Are there times where you just need a friend to talk to, or to encourage you when the going gets tough? A DOT Befriender can be your guide and companion on your back-to-work journey!
Role of a Befriender
- Positive friendship.
She’s someone who has your best interest at heart. An encouraging voice and a listening ear.
- She understands your strengths and difficulties, connects you to help and resources (for e.g. classes, workshops and suitable jobs).
- She is the first point of contact when you have a question or a problem.
A Befriender is NOT
- a Social Worker and she isn’t expected to help with HDB issues or financial assistance. You will need to check with your respective FSC/SSO Social Worker for help.
- entitled to loan or give money.
- a childcare worker.
How does the program work?
- Initial face-to-face meetings.
- Follow up conversations via phone calls, messaging or in person.
For enquiries or feedback about your Befriending experience, please contact Sakshi at Volunteering@DaughtersOfTomorrow.org.
To volunteer as a Befriender, please click here.