We create impactful volunteering experiences
because the village we are building for the child matters.
 Training @Chapters |  End of cycle at WFSC |
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 Graduation at SCCFSC |  Big Book Reading at SCCFSC |
 Feature @ MSF Social Service Office's 10th Anniversary |  Ground Up Day 2023 |
 Regular Session at Bukit Panjang |
The Volunteer Experience
We drive the self-work for volunteers to become learning facilitators that inspire curiosity and experimentation. We welcome anyone who has the motivation to learn more about community development and how to inspire a love for learning.
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Understanding the children we work with--their strengths, needs, and challenges
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Learning how to work with children in ways that are relational, developmentally appropriate, and responsive to individual differences
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Meeting likeminded persons who believe in the value of intentional adult modelling and social-emotional development
Key Takeaways
Sometimes I see myself in the children, especially when they feel anxious from not doing a good job or writing a letter wrongly. It's an experience of rediscovering myself and helping the children at the same time.
Volunteering is my source of joy. You see how you make a difference from the child's actions and emotions.
Xinyi Yang (A 1 year English Public Speech Student)
A Volunteer's Journey
1. Onboarding - A compulsory in-person 6 hour training where we explain our work, align in principles and impart SEL & behavioural management techniques.
2. Deployment - Volunteers can opt to be paired with a child or serve as a facilitator (10 weeks per cycle). Long-term commitment is strongly encouraged since consistency helps our children learn better.
3. Coaching - Volunteers will be supported during session by the core team through weekly debriefs and online check-ins (for facilitators). You will be coached on how to engage children better and respond to unexpected situations.
4. Continuity - Volunteers are welcome to continue with us! We've had multiple volunteers who stay on after their first stint.