Yellow Ribbon Community Project (YRCP)

What is the Role of YRCP Volunteers?

The Singapore Prison Service (SPS) recognises that incarceration affects not just inmates, but their entire families. Many families face hardship even before their loved ones are incarcerated. The Yellow Ribbon Community Project (YRCP) mobilises community support to help these families overcome these challenges and emerge stronger.

As a YRCP volunteer, you will:

• Provide timely outreach – Engage family members of newly admitted inmates through phone calls and home visits. Offer crucial support during this challenging period.

• Connect families to resources – Help link families with agencies such as Family Service Centres, Social Service Organisations or resources from grassroots divisions for further support.  

• Journey alongside families – Serve as prosocial support for families and help build a community where we look out for one another. 

What Training Will You Receive?

You will receive comprehensive training to confidently support the families of those incarcerated:

• Onboarding:  New volunteers will attend a half-day onboarding session, typically held on Saturday mornings. This session includes interactive activities and equips you with the necessary skills to engage families impacted by incarceration effectively. Your volunteering journey begins after completing this training.

• First-year training: All new YRCP volunteers will undergo training via e-learning modules on restorative practice and self-care and a one-day befriending classroom lesson. This training equips you with the relevant correctional knowledge and skillset to confidently support families-in-need.

• Ongoing growth: After your training, you will have access to developmental courses at your convenience, allowing you to continuously enhance your skills as a volunteer.

Why Join the YRCP?

 Volunteering with YRCP provides opportunities to:

• Make a meaningful difference in your community – You play a vital role in helping families navigate one of their most challenging periods.

• Connect with your community – Build connections with like-minded individuals committed to making a difference in the lives of others.

• Contribute to a more inclusive Singapore – By supporting families impacted by incarceration and championing second chances, you help build a more inclusive and compassionate society.

How Do You Sign Up?

Ready to make a difference in your community? Visit https://go.gov.sg/yrcpvaf to apply and begin your journey in supporting families when they need it most.

Your involvement as a YRCP volunteer doesn't just help individual families– it helps build a more compassionate society. Take the first step towards impactful community service today. Visit https://go.gov.sg/yrcpvaf to learn more and join the Yellow Ribbon Community Project.

FAQs

I want to be there for those who are struggling to cope with the impact of incarceration but may not know where to turn for support. YRCP gives me the platform to walk alongside and support these families who may be struggling silently.

— Tan Kean Peng

Being part of YRCP has taught me that volunteering isn’t about leading people or fixing, it is about walking alongside them as they rebuild their lives. That simple act of being present has taught me more than any textbook ever could.

— Vickneshwaran

Through YRCP, I have personally witnessed how support and encouragement can empower families to feel included in the wider community. I continue to serve because I believe in walking alongside families in need, and I am grateful to YRCP for being the platform that connects us to them.

— Sa’adiah Binte Abdul, BBM