CARE CORNER

Volunteer Role Name: Adolescent Coaches

Volunter Role Description:

• 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

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Volunteer Specifications:

• Good engagement skills; ability to engage adolescents, age 13 to 16

• Adequate level of maturity; above 20 years’ old

• Ability to conduct oneself and be a good role model

• Positive worldview of adolescents & families from lower SES – ability to appreciate their strengths and challenges

• Passionate, accountable and committed to journeying with adolescents

• A background in STEM would be an advantage

No. of Volunteers Needed:

• 6

Volunteer Site:

• North Area of Singapore (Woodlands, Yishun, Ang Mo Kio)

Availability:

• Weekdays

• Volunteer training tentatively in Mar 2020

Duration:

• Mar 2020 onwards

Time Shift:

• 4 hours per session   

Contact Person:

• Gail Yeo

• Email:

Commitment Level:

• Regular (> 3 months)

Volunteer Role Type:

• Befriending & Mentoring

Registration Closing Date:

• 31 Dec 2020