Aims and Objective:

• To inculcate spirit of services to humanity in young boys and girls.
• To encourage young boys and girls to participate in the humanitarians cause of Al-Shifa Trust.
• To create awareness about eye diseases, care and treatment and the role of Al-Shifa Eye Trust.

YFA Responsibilities:

• To work in different departments of AST hospital in order to know the routine work of the hospital and to inculcate the spirit of charity /social work in them.  
• To fullfill different tasks assigned by staff which includes:-
  • Holding regular meetings to review progress and prepare plans for future activities.
  • To Interact with patients and help them.
  • Organizing camps/functions in school where knowledgeable persons can come and educate members about eye diseases, care and treatment. Al-Shifa Eye Trust will help arrange knowledgeable persons to come and address the members. Doctors from Al-Shifa Eye Trust can be called and will come to carry out eye examination and treatment of school children.
  • To help developing a network of young friends on AST website for future referrals of young friends as well as patients and donors.

Duty areas:

• OPD- I
• OPD-II
• Wards
• Camps

Record Keeping:

• Forms and paperwork
• Attendance Register
• Patient History
• Patient Report

Recruitment strategies/ Placement:

• Recommendation letter
• Filled membership form
• Interview
• Short listing  
• Final Selection

Duration: 20 hour
Reporting procedures

• To write and submit reports of what they have learned and experienced while working AST.
• Upon completion of hours all forms and paperwork are to be submitted to supervisor.

Awards and Certificates:

• After spending the given time with full productivity, awards and certificates are distributed.

 Membership:
All school going boys and girls within the age group of 10 to 18 years, who are of a good moral character and are willing to work with sincerity & dedication are eligible to become the members of the organization. Intending members are required to fill in a form and forward to coordinator Social Work at Al-Shifa Eye Trust, Rawalpindi, Pakistan. They may use E-mail for this purpose. Each member is given a membership number

Download Membership Form

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Note:
Young Friends are not allowed to touch the patients /equipments of the hospital.