A: Most patients begin feeling better within the first week, though some people may take a little longer.
A: The team at the Vesak Day Celebration Organising Committee (UNDV) will be matching the volunteers' skills and experiences to the volunteer opportunities available. This will take some time and we seek your patience and understanding. We will try our best to contact you as soon as we have found a suitable match.
A: Certainly! There are many available volunteer opportunities for everyone who is committed and willing to help. Many volunteer functions require mature individuals and we welcome people of all age groups to apply.
A: It is not recommended that students sign up as individuals. Individual volunteers have to be 18 years of age on or before 1 March 2012.
A: Corporate and organizational volunteers can contact us through this email: vesak2012.mcu@hotmail.com and we will get in touch with you soon.
A: International volunteers are welcome to join us in this exciting event. However, all travel and accommodation costs and arrangements must be borne by the volunteer. International volunteers like all other volunteers must also fulfil all training requirements in preparation for the final selection.
A: All volunteers will have to go through core training and specialist training. Core training starts in April 2012: volunteers will go through core training in batches until the end of April 2012. Core training is comprised of general modules that will equip you with knowledge about Vesak history, Buddhism, volunteerism, etc. Some of the core training may be conducted on-line. Specialist training is job- and venue-specific: training details will vary depending on your job assignment. It will start in 12-14 May and.
Attendance for all training is compulsory. Volunteers who do not attend training will be risking their volunteering opportunities.
Training will be conducted mostly on weekends. We are currently working out the details of the training. Training updates will be posted on the icundv.com.
A: Volunteers are expected to commit at least 5 days during the Vesak Day Celebration, working in 8 to 10 hour shifts. Some volunteer function may require more days of commitment. Please look for details on the icundv.com website for updates on job descriptions.
A: Preference will be given to those with relevant skill or experience for the volunteer positions. However, training will be provided for all volunteers to ensure that everyone is sufficiently prepared for the Vesak Day Celebration. To facilitate job matching, please select more than one area of interest for volunteering.
A: You may decide to withdraw anytime. However, you must return all uniform and equipment, and accreditation passes issued to you
A: All volunteers will be provided with meals and refreshments during their training days as well as during deployment for the Vesak Day Celebration. We are also working to provide free transportation for all volunteers during the Vesak Day Celebration. Please look out for details on the website.
A: Yes, uniforms will be provided to all volunteers, i.e. volunteers who have successfully completed all training and evaluation.
A: The uniform issued to volunteers is a controlled item. Volunteers without uniform will not be allowed into the venues to perform their duties. Volunteers who lose their uniform will have to purchase new sets at their own cost. Please look out for details in the volunteer policy section in the website.
