Volunteer Opportunities

Im ok Volunteer

Programme / Service:

Innovations

Aim of role:

Assist and empower seniors to self-monitor and self-report their current well-being to their Next-Of-Kin and Lions Befrienders’ staff through IM-OK device.

Role Responsibilities:

To engage senior(s) through home visits at least 2-4 times per month, supplemented by 1-2 phone calls, depending on need.
To provide companionship to seniors and bring them some relief to their loneliness, isolation, or boredom i.e., doing activities together
To help support senior by assisting in meeting simple ad-hoc informal care requests where possible, i.e., how to troubleshoot use of mobile phones, etc.
To submit brief engagement report (check-calls report) after each home visit or session
To update programme staff on seniors’ progress and well-being, and to highlight to programme staff for any necessary referrals

Location:

Island-wide locations. Expected to travel

Commitment Level / Frequency:

4 home visits within 6 to 8 weeks for each senior

Requirements & Skills

Available on weekdays or weekends (preferably day time)
Tech-savvy
Interested in technology
Great inter-personal skills with an approachable personality
Fluent in one Mother Tongue or Dialects

*New IM-OK volunteers will have to attend a Training before commencement

Sign Up as a Volunteer

Please scan the QR code to express your interest. If you are unable to access the QR code, please complete the Volunteer Application Form here.

If you have any enquiries, kindly write to us at volunteer@lb.org.sg or give us a call at 6681 4935

About

Lions Befrienders Service Association (Singapore)

A Social Service Agency formed in 1995 by the Lions Clubs of Singapore and a Lions District Project. Our mission is to provide friendship and care for seniors to age in place with community participation, enabling them to enjoy meaningful enriching lives.

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