The family may be the smallest unit of the society but just like a cell in a body organ, it is critical to the development of the entire community. That’s why REACH Community Service is here. It aims to serve and reach out to families and everyone else at the point of their need to build a stronger nation.
When It Started
REACH started in 1998 through Pastor Calvin Lee and the Grace Assembly of God. It was envisioned to embody the Parable of the Good Samaritan. True enough, since February 1999 when the REACH Family Service Center was officially opened in Bishan St. 13, the organization has helped countless families, youths, senior citizens, and individuals in need. Its network significantly grew, now operating through six touchpoints: Bishan, Sin Ming, Shunfu Road, Bukit Batok, Jalan Membina, and Bukit Gombak Vista.
REACH is continuously making a mark, with around 3,774 lives being changed annually under four programs:
- Family Service – share love and inspire hope, especially among underprivileged, low-income, and vulnerable families.
- Counselling Service – provide counselling services to individuals, couples, and families with an aim to build enduring marriages and resilient families.
- Youth Service – engage the youth through development and outreach programs, believing in their potential to achieve great things not just for themselves but for the community.
- Senior Service – engage the elderly to lead fulfilling lives, through programs that address their physical and emotional needs.
REACH Volunteer Opportunities
REACH continues to thrive because of its generous sponsors and volunteers who work hand in hand with the team in blessing the least, the lost, and the lonely. To make real impact, you can either contribute your treasure or your time.
Your donation, no matter how big or small, counts. You may proceed to the donation page to learn more about the details. You may also send out a bank transfer or a cheque donation addressed to: REACH Community Services Society, Community Engagement, Block 187 Bishan Street 13, #01-475 Singapore 570187.
On the other hand, you may sign up as a volunteer and participate in the programs run by the organization. You may check out this page to find different volunteering opportunities that would match your skill set, your availability, and the cause you are interested to get into, which include the following:
- Food and Beverage Operator – Open for 50 years old and above who are willing to work with seniors in Bukit Gombak Vista center, this service oriented post is slated every Friday, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Training will be provided to interested individuals who can commit at least once every month.
- Admin Support – Someone who can commit 1-2 hours per week to administer program survey and update and collate attendance for the Bukit Batok and Bukit Gombak Vista centers. A requirement of basic administrative skills and knowledge in Microsoft software, Google applications, and WhatsApp.
- Fitness Facilitator – The REACH Youth Powerhouse in Bukit Batok needs volunteers assist and engage children and youths in the fitness program. Applicants must have basic fitness knowledge that may include weightlifting and CrossFit. This is a weekly affair, happens every Monday, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
- Prison Befrienders – Young prison inmates need befrienders during and after their sentences. The program requires a 1 hour commitment per session for at least a year. You also need to be at least 21 years old to get the role, which involves letter writing, phone calls, and face-to-face visits.
- Music Trainers – The Bukit Batok center needs a music trainer or mentor who would teach children and youths a way through instruments. The session lasts for two hours and will be held twice a month on Thursdays, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Apart from music know-how, volunteers must also have befriending skills and some experience in group facilitation.
Hope is definitely within reach. With REACH’s programs of helping out individuals, couples, and families in need so they can function more effectively and enjoy fulfilling lives.
