In collaboration with Martha Seniors Activity Centre and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, the NTU School of Humanities Club (SoH Club) hosted a day carnival on 14 April 2018 for residents living in specialised elderly HDB blocks, located in the Serangoon area.
It was a good opportunity for club members to give back to the Pioneer Generation and learn about their concerns. Nurses from Khoo Teck Puat Hospital gave an Advanced Care Planning talk, which helped the elderly understand the issues they may face at old age and how to resolve them before they pass on. It was an eye-opening talk as it provided a thought-provoking moment for everyone to reflect and face head-on, the typically taboo subject of death.
After a round of ‘Question and Answer’ segment, lunch was served while the SoH band, The 179, performed some classic tunes. Next on the programme was a very exciting Bingo game facilitated by volunteers, which got everyone on their toes after lunch! Much to the delight of many, participants also walked away with prizes at the event!
“My experience made me realise that the best gift for the elderly is not the one that they received, but rather the quality time they had with the volunteers. I am also committed to learn more dialect phrases, so that I can communicate better to the beneficiaries at my next volunteering stint.” Leow Ling Xian, Volunteer
About NTU School of Humanities (SoH) Club
NTU SoH Club is the Academic Club of the School of Humanities.
The Club was officially incepted in 2018, and aims to create a vibrant SoH community under a ‘One Humanities’ vision by fostering a common identity among students from the five NTU Humanities subject areas. SoH Club also promotes a spirit of giving through her various school and community events for both the SoH population and general public.
The Club places the academic interests of the five core subject areas and of her constituent sub-clubs as her priority, and serves as the official bridge of communication between the University, the SoH student body and any external organisations.
