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Social Service Reternship Programme
The Social Service Reternship Programme provides senior professionals with a structured, supportive pathway to transition into the social service sector. "Reternship" reflects the unique nature of this Programme, where senior professionals return to work with a wealth of experience while embracing new learning opportunities to adapt to the social service sector.
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This unique Reternship opportunity strengthens the workforce of social service agencies (SSA), and helps ease the transition of senior professionals into the sector. With this Programme, SSAs and participants can benefit from an inclusive, mission-driven approach that helps build a more capable and diverse workforce.
Who is it for?
Senior professionals who are looking for...
Meaningful projects to contribute their expertise & give back to society
A chance to experience the social sector and build relevant capabilities & mindsets
A supportive community on the same journey transitioning to their second chapter
How does the Social Service Reternship Programme work?
Through structured curriculum, real-life insight from practitioners & hands-on experience, our professionals get a holistic and realistic understanding of the social sector.
3-Day Social Sector
Appreciation Course
Understanding the social sector landscape, essential roles, skills & mindsets to succeed
Immersion Day
Site visit to participating charities, hear from sector leaders on opportunities, challenges & motivations
2-3 Month Reternship Experience
Engaged for the
Longer-term
Hands-on experience supporting charities in various functions/projects
Note: An interview will be conducted by charities prior to the Project Experience. Do note that placement is not guaranteed.
Charities & participants work out longer-term relationship, if there is a culture & role fit.
Application Details & Timelines
Our Reternship Programme Applications are now open!
Each cohort is limited to 20-25 pax.
Application Period for Social Sector Appreciation Course:
28 July - 5 September 2025
Social Sector Appreciation Course @ Singapore Polytechnic:
10th - 12th September 2025
Immersion Day:
Visit to Lions Befrienders, Kampung Senang, St. Andrew's Autism Centre
15th September 2025 (full day)
Volunteering Experience:
Brighton Connection - Digital Literacy with Less-privileged Elderly @ MacPherson
18th September 2025 (afternoon)
2-3 Month Reternship Project Experience:
Ongoing (from Oct 2025 onwards)
Conversions/Longer-term Engagement:
Whenever Reternship Project is completed
Have further questions? Check out our FAQ here.
Course Curriculum
Key Outcomes:
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Key Social Sector Areas in Singapore & Trends
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Roles within the Social Sector
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Reflection on Personal Identities, Values & Experiences and how to leverage past corporate experience in the social sector
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Discuss skillsets and mindsets to thrive in the social sector, with opportunities to practice through case studies
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Experiential learning through shadowing/supporting service delivery
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Format:
Curriculum has a good mix of content, group activities & case studies, panel sharing by sector leaders, discussions, debrief & reflections.
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Contributing Charities & Sector Members (speakers/panelists/projects):
Programme Fees & Stipend
There is a $250 commitment fee for the 3-day appreciation course & immersion day.
If you land a 2-month project in the Reternship Experience, a stipend of $1,500/month will be provided to you by the charity.
The programme fee is a bundled commitment to the full Reternship journey and not pro-rated based on attendance. This helps us keep the programme accessible while honouring the collective investment from all participants.
Have further questions? Check out our FAQ here.
If you want to learn more before applying, watch our Info Session with Industry Experts
Watch the recording here for an engaging, no-holds-barred Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) session featuring experts & industry practitioners from the sector!
In this session, you'll discover:
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Why senior professionals are increasingly turning to the social sector and what keeps them inspired
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The emerging trends and the evolving landscape of social impact, high-demand skills & expertise
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Their personal experience working in the sector (incl. surprising lessons learned along the way!)
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Practical advice for senior professionals considering this transition
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How the Reternship Programme can help prepare you for the social sector​​
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