Volunteer Orientation @ NVPC (26 Apr 2007)

Hi folks,

its been a great evening for most of us at NVPC.

First of all, on behalf of De Long, Lawrence and Rimei. The 3 of us would like to give thanks to Bee Kim, Chan, Veron, Yue Ping, Stan, Jack and Yan Ting for taking time off in the evening to be @ NVPC distributing SILRA Home brochure, sharing with the attendees on their volunteering experience.

In addition, its heartwarming for Kenny (NVPC staff) to know that this Volunteer Orientation is useful as we have 3 volunteers (Bee Kim, Veron & Chan) who was "attracted" the last round in Nov came this evening to share their experiences. The 3 of you have brighten up his evening. =)

This feeling is more than words can described. Although we know we do not expect to volunteer for any rewards however, as a token of appreciation, SILRA Home Management will provide them movie tickets to watch Spiderman 3. (Limited tickets received in kind)

For those who are unable to make it tonight, we know that you have given us your moral support. We know you have, right...you did gave us support right...yeah you did...

Upcoming Volunteer Orientation

Hi folks,
it’s here again! Yes, volunteer orientation! A chance to seek fresh blood to join us. Besides, at NVPC, we would also like to invite your friends, colleague or family members to join us this round, if they are interested. Remember our date is on this Thursday (26 Apr-NVPC).

Attached is the our schedule for the coming May - Jun 07.

Date/Special Events
5 May: Volunteer Orientation / Wheelchair Handling
12 May: Dialect Session – Hokkien
19 May: Food Festival – Cooking of ABC Soup
26 May: Fishing Game
16 Jun: Dumpling Festival
23 Jun: Volunteer Retreat
30 Jun: High Low Game

We need your valuable help to share your wonderful experience at SILRA with the potential volunteers Details are as below:

Date: 26 April 2007 (Thursday)
Time: 7pm to 8:30pm
Venue: NVPC (National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre)
7 Maxwell Road, #05-01 Annex B MND Complex,
Singapore 06911
Above Amoy Street Hawker Centre (Nearest MRT Station: Tanjong Pagar)

From Tanjong Pagar MRT station, go to exit “G”. Follow the covered walkway from exit “G” which will lead you to a lift lobby (next to the lift lobby is the “ Lee Community College ”). Take the lift up to 5th level.

Hope to c u there! Hope u can join us as well to meet our new volunteers, exchange experiences and make new friends!!

Drinking Session (Ba Kuk Teh)

This Saturday (21 April) we will be preparing Ba Kuk Teh from 12 noon. This will be coupled with some stir-fried vegetables and "You Tiao" for their dinner.

If you like your hands to be wet, join Rimei at 12 noon to wash 8kg of Ba Kuk. Yes, its 8 kg your eyesight didn't fail you.

Alternatively, you can us at later timing to "snip" "snip" "You Tiao" or just to drink the soup

The drinking session will begin at 4pm. So be in for a treat.

Waiting 4 you @ SILRA this Saturday. (",)

ESN Workshops on 22 April 2007 (Sunday)

Hi everyone,

we are glad to inform that Elderly Sector Network (ESN) is organising 2 workshops (details as follows) on 22 April (Sunday). Yes, we are having it on NCSS premises from 9.00am to 3.15pm.

For workshop schedule, pls go to ESN Blogsite @ http://esnworkshops.blogspot.com/

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Workshop 1: The Beginning Volunteer

This is an annual workshop conducted for new volunteers who joined an agency in the elderly sector.

Objective: To allow participants to understand the physiological and psychological aspects of Elderly

Target participants: Fresh volunteers in the Elderly Sector or Volunteers who are interested to know about Elderly

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Workshop 2: Together in Volunteerism

This workshop is for volunteers who are potential leaders in an elderly-related agency

Objective: To allow participants to be aware of issues encountered in volunteer management and organization

Target participants: Volunteers who have at least half a year of experience

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If you are interested but yet to register, pls email your name and the workshop that you are interested to attend to Rimei. (Check your inbox for more details)

New Videos

Hi all,

new videos are upload, do check out Uncle Da On's performances!! Enjoy!

月亮代表我的心: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rUlStdEvAs

甜蜜蜜: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp9xQ7Mi3VQ

New Updates!!

Hi folks,

New photos have been added for your enjoyment. Click on http://community.webshots.com/user/joygathering for your eyes to work.

A new video is uploaded, switch on your PC volume and click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLoH-QsOHJ0 to view this new clip we have in store for you.

(0",) Proudly Brought to you by Joy Gathering Volunteer Group (0",)

Kaya Roti Toast (Part 2)

Let's welcome our main lead and supporting actor and actress...applause... Let's check out our SILRA 4 beauties how are they doing...

Arrgh..dun they look so gorgeous in their black-grey, blue, silver and white gown...and do you know that 3 of them actually live under one roof...oops.

oh just look at our product...isn't it wonderful...together with a hot Milo..oh the combo is just too perfect..of cos with Ms Eggy too..Eh where is she???

Let us have a look @ our production team:

Our very first debut of Toast is successfully complete with overwhelming responses from the audiences. Some even encore on with second set of toast and eggs. Not to mention we still hear encoring as we are moving out from backstage..Here, we would like to thank all main lead and supporting actor and actress (from above only eggy is missing) and its whole production team for making all this possible.

You are so wonderful!!! We Luv U!

As set, we will make a comeback of Toast production in 6 months time. The next time, we will be selling tickets. Hopefully it will be a box-office hit. =)

Do u deserve a break??

Hi all,

well we are already heading towards the 1st quarter of Year 2007, time really flies...are things at work, home, school doing okie?? If you think you deserve a BREAK then join us this June for an innovative trip ever done by Joy Gathering!! Yes, no doubt, we are currently planning for a retreat...this year we are going to do it differently...this retreat is all about food and more FOOD!!!

The smell of this thing is either you are in heaven or 6 feet under...hmmm not quite 6 feet under at least I know one volunteer who doesn't like this fruit & she is still on this earth breathing the same air...

Yes, it's DURIAN and we are talking about KAMPUNG DURIAN not any ordinary durian, its straight from PLANTATION, okie...yah yah okie i know its still thorny as ever...

Plan: Weekend Trip to Batu Pahat (Malaysia) & Seafood Dinner
Dates to choose from: 2 / 9 / 23 / 30 June 2007

(Saturday - Sunday afternoon/evening) Note: 16 June is our Dumpling Day
Tour Guide: Jason / Karen
Co-ordinator: Rimei
Transport: Mini-Bus / Bus with driver

As you note, the dates are still tentative and we are trying to accomodate the majority. Thus, would appreciate your assistance to revert to Rimei for her co-ordination on the dates that you are not available. (check out your inbox for her contact) Lastly, you may also let her know on any special diet of yours, lobang on mini-buses or other ideas for the trip.

PS: The earlier you get back to her the earlier the date will be fixed, pls keep your emails going to her.

Our 1st Kaya Roti Toast (Part 1)

This coming Saturday (31 Mar)we are going to toast bread @ SILRA. Guess this is our first time trying to pull-off this stunt.

For all out there reading this post, pls join us from 1pm. Note there was a change in timing. Now it's 1 pm @ SILRA, okie...

Dress Code: Kopi Sor Attire / Handsome boy with apron or alternative just carry a waistpouch..

hmm jus wonder whether we are able to see our infamous orange color puch which at 1 time our resident can easily guess the owner..hee..

For those who have been assisgned with the important task of making our very 1st toast time successful, pls escort your following (companions) to SILRA with pride and honor to the event ground...

Check out our Spready guy, Square lady in their joint-effort prodution. =) Not forgetting our toasties and eggies. This is proudly brought to you by our FM, Dir, EP.

Cheers to our Kopi-O tis Sat!!

See U @ SILRA - 1.00pm

Note: If you are thinking where's Part 2 of the Post, guess you have to wait for April's Fools Day. Y?? Bcos event is in another 4 days time, that's y..

Wat a week to go!!

Whao, there was many cars parking at SILRA yesterday, looks like a car showroom @ a moment instead of the normal SILRA look. As we step in, we realised that Michael had came with his church group friends for a game of Lotto. =) Of cos, some of our volunteers also contribute the "showroom" effect.

Yeah!! This means that we can sit down & relax. .Yippie!!

Well, not as in sit there and shake leg do nothing.. Wat I mean is that we normally will take a "backseat ride" when there are other volunteer groups carring out fun activities/befriending services with the residents. "Backseat ride" = We will also join together with the company of our residents in the activities, like for Lotto which we also enjoy as much as our residents, but letting the group "run" the show. We also understand that they also took their time off to be with our residents so we need to appreciate them as well.

Whao, we keep shouting for the numbers to be drawn out but guess luck was not with us yesterday. Of cos, there are bonus number from Michael for special prizes. Despite the luck, we keep cheering for the residents and crossing our fingers when a number is called. Wat a week to go, man!! Phew...

Guess the enjoyment in any activities carried out irregardless of which volunteer group is seeing the ear-to-ear smiles on our residents near-wrinkled faces.

Their smiles is our greastest satisfaction that we ever longed for each Saturday. =)