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We have the following volunteer vacancies and we need your help to fill these positions. Sign up as a volunteer now!

Please note that volunteers for the following positions are still subject to approval and will have to meet Singapore Children’s Society’s requirements and criteria.

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Volunteer Vacancy: Tinkle Friend Helpline

Dates: Weekdays

Time:  9.30 to 11.30 am or 2.30 to 5 pm

Venue: Student Service Hub

Minimum age: 21 years old and above

Number of volunteers needed: max of 9

 

 

Description:

Tinkle Friend Helpline is a helpline meant for primary school aged children, around 7 to 12 years old. It aims to provide emotional and social support to children who are in distress. Some of these children are latch-key children or children whose main caregivers are unavailable at that moment. The helpline also acts as an alternate avenue for children to share their issues . It is open on weekdays and is closed on weekends and public holidays.

 

Responsibilities:

To man the line and provide social and emotional support to the callers in need

 

Training for volunteers:

3 full days of workshop and additional 3 to 5 sessions of supervision on the line. The number of supervised sessions undertaken by the volunteer depends on factors like the ability to engage with the caller, skills in exploring issues with the caller and having an attitude of being non-judgmental and open to discussing issues with caller.

 

Volunteer requirements:

Minimum age requirement of 21 years

Proficient in English

Enjoy talking to children and listening to their issues

 

Commitment period:

Be able to commit for at least a year.

 

Frequency:

At least one session a week. There are 2 sessions a day, in the morning from 9.30-11.30 am and in the afternoon from 2.30 pm to 5 pm. Therefore you are expected to be able to commit for at least 1 session a week, either AM or PM

 

Potential volunteers will be called for an interview. Thereafter, those who are selected may proceed with the training. Volunteers are assessed for suitability for helpline work at each stage of the training process

 

If you are interested, please contact Ms Goh Li Shan at 6276 5077 or email to lsgoh@childrensociety.org.sg for more details

 

 

 

 

Volunteer Vacancy : Filming Team for Interview Video (Bully-Free Forum 2010) (Urgent)

 

Date:  April - June 2010

Time: TBC

Venue: Student Service Hub (Bukit Merah); Blk 91 Henderson Road #01-112 S 150091

Minimum Age: 16 and above

Commitment:  3 months 

No. of volunteers needed: A group of 3-6 (not for individuals)

 

We are looking for volunteers who can help us produce a video clip for our Bully Free Forum. At our forum, we will be screening a short video highlighting the views of adults, youths and children on the topic of “Cyber Bullying”.  Hence, we need volunteers who are well versed in such video filming and productions.

 

Research studies conducted by Singapore Children’s Society highlighted the high prevalence rates of school bullying in Singapore. One in 5 primary school students and 1 in 4 secondary school students were found to be victims of school bullying. As such, Children’s Society has been involved in numerous efforts to promote awareness about school bullying since 2004, in the aim to advocate a safer and friendlier environment in schools.

 


Roles & duties

To provide expertise and creative ideas with reference to video filming process; Filming; Editing; Eventual production

 

Volunteer Requirements:
1) Volunteers who are well versed in video filming and productions.
2) Committed, responsible, creative and able to do both indoor and outdoor filming.

 

If you are interested, please contact Ms Feng Jiewen at 62765077 or email to jwfeng@childrensociety.org.sg for more details.



Volunteer Vacancy : Facilitators for Supervised Study Programmes (Urgent)

 

Date: Every Saturday
Time:  9.00am to 11.00am
Venue: Family Service Centre (Yishun). Blk 107 Yishun Ring Road #01-233 Singapore 760107
Minimum Age: 16 and above
Commitment:  A year (minimum)
No. of volunteers needed: A group of 5 (not for individual)
Training Provided: Yes

We are looking for volunteers who can be facilitators for our Supervised Study Programme. This is a programme for primary school students who need academic help, especially in English and Mathematics. Volunteer-tutors conduct one-to-one/two (children) tuition session once a week.

Roles & duties

Help with administrative duties; be a good role model; befriend and mentor the students, stand-in as relief tutors.

Volunteer Requirements:
1) JC, tertiary students are most welcome
2) Mature, friendly & committed
3) Able & passionate to teach English and Mathematics


If you are interested, please contact Bruce at 6753 7331 or email to bgan@childrensociety.org.sg for more details

 


Volunteer Vacancy : Talks and Workshops for Youths  

Date: Monday to Saturday
Time: TBA
Venue:
Youth Centre (Jurong),Jurong West Street 42 #01-321 S(640552)
Minimum Age:
At least 21 years and above

We need interesting, fun and engaging volunteers who have made achievements in their fields to carry out enrichment / lifeskills workshops for youth aged 13 to 18 years of age. Speakers / Trainers, who would like to share their knowledge and experiences, as well as impart a skill to our youth, are most welcome to contact us for further discussion

If you are interested, please contact Ms. Harveer Kaur at 6566 6989 or email to hkaur@childrensociety.org.sg for more details


 

Volunteer Vacancy : Supervised Studies for Youth  

Date: Monday to Friday
Time: 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Venue:
Youth Centre (Jurong), Jurong West Street 42 #01-321 S(640552)
Minimum Age: At least 18 years and above

We need volunteers to tutor youth aged 13-18 years of age in primary and secondary level subjects. Volunteers need to be able to commit for at least 6 months.


If you are interested, please contact Ms. Harveer Kaur at 6566 6989 or email to hkaur@childrensociety.org.sg for more details.

 

 

 

Volunteer Vacancy : Ad-hoc Volunteers  

 

Date: Monday to Saturday
Time: TBA
Venue:
Youth Centre (Jurong), Jurong West Street 42 #01-321 S(640552), TBA
Minimum Age: At least 18 years and above

We need volunteers to carry out or assist in recreational activities/events for youth aged 13 to 18 years of age. Corporate organizations or students who would like to fulfill corporate social responsibility / community involvement projects with our centre, are welcome to contact us for further discussion.


If you are interested, please contact Ms. Harveer Kaur at 6566 6989 or email to hkaur@childrensociety.org.sg for more details.

 

 

 

Volunteer Vacancy : Talks and Workshops for Sunbeam Friends Club

Date: Monday
Time:
 9.00am to 10:30am

Age group: 5 to 8 years old

Date: Thursday

Time: 4.00pm to 5.30pm

Age group: 9 to 12 years old


Venue: Children Service Centre (Blk 529 Bedok North Street 3 #01-570 S460529)
Minimum Age:
At least 16 years old and above

We need volunteers who are able to conduct talks or workshops for our children. 
Interesting, fun and engaging speakers who have made achievements in their fields are most welcome.

 

If you are interested, please contact Melinda at 6448 6658 or email to mloke@childrensociety.org.sg for more details.

 

 

Volunteer Vacancy : KidzShine (Supervised Study)

 

Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 2.00pm to 5.30pm

Date: Every Friday 
Time: 2.30pm to 6.00pm

Venue: Children Service Centre 
(Blk 529 Bedok North Street 3 #01-570 S460529)

Minimum Age: At least 16 years and above
Commitment:
Once a week (Minimum period of 6 months)
No. of volunteers needed:
6 Volunteers

We need volunteers who can tutor our children from Primary 3 to 6 in English, Mathematics and Science.

 

If you are interested, please contact Melinda at 6448 6658 or email to mloke@childrensociety.org.sg for more details.