Hi everyone! 👋🏼

As part of SHINE's ongoing website enhancement efforts, we’re gathering feedback to understand how people experience our current site - what works well, what’s missing, and how we can make it more useful for the communities we serve and work with.

It will only take less than a few minutes, and your honest input will really help shape the improvements ahead. Appreciate if you can take some time to do so before next Tuesday 18 Nov.

Click here 👉 https://form.typeform.com/to/G5vCN4lq

Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts and for helping us make SHINE’s online presence even stronger! 💪🏻

📣 Calling for Youth Befrienders! 🌟

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join us as Youth Befrienders in our regular drop-in youth programme! 🙌

If you are someone who:
💬 enjoys engaging with youths
💛 is a good listener with empathy and patience
🌱 can be a role model and supportive figure in their lives

Then this one's for you! 🙂‍↕

🗓️ Most Tuesdays
📅 18 Nov 2025 – 31 Mar 2026
⏰ 7.00 PM – 9.30 PM
📍 118A Jalan Membina (Kim Tian West RC)

Interested? Reach out to Mr Amos (8788 3150) for more details! 😊

Hi all, we are currently looking for volunteers who can support our upcoming Social-Emotional Learning groupwork for children 9-12 years old happening this holidays! Do let me know if you're keen and able to support 😊

You will mainly support in the running of the activities, and generally to work with the staff team to facilitate a positive and fun learning environment throughout the 3 days 😊 _(further details will be shared during pre-session briefings)_

*To note:*
10am - Preparation and briefing
11am-12.30pm - Groupwork
12.30-1.30pm - Pack-up and debrief

Interested? Reach out to Ms Rosyiidah (8788 3099)

Calling for Volunteers! 📣

Our Reading Odyssey programme is looking for volunteers to help our children increase their motivation to read for meaning 📚, knowledge🧠 and understanding 🔤.

📅 21 Jan - 6 May 2026 (Every Wed)
⏰ 7pm - 9.30pm
📍 807B Choa Chu Kang Ave 1 #01-530

All new volunteers are required to undergo a training session with date to be shared at a later date.

Interested volunteers can sign up HERE. We looking forward to having you onboard with us! ✨

🌱 Looking to give back & connect with youths? Join us as a grovve Bud at grovve!

grovve is Singapore’s first youth-designed integrated wellness centre: a chill, safe space where youths can hang out, connect, and take care of their well-being. We are currently piloting our volunteer programme and looking for friendly faces to support the space 💚

✨ Who we’re looking for

-Aged 18–35 years old
-Interested in befriending, engaging youths & supporting well-being

⏰ Commitment

-Minimum 2 shifts (Feb–Mar 2026)
-Shifts on Thu / Fri / Sat, 3.30–6.30pm
-Compulsory interview period: 12–16 Jan (6.30pm-8pm)
-Compulsory Onboarding (24 Jan 2026) & training (31 Jan 2026), venue to be confirmed
-Location: *SCAPE, 04-06

Be part of a meaningful pilot shaping future volunteering at grovve

📩 Interested?
Drop us a message at 85045763

CALLING FOR VOLUNTEERS:

Reading Odyssey, a community-based project by SHINE Children & Youth Services, aims to empower disadvantaged children to enjoy reading with meaning, knowledge, and understanding. The program serves children aged 6 to 12, who are vulnerable by their social circumstances or unmet need.

you will:
📌 Undergo pre-program volunteer training to learn relevant skills and prog specific knowledge
📌 Facilitate activities and participate as a big group reader.
📌 Have discussions with the children to build their confidence and skills (reading and comprehension)
📌 Read with children in a 1-1 setting or in a small group.
📌 Take part in session briefings / debriefings as part of volunteer skills development and support

🕣: Every Thurs, 7pm-9.30pm
📅: 29 January 2026  to 30 April  2026
🏡: 118A Jalan Membina ( Kim Tian West RC)

Interested, or know someone who does? Contact Lynette @ 8484 6432 or or sign up HERE.

Hello, bumping this opportunity! We look forward to having you join us as a peer supporter if this aligns with your interest and availability ☺️

Join us as a volunteer for the Study Steady Relax (SSR) Programme, where children aged 7–12 receive study support, and learn useful skills in a safe, encouraging space.

We are looking for individuals who are:
🌱 Patient and nurturing
🌱 Willing to guide and support children
🌱 Able to commit throughout the programme

🗓 Mondays | 26 Jan – 16 Mar 2026
⏰ 3.30pm – 6.00pm
📍 Kim Tian West RC (Red Container)

📲 Interested?
WhatsApp Ms Rosyiidah (8788 3099) to find out more or or sign up HERE.

💫 Your time and presence can help a child grow in confidence and learning!

Join us for a fun afternoon!!  😁

As a Playmaker at Artful Play, you will support in facilitating the learning of self-expression through Art and Play. This is an exciting opportunity to engage with children while helping us further our mission of enhancing their social-emotional skills 😊

Key Responsibilities:
✅ Assist with learning and creating opportunities for craft making
✅ Engage with participants during the sessions

More details in the poster😎

Please contact Ms Lynette at 8484 6432 or sign up HERE.

We looking forward to seeing you there! 🙌🏼

We have an upcoming workshop to support volunteer wellbeing. grovve is calling all youths aged 13-25 this year!

if you're looking for fun free activities, make new friends, or explore gardening, we invite you to 🪴 plant & play 🧩 - where you will do all of this while learning about positive coping strategies for your well-being

wanna come? sign up here: www.tinyurl.com/plantplayjan

this is first-come-first-served with limited slots available!

Feeling frustrated when there's so many things to deal with, yet so little time to rest? AI & Chill is a youth-for-youth program, to explore

💭 using AI to enhance your own mental wellbeing
🧰 simplify everyday life (planning, routines)
🤝 use AI for tasks needed at volunteering and supporting others


No tech background needed - for youths aged 18-25 years old!

Participants are highly encouraged to attend all 6 sessions, register by 20 Feb! Click here: https://forms.office.com/r/rjKAWjaWeR

This session is brought to you by SHINE (grovve) x Phoenixus

What's going down?
This workshop is for youths aged 16 to 25.

🗨️ Join us for an open and honest conversation with women leaders on the doubts, setbacks, and turning points that shaped them. Through open conversation and small-group chats, we’ll unpack the pressures commonly experienced today — from identity to internships and early careers.

The session will be hosted by Sha-En Yeo (Founder of Happiness Scientists), moderated by Antoniette Patterson (Founder & CEO of Safe Space), alongside panelists comprising Cheryl Ng (Creator & Social Advocate), Dr. Geraldine Tan (Director, Principal Psychologist) and Felicia Lauw (Senior Manager, Brahm Centre).

Save the date!
Saturday, 28 March 2026
2 pm to 4 pm
Location: 2 Orchard Link (04-06) S237978

Sign up link: https://tinyurl.com/y6dzvktx

WHAT’S UP @ grovve THIS APRIL 🎬

Join us for some chill movie nights at grovve this April — good vibes, good company, and a nice way to unwind after a long week. We’ll be screening Inside Out 1 & 2, so whether you’re coming to relax, hang out with friends, or just try something different, this space is for you.

📅 10 APR (FRI) – Inside Out 1 & Chill (5PM – 7PM)
🔗 https://grovve.zohobackstage.com/InsideOut1Chillgrovve

📅 17 APR (FRI) – Inside Out 2 & Chill (5PM – 7PM)
🔗 https://grovve.zohobackstage.com/InsideOut2Chillgrovve

What you can expect:
– A chill and comfortable space
– People around your age to hang out with
– A simple, no-pressure environment
– Optional conversations after the movie

– 🍔 McDonald’s for the first 20 participants
– 💸 Free entry
– Open to youths aged 13–25
– Come with friends or come solo — both are welcome

Limited slots! Sign up now! 😊