Special Needs Cluster is back with Big Brother, Big Sister (BBBS) 5.0! BBBS is a regular series of Saturdates (playdates held on Saturdays) where children with special needs will be invited to participate in fun-filled activities planned by the team. BBBS 5.0 focuses on inclusive volunteering, and we aim to provide a common space for children and youths of varying abilities to intermingle and socialise.Unlike previous runs of BBBS, where youth volunteers will plan for playdates, the playdates for BBBS 5.0 will be planned and organised by youths with special needs (YSNs). We would like to invite you to join us as a volunteer mentor to the YSNs, where you will guide and work alongside YSNs in ideating, curating and facilitating the playdates for children with special needs.The Saturdates are stipulated to take place in October 2022 and planning with YSNs will begin in August 2022. The commitment period is as follows:
Prior to the above, we will be inviting you to an online chit-chat cum sharing session on 13 July 2022 (Wednesday), from 8 to 9pm. An email consisting of the Zoom details will be sent to you if you have successfully registered for the session. We look forward to seeing you and sharing more insights about BBBS 5.0! What are you waiting for - sign up now!
Volunteer Mentor
Volunteer mentors are expected to guide and support youths with special needs (YSNs) in ideating, curating and facilitating the playdates. Specifically, responsibilities may include:
We will be sharing more about BBBS 5.0 during the chit-chat cum sharing session, including the profile of the youths, what to expect during the programme, and the plans we have in store for BBBS 5.0!
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