YOUth Can Make a Difference!

Hey YOUths,

Thinking of doing something meaningful?
Yearning to do voluntary work that suits your interest?
Wanting to hone your leadership and interpersonal skills?
Hoping for voluntary work that has flexible hours and fit into your busy schedule?
Wishing that you can earn CIP hours and testimonials during the process of volunteering?

If you are nodding your head to the above
And
If you are passionate in making an impact in youths’ lives,
And
If you want to be trained with interpersonal and leadership skills
And
If you are interested in Sports or Adventure or Community Service (local community service)
And
If you can commit for at least 6 months next year

Then

We invite YOU to join us as an Executive Committee Member for our youth club (Joule Club) for 2010. Click here to download the Joule Club application form and email to serene.tan@reachfsc.com. Please do not hesitate to call Serene at 6252 2566 if you have any enquires with regards to this. We hope you can join us in Making A Difference in others’ lives!

Volunteer Development

1. To build a meaningful relationship between those being helped and our volunteers
   
2. To equip and build volunteers with skills and values
   
3. To develop volunteers to have a heart for social concerns
   

Misconceptions of Volunteering

1. Volunteers provide free labour.
   Volunteers are not free labourers. Although they are not paid, REACH acknknowledges the talents of the volunteers and invests in development programmes, training workshops and year-end appreciation gatherings for them. Our volunteer coordinator also spends time to support the volunteers.
   
   
2. I have to do whatever work the organisation assigns.
   Volunteers are matched to the area of service that they are interested in and are best able to contribute to, for the well being of the people they work with. At the same time, we hope that the volunteer involvement will contribute to his or her personal development. Any additional work, beyond the assignment, will only be given when necessary and accepted by the volunteers.
   
   
3. I can come as and when I like since it is voluntary work.
   Voluntary work requires a certain level of commitment since the volunteer¡¯s presence affects people¡¯s lives and the operation and effectiveness of the programme. It is therefore necessary to inform the volunteer coordinator in the event that you are unable to attend any part of the programme after confirmation of your availability.
   
   
4. There is nothing I can gain or work towards to
   We value the volunteer's growth in terms of growing in passion for social concerns as well as personal development. Volunteers are encouraged to set goals for themselves and keep a progress journal. These materials are available upon request. In addition, you can approach the staff for help with regards to your volunteer work or any personal issues you may encounter while volunteering with us.
   
   

Volunteering Opportunities