Befriender: Foster Family [GHF]

Start - End Date

The volunteer will provide friendship, support and guidance to foster parents of children and youth who are under foster care.

Requirements:

Be at least 21 years old.
Be mature, positive, supportive and non-judgemental.
Have a friendly persona, is approachable and have good communication skills.
Able to contribute at least once a month for at least a year.
Volunteers willing to travel to the foster child will be matched according to their needs and can choose their area of preference. Volunteers willing to travel to the foster child will be matched according to their needs and can choose their area of preference.

Things to note:

All applicants will go through mandatory screening and interviews, the whole process takes around 2-3 months. After signing up the centre will get in touch with you directly.
The interview session will last about 1.5 hours. Please note that the interview would only be conducted via zoom or face-to-face (No.3 Lor Napiri) during office hours from Mondays to Fridays, 10 am to 630pm.
The location of befriending varies and is catered to the foster child's needs. The volunteer may need to travel to the residence of the foster child.

GRACEHAVEN, 3 LORONG NAPIRI, S547528 The Salvation Army Singapore

Gracehaven Fostering seeks to provide a safe and secure home for foster children and young persons who are in need of care and protection.