Programme Involved in : Youth-In-Action (YIA)

Brief Description of Programme:

• Targeted @ youths aged between 10 and 17 yrs old.
• It is a programme that helps youths to build confidence, character and nurture their leadership potential
• Through mentoring and various developmental activities, these youths are motivated to remain focused on their goals and pursue their education to the highest possible level

• Between the age of 18 to 35 years old
• Be a friend
• be a Big Sister or Big Brother
• Have a warm heart
• Have a listening ear
• Have the community interests in your heart

• Mentoring Hours : 2 hours per month (20 hours per year). Mentor are required to submit report monthly on the youths' progress)
• Developmental Hours : 20 hours per year. Activities will be organised by Youth Development Department
• Training Hours: 20 hours per year. Training will include formal training coordinated by VRD and external courses/workshops organised by partners.

Programme Involved in : Befrienders' Programme (under Action Plan For Strengthening Malay/Muslim Families)

Brief Description of Programme:

• The befriender programme aims to reach out to families facing multiple and entrenched problems and help them to turn their lives around.
  
• To help the family build their self-esteem, find hope and strength in their trying moments 
  
• To offer support, comfort, encouragement and friendship to the family.

• Between the age of 35 to 55 yrs old
   
• Mature, understanding and approachable
   
• Have a strong desire to help others
   
• Enjoy working with families

• Be matched to a family / To befriend family by contacting and encouraging the family to follow through the programmes recommended by the Social Worker at Family Service Centre.
   
• Provide regular updates on the family's progress to the Project Manager
   
• Attend training as and when required (coordinated by VRD)
   

Programme Involved in : TIGA M (MAJU MINDA MATEMATIKA)

Brief Description of Programme:

• To increase parents knowledge and understanding of basic concept in mathematics.
• To increase parents’ confidence and skills in engaging their children in home-based activities that would develop problem solving and numeracy skills.
• To empower parents to create a home environment that is conducive to the development of children’s mathematical skills.

• Volunteers who wants to be a trainer or a facilitator will have to undergo the following training:· 
  • Mediated Learning Experience
  • Primary 1 Maths syllabus (4hours)
  • Early Childhood (6hours)
  • Be a shadow facilitator/trainers for a complete run (6 weeks)
• Be commited to Tiga M Programme series which consist of 3 series per year (6 sessions per series, Sessions are usually either on Saturday or Sunday).

Programme Involved in : Coaching/Mentoring for ITE Students

Brief Description of Programme:

• The programme is target for 2nd Year ITE students across the island
• Provide academic coaching and give moral support to ITE students 
• Through coaching and mentoring, these students are able to complete their ITE education and thus better position them in the workforce

• Able to engage and enjoy working with youths 
• Able to be a role model and impart positive influence to the youths
• Have a relevant course experience with good academic achievement
• Able to commit to the programme for 1 academic year

• 1 academic year with 2 hrs meet-up per week (1.5hrs academic coaching & 0.5hr mentoring/sharing)
• 1 coach will be matched to 2 ITE students at one time
• Allowance will be given to coaches (terms & condition apply)
• Coaches will be given basic mentoring training
• Coaches will be required to submit updates/progress reports on a monthly basis to operating department