Volunteer in the NDP!

Heys..want to go become usher for the NDP together? it'll be fun:

We are pleased to inform you that Heartware will be assisting NDP 09 EXCO in training and managing the volunteer ushers for the parades and we like to invite you to be part of this annual event.

We are currently accepting application for Volunteer Ushers. Please refer to the attached factsheet for more information. You can sign up for the activity "Volunteer Ushers for NDP 09" on Youth Bank (www.bank4u.org) and the Youth Planning Committee will follow up with the necessary procedures shortly. Application closes on 3rd May 2009.


DUTIES
Heartware volunteers have to take on several different duties over the 5 parades. Their
assigned duties will be dependent on the requirements upon execution.
Their duties include:
· Checking of tickets
· Ushering ticketed spectators from City Hall area to the seats in the seating gallery
· Interacting with the audience and provide assistance whenever necessary
· Going to (and returning from) primary schools to accompany the Primary 5 students to
the seating gallery during NE shows


PRE-REQUISITES
We are looking for youth volunteers who are:
1. Aged 16 years and above
2. Able to work independently
3. Willing to learn new skills and meet new people
4. Able to commit for all the training sessions and the 6 shows
(Please refer to Page 2 for the tentative schedule)
Note: Applications from Non Singaporeans/PR will be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to approval from NDP EXCO


APPLICATION PERIOD
Interested volunteers can sign up for the activity “Volunteer Ushers for National Day Parade
2009” on Youth Bank (www.bank4u.org). Application closes on 3rd May 2009 (Sunday).


TRAINING SCHEDULE
All Volunteer Ushers are required to attend the training sessions and to assist in all NE Shows,
Preview and Parades.
DATE DAY NO. OF HOURS PROGRAMME
6th June 09 Saturday 8 hours Training for Leaders ONLY
13th June 09 Saturday 8 hours Ice Breaking and Team Building for ALL volunteers
20th June 09 Saturday 4 hours 1st Training session –
Service Learning & Scenario Based Learning
27th June 09 Saturday 4 hours 2nd Training session – Operational Briefing
4th July 09 Saturday 12 hours NE Show 0
11th July 09 Saturday 12 hours NE Show 1
18th July 09 Saturday 12 hours NE Show 2
25th July 09 Saturday 12 hours NE Show 3 (TBC)
1st August 09 Saturday 12 hours Preview
9th August 09 Sunday 12 hours Parade


If you are interested to join us in Making A Difference, please follow the procedures below to
apply:
*Heartware’s office: 9 Bishan Place Junction 8 Office Tower #05-01 Singapore 579837
Tel: 6259 4414
http://www.heartware.org/index.php?option=com_contact&ltemid=3

1.Sign up for the activity “Volunteer Ushers for National Day Parade
2009” on Youth Bank (www.bank4u.org)

2.An application form and more detailed information will be emailed to
you

3.Submit your completed application form via email to
ndp09@heartware-network.org before the closing date

4.Shortlisted volunteers will be contacted to attend an interview @
Heartware’s office* or other venue (to be advised)

5.Volunteers will be notified of the selection outcome via email