Y2S - Youth2Seniors Internship (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.

You will need to:

• 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

You should have:

• 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