evs in malaysia 17 july 2017 - 16 may 2018 (10...

EVS in MALAYSIA 17 July 2017 - 16 May 2018

(10 MONTHS)

“EXPERIENCE EUROASIA AND EMPOWER”

INFO PACK

ExperienceEuroAsia&Empower InfopackEVS inMalaysia 2

Table of Contents 1. Project Description 4

1.1. Objectives 41.2. Whocanparticipate? 51.3. Timeline 51.4. EVSPlacementperiod 51.5. Applicationprocedure 6

2. Practical Information 7 2.1. Transportation 72.2. Visaarrangements 82.3. Insurance 112.4. Vaccinations 112.5. Accommodation 112.6. Food 112.7. Internationaldrivinglicense 122.8. Weather 122.9. PricecomparisoninMalaysia 122.10. Necessitiesduringyourstay 122.11. Contact 12

3. Rules and Regulations 13 3.1. Leave 133.2. Allowance 133.3. Generalrulesandregulations 14

4. Trainings 15

Attachment I: Job Descriptions 16 I.I. PlacementsatSOLSHQ(SungaiBesi, KualaLumpur) 17

NGOHub-Communications 17NGOHub-Marketing 18ScholarDevelopmentProgramme 19PerformanceMonitoring&Evaluation(PME) 20ManagementCentre(MC) 22Communications-GraphicandWebDesign 23Communications-Videography 24HumanResources 25Operations 26

I.II. PlacementsatSOLSSolarAcademy(Segambut, KualaLumpur) 28


SolarAcademy 28SOLSTech-Operations 29

I.III. PlacementsatCommunityCentres 31

Attachment II: Accommodation & Community Information 33 II.I. PlacementsatSOLS24/7Headquarters(Sungai Besi,KL) 33II.II. PlacementsatSOLS24/7Academy (Segambut,KL) 34II.III. PlacementsatSOLS24/7CommunityCentres(Out ofKL) 35


1. Project Description Thisactivity,EVS in Malaysia,isthethirdactivityofExperience EuroAsia and Empower,acollaborative project amongst four NGOs (Association PEL, SOLS 24/7 Malaysia, AssociacaoJuvenildePeniche,Association Juvenil Inter) who have partnered to integrate their missionwith the objectives of Erasmus+ and EVS through volunteer exchange activities. The volunteersgoing for EVS inMalaysia will contribute towards community development and sustainability ofpoor and underserved communities in Malaysia through education and social empowermentinitiatives.ByworkingasaEVSplacementatanyoftheSOLS24/7programmes,thevolunteerswillworkwithadiversecommunityandvaryingtopicssurroundeducation,sustainabledevelopmentandsocial service.We aim to achieve a sensitive and effective cultural exchange on realising acommongoalofcommunitywelfareandenvironmentalsustainability.For thisactivity,weare looking fora totalof nine (9) EVS volunteers who are passionateabout giving back to society through education, community development, and raisingawareness on sustainability, and are interested to do their placement in Malaysia. Theplacementisforten(10)monthsfrom17July2017to16May2018.TheEVSplacementswillbebasedeitherat one of our two locations in Kuala Lumpur (SungaiBesi,orSegambut)orat one of the community centres outside of Kuala Lumpur.1.1. Objectives

DependingontheprogrammetheEVSplacementwillbeheld,oneorseveralofthefollowingobjectiveswillbetargeted:

● To serve, educate and empower students from poor and underserved communitiesthrough facilitating in English courses and raising awareness on sustainability.

● To provide a platform for volunteers to use their skills, knowledge, and expertise, tocontributetosociety.

● To have a unique voluntary opportunity and eye-opening experience to work withindividualsfromunderservedcommunitiesandimmersewithinaMalaysiancommunity.

● To raise awareness and knowledge among students and community members ontopics related to environment, sustainability, health, and education through communityprojectsandinitiatives.

● To discuss safe environmentalpractices tostudentsandcommunitymembersandhowtoapplyitineverydaylife.

● To expose rural and semi-urban communities to a more international perspective onenvironmental sustainability.

● To promote Erasmus+ as a platform for local and international activities for education,sustainabilityandenvironmentalprotection.


● Toestablishalong-termandbeneficialnetworkbetweenSOLS24/7andtheprojectpartnersthroughthiscollaborativeprojectundertheErasmus+programme.

1.2. Who can participate?

Theidealcandidatehasthefollowingcharacteristics:● Positivemindsetandproactive;● Disciplinedandprofessionalattitude;● Problem-solvingandflexibleattitudetowardschangesintheinternalandexternal

environment;● Opennesstowardsamulticulturalandmultireligious environment;● Abletoworkindependentlyandinateam.

Theidealcandidatehasthefollowingskillsandexperience:

● PreferableBachelorDegree,currentlyenrolledinUniversity,orexperienceinnon-formaleducation programmes;

● GoodknowledgeinEnglish,bothwrittenandverbal(minimumCEFRB2);● Abletocommunicatewellwiththeteamandmembersinthecommunity;● Passionate in community development, education and sustainability initiatives;● Experience ineducationorcommunitywork ispreferred,butnotrequired.

1.3. Timeline

Thebelowaretheprojectmilestonesandthetentativekeydatesoftheproject.

2017 ● 1-15 May

Recruitment,interviewandselectionprocess

● 16 May SubmissionofvisadocumentstoSOLS24/7● Jun CollectionofPVPentryvisafromnearestMalaysianEmbassyto

● 17 July

participant’splaceofresidenceArrivalinMalaysia+On-arrivaltraining@SOLSHQ(1week)

● 24 July Placementtraining@SOLSHQ(2weeks)● 4 August Jobshadowingatrespectiveplacement(1-2weeks)● Dec/Jan

Mid-termevaluation@SOLSHQ(datetobeconfirmed)

2018

● 16 May EndofEVSinMalaysia

1.4. EVS Placement period

The EVS placement period will be 10 months long, from 17 July 2017 to 16 May 2018. Allparticipantsshouldhavearrivedatthevenueon17ofJuly, latestby6.00pm.Allparticipantswillreceive on-arrival training during the first week of the project and will be trained in theconsecutive 2-4 weeks on their EVS placement position.


More details on the expected arrival date and timewill be revealed closer to the starting dateanduponconfirmationofallparticipants.Participants going a placement at one of the Community Centreswill be assigned to a locationafter the recruitment process and prior to coming toMalaysia. This way the EVS participantknows exactly what location he or she will be sent to. However, if during the training weidentify that a candidate is not suitable for a certain placement forwhatsoever reason thenwewill reconsider the placement in consultation with our Education experts and the EVSparticipant.

ThevenuefortheEVSarrivaltrainingandplacementtrainingis:

SOLS24/7Headquarters1PetalingCommerz&ResidentialCondos,#1-9,Level1,Jalan1C/149,OffJalanSungaiBesi,SungaiBesi,57100,FederalTerritoryofKualaLumpur,Malaysia

1.5. Application procedure

Theapplicantshouldfollowthebelowstepstoapplyforoneofthepositions:1. EmailyourCV(inEnglish)toyourlocalSendingOrganisation.2. OncescreenedbyyourSendingOrganisation,thenextstepistofilluptheApplication

formforEVSinMalaysia.3. Suitable candidates will be invited by SOLS 24/7 for a Skype interview. Prior to the

online interview, the participant is required to do an online English testwhich takesabout30-45minutes.

*Note: SOLS24/7 requiresapoolofat leastnine (9) candidatesperpartnerorganisation inordertoselectthemostsuitablecandidates.


2. Practical Information 2.1. Transportation

Take a flight to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). The best and cheapest flightconnectionstoKualaLumpurfromEuropebasedonourexperiencearewithKLM,AirFrance,TurkishAirlines,QatarAirways,Emirates,Etihad.Important: Please do not buy any tickets before you inform PEL Association about the price and route of the tickets and get approval to proceed.

Allparticipantsarerequiredtosendtheirflightitinerarytohr@sols247.orgby30thMay2017.

Ifthereisalargeenoughgroup,wewillarrangetransportationfromtheairporttothevenue.

Public transportation

Whilewemightnothavethecapacitytopickindividualsupfromtheairport,wecanprovideyouwitheasystepsonhowtogetto us.FromKualaLumpurInternationalAirport(KLIA)toBandarTasikSelatan(TBS)trainstation:By train: If you are arrivingatKLIA, take theKLIATransit train from theairport (not theKLIAEkspres).The train stop you should getoff isBandarTasikSelatanstation (whenbuying the ticketyoucansayTBS,whichstandsforTerminalBersepaduSelatan).Atrainticketwillcostaround RM38.40andittakes30minutes.IfyouarearrivingatKLIA2theprocedurewillbethesame.Youcanreferfortheschedulehere.By Bus: IfyouarearrivingfromKLIA/KLIA2,youcouldalsotakeabus.ThebusisonlyRM11andittakes1hourtogototheTBSbusstation.ThiswebsiteisalsohelpfulforfindingtransportationtoTBS.From TBS to our building: Whenyouarriveduringofficehours(MondaytillFriday,9.00amtill6.00pm)bytrainorbusatTBS,arrangementscanbemadetomeetyou.Thiswouldhavetobearrangedinadvanceanddependsonourstaffandvehiclecapacityfortheday.Makesureyouareclearaboutthetimeyou are arriving and that you can call Ashne Preet (DeputyHRManager) at +6012-6030854onceyouarethere.


IfweareunabletopickyouupyoucantakeataxifromTBStoourbuilding,whichisliterally5minutesaway.Pleasealwaysaskforametered taxi,althoughthereischanceyouwillnotfindany.Makesurethatyouagreeonthepricebeforegetting in ifyouaretakingataxiwithoutmeter.RM10isafairpriceandwewouldrecommendnottoagreeonahigherprice.Ifthetaxidriverisunsureofouraddresstellhimtogoto“PetalingIndahCondominium”asareferencepoint.Ourheadquartersisoppositethecondominium.Fromtheairportstraighttoourbuilding:By Taxi/Uber: Taxiservicescouldbearrangedfrominsidetheairportfromavailabletaxicompanies.Therearecarservicecountersat the InternationalArrivalHall rightafterCustoms.Ticket isgivenandtaxi is taken right outside the airport’s exit doors. A taxi from Kuala Lumpur InternationalAirport (KLIA)willcostyoueasilyRM80 to 100 depending on the car service chosen. Bluetaxis are airport taxis that cost much more than the red taxis commonly used. It is alwaysimportant tomake sure youask the taxi driver the costof your ridebefore getting into the taxioropttohavethejourneymetered.If youhaveaccesstowifi,Ubercouldalsobeanoptionand it ishighlyusedhere inMalaysia. You will able tochoosebetweenpayingwithcashorbycard. Justremembertohave itdownloadedonyourphonebeforeyourflight.2.2. Visa arrangements

SOLS24/7willapplyforaspecialvolunteervisacalledProfessional Visit Pass (PVP) forallEVS participants. Accepted participants are required to submit all documents for their [email protected] latest20thMarch2017,12.00pmMalaysiantime. It isverycrucialforustoreceiveallrequireddocumentsontimeasitcouldtakebetween4to8weeksforProfessionalVisitPassestobeready.Professional Visit Pass steps

● Step 1:Participantsubmits all visa documents [email protected]

20thMarch,12.00pmMalaysiantime.● Step 2:SOLS24/7compilesalldocumentationfortheparticipant’sProfessionalVisit

Passandsubmit it at the Malaysian Immigration Department forapproval.● Step 3:WaitfortheMalaysianImmigrationtorevertbacktoSOLS24/7on the

status/approval of application (usuallytakes4-8weeks).● Step 4:Applicationisapproved.● Step 5:SOLS24/7sends the approval letter by email totheparticipant.● Step 6: Participant takes the approval letter to theMalaysian Embassy in their

country or the closest country to them with a Malaysian Embassy and obtains the“calling visa stamp”.


Calling visa stamp The participants are required to pay for the calling visa stamp at theMalaysian Embassywherethey collect it from. Please keep the original receipts and pass it to SOLS 24/7 upon arrival inMalaysiafor reimbursement.Thecosttoobtainthecalling visa stamp variesinallMalaysianEmbassiesdependingonthecountrythecallingvisastampisobtained.Theprocessforthisusuallytakesupone(1)tothree(3) working days depending on the Embassy per country. It is important for the participants tocontact the Malaysian embassy they are planning to obtain the calling visa stamp from andenquire if any additional documents are needed. Additionally, do take note of the publicholidaysoftherespectiveEmbassy.Thecallingvisastampcanbeobtainedinthefollowingcountriesclosesttoyou.ThefollowingareMalaysianembassiesclosesttoyoubasedonourresearchthatyoucanopttochoose:Spain and Portugal Malaysian Embassy in Madrid Address:Paseodelacastellana,91-10,EdificioCentro23,28046,MadridTel:+(34)915550684,+(34)915550737Macedonia Malaysian Embassy in Belgrade HighcommissionofMalaysiaBelgrade,Krajiska2,11040,BelgradeTel:+381112662736,+381112662746,+38163328785Documents required for visa application Eachparticipanthastoemailusthefollowingdocuments in order to preparethevisaapplication.

1. Letter of Acceptance

Thisisfromanoverseasorganisation/company/universitytoSOLS24/7Malaysia(forthisproject,itshouldbetheNGOyouareattachedto).TovolunteerinMalaysia,theMalaysianImmigrationrequiresustoinviteyoutovolunteerwithusandaletterfromtheOrganisation/NGOyouareconnectedwithtoacceptourinvitation.Toeasethisprocess,wehaveprovidedatemplate.YoujusthavetoaskyourNGO/organisationtoputtheirletterheadonit(incl.addressandcontactdetails)andtoletitsignedbyarepresentativefromtheorganisation.

SOLS24/7willemailtheLetterofAcceptancetemplatetotheorganisationuponacceptanceandconfirmationoftheparticipant.

2. Passport copy Allpagesofthepassportincludingblankpages.


3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

InEnglishonly(thisshouldhavealreadybeensubmittedwiththeapplicationform).

4. Passport picture SOLS24/7willemailthePassportpicturerequirementstotheorganisationuponacceptanceandconfirmationoftheparticipant.

6. Academic Certificate

● InEnglishonly.● Certifiedtruecopy.● EndorsedbytheEmbassy/Certifiedtranslatingcompanyif

translationtoEnglishisrequired.● Forparticipantswithoutanacademiccertificate,youare

requiredtoattachaletterfromyouruniversity,confirmingthatyouareenrolledintherespectiveuniversity.Asamplecanbeprovidedupon request.

7. Transcript ● InEnglishonly.● Certifiedtruecopy.● Endorsedbytheembassy/Certifiedtranslatingcompanyif

translationtoEnglishisrequired.

*Note:SOLS24/7willnotcoverthecostofanytranslationsorlegalisationsofdocuments.Other documents required for SOLS 24/7. ThedocumentsbelowarerequiredforallvolunteersandstaffwithSOLS24/7.

1. Personal details form SOLS24/7willemailthePersonaldetailsformtotheorganisationuponacceptanceandconfirmationoftheparticipant.

2. Certificate of good conduct Thecertificateof goodconduct iscommonlyknownasa criminal report that can usually be obtained online orfromyourlocalpolice station.

3. Certificate of good health SOLS24/7willemailtheCertificateofgoodhealthsampletotheorganisationuponacceptanceandconfirmationoftheparticipant.ThisCertificatecanusuallybeobtainedfromyourlocaldoctororclinic.

4. Signed photo consent form SOLS24/7willemailthePhotoConsentformtotheorganisationuponacceptanceandconfirmationoftheparticipant.


2.3. Insurance

PEL Association will arrange CIGNA insurance for all participants. In order to purchase theinsurance,pleasesendacopyoftheparticipant’spassportstoPELAssociation.2.4. Vaccinations

All volunteers must ensure they are up-to-date with their vaccinations prior to coming toMalaysia. Vaccination shots often include typhoid, yellow fever and Hepatitis A. Volunteersshould meet with their local doctors to discuss necessary vaccinations prior to departing.Bringing a copy of your vaccination certificates is not required but suggested.2.5. Accommodation

DuringtheOn-ArrivalTrainingandPlacementTrainingAt the startof theproject, allparticipantswillbehoused in theSOLS 24/7 Headquarters in Kuala Lumpur. Theaccommodation includes shareddorm facilities (separatedbygender) thathave either single or bunk beds. It is shared among volunteers, staff and students. Thedormitories are air-conditioned and there is Wi-Fi available. There is also a washing machineavailable. The shower and washing facilities are for the female participants directly connectedtotheirdormitorywhileforthemaleparticipantsitisjustoutsideoftheir dorm.There are also leisure facilities, including a clubhousewhere volunteers, staff, and students canrelaxandhangout,andthereistabletennisandtablefutsal.DuringtheEVSplacementAfter the On-Arrival-Training and 2 weeks of Placement Training (also depending on thearrangementsatthatpoint),allparticipantswhohavebeenselectedfortheCommunityCentreprogrammewillmoveoutoftheSOLS24/7HQaccommodationtotheirrespectivelocation(formoreinformationontheaccommodationfacilitiespercentre,pleaserefertoattachmentI).FortheEVSparticipantswhoarebasedinKualaLumpur,theywillbebasedattheSOLS24/7accommodation at our headquarters (Sungai Besi) or at our Solar Academy (Segambut)throughouttheplacementperiod.2.6. Food

Duringtheon-arrivaltrainingandplacementtraining,mealswillbeprovidedthreetimesdaily(breakfast, lunch,dinner)atourcafeteriainSOLSHQ.Duringtrainings,coffeebreaksandteabreakswill also be organised for EVS participants. Once the EVS placement on locationwillstart,eachparticipantwill receiveamonthly foodallowance inadvance.Pleasereferalso tothesectiononallowanceforfurtherinformation.


2.7. International driving license

Participantswill a valid international license are free to use amotorbike (if available) under theconditiontheyhavesignedtheVehicleAgreementFormstatingtheywilltakeresponsibilityforthevehiclewhileitisintheirpossession.2.8. Weather

Malaysiahasatropicalclimatewithanaverageof28degreesandanaveragerelativehumidityof 86%. Although it rains throughout the year, there is even more frequent rainfall during themonsoon seasonwhich lasts fromNovember to February.2.9. Price comparison in Malaysia

Please visit https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/comparison.jsp for information on costlivingcomparisonsbetweencountries.2.10. Necessities during your stay

1. Dresscodeduringwork:smartcasualattire(shirts,longpants,closedshoes).*Girlstonotethatskirts/dressesmustbekneelevel.

2. Forthetimeoutofwork:Flipflopsor slippers3. Medicationthatyouthinkyoucanonlyfindinyourowncountry4. Alaptopisrecommendedtobringifyouhaveone.Ifyoudon’thavealaptop,no

worriesasthereareinternetcafesthroughoutMalaysia.5. Sunscreen6. Mosquitorepellent7. Umbrellaor raincoat8. AdaptorsuitedfortheMalaysiansocket9. Snacksandfoodfromyourcountryfortheintercultural evening*.

*Important: Alcohol, pork and beef are strictly prohibited in all SOLS 24/7 venues andprogrammesduetoreligiousandculturalcustomsinMalaysia.EachEVSparticipantwillbeprovidedwithone(1)setofbedsheet,blanket,pillowandpillowcase upon arrival at SOLSHQ,which they are supposed to return upon departure from theprogramme.2.11. Contact

Ifyouhavefurtherquestions,pleasefeelfreetocontact:- TimSpijker,ProjectCoordinator,[email protected] AshnePreet,DeputyHRManager,[email protected]


3. Rules and Regulations 3.1. Leave

Allparticipantswillearntwo(2)daysleaveamonth.Youwillbeallowedtoaccumulateyourleavedaysforamaximumof2months.Participantsshouldapplyfortheirleaveaminimumoftwo(2)weeks inadvancebysendingarequesttheirassignedsupervisorforapprovalandCchr@sols247.orgforourrecords.3.2. Allowance

EachparticipantwillreceiveamaximumofRM800.00monthlyallowancethatwillbepaidoutby the 7th of the followingmonth. Participantswill only be given the full allowance if theysubmit theoriginal receipts for the respectivebudget category.ThebreakdownoftheRM800.00allowancebudgetisasperbelow.

Type Amount per month (RM)

Reporting requirements

Foodallowance* RM450.00 Participantneedstosignformthathe/shereceivedit

Pocketmoney RM250.00 Participantneedstosignformthathe/shereceivedit

Transport** RM100.00 Participant need to provide receipts for transport.Only the amount spent by the participants will bereimbursedinthefollowingmonth

Total budget RM 800.00

*Nofoodallowancewillbeprovidedduringthefirst three(3)weeksasallmealsduringtheon-arrival training andplacement training arebeingprovidedby SOLS24/7. Foodallowancewillbepro-ratedoncethejobshadowingtrainingwillstart.AsfoodisprovidedatSOLSHQandSolarAcademyforstaffandvolunteers,thoseresidingin1PetalingandSolarAcademy,caneitherchoosetomakeuseofthemealsprovidedortooptforreceivingthefoodallowance.**OnlyfortheCommunityCentresinTiomanandRedang,theferryticketwillbecoveredbySOLS24/7.


3.3. General rules and regulations

1. Community Centre placement a. AsaVolunteer,youarehighlyregardedbythecommunityandmustbe

professionalatalltimes.b. The Volunteer must always be punctual to classes and community

engagements.c. Alcohol/Non-prescriptiondrugs/smokingisstrictlyprohibitedinornearthe

communitycentres.d. TheVolunteermustdressbusinesscasualduringtheworkweek.e. Community members are not allowed in the Volunteer’s home. Should

community members want to meet with the Volunteer, they may meet outsidewhereallpartiesarevisible.

f. Intimaterelationshipswithcommunitymembersarestrictly prohibited.g. GenderdivisionisprominentinMalaysia;TheVolunteermustbecautiouswhen

communicatingwithsomeoneoftheoppositesex.h. TheVolunteerisexpectedtomaintainacleanhouseholdwhileatthecentres.i. TheVolunteermustnotleavethepremisesduringtheirworkweek.He/sheis

freetoleavethecentreoncehe/shehascompletedthatweek.j. Overnight trips shallnotmeritmisseddaysduring theworkweek.k. ShouldaVolunteerfallill,he/sheshouldinformhis/hersupervisorandHR.l. PorkandbeefarestrictlyprohibitedinallSOLS24/7venuesandprogrammes

duetoreligiousandculturalcustomsinMalaysia.

2. Project placement a. TheVolunteerisexpectedtoarriveatworkontime.Anyunexpectedoutcomes

toresultintardinessmustbecommunicated.b. TheVolunteermustdressbusinesscasualduringofficehours.c. The Volunteer must maintain a clean environment in his/her dorm. No food is

allowed within the dorms, but can be stored in the recreation room. Drinksshouldbelimitedtowaterwhileinthe dormitories.

d. EveryFriday,alldorm residentsareexpected to clean thedormitories.e. Alcohol/Smoking/Non-prescriptiondrugsarenotallowedintheoffice.The

VolunteermaysmokeoutsidetheHQduringbreaksoraftertheworkday.f. TheVolunteerisexpectedtocleanhis/herownplatesandutensilsaftereating

themealsprovidedatheadquarters.g. Publicdisplayofaffectionisnotencouragedandmustnotbeseenin

headquartersduringofficehours.h. ShouldaVolunteerfallill,he/sheshouldinformhis/hersupervisorandHR.i. PorkandbeefarestrictlyprohibitedinallSOLS24/7venuesandprogrammes

duetoreligiousandculturalcustomsinMalaysia.


4. Trainings The on-arrival training, classroom training and job shadowing are a continuation of each otherand will be provided in the first 5 weeks upon arrival. Only the mid-term evaluation will beorganisedsometimeinthemiddleoftheproject(afterapprox5months).

No Training Venue Duration Training details

1 On-arrivaltraining

SOLSHQ,KualaLumpur

5-6days Introductionandgettingtoknoweachother;discussEVSprojectobjectives,timeline,anddetails;setexpectationsandgoals;culturaltraining;health&safety;administration;ice-breakingactivities;softskillstraining;outing.

2 EVSPlacementtraining

SOLSHQ,KualaLumpur

2weeks Professionalskillstraining;jobpreparationtraining;classroomtraining(forthoseatCommunityCentres);placementtraining(forotherplacements);2weeksx8hoursofMalaysianlanguagetraining.

3 Jobshadowing

Atplacementlocation

2weeks Youwill be placed at a centrewhere youwillobserveandassist thedeliveryof theclasses. The location you are placed forjob shadowing isonlydecidedafter the2weeks of classroom training. Jobshadowingcanbelocatedatanycentreoratthecentrewhereyouwillbeplacedforthewholeplacementperiod. 2weeks x 8hoursofMalaysianlanguagetraining.SOLSwillcoverthetransportationcostto/ from the centre for the job shadowing.Accommodation will be provided. Foodwillonlybeprovidedifavailable.Ifnofoodavailable, then the EVS participant willreceiveafoodallowance.

4 Mid-termevaluation

SOLSHQ,KualaLumpur

5-6days Evaluate the first 5 months of theplacement; discuss challenges, lessonslearned,expectations.


Attachment I: Job Descriptions Intermsofthelocation,thereare3typesofplacementsavailable:atSOLS24/7HeadquartersinSungaiBesi(KualaLumpur),atouroffice/SolarAcademyinSegambut(KualaLumpur),oratoneoftheSOLS24/7communitycentresoutofKualaLumpur.Kindly note that although there are 17 positions available, only 9 EVS volunteers will beselectedforthisproject.Foralljobdescriptionkindlyrefertothefollowingpages.

I. Placements at SOLS 24/7 Headquarters (1Petaling, Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur)

No Programme Positions available Location

1 CommunityCentre1Petaling 1position SungaiBesi,KualaLumpur

2 NGOHub:i) Communicationsii) Marketing

2positions SungaiBesi,KualaLumpur

3 ScholarDevelopmentProgramme(SDP) 1position SungaiBesi,KualaLumpur

4 PerformanceMonitoring&Evaluation 1position SungaiBesi,KualaLumpur

5 ManagementCentre 1position SungaiBesi,KualaLumpur

6 Communications:i) GraphicandWeb Designii) Videography

1position SungaiBesi,KualaLumpur

7 HumanResources 1position SungaiBesi,KualaLumpur

8 Operations 1position SungaiBesi,KualaLumpur

II. Placements at SOLS 24/7 Solar Academy + Office (Segambut, Kuala Lumpur)

9 SolarAcademy 1position Segambut,KualaLumpur

10 SOLSTech-Operations 2positions Segambut,KualaLumpur

III. Placements at Community Centres out of Kuala Lumpur

11 CommunityCentreTioman 1position TiomanIsland(Pahang)

12 CommunityCentreRedang 1position RedangIsland(Terengganu)

13 CommunityCentrePayaMengkuang 1position PayaMengkuang(Pahang)

14 CommunityCentreSungaiSuloh 1position SungaiSuloh(Johor)

15 CommunityCentreGombak 1position Gombak(Selangor)


I.I. Placements at SOLS HQ (Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur) NGO Hub - Communications

ngohub.asia a platform developed by SOLS 247 and our founding partner 7-Eleven. Thisplatformisfornon-profitorganisationsandindividualstofindtheresourcestheyneedtogrowandcontributemoreinwhicheverfieldthey’reworkingin,todevelopthethirdsectorinAsia.The participant will be responsible for the communications tasks, including external andinternal communicationwithmain focuson socialmedia. Support in logistics foreventsandprovidingsupportwithpublicrelationsandotherprojects.Media and logistics

● Creating content for theonlineplatforms, Instagram,Twitter andFacebook; ● Organize,contactandpreparealllogisticprocessesforevents.(Eventbritecontent,

Venueorganization, invitations for attendees,NGOs and Individuals, Volunteers, etc); ● Preparepressreleases,andinternalreports.

External relations

● Identifypossiblevolunteeringactivities; ● Assistineventorganizationtasks; ● NGO visits.

Communications and outreach

● Newsletterpreparationanddistributiontoallstakeholdersandpartners; ● PromotingGrantsCycles,visitingNGOs; ● Promotingadditional projects; ● Preparepromotionalmaterials(leaflets,flyers,posters).

Basic Requirements

● BackgroundintheCommunicationfield; ● GoodcommandofEnglish-writtenandverbal; ● Goodcommunicationskillsandpeopleorientated; ● Goodwritingskillsanddetailedfocused; ● Abletoworkbothindependentlyandalsoinateam.


NGO Hub - Marketing ngohub.asia is a platform developed by SOLS 247 and our founding partner 7-Eleven. Thisplatformisfornon-profitorganisationsandindividualstofindtheresourcestheyneedtogrowandcontributemoreinwhicheverfieldthey’reworkingin,todevelopthethirdsectorinAsia.The participant will be responsible for the communications tasks, including external andinternal communicationwithmain focuson socialmedia. Support in logistics forevents andprovidingsupportwithpublicrelationsandotherprojects.Proposal writing

● Helpprepareproposalsforpotential partners. ● Manageandexecuteproject

Plan events

● Helpdevelopandimplementprojects; ● Prepareprojectevaluationafter completion.

Reach out to potential partners

● Makephonecallstopotentialpartners; ● Maintaincommunicationthroughemailsand meetings; ● Strategizetoreachouttocorporatesector.

Create content

● Prepareposters, flyersandmarketingmaterials forprogrammeordepartmentevents; ● Publishmaterialsonvariousmediaandsocialmedia.

Basic Requirements

● BackgroundintheCommunicationfield; ● GoodcommandofEnglish-writtenandverbal; ● Goodcommunicationskillsandpeopleorientated; ● Goodwritingskillsanddetailedfocused; ● Abletoworkbothindependentlyandalsoinateam.


Scholar Development Programme

The Scholar Development Programme is designed to nurture and develop high potentialscholars from underprivileged backgrounds to become outstanding, skillful and socially awaregraduates. SOLS 24/7 Malaysia has successfully implemented and managed three scholarshipprogrammes for government and corporate foundations. Through these scholar developmentprogrammes, we have trained over 450 scholars from challenging backgrounds in intensiveEnglishlanguage,softskillsandcharacterdevelopment.Assist in planning and delivering training sessions internally and externally

● Surveythetargetgroupsfortraining needs; ● Assistintrainingpreparinganddesigningtrainingprogrammes; ● AssistindeliveringandensurestheevaluationoftrainingsessionsforSOLSteaching

staffprojectbased. Research and development on education and training materials needs based

● Researchinexistingeducationmodelsand systems; ● Pilotingandresults-basedimprovementofeducationandtrainingmaterials; ● Assist in Innovating andupdating education and training units.

Design education materials for SOLS projects and programmes as advised by management

● Assistincreatingnewteachingandassessmentmaterials; ● Assistincreatinginstructionalmaterialsforimplementingtheeducationalcontent

(SOPs); ● Assistinmonitoringtheimplementationofeducationmaterialstoensurefollowing

standards.

Basic Requirements ● Passionate intheeducationfieldandeagertoworkwithyouth; ● GoodknowledgeinEnglish;Writtenandverbal; ● KnowledgeofWord/Excel/PptorGoogleDocs/GoogleSheets/GoogleSlides; ● Interpersonalskills(buildingrelationships,conductandconflictmediation); ● Teamwork(egalitarian,supportive,collaborative,dependable); ● Excellentcommunicationskills(listening,questioning,explaining,givingfeedback); ● Presentationskills(publicspeaking,structureandcommunicateideas,usingvisual

aids); ● Willingtolearnandbetrainedinspecificeducationandtrainingmaterialsand

approaches; ● Flexibility(responsive,adaptable,creative,managechange).


Performance Monitoring & Evaluation (PME)

This position entails a hands-on experience in performance monitoring, -evaluation, clientreporting for donors, partners, and other activities related to analysis and capacitydevelopmentof staff. In addition to that, theparticipantwouldbe involvedwithvarious tasksthat will give you a lot of experience in several fields related to administration. The PMEVolunteerwillworkinthePerformanceMonitoringteamandreporttothePMEManager.Hoursperweek:35hours(5daysx7hoursdaily)

1. Programme Monitoring a. Collectandparseprogrammedata;b. Applyexistinganalysisframeworkstoprogrammes;c. Monitorandrefineprogrammekeyperformance indicators;d. Collaboratewithprogrammestafftorefineanddevelop frameworks;e. Report tomanagement andprogramme staff to improveprogrammes;f. Conductsiteandfieldvisitswhererequired(anywhereinMalaysia)tofurtherthe

above.

2. Programme Evaluation a. Researchanddecideonevaluationmethodologiesforprogrammes;b. Assisttoconductevaluationsofprogrammesperiodicallyoruponprogramme

closure;c. Collaboratewithprogrammestaffandmanagementtoimplementanychanges

necessary.

3. Client Reporting a. Undertakeregularreportingactivitiesandinformal updates;b. Writeprojectreportsforexternal stakeholders.

4. Training and Development

a. Assistotherdepartmentsandprogrammeswithdatacollectionandanalysis;b. Deliverreportingtrainingtoprogramme staff;c. Advisedepartmentsonanalyticaltechnologiesandtechniques.

5. Report on sustainable development

a. CollectinformationonsustainabledevelopmentinitiativesfromallVolunteersatCommunityCentresandcompileitintoareport.

6. Local workshop on sustainable development

a. Plan,prepareandorganisealocalworkshoponsustainabledevelopmenttoaminimumof30participants.


Basic Requirements ● Bachelor’sdegree(anyfield)withsomecoursesinquantitativemethods. ● FullproficiencyinMSOffice(Word,PowerpointandExcel). ● Knowledgeandinterestinstatisticalsoftware. ● (STATA/SPSS/R)andbasicdatabaseuse(MSAccess/SQL)preferredbutnotrequired. ● Excellentresearchskillsandanabilitytoteachoneselfnewskills. ● Anability toworkautonomously,using initiative to self-direct researchandanalysis. ● ExcellentcommandofEnglish(EuropeanCommonFrameworkB2orhigher).


Management Centre (MC)

ThemanagementcentreteamintheheadquartersworkstosupportthecommunitycentreteamslocatedincentresacrossMalaysia.

● AssistManagementcentre in thecoordinationandsupportof thecentre teams; ● Support themonitoringandevaluationof thecentreteams'performance; ● Filing,reporting,answeringe-mails,generaladmin; ● Elaborate proposals andmaterials for improving project's performance; ● Attendingtoweekly/monthlycentre calls; ● Createanddelivertrainingmaterial; ● AssistTopManagementinCommunityCentrematters(feasibilitystudy,meetingswith

KIs,partnersetc.); ● Performfieldvisitsaimedatsupportingcentreteams(ifrequired).

Basic requirements:

● Abackgroundor interest in business administration and community development; ● ProficientinEnglish;Writtenand verbal; ● Keenandflexibletotravelifthejobrequiresit; ● Goodcommunicationskillsespeciallyonthephone; ● Problemsolver; ● Resourcefulandselfinitiated.


Communications - Graphic and Web Design

Thecommunicationsdepartmentisresponsibleformanagingthepublicrelationsaspectwithinan organization. The team builds and sustains the organization's reputation for quality andreliability;worksonthecontentcreationofallSOLS24/7programmesanddeliversthemtothepublic.Content Creation

● Createoriginaldesigncollateral(suchasposters,flyers,invitations,marketingmaterials,andstockarttobeusedbythecompanyforsocialmedia,reports,presentation,andotherofficialdocuments;

● Tobeable to think creatively toproducenew ideasand concepts; ● Beuptodate inthe latestdesigntrendsandhowitcanbeusedwithintheorganization; ● Workalongsideotherdepartmentsandexternalpartiestocreateanydesigncollateral

needed; ● Liaisingwiththevariousvendorsinvolvedwithanysecuringofmaterial,printingor

anythingelsethatisrequiredtoallowthedesignworktobedone. Branding

● Ensureallcontentandbrandingisconsistentanduptodateforinternalandexternalcommunications;

● Ensureallcontentandbrandingisconsistentanduptodatewithcompanybrandingpolicyorrequirementsofthe client.

Website Design

● Designinganyandallnewcomponentsforthewebsite; ● Website maintenance; ● Ensureallwebsitecontent is in linewithcompanybrandingpolicy; ● Editingcontent,debuggingcodeandre-designingwebpages.

Basic Requirements:

● Bachelor’sinGraphicDesigningorequivalentisanadded advantage; ● Interestedingraphicsandcontent creation; ● ProficientinPhotoshoporAdobeillustrator; ● ProficientinWordPress; ● HighEnglishproficiency;Writtenand Verbal; ● Abletohandlemultipleprojects simultaneously; ● Canworkunderpressure; ● Abletoworkinateamor independently; ● Highorganizationskillsandexcellenttimemanagement.


Communications - Videography

Thecommunicationsdepartmentisresponsibleformanagingthepublicrelationsaspectwithinan organization. The team builds and sustains the organization's reputation for quality andreliability;worksonthecontentcreationofallSOLS24/7programmesanddeliversthemtothepublic.Content Creation

● Assistingtocreateoriginalandcreativevideosfortheorganizationtobeusedinevents,professionalfunctions(e.g.Talks),socialmedia,and internally;

● ParticipationincontentcreationforSOLS24/7andit’svariousdepartmentsandprogrammes;

● Assisttoshootfootagecoveringalltheeventsofthecompanyanditsvariousdivisions.Thismayrequirethevideographertotraveltovariouslocationsinthecountry;

● Occasionally,photographyisrequiredalongsidevideography; ● Worktogetherwithotherdepartmentsorexternalpartiestoacquire footage.

Video Editing and branding

● Managetheorganisation’sYouTubeaccount; ● Tocommittoworkingtheentirevideopost-production,editing,andproofwatching

process; ● Ensureallcontentproducedisinlinewithcompanybrandingpolicyortherequirements

oftheclient. Basic Requirements:

● Bachelor’sinVideography,Communicationsorequivalent; ● Provenvideographyexperience(eventhoughbasic); ● HighEnglishproficiency;Writtenand verbal; ● Highlyorganizedandableto multitask; ● Willingtotravelifthepositionrequiresit;toobtaincontentandmaterial; ● Abletoworkinateamandindependently; ● Passionateaboutvideography.


Human Resources

Thehumanresourcesdepartmentisresponsiblefortheoverall well-beingoftheemployees.The main components involved the HR team is staff recruitment, international visa applicationprocesses, onboarding of new hires (onboarding) and the implementation of policies andproceduresintheorganization.Workforce Planning and Employment

● Assistingtoimplementtheorganization’srecruitmentstrategy; ● Assistinginthehiringprocess,includingcoordinatingjobposts,reviewingresumes,

andperformingreferencechecks. HR Development

● Assistingon-boardingandorientation; ● Explaininghumanresourcespolicies,procedures,rulesandregulationtonewand

existingemployees. Job Description and Analysis

● Analyzingjobdescriptions; ● Processingallpersonnelactionformsandensuringproperapproval; ● Ensuringnewhiresheetiscompletedandprocessed.

Visa and Immigration

● Assistingtoensureallinternationalapplicantsarewellinformedonthevisaapplicationprocess;

● Documentsprovidedbyapplicantsmustbesufficientandthoroughlycheck; ● Explainingvisaprocedures,rulesandregulation; ● Ensuringapplicationsubmittingon time; ● Checking the visaoverviewandmaking sure it’s up todate; ● Maintainingrecordsofvisaandpassportexpiration date; ● Followingupanyinformationwiththebodyofimmigration; ● Liaisewith supervisor any applicants need to be submitted.

Basic requirements

● Interestedinrecruitmentandthehumanresources field; ● BackgroundinHumanResourcesandrecruitmentisanadded advantage; ● GoodknowledgeofEnglish;WrittenandVerbal. ● Goodcommunicationandpeopleskills; ● Highplanningandorganizationskills; ● Openmindedandflexible; ● Alwaysseekingtoimprovebestpractice.


Operations

The operations department’s responsibility is that the organization is running as well as itpossibly can, with a smooth efficient service that meets the expectations and needs of allemployees. Working with the team, the position also contributes to the development andimplementationoforganizationalstrategies,policiesandpractices.Operational tasks

● Scheduledailytasksgivenbythesupervisorandcompletethembeforedeadlines; ● Assistinoperationalrequestsfromotherdepartments,directors,clientsorindividual; ● Provideadministrativesupportalongwithclericaltasksthataidthedailybusiness

operationsoftheorganization; ● Printingandfilingallnecessarydocumentsforfuture reference.

Vehicles management

● Ensurethatallvehiclesareoperationalandvehiclesarewellmaintainedafterusage; ● Keeprecordsofvehiclelogbookandprocessvehiclerequests; ● Recordingandfilingofvehicleacceptanceforms.

Building & office maintenance

● Responsibleofthemaintenanceofthepremises/HQ; ● Observeandkeeprecordofthingsthatneedtoatthepremises; ● Ensurethesafetypremise/HQ;Makesurethattheaccesscardsystemandlocksatthe

premisesare safe; ● Ensuretheofficeisfullyequippedwiththerelevantequipmentandthatequipmentsare

ingoodcondition; ● Ensure all kitchenware is in good conditions and safe tobeused; ● Ensure thepremise is cleanand thatall cleaningmaterialsareprovided; ● Workinamannerthatensuresasafeenvironmentforallotherstaffandclientswho

mayvisitthe office; ● Provideimmediateattentiontorepairsuponrequest(i.e.lightbulbchanges,tightening

doorhandles, etc) orplaceOutofOrder signs as appropriate and include repair issues. Logistic planning

● Processlogisticalrequestsfromotherprogrammesanddepartmentsandplanaccordingly;

● AssistinalllogisticsaspectincludingdeliveriesforallSOLSprogrammes; ● Assisttoloadandunload transport; ● Planandensuresmoothdeliveryof inventories; ● Receiveshipmentsandensurebothqualityandquantity.

Basic Requirements:


● Interestedinoperationalrelated tasks; ● BasicEnglish-Writtenandverbal; ● Canmultitaskandisaproblemsolver; ● Resourceful; ● Canworkinateamor independently; ● Keenontravelling/assistingindeliveryprocessif required; ● Abletomoveandliftheavy equipment; ● Abletoperformawiderangeofduties.


I.II. Placements at SOLS Solar Academy (Segambut, Kuala Lumpur) Solar Academy

SOLS24/7hasstartedthefirstSolarAcademyinMalaysia.Wetrainover100solartechniciansyearly.We have been running Youth Development Centres since 2008.We believe that byharnessinglocalexpertise,wecanmeetthedemandsofthisgrowingindustrywhileprovidingemploymentopportunitiestoyouthfromunderservedcommunities.You will work in a team of trainers and volunteers and will report to the Project Manager incharge.StudentsintheSolarAcademyarebetween17and25yearsold.Classesofferedtothe students include English, IT, life skills, mathematics, project management and solartechnicianmodules (at the Solar Academy). Formore details please refer to the centre page orwebsitehttp://www.sols247.org/solar-academy/.

● Workwith internal trainingdepartmentandoverseeingthe learningprocessofstudents; ● WorkonimprovementandsyllabusdevelopmentofSolarprogrammeandoverseethe

testingresults quarterly; ● Workwithcommunicationsdepartmentabouttheupdatesandnewsfromthesolar

academyandhelpwiththebasicmarketingandfundraisingfortheschool; ● Prepareandsubmitdailyupdatesreflectingpersonalachievementsandremarkson

processdevelopment; ● Implementpromotionalmaterialforeducationmarketsanddonorstotheacademyand

cooperateonthereportingpreparation; ● SupporttheSOLSEnergySocialenterprisewithpreparationofSLDsinsomeofthe

preferableprogrammes(AutocadorPVSyst); ● Support technicians with technical opinion and experience inmechanical engineering; ● Developnewtrainingmethodologiesinworkingwithunderprivilegedyouth; ● Liaisewithsupervisoraboutgeneraldailytasksandprojectsnecessities. ● Supportlocaltraineesandvolunteersandhelpthemwiththeirpersonaldevelopment

andcommunitycentreplacement. ● Administrativetasks:throughtheSOLSClassroomManagementappand/or

paper-based,including:Studentregistration,classscheduling,attendance,reporting,eventplanningandorganising,and/orhandlingbasicaccounts.

Basic Requirements:

● Freshgraduatesareencouragedtoapply. ● BackgroundinEngineeringpreferred(Mechanical,Civil,Energy,Electrical,Electronical

orEnvironmental). ● GoodproficiencyinEnglish;WrittenandVerbal. ● Anability toworkautonomously,using initiative to self-direct researchandanalysis. ● Excellentresearchskillsandanabilitytoteachoneselfnewskills.


SOLS Tech - Operations

SOLS Tech has a goal of making technology accessible to everyone, especially forunderserved communities inMalaysia. In cooperationwith companies and foundations, thedepartment provides free technology and IT education for underserved communities andorganisations in Malaysia. They collect used computers and electronic devices fromcompanies and individuals, refurbish and donate them to underprivileged communities andnon-government organisations.The IT Team’s main priorities are:

● EnsuringrefurbishingcomputerstohighlevelstandardsaccordingtotheMicrosoftRefurbisherprogramme.

● EnsuringthestabilityandsmoothnessofallITrelatedmatterswithintheentireorganization.

● Overseeing the IT teachingmethodswithin all schools and centres in theorganization. Key tasks:

● Assistinmanaginginformationtechnologyandcomputersystems. ● EnsureallSOLSTechICTsystemsarefullyoperationalatall times. ● Plan formajordevelopmentsoftheICTserviceandprojectmanagetheir

implementation. ● AssistindesigningandimplementingthenetworkinfrastructuretomeettheSOLSTech

requirements. ● Assistinplan,organise,controlandevaluateITandelectronicdataoperations. ● Manageactivenetwork components including switchesand routers; install additional

servers,keepthenetworkoperatingsystemuptodateandoverseethemaintenanceofnetwork workstations.

● Hands-onexperiencewithcomputernetworks,networkadministrationandnetworkinstallation.

● WorkcloselywithITteacherstotrainthestudentsontherefurbishment ● Assist the IT teachers on advanced troubleshooting on old PCs, peripherals and

applications. Advise on compatibility of hardware, applications and operating systems,accordingtoMicrosoftrefurbishingprogramme.

● Train the IT teacherson the refurbishmentproceduresandnetworkmaintenance. ● Ensuresecurityofdata,networkaccessandbackup systems. ● Learn and effectively utilize specialized computer software related to assigned function. ● AdvisetheSeniorLeadershipTeamonemergingtechnologiesasappropriate. ● LiaisewithexternalrecyclingfactoriesforobsoleteITdisposal.

Requirements:

● Background in Computer Science, Industrial SystemEngineering,InformationTechnology,ComputerEngineering,orrelatedITdiscipline;


● Excellentknowledgeoftechnicalmanagement,informationanalysisandofcomputerhardware/softwaresystems;

● Abilitytoquicklylearnnewconceptsandsoftwareisnecessary; ● Candidateshouldbeaself-motivated,independent,detailoriented,responsibleteam-

player; ● Excellentcommunicationskillsbothverbalandwritten; ● Creative,focus,responsibleandworkundersupervision; ● Abilitytocontributetothemanagementofmultipleprojectsandmultitasks; ● HelpgiveaccesstotechnologyandeducationtounderservedcommunitiesinMalaysia

andprovidethemwiththetoolsandskilltogoaheadinlife; ● Abilitytolookatsituationsfromseveralpointsof view; ● Highcomfortlevelworkinginadiverse environment; ● Abilitytolookatsituationsfromseveralpointsof view.


I.III. Placements at Community Centres

WehaveplacementsavailableforEVSparticipantsatoneofthebelowCommunityCentres.

1. CommunityCentre1Petaling,KualaLumpur(1position)2. CommunityCentreTioman,Pahang(1position)3. CommunityCentreRedang,Terengganu(1position)4. CommunityCentreGombak,Selangor(1position)5. CommunityCentreSungaiSuloh,Johor(1position)6. CommunityCentrePayaMengkuang,Pahang(1position)

Please note that only the placement at 1Petaling is located in Kuala Lumpurwhile all the otherplacementsarelocatedinlocalcommunities.About Community Centres Wehavedirectlyimpacted30,000studentsat90CommunityCentresacrossthecountrysince2009. Our centres provided 6 to 8 hours free English & Life skills classes daily: we teachhousewivesinthemorning,childrenintheafternoon,youthintheeveningandworkingadultsat night. Our centres truly serve as a hub for social services through its direct grassrootsnetworkenablingotherprogrammesandproviderstooffertheirservicesandcreateanevenbiggerimpact.Currently we run 11 community centres across Malaysia. We have identified the 6 centresmentioned above as most suitable to host EVS placements. For more information on theprogramme,pleaserefertohttp://www.sols247.org/programmes/community-centres/.About the EVS position at the Community Centres The Volunteer will work in a team of 2-3 people, together with the Centre Manager andTrainee/volunteer (if available), and as a team they are responsible for the performance of theproject,meetingthecentreobjectives,andrunningofdailyclasses.TheEVSparticipantwillnotbealoneattheirplacementandtheywillbereporttheirdutiestotheCentreManager.These classes include providing a range of English, IT and life skills classes. Our communityprogrammetargetstheentirecommunityandisopentochildren(7+years),youth,housewives,workingadultsandseniorcitizens(nomaximumageforstudentstoenroll).The Volunteer will be accountable for facilitating daily English classes (either paper-based orcomputer-based teaching), administration, basic accounts of the project, and communityengagement through organising monthly community events, networking opportunities andidentifying NGOs. This position includes planning, developing, coordinating, implementing andevaluating a range of community initiatives.TheVolunteerat theCommunityCentre isoneofthemainpointsofcontactbetweentheCommunityCentreandtheorganisation.


Key Tasks Hoursperweek:35hours(5daysx7hoursdaily)

1. Education (60%) a. FacilitatingEnglishclassesusingtheSOLS24/7methodology(mostclasseswill

beofferedthroughourComputerAssistedLearningprogramme);b. FacilitatingbasicITandComputingusingtheSOLS24/7IT curriculum;c. Planningandpreparing classes;d. Teaching according to the educational needs of students;e. TeachaccordingthroughtheSOLS24/7 methodology;f. Attainandmaintainstudentparticipationatyourcommunity centre;g. Mentorlocaltraineesandvolunteersandhelpthemwiththeirpersonal

developmentandcommunitycentreplacement.

2. Community engagement (20%) a. Plan, organise and implement monthly community events or workshops on

topics related to sustainable development. The goal of community events is toestablish and maintain healthy & positive relationships with the community andengagethemthroughprogrammes,gatheringsandotheractivities;

b. Forthisproject,theVolunteershouldorganiseatleastone(1)communityeventrelatedtosustainabledevelopment monthly;

c. Establishandmaintaingoodrelationshipswithlocalcommunity;d. Participateinformalandnon-formalfunctionsatthelocal community;e. Anyothernecessarytasksasrequestedbyyour supervisor.

3. Administrative tasks (20%): through SOLS CM and/or paper-based, including:

a. Registration;b. Scheduling;c. Attendance;d. Monthlyreport;e. Communityeventplanningandorganising;f. Accounts:managingpettycash, receipts.

*Note: The schedule in the community centre might not be compact daily. For example,classesmightstartinthemorning,haveabreakof4hoursaroundlunchtime,classescontinueatnight.Weadjustourscheduletothecommunities’availability.Sameappliestotheweekendwhichmightnotbetheregularcalendarweekendandweadjusttothestudents'availability.AlsocertainstatesinMalaysiafollowastandardworkweekfromSundaytoThursday,andareoffonFridayandSaturday.Nonetheless,ifanEVSparticipantworksononeortwodaysontheweekend,he/shewillbegivenreplacementdaysthroughouttheweeksotheusualworkweekwillstillremain5workingdays.


Attachment II: Accommodation & Community Information Thereare3typesofplacement locations:

1. SOLS 24/7 Headquarters,1Petaling,SungaiBesi,KualaLumpur2. SOLS Solar Academy,Segamut,KualaLumpur3. Community Centres atvariouslocationsoutofKuala Lumpur.

TheEVSparticipantswill beplaced in different projects and locations. Each participant willhave the opportunity to contribute to the project that he/she is assigned to and get a uniqueexperienceofworkingwithlocalyouthandcommunity members.II.I. Placements at SOLS 24/7 Headquarters (Sungai Besi, KL)

ApplicableforthefollowingEVSplacements:CommunityCentre1Petaling,NGOHub,ScholarDevelopment Programme, Performance Monitoring & Evaluation, Management Centre,Communications,HumanResources,andOperations.

Community information

Community centre ShoplotlocatedattheSOLS24/7HQ(Condominium)

Community type Urban

Ethnicity MajorityMalayandChinese.

Nearest town SouthernKualaLumpur.20minutesfromcitycentrebycar.

Main industries Smallbusiness,officejobs,factoryjobs.

Activities in the area http://www.visitkl.gov.my/visitklv2/

Accommodation information

Accommodation type Shareddormitories(genderseparate).

Bedroom facilities Bunkbedswith20-40otherstaffandvolunteers.

Bathroom facilities Communalshowerroomswithoutwaterheaters.

Kitchen facilities Mealsareprovided3timesdaily(Breakfast,lunchanddinner)fromMondays-Saturdays.Cookingisnotpermitted.

Other facilities Washingmachine.AccesstoClubhousewithTV,tablefutsal,tabletennis.

Internet Yes,stable.


II.II. Placements at SOLS 24/7 Academy (Segambut, KL)

ApplicableforthefollowingEVSplacements:SolarAcademy,SOLSTech.


Community type Urban

Ethnicity Indigenous

Nearest town NorthernpartofKualaLumpur.20minutestocitycentrebycar.

Main industries Smallbusiness,officejobs,factoryjobs

Activities in the area Teaching,cooking,workshopswiththestudents,organizingevents.


Accommodation type Shoplot

Bedroom facilities Shareddormitories(genderseparate)

Bathroom facilities Communalshowerroomwithnowater heater.

Kitchen facilities Thekitchenisfurnishedwithcookingutilities.

Other facilities Fastfoodrestaurant,localrestaurantsandgroceryshopatawalkingdistance.

Internet Yes,stable.


II.III. Placements at SOLS 24/7 Community Centres (Out of KL)

ApplicableforthefollowingEVSplacementsatCommunityCentres:PayaMengkuang,Tioman,Redang,SungaiSuloh,Gombak.

Centre information: Paya Mengkuang

Centre location SKPenderasschoolandcommunityhall.

Target group Mainlychildrenandhousewives.

Operating since 2012

Photo album https://www.facebook.com/pg/SOLS247/photos/?tab=album&album_id=747019662006422


Community type Rural

Ethnicity Indigenous

Nearest town Temerloh,30minutesawaybymotorbike

Main industries Agricultureandplantations(rubberandpalmoil)

Activities in the area http://www.pahangtourism.org.my/index.php/destinations/nature-adventure/temerloh


Accommodation type Roominthehomeofalocalfamily.

Bedroom facilities Theroomhastwomattressesonthefloor.

Bathroom facilities Sharedbathroomwithlocalfamily.

Kitchen facilities Cookingfacilitiespresent:stoveandkettle.

Other facilities Nowashingmachine:handwashorlaundryshopinTemerloh.

Internet NoWi-Fi,onlymobiledata(3G)/(2G).


Centre information - Tioman

Centre location Localinternetcentre-Pusat1InternetMarina

Target group Children,youth,workingadults,housewives.PeopleworkinginthetourismindustryonTioman.




Community type Rural(island)

Ethnicity Malay

Nearest town Tekekontheisland.NearesttownonthemainlandisMersingwhichis1.5hoursbyferry.

Main industries Tourism

Activities in the area http://www.pahangtourism.org.my/index.php/destinations/islands-beaches/tioman


Accommodation type Houseatathestaffquartersatoneoftheresorts.

Bedroom facilities Twobedrooms.Bothbedroomshaveadoublebed.Simplefurnitureinthelivingspace.

Bathroom facilities Bathroominthehouse,withoutwaterheater.

Kitchen facilities Stove,kettleandricecooker.

Other facilities OneATMontheisland.

Internet Yes,butunstable.


Centre information - Redang

Centre location School,communityhall,cybercafeandatthestaffaccommodation.

Target group Children,youthandadults.




Community type Rural(Island)

Ethnicity Malay

Nearest town 1.5hoursviaferrytoKualaBesut

Main industries Tourism,fishing

Activities in the area Watersports(Snorkeling,JetSkiingetc.).http://www.malaysia.travel/en/places/states-of-malaysia/terengganu/pulau-redang


Accommodation type Roomatoneoftheresort.

Bedroom facilities Sharedbedroomwithtwosinglebeds.

Bathroom facilities Ownbathroomwithwaterheater.

Kitchen facilities Ricecooker,kettleandsmallfridgeonly.

Other facilities Fewrestaurantsandsmallshops.Duringmonsoon(Nov-Feb)mostoftherestaurantsareclosedandthereisnoATMmachineontheisland.

Internet Unstablewifi,especiallyduringthemonsoonseason.


Centre information - Sungai Suloh

Centre location Highschoolandothercommunalpremises.






Ethnicity ChineseandMalay

Nearest town 20minutesbymotorbiketoBatuPahat.1.5hoursfromMelaka.2hoursfromJohorBahru.

Main industries Plantations(rubberandpalmoil)

Activities in the area Sports(Basketball).http://tourism.johor.my/tour-category/batu-pahat/


Accommodation type Convertedgarage(Averysmallhouse)

Bedroom facilities Twobedroomswithtwosinglebeds.Additionalmattressesareavailabletoo.

Bathroom facilities Sharedshowerroomisinsidethehouse(noheating),noshowerhead-bucketonly.Toiletislocatedoutsideofthehouse.

Kitchen facilities Stove,ricecookerandsmallfridge.

Other facilities 20minsawayinBatuPahat(ATM,supermarket,postoffice)

Internet Yes,onlyatthelocalrestaurantthatisa5minuteswalkfromthehouse.


Centre information - Gombak

Centre location Smallcommunityhall.






Ethnicity MalayandIndigenous

Nearest town 45minutesfromKualaLumpurcitycentrebycar

Main industries Fishing,agriculture,smallbusinesses,tourism

Activities in the area Hiking.http://www.tourismselangor.my/destination/gombak-what-to-see/


Accommodation type House,nearthecentre

Bedroom facilities 2bedrooms

Bathroom facilities Sharedbathroomwithnowaterheater.

Kitchen facilities Stoveandkettle.

Other facilities NoATM

Internet NoWi-FI,onlymobiledata(3G)/(2G)