13/10/2026
Our volunteers give so much of their time to our children. We think it's just as important that someone is looking out for them, too. ๐
At New Life Stories, our Befrienders aren't simply volunteers who help us run our programmes. They're an important part of the support system around our children, and we want them to feel supported, equipped and confident in the work they do.
That's why we invest in opportunities for our volunteers to learn, grow and look after their own wellbeing, too. Because supporting children and families through difficult circumstances isn't always easy, and we don't expect our Befrienders to figure everything out on their own.
Last Saturday, we came together for Part 2 of our Active Bystander Design Thinking workshop, facilitated by AWARE. Powered by pizzas and a common purpose ๐, our Befrienders reflected on challenges they've encountered, how those experiences made them feel, and what kind of support would help them navigate similar situations in the future.
These conversations are helping shape an Active Bystander Intervention toolkit, informed by the experiences of the very people who will use it.
**When our volunteers feel heard, supported and better equipped, the children they befriend benefit too.** And that's why caring for our volunteers will always be an important part of caring for our families.
A big thank you to AWARE for facilitating these conversations, and to our Befrienders for showing up, sharing openly and helping us think about how we can better support one another. ๐
Interested in volunteering with us? You'll have a team behind you, too.
Find out more at www.newlifestories.org.sg/volunteer
