Recruitment of Volunteers for Mentoring Programme 2017

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Loving Heart Multi-Service Centre (Jurong) is a non-profit voluntary welfare organization (VWO) and it serves the residents and community of Jurong constituency.

One of the programs that the organization offers is the STAMP/STRIVE Program.

The Sports, Tuition and Mentoring Programme (S.T.A.M.P) was launched in February 2006 to reach out to at-risk children and youths within a school setting. S.T.A.M.P aims to train and improve these students physically, academically, and equip them with values and life skills through 3 key components: Sports, Tuition, and Mentoring.

VOLUNTEER MENTORS ARE NEEDED FOR 2017!

Volunteers will help out in the third component, Mentoring. Selected Mentors will be sponsored to undergo training on how to mentor youth.

Tentatively, the organisation is looking to recruit 35-45 mentors for Year 2017. About 3-5 mentors will be allocated to each school of 20 students. There are 9 participating school under Jurong area in this STAMPSTRIVE Program.

Description of Roles:
-To provide support and serve as positive role model and befriender to students and build positive relationships.
-To conduct mentoring sessions at respective schools based on the recommended curriculum provided.
-To help build self-esteem and motivation in the students, assist them with setting goals to achieve academic and personal success.

How will YOU benefit by Volunteering:
– Go through a training course to enhance your own knowledge about mentoring
– Dedicating your time as a volunteer helps you make new friends, expand your network, and boost your social skills
– Allows you to connect to your community and make it a better place
– YOU can make a difference in this society!

Required Commitment: From Jan 2017. 1 day weekly or 1 day every alternate week. 1.5 hours per session. At least 6 months – 9 months commitment throughout a whole year.

For additional information, the schools involved are:
-Rulang Primary
-Shuqun Primary
-Lakeside Primary
-Fuhua Secondary
-Hong Kah Secondary
-Jurong Secondary
-Jurongville Secondary
-Shuqun Secondary
-Yuhua Secondary

Volunteers are required to go through an interview with Loving Heart before volunteering.

If you are interested to volunteer, please send their details to wanqian@lovingheartj.org or call 6567 4166

For more details regarding the STAMPSTRIVE Mentoring Programme, you can visit : https://www.facebook.com/events/1803040883316267/ or http://www.lovingheartj.org/stamp.html