YLEP

Here is for the benefit for some people who are interested in joining YLEP :D

Registration is OPEN. Look for me if you wish to sign up!

===

YOUTH LEADERS EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMME

INTRODUCTION

Youth Leaders Experiential Programme (YLEP) is a collaboration between Hwa Chong Institution (HCI) and the Ayer Rajah-West Coast CCC ( Citizen’s Consultative Committee) . Highlights include peer tutoring programme with Kent Ridge Secondary School, regular meet-the-people sessions, planning events for the community, playing an active role in the grassroots and exchange of ideas with grassroot leaders.

ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION

1) Peer Tutoring Programme
YLEP members will be tutoring the less academically inclined students on a weekly basis at Kent Ridge Secondary School, mostly in subjects such as Mathematics or Science.

2) Meet the People’s Sessions
Meet the People’s Sessions (MPS) are weekly sessions whereby residents facing difficulties in terms of finance, family problems, etc. seek help from grassroots leaders who will then refer their cases to the related organisations. YLEP members sit in and observe the grassroots leaders at work ( learn more about the policies and gain exposure to the different problems) . After proper training, we will then help out with the registration and typing of appeal letters to relevant organisations. It is an opportunity for members to understand the myriad of problems faced by the underprivileged community and thus play a pivotal role in helping the community. Moreover, interaction with grassroot leaders and MP after each session provides a greater exposure for our members and a platform for exchange of ideas.

Details
Held at Ayer Rajah every 1st , 3rd and 5th Monday
Held at West Coast every 2nd and 4th Monday
Start at 8pm , registration ends at 9.30pm , but after interaction with MP, activity likely at end at 11pm.


3) Befriender’s Programme ( Still under development)
The Befriender’s Programme is a programme initiated by West Coast CC to do a follow-up on people who need help and have previously turned up for the MPS. The help given to these people during the MPS is usually short term. YLEP members play a part in the programme in three areas: 1) Reorganising personal particulars and information according to age group, nature of case, etc. so that volunteers are able to identify people who need help most 2) Accompanying volunteers as they make rounds to visit these people to talk to them, and refer them to relevant organisations for help 3) Picking up groceries from some of the charity organisations and delivering them.

4) Bursary Awards Presentation
Bursary Awards are presented to students who have achieved commendable academic results, and whose gross family income is below $2000 a month. These awards are given out in a bid to encourage students from less privileged families to strive for academic excellence, and provide them with opportunities to further their potential. YLEP members help by keying in personal particulars and data of processed application forms, writing names on cheques to successful applicants, and performing ushering duties during the presentation ceremony.

5) March to Charity
This is an annual charity event organised by West Coast CC. There are three phrases in total. The event will start off with fundraising for the beneficiaries followed by rendering direct services to them E.g in 2008, fundraising was in form of old items collection of which the items collected were sold to raise funds. In the next few phases, we brought the elderly to River Hong Bao for an outing and red packets are distributed to them as a bonus.

6) West Coast Community Day
The objective of a Community Day is to encourage community engagement among residents and promote a healthy lifestyle in urban living. YLEP members will be the main organisers this year and several events will be happening simultaneously on that day. Examples of activities may include flea market, family competitions, heritage hunts, talks, games, performances, prize presentation etc.

7) Adhoc Projects by CCC

ATTENDANCE
Attendance for all events is compulsory since you have committed yourself to this programme.

CIP HOURS
As we are negotiating for YLEP to be an external cca , the details on cip hours will be further discussed