Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Staff Stories”
Staff Stories, July 2020Ms. Teng Zi YingDeputy Lead, YouthReach Q: What does YouthReach’s 10th anniversary mean to you? Ziying:YouthReach turning 10 feels momentous! The journey is quite comparable to that of the growth of a tree: Shooting upwards and flourishing with thick luscious leaves and delicious ripe fruits hanging off our branches. We have grown so much thanks to the …
Staff Stories, June 2020Ms. Luanne TanSocial Worker, Residential Services Q: You started as a Case Worker with Residential Services after graduating from school, how has the journey been for you?Luanne:Given that this is my first job since graduating from university, it has been a steep learning curve. I always aimed to make a positive impact on others’ lives through the …
Staff Stories, May 2020Mr. Mohd SyafieAssistant Manager, Governance & Special Projects Q: You started with us as a Counsellor/Youth Worker at YouthReach in 2014, share with us what made you join us and your role at that time. Syafie:During my childhood, I had to report to a Before-and-After School Care service at a community Voluntary Welfare Organization for six years. …
Staff Stories, April 2020Mr. Dylan JuniorSenior Estate Officer Q: What inspired you to join Boys’ Town? Dylan:I was working at a well-paying multinational company for 2 years, but I was unhappy and unsatisfied. I strongly believe in living a purposeful life; I need to lead a life of service. I took a risk quitting my job and searched for a …
Staff Stories, March 2020Ms. Sheryl ChuaCase Worker, Sanctuary Care Q: What is your role in the social service sector?Sheryl:As a Case Worker from Sanctuary Care (a department within Boys’ Town that seeks to assist low-income families in need of respite care for their children), I mainly work with stakeholders in the community such as social workers, parents (single parents, teenage …
Staff Stories, February 2020Mr. Solomon TanSenior IT Executive, Corporate Services Q: What sparked your interest in social service?Solomon:I came to realize that I was no longer satiated with IT-related work. The satisfaction started to feel dull – like there was always something missing. After plenty of reflection, I decided that I needed a better motivator aside from just monetary reasons. …
Staff Stories, January 2020Mr. SanthiranSenior Youth Worker, Residential Services Q: Why would you choose to workhere rather than somewhere else? Santhi:I wasn’t the easiest kid to handle while growing up, and my parents and teachers had to deal with a lot. I was very rebellious and took every opportunity to denounce authority. I faced a lot of challenges while growing …
Staff Stories, January 2020Ms. Lee Pei YuHead, Boys’ Town Fostering Services Q: Why would you choose to workhere rather than somewhere else? Peiyu:Boys’ Town (BT) has a long history in Singapore and has a long reputation of working with youths. I like that Boys’ Town has a continuum of services ranging from preventive (e.g. YouthReach), to remedial (e.g. Residential Services), …