“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.”
Sherry Anderson
VOLUNTEER
Uncage aims to be a community of youths, volunteers and partners working together towards our goal of reducing drug recidivism. As a volunteer, you will be tasked with the role of a mentor or be part of the programmes team on an ad-hoc basis.
MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME 2018
WHY?
To be an active part of the Uncage community; to act as mentors to our clients.
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To forge close relationships with our clients so they have role models they can look up to.
What you'll get:
New friends
A fun volunteering experience
CIP hours
JOB SCOPE
As a volunteer: you will be
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Holding support group workshops for clients in prison
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Sending letters to clients while they are in prison
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Involved in clients' out-processing
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Inducting clients into our community
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Actively engaging clients in the community and participating in programmes with them
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Helping clients quit drugs!
Requirements:
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Aged 21 and above
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Long term committment (16 months or more)
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Good security clearance for entrance to prisons
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Not involved with any controlled substances
Roadmap
The total length of committment will be 16 months or more, roughly once a month.
Singapore Prison Service
Throughcare Volunteering Programme
3 - 10 months
Befriend clients while they are in prison.
Client's outprocessing
Upon client's release
Be with clients when they are out-processed and offer them the opportunity to join us.
Induction into community
Upon acceptance of offer
Client will be inducted into our community with a ton of fun.
Join programmes
6 months and beyond
Join programmes with clients to help them overcome substance use.
For more information, download this pdf or contact us!
Our mentorship programme is closed for application, but we'd still like to know if you're keen on volunteering with us in other areas. Let us know :)