social responsibility in building and making
a journey of self-discovery
have you ever wanted to immerse yourself in a different culture and environment?
thinking of picking up new skills and learn about local craft and knowledge?
planning to take on new adventures and broaden your perspective about the world around you?
for individuals who are passionate to make a positive impact to the local communities
work together with the locals to build community infrastructures in this 7 days & 6 nights overseas programme.
programme
highlights and objectives
exchange
work alongside local communities and discover challenges they face
experience
understand the life, culture and
traditions of locals
through homestay
explore
discover new environment, places and landscapes
programme
benefits
1
provide a service that directly benefits local communities.
2
step out of your comfort zone and discover new things about yourself.
explore new places while making a difference in the lives of the communities.
3
immerse yourself in the local way of life and understand their traditions and values.
4
learn new skills through hands-on activities.
5
destination
lombok, indonesia
sembalun
community-owned facilities especially those intended for early childhood education are given relatively low priority in the budget of rural government.
early childhood development facilities are very limited in these rural areas as more emphasis is placed in building village infrastructures.
access to early childhood education in rural villages are important to ensure that children cognitive and learning abilities are developed early as this offers them increased access to social and economic opportunities.
the emotional, social and physical development of young children has a direct effect on their overall development and on the adult they will become.
therefore understanding the need to invest in young children is so important, so as to maximize their future well-being.
itinerary
- lunch break @ 12pm
- construction site orientation
- dinner with host family @ 7pm
day
1
day
2
day
3 & 4
pm
- breakfast with host family
- village orientation
am
pm
eve
am
pm
eve
- breakfast with host family
- work begins at job site @ 8am
- lunch break @ 12pm
- work continues till 3pm
- farm / field tour / free and easy
- dinner with host family @ 7pm
- facilitate english / computer
lessons for the local youths
- airport transfer to village
day
5
day
6
day
7
- breakfast with host family
- work begins at job site @ 8am
lessons for the local youths
am
pm
- lunch break @ 12pm
- prepare for trekking / camping
trip @ nearby local hill
am
pm
eve
- descend after breakfast
- free and easy
- lunch break @ 12pm
- work at job site (clean up)
- dinner with host family @ 7pm
- facilitate english / computer
lessons for the local youths
am
- breakfast with host family
- leave for Singapore
we are looking for individuals like you!
• at least 18 years of age
• medically fit to travel overseas
• adaptable to different environments and sensitive to different cultures
• self-driven and willing to serve
the local community
• friendly, able to work with
fellow volunteers and local community members
volunteers must be:
students in institutions of higher learning who are pursuing courses in the design and build environment
individuals who are working in the architecture, building and construction industries
students
adults
everyone
individuals who are interested
to pick up new skills and
keen to work alongside
local communities
fees and procedure
participation fee:
what is not included:
• airfare
• travel insurance
• immunisation
what is included:
• local transport
• accommodation
• meals
• activities (camping, etc.)
• building and material costs
7 days & 6 nights for approximately
S$1,070 / pax inclusive of 7% gst
registration:
a link will be provided together with an online application and indemnity form. volunteers under the age of 21 will need to submit parents' consent form.
confirmation:
volunteers will be notified if they are selected. payment to be made upon confirmation 5 weeks before departure date.
briefing:
there will be a pre-trip briefing 3 weeks before departure date. attendance is compulsory to better prepare and understand the project before the actual trip.
volunteers will have to arrive at the destination’s airport within the time-frame given. our local representative will be there to arrange transport to the village.
arrival:
procedure
what is included:
• local transport
• accommodation
• meals
• activities (camping, etc.)
• building and material costs
what is not included:
• airfare
• travel insurance
• immunisation
registration:
a link will be provided together with an online application and indemnity form. volunteers under the age of 21 will need to submit parents' consent form.
confirmation:
volunteers will be notified if they are selected. payment to be made upon confirmation 5 weeks before departure date.
briefing:
there will be a pre-trip briefing 3 weeks before departure date. attendance is compulsory to better prepare and understand the project before the actual trip.
volunteers will have to arrive at the destination’s airport within the time-frame given. our local representative will be there to arrange transport to the village.
arrival:
timeline
30
april
closing date
for registration
1
april
opening date for registration
15
may
closing date
for full payment
22
may
pre-trip briefing,
purchase of flight tickets
12
june
day of departure
8
may
notification to selected applicants
important notes
cancellation policy:
cancellations/withdrawals must be made
in writing and will be charged as follows:
more than 3 weeks prior to
trip commencement:
50% of participation fee will be charged
for any withdrawal
less than 3 weeks prior to
trip commencement:
100% of participation fee will be charged
for any withdrawal
replacement policy:
no replacement is allowed
SkillsFuture Credit:
we are seeking SSG's approval for this programme to be payable by SkillsFuture Credit.
