2009/2010 - MINDS

MINDS MYG
Family Day 2010 and Launch of Simply Serve
MINDS MYG launched the first MINDS MYG coffee
table book at the Family Day event aligning with the
theme, ‘Celebrating Volunteerism’. The programme
included stage performances and a carnival. Mr
Laurence Lien, CEO of NVPC, graced the event as
Guest of Honour.
Simply Serve is a coffee table book that celebrates the
personal stories and inspirations from 50 dedicated
volunteers, 27 caregivers, and three beneficiaries in
bringing their dreams and hopes to reality, and the
potential of all our beneficiaries as we share in their
journey towards the common vision. It documents
the personal stories. It is a tribute to the indomitable
spirit and courage of the volunteers who have strived
to make a difference in the lives of our beneficiaries.
The book also commemorates MINDS MYG’s journey
through the passage of time and its devotion to “Serving
Persons with Intellectual Disability”. This book is made
possible with the blessings of the late Dr Lee Kum Tatt
and his family.
MINDS MYG Autonomous Projects
MINDS MYG invited NTU Welfare Services Club
(WSC) Regular Service Project for Intellectually
Disabled (RSPID) and NUS NUSSU Volunteer Action
Committee (NVAC) Yio Chu Kang (YCK) to join us as
autonomous projects, so as to provide services with
better synergy to more clients. RSPID joined as a fullfledged
autonomous project, while YCK joined for one
year of transition.
Developmental Disability Registry Identity
Card
Developmental Disability Registry (DDR) Identity
Cards were issued to clients who are not part of
any existing VWO. The card is generated through
the Developmental Disability Registry as a form of
protecting and helping persons with disabilities in the
event of wrongful accusations and identification when
the cardholder is lost.
Service Standards Requirements
In line with the continuous focus on improving our
service standards, MINDS MYG reviewed the Service
Standards Requirements (SSR) so as to incorporate the
latest service management processes adopted.
Review of Volunteer Management Processes
Existing processes were reviewed and improved,
including the introduction of a revamped induction
package for new volunteers, a new volunteer
recruitment and project assignment process, and a new
volunteer information form.
Integrated Programmes
• A group of volunteers participated in a badminton
clinic organised by Special Olympics.
• MINDS MYG collaborated with Very Special Arts
to tap on their expertise to develop the artistic talents
of the clients who were able to attend the special
arts classes, so that they can make their own crafts
and eventually sell them to the public.
• HSBC continued to support MINDS MYG by sponsoring
a three-week workshop at Little Arts Academy. MINDS
MYG also supported the Nan Hua High School
Community Involvement Programme with various
classes joining the various projects for activities.
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