Subject: Volunteer Recruitment for J.P.Morgan Kiddoletics @ the Park! 2009 Dear Companies, Schools and Organisations,
Volunteer Recruitment for J.P.Morgan Kiddoletics @ the Park! 2009
The Kids Inclusive Sports Club (KISC), an initiative under the Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC), is currently seeking warm-hearted volunteers for an exciting half- day event that's coming up in February.
Details of the event are as follows:
Event: JPMorgan Kiddoletics @ the Park! 2009 Date: 28 February 2009, Saturday Time: 9:30am to 1:30pm (Reporting time for volunteers is 8:00am.) Venue: East Coast Park – Outward Bound Singapore (OBS) Campus 1410 East Coast Parkway Singapore 468962 *Free parking is available at Car Park F3.
This event is aimed at increasing the amount of sports awareness for both abled and disabled children from a young age in a day of activities mainly related to track and field. Besides providing the children with a fun-filled day, we also aim to: · Allow kids of mixed abilities to experience various introductory athletics games in a fun and engaging manner · Foster interest in basic motor skills building activities through a variety of teaching methods · Promote the awareness of adapted track and field activities and disability sports in Singapore · Educate teachers and trainers about adapted sports · Promote inclusiveness in mainstream sports for children with disability · Encourage interaction and understanding between kids of mixed abilities · Encourage peer support between kids of mixed abilities · Provide opportunities for children to uncover passion or talents in athletics
However, to carry out this event successfully, we need the help of kind and energetic volunteers! There are many different areas, which you can help us out with. Please see the next page for details!
If you: · Are passionate about sports… · Like playing with children… · Are keen to help build an INCLUSIVE environment for our children to grow up in… · Would like to learn how to adapt activities for children… · Are looking for a meaningful way to spend a Saturday morning… · Would like to contribute to a charity in a fruitful way… · OR simply wanna have crazy fun with a bunch of lovely kids and adults…
Come join us in the following roles: Title Description of Roles Requirements No. Needed Game Masters Masters will explain, demonstrate and direct the activities to be played at their station. They will also keep time, judge results and call for medical help or attention if required.
2 masters will be stationed at each station. Masters must have had experience and knowledge in handling children with disability.
Coaches, sports staff, teachers trained in special education are preferred.
Age: Above 18 12 Game Assistants Assistants will help game masters to guide children in the activities and create a lively atmosphere to encourage them in action
10 assistants will be attached to each station.
Assistants must be attentive to the children's needs and sport an outgoing character.
Age: 16 and above 60 Group Leaders Leaders will be tasked to steer their groups towards the correct stations, and ensure discipline / well-being of the children. 2 leaders will be attached to each group. Leaders must be attentive to the children's needs and sport an outgoing character. They would preferably have some form of first aid knowledge or must be able to act calmly and reasonably in case of emergencies.
Age: 17 and above 60
Photographers Photographers are tasked to capture moments of the children and volunteers in action. Photographers must have their own camera (can be consumer cameras).
10 Logistics Masters Logistic masters will help to make and transport necessary equipment or props. They will also help to pack goodie bags. Logistics Masters must not mind dirt and heavy work! They should also preferably be organized people.
15 F&B Helpers F&B helpers will prepare and distribute the morning snacks and lunches, as well as prepare materials for the mass picnic. F&B Helpers must know and practice sanitary hygiene. Preferably female. 10 If you would like to volunteer for this event, please fill up the attached form (Tell me [Fiona] and I'll email you the form) and send it to Ms Kelly Fan Mail: Kids Inclusive Sports c/o Singapore Disability Sports Council 230 Stadium Boulevard, Singapore 397799. Fax: 6342 0961 Email: Kelly@kidsinsports.org
For enquiries, please feel free to contact theresa_goh@snpc.org.sg or Ms Kelly Fan at 6342 3503. Thank you.
Forwarded from Mrs Jalleh.
Important Note: CIP involvement in JC is not about the hours, but more about the idea of 'sustained involvement'. So, sign up for this if you: a) Somehow still want many hours in your CIP portfolio or, b) Really love kids and are passionate about contributing to your community.
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