THANK YOU for your interest to join us as a volunteer.
Our volunteers are the heart and soul behind Over-The-Rainbow. They play an essential role in helping us spread awareness for mental wellness and making it a life priority.
You can contribute to our cause by being:
- A Representative of Over-The-Rainbow
- You understand OTR’s vision and mission
- Have a personal mission that is aligned with OTR’s cause and values
- You are an active volunteer with OTR
- An Advocate for youth mental wellbeing
- You help raise awareness of mental wellness in your circle of influence
- Refer seekers to OTR Listens
- You participate in public talks, forums and seminars on mental wellbeing
- A Role Model in the community
- You take responsibility for your own mental wellbeing through self-care practices
- Empower others by walking the talk, support others in realising their full potential
- Contribute to the community through acts of service via events in collaboration with partners
We are actively seeking volunteers who can contribute their skills, time and passion to the following efforts: IT, Marketing & Outreach, Programs, Events, Content & Publication, Sponsorships & Fund-raising, Volunteer Management & Coordination.
As a volunteer, you will get to:
- Contribute towards making a difference in the lives of people who suffer from mental health issues
- Widen your social network by meeting new people and making new friends
- Learn to work with different groups of people
- Discover your strengths as well as develop skills and confidence when handling new roles and challenges
Join us for a voluntary experience like no other! Be an OTR Ambassador!
Volunteer Positions Available
Volunteer Coordinator
Seeking a detailed-orientated, enthusiastic and motivated person to facilitate volunteering opportunities and activities for fellow OTR volunteers!
Responsibilities
- Manage volunteer recruitment and coordinate training and events
- Ensure new and existing volunteers are informed about the organisation, volunteer opportunities and upcoming events
- Assign responsibilities to appropriate volunteers with relevant skills
- Keep records of volunteer information and assignments
- Build a relationship with volunteers to keep them motivated
Requirements & Skills
- Proven 2 to 3 years of experience in a similar role
- Have volunteer experience in a non-profit organisation
- Working knowledge of databases and MS Office
- Strong interpersonal skills to deal with a diverse range of volunteers
- Excellent organisation and team-building skills
- Pleasant and outgoing personality
- Preferably have had received OTR Volunteers’ training in recent years. (Otherwise training will be provided and is mandatory)
- Able to commit a minimum of 4 to 6 hours per week
- Available to support on weekends and/or public holidays
Please send your resume stating your availability to volunteering@overtherainbow.sg.
Program Director
If you are a professional in the mental wellbeing field and would like to share your knowledge, join us as a Program Director!
Responsibilities
- Drive content and program development for webinars, workshops and events
- Build relationship with practitioners, experts and partners in the field to find speakers and discussion panelists
Requirements & Skills
- Passion in health and mental wellbeing
- Proven 2 to 3 years of experience in the mental industry
- Have volunteer experience in a non-profit organisation
- Working knowledge of databases and MS Office
- Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with partners
- Excellent organisation and team-building skills
- Pleasant and outgoing personality
Event Logistics
We are always looking for help with our events! If you are keen, com join us.
Responsibilities
- Assist with event planning such as venue booking, invitations, recce
- Provide onsite-support such as guest registrations, ushering, audio visual , photography and videography (if possible)
Writer
If you are a passionate writer and have an interest in mental health, you can join our Publication team
Responsibilities: Propose ideas and develop content for Rainbow Connection Magazine
Digital Designer
Have an artistic eye? You can contribute to OTR as a digital designer
Responsibilities: Create beautiful visuals (image and video) for OTR Social Media and/or Rainbow Connection Magazine (you can choose the project)
