Ignite Change '09

Announcements

2009-07-13T16:29:00.005+08:00

Please take note that we have decided to change the camp into a day camp(ie reporting to various different venues on the different days).
Also, in view of the H1N1, please remember to bring your own thermometers as we will need to do temperature recording at the start of the day. Please ignore the previous packing list sent, as the camp will be a day camp instead of an overnight camp.

Day Zero is changed to 20th July, from 11am to 1pm, OGLs will be calling participants by 17th July to inform about the details. It is important to turn up for Day Zero, we will be settling some things on that day. Please remember to bring your indemnity form on Day Zero if you have not sent it to us. Some changes are made to the indemnity form, please download the new one at the download box and print it out.

Please call Xiaohan at 9638 6011 if you have not received any calls or emails from us by 17th July 2009.

IMPT: Amendment made to sign-up form

2009-06-18T21:23:00.005+08:00

Please note that the newly amended sign-up forms for freshies and seniors have been uploaded to the blue download box on the sidebar for download. We have amended the email address on the old forms to be igchange@gmail.com

If you had already sent the forms to the correct email address at igchange@gmail.com, your application has already been processed and confirmed with an email sent to you.

If you had sent the forms to the wrong email address, please download the new forms again and send them to igchange@gmail.com

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Welcome!

2009-03-09T23:53:00.000+08:00

The ultimate expression of generosity is not in giving of what you have, but in giving of who you are.

Johnnetta B. Cole

There is no better exercise for your heart, than reaching down and helping to lift someone up.

Bernard Meltzer

About Us

2009-03-08T19:24:00.010+08:00

About WSC

About Ignite change

This will be the 2nd year that WSC is holding it’s Ignite Change Camp, an Orientation Camp cum Local Voluntary Expedition, which will allow you to learn more about the different beneficiaries the RSPs are currently serving, through hands-on work,and also to interact with our beneficiaries and also bond between us!

The fun of Ignite Change will all kick start on 21st July 2009 and everyone will be hyped to the max, all the way till 24th July 2009.
Camp fee $35

Our objectives:

Learning objectives for participants

The learning objectives would be lessons that our beneficiaries can teach：
-Lessons about life from the elderly
-Language might not actually be a barrier in learning more about the deaf
-Intellectually disabled are actually just as functional as the rest of us are

Other learning pointers include the fact that a team of committed volunteers would be able to achieve feats that are rather difficult for anyone to do by themselves, and also that it just takes a little spark of effort from each volunteer, to result in flames of change that would warm the hearts and light up the lives of so many other people.

There would be time set aside every evening for small group reflection on the day’s activities. It would be documented and passed on to the next camp committee for better improvement of the camp.

No matter whether you are from which committee in WSC, or whether you are from other clubs and societies in NTU, we hope that we can all bond as one big family through this camp too! Also, we hope that through these bonds,the spirit of volunteerism can be spread too!

So what are you waiting for?

Sign up for Ignite Change with your friends to have wonderful and meaningful time with us this coming July!

FAQ

2009-03-08T19:00:00.007+08:00

1)What is so interesting about Ignite Change?
We will be lending a helping hand to at least one beneficiary group each day! You will get to do some voluntary work for the different groups of beneficiaries that our RSPs are serving, and learn more about each RSP and how they work.
Of course, we've got the “normal” camp routine which will spice up the camp. Don’t hesitate! Join the camp and have a wonderful experience!

2)How to register and pay for the camp?

For Current NTU Students

Download the form from the linksbox and email to igchange@gmail.com

For Freshies
Download the form from the linksbox. Filled it in and:

1)Email to igchange@gmail.com

2)Slow mail to:
NTU WSC
Nanyang Technological University
c/o Student Affairs Office
Nanyang Avenue
Singapore 639798

The camp fee will be collected on Day Zero of the camp.

3)When is the deadline for submission of the registration form?

For Current NTU Students
7th July 2009 0000 hours

For Freshies
12th July 2009 0000 hours

4)When will I be notified successfully enrolled into the camp?

For Current NTU Students
Notify through email by 9th July 2009

For Freshies
Notify through email by 17th July 2009
Group leader will call you by 17th July 2009 about Day Zero.

5)What is Day Zero?

It is the day to get together and get to know more about each other!
It will be on 20 July 2009, 11am to 1pm(tentative), please make it free on that day! Please take note that it is important to come for Day Zero, as we will be settling the camp fees and other ad-hoc on that day.
Please call Xiaohan at 9638 6011 if you have not received any calls by 17 July 2009.

6) When is the camp?
The camp will be from 21st July 2009 to 24th July 2009!

More Questions?

Email your questions to igchange@gmail.com, we will get back to you asap!

So what are you waiting for?
Sign up now!

Pictures

2009-03-08T18:55:00.001+08:00

While we anticipate the start of Ignite Change 2009, let's look at the beautiful memories of Ignite Change 2008!
Ignite Change 2008
Day 1

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Day 2

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Videos

2009-03-08T16:59:00.002+08:00

Here are some videos about different beneficiary groups that we will be reaching out to in the camp, as well as in the different Regular Service Projects (RSPs)!

Wonder how to approach and get along well with the hearing impaired?
Don't worry, below is a video about ettiquette for the hearing impaired!

And Enjoy the song signing performance of the song HOME by Kit Chan by one of our hearing impaired beneficiary!

Ever wonder how it is like to live in the dark? Below is a commercial about the visually handicap, you will be surprise by their great energy and power!

Always thought that old people are boring and naggy? Watch the below video and you will discover the cute, fun, friendly side of the elderly!

Kids are cute, and they are lots of fun. What happens when you bring the children and the elderly together? Below is a video of our Friends of Children kids performing for our elderly at AWWA home! Join the camp to personally experience this!

What is the learning capabilities of the intellectually disabled? Do they know how to take care of themselves? They are smarter than you think!

Tortured by illnesses at a young age. Below is a commercial showing you the courage in kids with cancer.

Want to extend your help beyond the borders of Singapore? Check out our COR!