Volunteering with HOME

Proposal for IT Curriculum for HOME

Informal Approach
- Supported: HOME provides access to training resources
- Non-Supported: Volunteer has full control
Formal Approach
- Fully or partially Based on Frameworks
  - e.g. SG Adult Learning Frameworks
- Developed Inhouse either Organically or through Focused Discussions
- Partnerships
  - Curriculum Focused
    - Developed for HOME
    - Outsourced
  - Employment Focused
    - Prospective Employers provide skills required

LMS/CMS: Portal for trainees and Intranet for Volunteers - https://sites.google.com/site/homelearningplatform/home
1. Collaboration Platform
2. Crowdsourced Instructional Materials for instructor use
3. Continuous Learning for Learners (even after they leave they can access materials)
IT Learners Curriculum Proposal - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SvDFtOCQmxNQHCbnKxv3pxilHqdxJRovrFDAb2un_6I/edit#heading=h.rml3ob9gltcp
HOME-AAA IT Programme: Based on Adult Learning and Professional Training Frameworks leading to possible accredited certification. Current certificate will be issued by HOME and in collaboration with AAA agency.
Apprenticeship/ Portfolio Programme: Business Partners and Volunteer Mentors providing learners a chance to learn real world skills and apply them in real projects. Can be one to one on Request Basis.
Real world Activities-Based Programmes

Roles for Volunteers

Goals

Issues Faced by HOME Shelter and how to mitigate them

Trainings repeat themselves
- To have a chart detailing what has been taught by which volunteer so each trainer can gauge whats happening
Residents have different skill levels
- To have a training booklet for each resident with skills outcomes based on different levels of attainment. e.g. Microsoft Word Basic, advanced and Instructor. so each resident can focus on different areas during each session
- Instructors to apply differentiated instruction. Andragogy training can be provided to volunteers

Qualification Levels: WSQ
- Certificate --> Higher Certificate --> Advanced Certificate --> Diploma --> Specialist Diploma --> Graduate Diploma
Foundational Levels: ES-WSQ Employability Skills WSQ
- For PMEs: Executive Development and Growth for Excellence (EDGE)
- For Operations and Supervisory Roles: Workplace Skills (WPS) Series
  - ICT
  - Analytical, Conceptual and Evaluative Skills
  - Interpersonal Skills
  - Personal Management and Development Skills
  - Job Safety
- The Workplace Literacy (WPL) and Workplace Numeracy (WPN) Series
  - Numeracy
  - Reading
  - Listening
  - Speaking
  - Writing

Resources for IT Programme

Google Sites

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