SHEARES HALL VOLUNTARY CORPS

NUH Children Wards: My experience

2010-03-30T00:46:00.000-07:00

Well... I'll write some of my experience in the event here, hehe wanna give the readers something different this time (if there is any)

Well, during all the 3 days of the event, I think all of us have met with a bunch of kids, each with different personality of their own, some of them, well, you don't need to do anything, just sit there and they will get high on whatever stuff you are doing with them. The other type, is the opposite one, you sit there, you look at them, they stare back at you and then continue to play their PSP. The 2nd type of kid, in my experience, is a little hard to interact with, unless you try VERY HARD to.

I went to NUH on the 1st day, 2 groups of volunteers. Well, during that 2 hours, I met with, well, 4 different people. 3 kids, and 1 teenager (weird right, a 17-year-old teenager in a children ward). Out of the 4 patients, well, I found that I could interact most easily with the 17-year-old teenager. Well, we talked about Dota, about chasing girls, about school life (he's going to poly btw).

The other kids, we folded some origamis with them, the 2 kids looked interested and chatted happily with us. The last kid (called Jonathan), haha... I could still remember the awkward atmosphere in the ward (6 volunteers standing around a bed). One of the volunteer taught him how to fold origami (as what we did with the other kids), well, in Jonathan's case, he was holding his PSP, and stared blankly at the volunteer, looked disinterested, and I think he will fall to sleep any time LOL. Well, in the end, our group failed to "cheer" the kid up, and left, rather unwillingly (coz it was already 8pm).

Yesterday, a friend of mine (Jason) came into my room, excited, to tell me about his NUH experience. Well, I don't know what did he do there, but it was something like this: He and a kid both made a card, written on it is their names and telephone number, and they exchanged their cards. Yesterday, the kid phoned Jason, telling him that he has recovered and is leaving the hospital. Besides, the kid also asked him to keep his card properly cause he will treasure the card and keep it forever. Touching, right?

I feel thet each of us had some unique experience in the event (especially our dear Jason), everyone is different, everyone is interesting, everyone deserves care... so what's your experience?

Sheares vc

A VC Event: NUH Children Ward^^

2010-03-18T05:06:00.000-07:00

Hey all~~~~~~~ YES another VC Event is just another corner baby~
As the title suggests, this time round we will pay a visit to NUH children wards! What to do there? well you can try telling them stories, teaching them how to fold origami, joke around, the list goes on~
Unlike any other vc events, this time round, we will go in 3 different days: 22nd March, 24th March, and 26th March, the time is 6-8pm for all the 3 days! Don't worry you just have to sign up for 1 day (u can sign up for more if u like to^^)

So, ya wanna meet some children and have fun with them? then approach one of our friendly vc members and sign up with them~

Give the girl above a smile~

See you at the event~
Shearesvc

Operation Homeworks: Aftermath

2010-03-09T07:06:00.000-08:00

Hey all, here are some of the post-event information (and photos) for our previous event: Operation Homeworks. Once again, VC would like to thank you all for joining us in this event, the help provided by our fellow enthusiastic Shearites is greatly appreciated.
Finally, as always, here are some of the photos from the event:

A great thank you for Sheares Photocomm, Vincent, and Bear for the great photos provided =)

Shearesvc

VC Event: Operation Homeworks

2010-02-21T03:24:00.000-08:00

Hi all, VC is proud to present our 3rd event: Operation Homeworks. As the name implies, the event is mainly about cleaning the home of the beneficiaries. On the day itself, lunch, 2 way transport as well as a T-Shirt will be provided for volunteers. For more information, or registration for the event, kindly approach our friendly VC members. =)

Regards,
Shearesvc

A Christmas Event: Helping the young and the young at heart, by VC

2010-01-08T06:46:00.000-08:00

Hey guys, here are the photos from the previous VC event. Once again VC would like to thank Shearites who joined the event, as well as Ge Yao, Sheares Dance, and Sheares Choir for the great performances presented. So here are the photos of the events, hope you guys/girls enjoy it =)

PS: didn't know that you could play yoyo so well Lionel =P

Shearesvc

Yesterday Once Again.. A Shearesvc Event

2009-11-10T04:17:00.000-08:00

Hey guys, here are some photos from the event Yesterday Once Again in Care Corner.
A big thanks for Sheares Photo Comm/Vincent and Bear for the great photos. =)

Once again, VC would like to thank all the shearites who supported us, the event would not have been so successful without your supports and we hope that you will continue to give us your supports in the upcoming events!!! Thank you once again~

shearesvc

Yesterday Once Again.. A Shearesvc Event

2009-10-18T02:26:00.000-07:00

Want to make a difference to the elderly? Want to brighten up their weekend? Want to give them a day that they will never forget for the rest of their lives? The join us @

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Remember, YOU can make a DIFFERENCE...

VC Bubble Tea Selling event

2009-10-18T02:15:00.000-07:00

Information on the upcoming bubble tea selling event can be found in the poster below. Please support us!
Each bubble tea costs $1.50, but your support is PRICELESS.

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VC Shirt Design is OUT!!!!!

2009-10-11T10:21:00.000-07:00

Ok guys, thanks for all your votes~ So, the design that have won and will be used as this year's T-Shirt design will be :

For the front -

The back~

Once again thank you for the 2 awesome designers that came out with this, and of course the awesome publicity cell members~ and of course the awesome VC members who voted (well everyone in VC is awesome <-- I know I'm lame =D)

Regards, Sheares VC

New Year Elderly Event !

2009-02-08T07:44:00.000-08:00

A simple video to express our appeal for a simple gesture that creates a whole lot of difference to the lives of the elderly.

WARM THEIR HEARTS, MAKE THEM SMILE!***
It can't be any simpler than this.

NUS ROLLING WOK
21st February 2009
Saturday
10.30-2.30pm

***To sign up, you can:

Send your Name, Contact Number and Room Number to: lilyteoby@gmail.com or sms to 98737878.

Approach any of your Block I/Cs personally: Sharon Chen (A), Chuan Ting (B), Lee Loong or Zhang Zhe (C), Lily or Sharon Ser (D).

RSVP at our very own facebook group here:

SEE YOU THERE. I'm sure I will.

XMAS JOY RIDE!

2008-12-07T03:45:00.000-08:00

Season greetings!

Christmas is a season of joy, and our upcoming event hopes to bring the joy of Christmas to the elderly!

A brief summary of the event:

Bus ride around Orchard Road

Interaction with the elderly

Viewing of Christmas decorations

Grocery shopping at Plaza Singapura

Photo-taking

It is hoped that through this activity, we are able to bring joy and happiness to the elderly in this festive season.

It's also a very good opportunity for sports teams, cultural groups and various hall committees to come together to bond and do a part for the community!

22nd December 2008 (Monday)

1800-2230
Sheares Hall & Orchard Road

Spread the festive love in the air!

YOUTH LEADERSHIP CAMP

2008-11-09T07:17:00.000-08:00

CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES

HEYY SHEARITES!

MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO MADE OUR FIRST EVENT A SUCCESS! Be it helping out on the event day itself, or contributing to our fund-raising event, we really thank you for your support!

For those of you who can't wait to join us for our next event, couldn't make it for our previous event or simply want to find out more about our event, there's a new event coming up this december holiday! Yes, it's a 3 days 2 nights camp in Sheares!

YOUTH LEADERSHIP CAMP

16 December 2pm - 18 December 11.30am

(tentative and subject to changes)

A short summary of what we will be doing to help the youths develop their leadership potential, creativity and teamwork:

Scavenger hunt around NUS!
An inspirational movie screening for the youths!
Outdoor sports & games!
Party night!
Jigsaw puzzle!

In case you are wondering, the youths are aged between 13-16 years old! And we need YOU to help us manage, engage and facilitate them for our programs on the day!

INTERESTED? CAN'T WAIT TO SIGN UP? FURTHER ENQUIRIES ABOUT OUR EVENT?

Look for your friendly Block Event IC now!

A - Tracy
B - Chuan Ting
C - Yong Lun
D - Lily
E - Pei Sun

SIGN UP NOW AS A VOLUNTEER OGL!

2008-10-28T08:54:00.000-07:00

2008-10-25T22:33:00.000-07:00

2008-10-25T18:33:00.000-07:00

ATTENTION TO ALL SHEARITES!

WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO THE LIVES OF YOUNG CHILDREN?

SHEARES VC IS ORGANISING OUR 1ST EVENT FOR SHEARITES TO BE MORE INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY!

HERE'S AN OPPORTUNITY TO HELP THE CHILDREN FROM ANG MO KIO FAMILY SERVICE CENTRE!

SIGN UP NOW AS A VOLUNTEER OGL!

Sunday . 2nd NOVEMBER 2008 . 9am-4pm

INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE LEAVE YOUR DETAILS ON THE SIGN UP LIST FOUND IN YOUR BLOCK LIFT!

2008-10-22T20:30:00.000-07:00

Calling out to all Shearites!
VC's blog is alive once again.
Watch this space for upcoming events!