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WorksheetsSS Ch 4
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 37mins
This group of people actively engages senior citizens in volunteerism, runs the Volunteer Learning Centre and serve different beneficiaries.
What is one role the government plays in addressing the needs of the society? Support your answer with examples
Identify which group of people these efforts belong to
NCSS: National Council of Social Service (NCSS)
SSA: Social Service Agency
In addressing the needs of the elderly, how do the efforts of the government complement the efforts of community groups?
Government agencies provides SSAs with a framework on how to manage volunteers effectively
The government references ideas and initiatives from SSAs and implements them
The NCSS will train volunteers in SSAs
All of the above
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How can the government and the citizens strengthen other citizens’ sense of belonging? Use an example to support your answer.
Citizens’ Jury for the War on Diabetes, where citizen jurors (participating Singaporeans and PRs) discussed and proposed solutions regarding diabetes in Singapore.
In what ways did the Citizens’ Jury exhibit the citizens and governments partnership in influencing decision-making?
It was announced that Dakota Crescent was going to be redeveloped, but some buildings and playground were going to be retained and repurposed for civic and community use. A multimedia website was created for documentation of the rich heritage, and educational workshops were set up for discussion on improving redevelopment plans.
How does this show the residents' sense of belonging?
Our Singapore Fund set up by the government in 2016 is aimed at…
Supporting ground-up projects by citizens that addresses the needs of vulnerable groups of people
Supporting volunteerism groups which provides opportunities for citizens to contribute to the community
Supporting ground-up projects by citizens that builds national identity or meet social and community needs
Providing fair and equal opportunities for citizens to influence policy decision-making by allowing their voices to be heard
Reaching Everyone for Active Citizenry @ Home (REACH) and the Citizens’ Jury for the War on Diabetes. These engagement platforms allow citizens and the government to work together
What positive impacts do these engagement platforms have?
Read this source of Mdm Malligesvari.
Through RSVP Singapore, she identified areas of need in the community that she was passionate and concerned about. She felt that she could use her knowledge, skills and experience to help others.
“I encourage them (the elderly) to keep fit and active.”
It is said that Mdm Malligesvari is an elderly person herself, and she helps the elderlies through volunteering.
In what ways can the individuals work with the community groups and/or the government to help the elderlies fulfill their needs?
What role does the citizens play in influencing the policy making process? Support your answer with an example.
