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ELDERLY SECTOR NETWORK
Vision
Every elderly in our society ages gracefully with respect and dignity
Mission
To add “life” to the sunset years of elderly through – Organizing meaningful ac>vi>es for the elderly – Promo>ng volunteerism with the elderly – Educa>ng the public about volunteering – Developing volunteers to ensure con>nuity in serving the elderly
Beneficiaries Why the Elderly? Abraham J. Heschel:
“A test of a people is how it behaves toward the old. It is easy to love children. Even tyrants and dictators
make a point of being fond of children.
But the affec>on and care for the old, the incurable, the helpless are the true gold mines of a culture.”
Aging
• Everyone Ages • Since it is the sunset years … so why bother?
Aging
• The importance of providing dignity and respect • The importance of giving love and care • Do you wish to be respected and treated with dignity when you become old?
Aging
• Loss of mobility and health • Loss of love and care • Loss of dignity and respect Elderly “lost” the zest to live happily
Because it warms our hearts to bring a smile to elderly
Because friendship brings them hope
Who are we?
• We are volunteers (Just like U) • We are from volunteer groups working with elderly • We come together to • Improve our volunteering service to elderly • Provide beUer service to elderly • Educate the public • Organize meaningful ac>vi>es for the elderly • Share the joy of working with elderly
Who are we?
• Volunteer workgroup under Volunteer Circle of Na>onal Council of Social Service (NCSS) in 2004
• We went independent when Volunteer Circle was discon>nued in 2006
ESN network • 10+ par>cipa>ng volunteer groups working with elderly
Elderly Sector Network
All Saints Home
(Hougang) All Saints Home
(Tampines)
Alzheimer’s Disease
Associa>on
Brighthill Evergreen Home
Christalite Methodist Home Henderson
Aged Reachout Programme
Kreta Ayer Volunteer Service Group
Moral Home
Singapore Leprosy
Relief Assoc
Sree Narayana Home
ESN network • 10-‐20 par>cipa>ng volunteer groups working with elderly
• About 30+ NPOs par>cipa>ng in ESN workshops, events and projects
• Volunteering partners include Minds MYG, Volunteer Guitar Connec>on, Volunteer Ini>ator Persons, Volunteer Management Workgroups, community partners include Toa Payoh YEC etc
Core ac>vi>es of ESN
Workshops
Volunteer Networking
Camp
Agency Open House
Overseas Expedi>on
Ou>ng for Elderly
ESN Carnivals
NewsleUers
Volunteer Training & Development
Projects & Events
Promo>ng Volunteerism w Elderly
We need
• Event Organizers • Volunteer Recruiters • Volunteer Trainers • Editors • YOU • To help us define how to serve the elderly beUer!
What’s in for you?
• 4 week aUachment to a elderly related NPO (under mentorship from ESN member)
What’s in for you?
• Choose from – Event organizers for Carnival 2014 – Trainer aide for ESN Workshops 2014 – Volunteer Recruiters for NPOs working with elderly
– Editors for ESN NewsleMers
ESN Carnivals
ESN Carnivals (since 2007) 300+ elderly beneficiaries from VWOs* and senior ci>zen programmes in Singapore gather for a day of fun & food away from the solitude & monotony of stay at nursing home
– Main target are wheelchair bound elderly, but we also cater to mobile elderly from senior ci>zen programmes (mostly public assistance cases) around Singapore.
ESN Carnivals (since 2007) 300+ accompanying volunteers and caregivers to provide naviga>onal and mobility support, simple nursing care, and to man food and games stalls
ESN Carnivals (since 2007) Talen>me for elderly and volunteers to perform together and reminisce in the good old days
Ou>ngs for elderly homes with no volunteer groups
What’s in for you?
• Choose from – Event organizers for Carnival 2014 – Trainer aide for ESN Workshops 2014 – Volunteer Recruiters for NPOs working with elderly
– Editors for ESN NewsleMers
Volunteer Training & Development
ESN Workshops (since 2003) • 30+ workshops • Train more than 800+ volunteers from 30+ NPOs in Singapore since 2003
ESN Workshops (since 2003) Developed a comprehensive volunteer training programme encompassing: • Eldercare Training • Leadership Training • Volunteer Management • Event Management
Basic Volunteering
Volunteer Management
Public speaking
Facilita>on skills
Effec>ve Volunteering
Mentoring
Wheelchair Handling
First Aid
Mobility Concerns
Dialect Training
Handicram for elderly
Balloon Sculpturing
ESN Workshops (since 2003) • Equip elderly sector volunteers with skills to face the challenges in volunteering
• Effec>vely improve standard of volunteering service to the elderly
What’s in for you?
• Choose from – Event organizers for Carnival 2014 – Trainer aide for ESN Workshops 2014 – Volunteer Recruiters for NPOs working with elderly
– Editors for ESN NewsleMers
Recrui>ng Volunteers
What’s in for you?
• Choose from – Event organizers for Carnival 2014 – Trainer aide for ESN Workshops 2014 – Volunteer Recruiters for NPOs working with elderly
– Editors for ESN NewsleMers
ESN NewsleUer to promote volunteerism with elderly
ESN NewsleUers (since 2010) • Promote Volunteerism with the Elderly
• Clear Myths and Misunderstanding about volunteering with the elderly
• Sharing inspiring stories of volunteers working with elderly
What’s in for you?
• Choose from – Event organizers for Carnival 2014 – Trainer aide for ESN Workshops 2014 – Volunteer Recruiters for NPOs working with elderly
– Editors for ESN NewsleMers
What’s in for you?
• Choose from – Event organizers for Carnival 2014 – Trainer aide for ESN Workshops 2014 – Volunteer Recruiters for NPOs working with elderly
– Editors for ESN NewsleMers – YOU • To help us define how to serve the elderly beUer!
By promo>ng volunteerism in the elderly sector in Singapore, we hope to spread the
message of healthy and ac>ve aging:
“…adding life to the sunset years of the omen forgoUen elderly in our society…”