Who We Are

Our Community of Paracounsellors (CPC) was started in 2006 under Catholic Family Life (formerly known as Family Life Society) to provide pro-bono counselling services to anyone who requires support. Our volunteers include Hotline Support members and para-counsellors with formal counselling training and are ready to provide a listening ear. 

Para-counselling service is offered at locations mainly at the Catholic churches due to logistics and cost considerations as we are a charity that relies on donations. In recent years we have begun to offer para-counselling service at some community centres in Singapore.

Our Vision

"To be a community grounded in faith, uplifting each other, proficient in counselling, bring hope and healing to families, couples and individuals facing life's challenges." 

Our vision guides us towards building our community and for members to support one another. This includes programmes and activities for bonding such as retreat, day of reflection, and community day. 

CPC also provides monthly group supervision and quarterly training for all volunteers to build proficiency and ability so as to support families, couples and individuals. 

Hotline Support Volunteer Requirements 

• Catholic and ready to join our community programmes including Retreats, Day of Recollection, etc.
• Desire to make a difference to those callers in need
• Friendly, patient and empathetic with callers 
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Uphold confidentiality of all client information
• A team player
• Able to commit half day (4 hours) weekly weekday from 12.00 pm to 4.00 pm to pick up calls and attend to enquiries
• Possess own PC, preferably Windows 10 operating system and pre-loaded with Microsoft Offices
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and Dropbox

If you meet the criteria above, please complete the following form: bit.ly/CFL_hv

Selected applicants will be invited for an interview with our team.

If you have any questions, please contact Mary John at [email protected]

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[CLOSED] Paracounsellor Volunteer Requirements 

• Have a Masters in Counselling degree or equivalent

• Catholic and ready to join our community programmes including Retreats, Day of Recollection, etc.

• Block at least 1 afternoon (2:30-5:00 PM) or 1 evening (7:30PM to 10:00PM) per week to attend to clients

• Attend monthly group supervision

• Attend quarterly training

• Attend community retreat and programmes

• Adhere to Code of Conduct under Singapore Association of Counsellors (SAC)

• Complete and submit case notes promptly

If you meet the criteria above, please complete the following:

1. Fill the Volunteer Application Form: 

2. Reflection Task: Write a reflection (500 to 1000 words) on “How can I be an Effective Counsellor with CPC”. This reflection should make reference to our vision and requirements stated above. It should also showcase your experiences and motivation to be a volunteer.

3. Curriculum Vitae (CV): Provide your volunteer and work experience as well as your educational background that are relevant to counselling.

4. Send your Reflection & CV to Mary John ([email protected]) our Volunteer Coordinator

Selected applicants will be invited for an interview with our team.

If you have any questions, please contact Mary John at [email protected]