Our volunteers handbook

Hello and Welcome

Thank you for choosing ………..

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.

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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: dawn.lavida@gmail.com 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.

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