[Volunteers Needed] Special Olympics, 16 Nov 2013 Sat

[PhotoProZero]

Hi CSers,

I'm posting on behalf of a buddy who, together with a couple of other volunteers are planning a half day photo trail around one of the oldest estate in Singapore on the 16th of Nov, Sat, 0830 - 1300hrs.

The main purpose for this, other than allowing them to have a day of fun, is to let them have a chance to learn and enjoy photography. At the same time, we are attempting to let them see a side of Singapore that they might not usually get to see.

We are expecting about 20 participants from Special Olympics and are looking for 13 - 15 volunteers to pair up with them for this trail. Each volunteer will partner one participant to assist and share some photography techniques, interact with them and more importantly, to have fun!

Interested parties kindly send an email to thevolunteerswitchboard@gmail.com with your name and contact number and we’ll get back to you with more information.

More information about the beneficiary:
Special Olympics Singapore (a non-profit organization dedicated to providing sports training and competitions for persons with intellectual disabilities, giving them opportunities to develop physical fitness, self-esteem and confidence, and become productive and respected members of society)

 

[Simon]

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Just before our Special Olympics Singapore athletes set off to Australia for the Special Olympics 2013 Asia Pacific Games, we have organised a little treat for them as a reward for training so hard to represent Singapore for the Games. We intend to take the athletes out for a bonding session with their coaches along another heritage trail – the Singapore River Trail. This would also be a great opportunity for the athletes to learn more about Singapore prior to their departure, so that they could share the different sights with their new friends from all over the world during the Games.

For more information on the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Games 2013, please visit:
http://specialolympicsasiapacgames2013.com/en


YOUR ROLE AS A VOLUNTEER

• Guide your buddy on operating the camera and providing general photography tips. Here’s a great article on some quick tips: http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-teach-and-introduce-children-the-wonders-of-photography
• Share some fun facts about the various highlights along the trial. In preparation, here’s the brochure in advance that we will be using on the day: http://www.nhb.gov.sg/NHBPortal/content/conn/ucmnhb/path/Contribution%20Folders/NHBPortal/Contents/About%20Us/Our%20Family/Education%20&%20Outreach/Trails/PDF/Singapore%20River.pdf
• Ensure your buddy stays on the trail and is safe during the event.
• Most importantly: Be a ROLE MODEL & HAVE FUN!

 

[keithwee]

just sent an email.

Will share this on my FB too.