E-CHAT F R
YOUTH
Our E-Chat platform, also known as Here's Someone, is a text-based live chat service for youths aged between 10 - 21, to share their troubles anonymously (peer issues, bullying, or family conflicts etc.)
Every Monday to Friday
9pm - 12am (Except Public Holidays)
Before you proceed: ​
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Let's talk safely!
1. Chat without excessive vulgarities
2. Chat without sexual or violent references
3. Be open, be yourself
4. Be real
Click button to chat with us.
We are here for you! You will be speaking to trained volunteers & supervisors.
#heresomeone #ygos
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Note: This is not a counselling service.
*For best viewing experience, please use on desktop.
Disclaimer: Using this chat platform is not meant to be a replacement for doctors, counsellors, therapists and their recommended treatments and cures. If you suspect you have a serious medical or mental health emergency, please call your local emergency number or go to the nearest open clinic or emergency room. Here's Someone is an additional resource available to help you.
Share and refer our services to someone who might need it.
E-chat FAQ
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How can I volunteer?If you would like to volunteer, please fill up our online application form https://friends.ygos.sg/YGOS/BCMain/formio.htm?formid=VolunteerApplication and we will contact you as soon as we can.
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What is the minimum age to volunteer?For our mentoring programmes, you have to be at least 21 years old and above. For the rest of the programmes, we accept all volunteers above the age of 18.
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How long would I have to commit to this volunteer role?We generally hope that our volunteers will be able to commit for a minimum period of 6 months to 1 year. However, we do have other projects and events catered to people who wish to volunteer on an ad hoc basis. If you require some flexibility, please feel free to email your concerns to irene.neo@ygos.org.sg and she will be happy to assist you!
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I would like to volunteer, however I hold a full-time job and I can only do so after working hours on weekdays or over the weekends. Are there any available volunteering opportunities?Unfortunately, we do not have any programmes that suit this time slot at the moment. However, you can keep a look out on our website or our social media pages (Instagram: @ygos_sg) to be notified when there are ad hoc volunteering opportunities!