngest club amongst all community service CCAs in Ngee Ann Polytechnic.
The committee of The Youth Alliance firmly believes in the potential of the youths of today. We work around our motto of, “Equipping lives, enriching minds, touching hearts.” Ghandi once said, “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” The Youth Alliance hopes to spread this message to the youths of Singapore. Franklin D. Roosevelt said, “We cannot prepare the future for our youths, but we can prepare our youths for the future.” The youths of today will be the future of Singapore. What we make out of them, will determine what they will make out of the future, and The Youth Alliance hopes to contribute to the future of our nation through inspiring the youths today.
With a current membership of about 175 Ngee Ann Polytechnic students, TYA serves as a nucleus to congregate young people from Secondary Schools in Singapore and provide opportunities for them in three fundamental areas:
1. Development
The Youth Alliance supports the youth in Singapore, by providing them with information, advice and a wide range of community projects, we organize camps and courses to help the youths of today bond and socialize, undergo leadership training, character development and provide opportunities to upgrade themselves.
2. Opportunity
We work directly with young people from various Secondary Schools to create new opportunities, innovating and delivering projects in partnership with community service/youth clubs at our outstanding outdoor activity and training facilities. We also serve as mentors to secondary school students who have community service projects they want to carry out.
3. Voice
The Youth Alliance advocates on behalf of our members, so that the daily experience of on-the-ground practitioners informs the thinking of our nation’s leaders, policy makers and other community stake holders.
With many upcoming camps and events, The Youth Alliance is excited to see much advancement in this relatively young CCA. We hope to bring the joy of helping others to the youths of Singapore. Quoting Aesop, “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” The daring spirit in youths can be put to good use. What they need is an example, and example has more followers than reason. TYA intends to be that example and going beyond that, we intend to not only be the example but provide opportunities for youths to follow the example.
Nigel and Friends
Dear all
The Indian Cultural Society of Ngee Ann Polytechnic has come forward to initiate a charity project called Nigel And Friends to raise fund for Spastic Children Association of Singapore (SCAS) and also to create awareness to the participants and the supporters of the need for charity. One of the ways to raise fund would be the Island Wide Donation Drive.
As such I would like to humbly ask support from you and the members of the clubs and societies in terms of manpower. We need 200 people to help us out in this project so that we can collect an amount of $10,000 through this Island Wide Donation Drive Day.
If you can help us by getting at least 5-10 members from you respective clubs and societies to help us out in this project to go out and collect money through tin collection together with us, we will be really greatful.
More details will be given as we will be holding a meeting on the 3 March 2008 next Monday in School itself at 3pm. Hope you guys would represent your clubs and societies and come down for the meeting to find out more about this project.
Date for the donation drive: 16th March 2008 (Sunday)
Time: 8am-8pm (1st Batch - 8am-3pm ; 2nd Batch - 1pm-8pm)
Dress Code: White t-shirt, Blue jeans and covered shoes
Sunday is a family day for most of us. But I really hope that you guys would come forward to sacrifice this special one day as it will make a difference to the kids who are in SCAS. We would really appreciate if you guys could help us and be part of this worthy cause together with us.
Please feel free to contact me @ 93492545 or email me at shangari_0211@hotmail.com . Hope to get a favourable reply from you! Please get back to Shangari by 1 March 2008.
Thank you!
Regards,
Shangari
Ex President
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Indian Cultural Society
2006/2007
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Fellow Passionate community service lovers, please contact Shangri @ 93492545 or email shangari_0211@hotmail.com
Thanks!!! :)
Cheers
yiDa
ART OF LOVE 2007/08

Art of Love, is a community-based project aimed at creating awareness amongst the public on patients with Cerebral Palsy. This is done by getting students from the Spastic Children’s Association to make hand prints on ceramic tiles which would then be pieced together to form a mural.
At the same time, we would also attempt to get the event registered in the Singapore Book of Records for the largest number of artwork done by these children.
Getting a place in the Singapore Book of records would definitely create more awareness and attention on the condition of Cerebral Palsy at the same time, not forgetting the possibility of getting more donations and help for the Spastic Children’s' Association.
Why Cerebral Palsy?
We feel that this condition has very low awareness by the public and hence, we feel the need to let more people know about this medical condition. Hopefully, it will increase the number of volunteers in the Spastic Children’s Association. Not only that, it helps to raise the self-esteem of children who suffer from this condition as their simple artwork can form a wall mural that looks very eye pleasing.
Objective of Activity
Increase awareness of Cerebral Palsy through media
Enable kids with practical skills for life
Raise self esteem of children who suffer from cerebral palsy
Create sense of ownership and pride in their capabilities
Activity Information
Largest artwork done by patients suffering from Cerebral Palsy
[To be entered in the Singapore Book of Records]
1.Wall Mural
Featured Design – Heart Shaped Mural made using ceramic tiles
Red colour will be used for the Mural design.
A Plaque (size 9” x 12”) will be placed on the bottom corner of the Mural right beside the Fire Extinguisher of the area of the mural.
Event Timeline
1. Mid October to 4th November 2007
Planning of event, sourcing of suppliers/contractors, communication between Ngee Ann Primary, Spastic Children’s Association of Singapore and Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Communication with the Media
2. 5th to 9th November 2007
Briefing to mentors and volunteers
3. 14th November 2007
Actual event, making of wall mural
4. 15th to 21st November 2007
Putting up of Wall Mural
5. 15th January 2008
Opening Ceremony
Pre Event Activities
1. Briefing for mentors from Ngee Ann Polytechnic
(10 Mentors)
5 November 2007, Monday
6pm
72-03-01
2. Briefing for volunteers from Ngee Ann Primary School
(50 Students)
7 November 2007, Wednesday
Morning
Ngee Ann Primary School
POST CAMP CHALET 2007
If got excess money, we will try to distribute back or something.
Cost for BBQ only for each participant is $8.
Please reply by Saturday, 22 Sep 2007.
Pictures of Camp 2007
The pictures that has been uploading on Picasa Web Albums is finally ready!!! :)
Link: http://picasaweb.google.com/passionsynergy
Other pictures/videos links
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MVLXWJZO
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=XMKJPWA9
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ADNKJRCL
AWWA Centre for Caregivers' Caregivers Fair: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Rotaract Club of Ngee Ann Polytechnic are currently conducting a recruitment exercise for this event.
Criteria of Volunteers:
○ Above 16 years of age
○ Aptitude to serve the public for good causes
○ Speak English and another local language or dialect
INFORMATION FOR VOLUNTEERS
Day 1
Morning shift – 8.00am – 2.00pm
Afternoon shift – 2.00am – 8.00pm
Day 2
Morning shift – 10.00am – 3.00pm
Afternoon shift – 3.00pm – 8.00pm
ALL Lunch/Dinner provided
Volunteer Duties
1 Assist in feedback unit
2 Assist at Redemption/Registration Counter
3 Assist with public enquiries
4 Loading of goods from AWWA Centre for Caregivers at Yio Chu Kang Road Area to Toa Payoh HDB Hub Mall
5 Assist in crowd control
6 Ushers / Stage programmes' assistance
7 Lending support to elderly/disabled performers (guiding them)
8 Any other relevant duties
Thanks! Please send your NAME + HP + STUDENT NO. + CCA CLUB to Glenn Choo (glennchoo@gmail.com), incharge for the event.




