CARE CORNER
Volunteer Role Name: Adolescent Coaches
Volunter Role Description:
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Looking for 6 adolescent coaches who can journey with adolescents through the programme duration of 4 years, on weekday afternoons.
Thrice a month, 4hrs each time, minimum 1 year commitment. Volunteers will be working in pairs.
Roles include:
• To engage and coach adolescents as part of a new programme
• To support in the facilitation and provide guidance to adolescents during session activities
• To co-lead/ lead session introductory activities
• To assist in the setting up and packing of logistics before and after each session
• To provide timely updates and feedback on the adolescents under their coaching to the staff team
• To participate in quarterly outings with adolescents and/or their family
For potential volunteers with a background in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics),
• To support in the designing of topic-specific activities to enhance adolescents’ learning
Volunteer Specifications:
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Good engagement skills; ability to engage adolescents, age 13 to 16
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Adequate level of maturity; above 20 years’ old
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Ability to conduct oneself and be a good role model
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Positive worldview of adolescents & families from lower SES – ability to appreciate their strengths and challenges
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Passionate, accountable and committed to journeying with adolescents
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A background in STEM would be an advantage
No. of Volunteers Needed:
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6
Volunteer Site:
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North Area of Singapore (Woodlands, Yishun, Ang Mo Kio)
Availability:
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Weekdays
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Volunteer training tentatively in Mar 2020
Duration:
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Mar 2020 onwards
Time Shift:
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4 hours per session
Contact Person:
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Gail Yeo
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Email:
Commitment Level:
Regular (> 3 months)
Volunteer Role Type:
Befriending & Mentoring
Registration Closing Date:
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31 Dec 2020