We are looking for an experienced counsellor to join us as a volunteer counsellor in the Support Services department.

The Support Services department provides help and information for women who are in distress or at a time of uncertainty in their lives. AWARE’s counselling services help women work through and deal with many different problems they face – sexual assault, marital problems, sexual harassment etc.

You should possess the following attributes:

• Be above 28 years of age
• Have at least an undergraduate degree with a Diploma in Counselling, or a Degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s degree, or Postgraduate) in Counselling, Social Work, and/or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Have at least 4 years counselling experience
• Be proficient in spoken and written English, and at least one other language: Chinese, Malay, or Tamil

Expected Commitment

• Complete AWARE’s Helpline training and commit to taking on a minimum of 10 shifts over 6 months
• Commit one year to volunteer at AWARE with a minimum of 90 hours of counselling over the course of the year.

Counsellors will be paid a transport allowance for every session. If you are interested in this position, please email your CV to supportservices@aware.org.sg. If you have any questions, please drop an email to supportservices@aware.org.sg or call us at 6779 7137.