Intern, Y2S, Youth2Seniors, Active Ageing Centre

As an Intern at an Active Ageing Centre (AAC), you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in community-based eldercare. You will support the planning and delivery of social, wellness, and engagement programmes that promote healthy and active ageing among seniors in the community.This role offers meaningful exposure to the community care sector, direct interaction with elderly clients, and experience working in a multidisciplinary team. Ideal for students pursuing studies in Social Work, Gerontology, Psychology, Community Development, or related fields.

Applications for this internship programme is open throughout the year.

Job Responsibilities
Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of centre-based activities, workshops, and events
Engage with seniors through meaningful conversations and participation in daily programmes
Support the documentation of programme attendance, feedback, and evaluation data
Help coordinate outreach efforts and door-knocking exercises to engage vulnerable or isolated seniors
Assist in volunteer management tasks such as onboarding, scheduling, and appreciation activities
Participate in community engagement events and health screenings (where applicable)
Shadow staff during case work or home visits (if permitted and appropriate) to gain deeper understanding of community care
Perform ad-hoc administrative duties to support daily centre operations

Requirements
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
A service-oriented mindset with a passion for community work
A team-player mindset with the ability to multi-task effectively
A passion for engaging with people and working collaboratively in teams
Patience and dedication to supporting seniors with care and compassion
Good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Independence and accountability, with the ability to meet deadlines
Proficiency in Google Workspace applications