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Community Service

Home Truly Project

2020

In collaboration with the National Museum of Singapore's exhibition, 'Home Truly: Growing up with Singapore, 1950s to the present', I joined a group of youths in a session of content creation for this exhibition.

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I was interested in this opportunity as I enjoy listening to stories about Singapore from the older generation and I wanted to do my part to share with others what I have learnt.

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You can take a look at the write-up I did here. Additionally, I did a second write-up with the museum which was published into their official exhibition companion book which can be purchased at the museum itself!

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Volunteering

2020

In light of the COVID-19 situation, I wanted to give back to the community in whatever way I could during this tough time for everyone. I was given the chance to volunteer under Thye Hua Kuan & Temasek Foundation for #BYOBclean, an initiative that gives all Singaporean households 500ml of zero alcohol hand sanitiser with their clean, used bottles.

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Through this experience, I have learnt that we can only overcome these tough periods when we are united as one.

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Fei Yue Senior

Activity Centre

2019

As part of the preparation for Verve 2019, I was involved with carrying out art activities weekly for 4 weeks with the seniors at Fei Yue SAC. Appointed as a Verve Group Leader, I was tasked to plan programs and activities that were suitable for the seniors.

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I had a very enjoyable time doing art & crafts with the seniors. Some being string art and finger painting. I also hosted weekly bingo games which they thoroughly enjoyed. From this, I have learnt to care for seniors in our community.

Youth Expedition Project

2019 - 2020

Organized by Youth Corps Singapore, the Youth Expedition Project (YEP) is a youth development programme that encourages issue-based learning among youth. This is through community Service-Learning projects. 

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I have had the opportunity to go on two YEP trips. The first one to Danang, Vietnam in September 2018 and the second one to Dumaguete, the Philippines in March 2019.

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Dumaguete, Republic of the Philippines

9 - 21 March 2019

I embarked on a twelve days service-learning trip to the city of Dumaguete in the Republic of the Philippines as part of Ngee Ann Polytechnic's Christieara Programme Youth Expedition Project 2019. On this trip, I had the chance to immerse myself into the culture of Dumaguete and also give back to the community there while learning many things as well.

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What I Did:

  • Member of the cultural exchange team

  • Brainstormed ideas for performances that best showcased Singapore's culture

  • Organised rehearsals and meetings before and during the trip

  • Helped with the cooking of Singaporean dishes to share with the locals there

  • Helped in the refurbishment of a school

  • Participated in teaching children about nutrition, hygiene and math

  • Emceed for several impromptu performances

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What I Learnt:

  • How to adapt to impromptu situations

  • Communicating despite language barriers

  • How to speak to a large crowd and keep it engaging

  • Increased knowledge of the Philippines

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Danang, Vietnam

4 - 16 September 2018

I spent twelve days in Danang, Vietnam serving the community in various ways. I learnt many valuable lessons with this being my first overseas service-learning trip. Throughout the intensive pre-trip preparations and a post-trip local project, I have gained many new friendships not just in Singapore but in Vietnam as well.

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What I Did:

  • Part of the celebration night planning committee

  • Brainstormed ideas for performances that showcased Singapore's culture while also appreciating Vietnam's culture

  • Created an event schedule/timeline from scratch

  • Emceed for our celebration night with more than 500 people attending

  • Helped with the re-roofing of houses and renovations of a school

  • Conducted workshops to teach local youths basic English and critical thinking skills

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What I Learnt:

  • How to overcome language barriers

  • Importance of team communication and cooperation

  • To have a backup plan in case of any unforeseen circumstances

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