Upon graduating from our C2C programmes, many caregivers are inspired to make a difference to the lives of other caregivers by signing up as volunteers.
Volunteerism is one of CAL’s key pillars and all our C2C classes are co-facilitated by a volunteer trainer. We see the benefits it brings to both the volunteers as well as the programme attendees.
At CAL, our mission is not only to train and support caregivers, but to empower them. Helping others by sharing their own lived experiences helps to achieve this, giving meaning and purpose to all that they have gone through.
Here are some Volunteer Opportunities CAL offers:
1. C2C Volunteer Trainer - Volunteer trainers partner with a CAL Staff in conducting CAL’s C2C training and value-add by sharing their personal caregiving experiences. Interested parties will go through a short interview selection process. Training will be provided for approved volunteers.
Commitment: for the entire duration of the 8 or 12-week C2C programme
2. C2C Support Leader – Support leaders play an administrative role, and provide support to other caregivers during the C2C Programme.
Commitment: for the entire duration of the 8 or 12-week C2C programme
3. Caregiver Support Centre – Volunteers will reach out to and support caregivers in institutions such as IMH. This role is currently put on hold amidst covid restrictions.
Commitment: ad-hoc
4. Outreach Events – Volunteers support CAL in outreach events and booths, to raise public awareness as well as to outreach to potential caregivers. This role is currently put on hold amidst covid restrictions.
Commitment: ad-hoc
5. Media Interviews – Volunteers are needed to support CAL in media interviews, e.g. sharing of Caregiver Story when the media approaches CAL for a written or video interview.
Commitment: ad-hoc
6. Surveys & Focus Groups – Volunteers participate in focus group discussions/surveys organised by CAL or other partners i.e. AIC, to collate valuable feedback and opinions from caregivers
Commitment: ad-hoc
7. Events Planning & Running – Volunteers are needed to support CAL events as event planners or runners (e.g. CAL Caregiver’s Connect, CAL Charity Lunch, etc.)
Commitment: ad-hoc
8. Interest Groups Facilitators – Specialised Volunteers to facilitate interest groups or workshops like yoga, dance, art therapy, etc.
Commitment: ad-hoc/ 1-2 sessions a year
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