Befrienders For Families (BFF) is a volunteer-based program that supports and helps families who are reunifying after removal by child protective services and require help to prevent future removals.
Volunteer Responsibilities
1) Make an effort to understand and get to know their assigned family better over a 12 – 18 month period.
2) Meet the families 2 times a month and complete a simple form after each home visit.
Impact
1) Build relationships with families and children and be a consistent presence during this transition period.
2) Mobilise existing networks & resources to aid the family if there is a need.
3) Provide practical support and services for the family.
Commitment and Schedule
1) Minimum 18 Months.
2) Schedule: Flexible, with a minimum 2 monthly check-ins with the assigned family.
The Salvation Army would like to invite you to our upcoming "Befrienders for Families" online sharing session on the 16th of March from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. Please RSVP to Eugene via 88062146 (call/text) by 26th February 2024.
Placement takes approximately 3 months.
All interested volunteers are invited to attend a BFF briefing on 16th March 2024.
65 KALLANG BAHRU, S330065
The Youth Development Centre reaches out to latch-key young people from low to middle income families to guide them towards a more purposeful life.