Volunteer
SHINE Children and Youth Services deeply appreciates our volunteers who demonstrate what service means in a tangible way. Together, we have achieved success in carrying out our mission of helping children and youth realise their potential. We are proud of our volunteers’ expression of love, care and concern for our young Singaporeans.
For volunteering opportunities
1. Do have a look at the volunteer opportunities available at the moment by clicking on the picture below.
2. Before you register, please take some time to go through the SHINE Data Protection Notice.
3. Fill in the Volunteer Application Form
For volunteer related enquiries: Volunteer@shine.org.sg
Volunteering during COVID-19
During the COVID-19 period, there were many unprecedented challenges and the team alongside with community partners, continued to reach out and engage the children by exploring new modes of engagement.
SHINE launched a series of online sessions, guided by volunteers called ‘Reading Odyssey: Stories at Home’ which could be accessed through mobile phones or other digital devices.
SHINE adopts the Principles of Effective Helping
Acceptance
Accepting the client’s individual uniqueness.
Confidentiality
Safeguarding all information about clients/service-users.
Genuineness
Being open and sincere to clients.
Empathy
Identifying with one another and having the capacity to empathise with the emotions and thoughts of our clients
Non-Judgmental Attitude
Refraining from passing judgmental remarks on client’s belief system, values and attitudes.
Development opportunities
Orientation, training and recognition programmes are arranged to equip volunteers to effectively work alongside professional staff.
Types of Training
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Prior-to-job training
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On-the-job training
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On-going training
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External courses arranged for volunteers who have served for at least 6 months.