This project is actively working for SDGs 10 (Reduced Inequalities), organized together with Malaysian Organization of Volunteer Exchange (MOVE) since 2019 in this place. MOVE is a workcamp NGO founded in 2006. Bernice Home was found by a lady by the name of Bernice. She started this home for senior citizens who need quality home care services to seniors with limited mobility or dementia and hence social interaction. She started this home in 2000 and the second home in 2018. The founder belief “life shouldn’t end when you are old, it should be full of happy memories regardless of the age. The founder wants to keep the seniors active and engaged through physical, mental and social activities, all in the comfort of their home.The workcamp was revived in 2023 and in 2024, 8 volunteers from Japan and Hong Kong did great work!
İş Tanımı
Volunteers will help in arranging extra activities for the senior citizens, such as art, craft, painting, gardening, storytelling, music and movement activities. Other than that, volunteers could help the nursing care helpers to cook and take part in daily cleaning routines. Some of the days, bring the senior citizens for an evening walk if weather permits. Otherwise lots of, indoor activities could be conduct.
Konaklama ve Yemek
Home stay in the house of MOVE President (Siva san). Male and female will be mixed. The breakfast will be bought at the food stalls, very near to the house (walking distance). The dinner too (or they can also cook at home by themselves if they prefer). Lunch will be provided at Home. Workcampers will be able to try various of local food. Sleeping bag is necessary. They need to keep a good manner not to disturb the family life.
Konum ve Serbest Zaman
The home is located in Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur. https://goo.gl/maps/84vfEaSMEaBL2b4x8Visit around Kuala Lumpur city. Wednesday afternoon will be free. The volunteers joining more than 1 unit (week) can have free days in the weekend.
Notlar
Situation of elderly home in each country. Local SDGs (2030 goals) of Bernice Home700 MYR. If vols. join more than 1 unit (week), 350 MYR+ 50 MYR x Days meaning 1,050 MYR for 2 units, 1,400 MYR for 3 units, etc. 10% discount for the repeaters of MOVE workcamps and those from less expensive countries. Transportation cost for the work is not included.There are 8 units of one week workcamp in 2/2-8, 2/9-15, 2/16-22, 2/23-3/1, 3/2-8, 3/9-15, 3/15-22 and 3/23-29, so you are welcomed to join more than one up to eight!
Konuşulan Diller
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En Yakın Terminal
Kuala Lumpur - Volunteers will meet at the nearest train station and need to arrive at the airport by 10:00 on the first day and can leave the airport after 11:00 on the last day.
