TransformingChildren & Families

Volunteers play a big part in TCD’s work and enable our clients to lead better lives...

Hafiz (not his real name) was referred by the school to TCD when he was in Primary 5. He lacked confidence, was disinterested in studies, and could not manage his anger well. Hafiz’s big family of eight was also struggling with financial difficulties. For three years, TCD staff and volunteers have been befriending Hafiz, coaching and guiding him through character development programmes, tuition and home visits.

This concerted effort has made a big difference! Today, Hafiz has grown in confidence and self-control. In Secondary 1, he managed to pass all his subjects, except Mathematics, which he is striving to do better in. His mother was so proud of him and is heartened that Hafiz can take better care of himself.

TCD continues to work closely with Hafiz’s mother to help the family move towards financial stability. The long-term financial assistance provided by TCD has been a great help to the family. Hafiz’s family is much more stable now.

Want to impact and inspire young lives?Join TOUCH Character Development as a VOLUNTEER Character/Family Coach!

TOUCH Character Development (TCD) aims to help primary school children to:• Growincharacter,confidenceandsenseofself-worth• Nurturetheirleadershippotentialandbecomesociallycompetent• Bemoremotivatedintheirstudies,improvestudyskills,andinturn,academicresults

TCD also works with needy families to:• Strengthenfamilyrelationshipsbetweenparentsandparent-child• Empowerfamiliestostepoutofsystemicissuessuchaspoverty• Providefinancialandwelfareassistance

Join Us to impact young lives and serve needy families!

What We Do• ConductCharacter,SocialEmotional,LeadershipandStudySkills

programmes for primary school children in assembly programmes or enrichment group settings

• Workcloselywithat-riskchildrenandtheirfamiliesthroughcasework,groupwork and family intervention

• Befriendchildren,teensandtheirfamilies• Conducttuitionforneedystudentswhoarestrugglingwiththeirstudies• Conducthomevisitstounderstandthefamilysituationbetterandoffer

help and support• Assessandprovidefinancialandwelfareassistancetoneedyfamilies

YES! I want to volunteer and touch lives!(Training will be provided)

Name: __________________________________________________ Occupation: ______________________

Contact: ___________________ (hp) _____________________(h) Email: ____________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________

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How you can help:

p Character Coach FacilitateEnrichmentGroups/AssemblyProgrammes/At-riskProgrammes (during office hours)

p Assistant Coach AssistinCharacter/At-riskProgrammes(duringofficehours)

p Family Coach Befriendneedyfamilies(2-4families,eachfamilyonceevery2months)

p Befriender Befriendandmentorchildrenandteens

p Tutor Conduct tuition for at-risk students (once a week, for 6 months)

p CIP / Admin Help Preparationofpropsforprogrammes/dataentry/coordination(weekdays)

p Others / Donations ___________________________________________________________

Availability (Please tick)

Time/Day MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT

Morning

11am–2pm

Afternoon

Evening

Please send reply slip to us via fax at 6317 9989, email tcd@touch.org.sg or mail to Blk162BukitMerahCentral#05-3545S(150162)(Attn:TOUCHCharacterDevelopment)

For more information, please visit www.touch.org.sgorcallRinaChiaat63179970,emailtcd@touch.org.sg