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[EPG] AO HC Reading Volunteers (Only pre-selected volunteers to apply)

08/06/2025 12:00 am

We are looking for volunteers to mentor children across 13 sessions to help them read with meaning and improve their reading ability via individual and group activities.

Role Information

Volunteer Role Name:
[EPG] AO HC Reading Volunteers (Only pre-selected volunteers to apply)
Role Type:
In-Person Volunteering
Registration Closing Date:
31/10/2025
About the Programme & Service Users :
ALPS Odyssey, a centre-based programme by SHINE Children & Youth Services, aims to empower children with learning needs to enjoy reading with meaning, knowledge, and understanding. The program serves children aged 7-12. This is a 10 + 3 sessions volunteer-supported reading programme based on a leveled reading system. Reading Grade (R.G.) of children will be assessed and graded readers will be recommended based on their R.G.
Service User :
Children
Key Responsibilities :
As a Reading Volunteer, you will: 📌 Undergo training pre-program to learn relevant skills and prog specific knowledge 📌 Read with children (in individual or small groups) 📌 Listen to children reading aloud 📌 Have discussions with the children to build their confidence and skills (reading and comprehension) 📌 Take part in session briefings / debriefings as part of volunteer skills development and support
Support Given :
📌 Pre-volunteering training 📌 Volunteer undertaking and conduct form 📌 Onsite supervision 📌 Briefing and debriefing per session
Contact Person's Name :
Amalia
Contact Person's Work Number :
9749 2203
Contact Person's Email :
nur_amalia@shine.org.sg

Requirements

Role Requirements:
📌 Patient with children especially when they are unmotivated or slower. 📌 Open to learning ways of guiding children. 📌 Able to commit for the duration of the reading programme. 📌 Able to attend pre-volunteering training prior the start of AO
Date & Time:
📌Saturdays starting from 23 August, 10am 📌Venue: SHINE Children & Youth Services (Hougang).
Commitment Level :
Regular (> 3 months)
Location :
Northeast
Vaccination Needed : No
Number of Vacancies : 25
Requires 1-on-1 Direct Contact with Service Users? : Yes
Requires Completion of SHINE Volunteer Training : No
Dress Code : Casual, Smart-Casual