I volunteered for Project Starfish because I saw an alignment in my values with the program from the get go. This program serves a community that needs external guidance, and for some it’s a chance again at reaching their aspirations. This program taught me how essential it is to lead with empathy, optimism and perseverance. The satisfaction of guiding my first batch to their academic success fuels me for subsequent years.
Glad to be in a volunteering program that I can be passionate about. My motivations right now is learning to better manage the internal stakeholders, honing organisational development skills. On the bigger picture I hope to be able to pursue a career in education, specifically in assisting underserved community schools all over the world.
Parent
‘A THOUSAND THANKS TO ALL THE TEACHERS WHO HAVE HELPED A LOT all this time, we will never forget all the services of the teachers’
Cindy
‘Over the past years as I partner with Project Starfish, I am really in awe of the efforts you and your team put in for the youths.’
Jonathan
‘Thank you for hanging in there with all the difficult youths and for giving them a second chance even before demanding that they deserve it’
Nazurah Johari
‘This programme has given me a sense of direction’
Leong Suk Yin Joanna
‘These teachers understood each and every student’s character day by day, and do their best to help us.’
Regina Khoo Yong Ping
‘Although I didn’t pass with flying colours, it’s all about the good and happy experience’
Lee Xin Yi
Volunteering at Starfish has been one of the most powerful experiences of my life.
Adnan Ramdani
‘I want to also develop myself personally by leading such social impact focused organisation forward.’
Jonathan Lim
‘This program taught me how essential it is to lead with empathy, optimism and perseverance.’
Siti Aiesyah
‘This experience has shown me that everyone has the ability to succeed, but some just need extra support’