I also met many peers, each with their own stories. Some came with difficulties and challenges, while others were simply walking their journey at their own pace and in their own way. It felt really warm and meaningful when peers shared that they felt heard and relieved after the session. That sense of encouragement motivated me to continue supporting others.

My overall experience as a peer supporter was nice. I met new people who are kind and friendly. I also felt proud of myself for being able to help my fellow peers.

I enjoyed learning new supporting techniques and analysing why and what works.

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Thanks for helping in making the world a kinder place!

From starting out in the training sessions to being on duty as a trainee peer supporter, I learnt a lot about applying helping skills into practical settings, where active listening can take place in the form of paraphrasing, summarising, reflection of feelings as well as clarification. I also got to step out of my comfort zone as I had to facilitate the sessions with someone whom I didn't know.

For me, the best part of this job was to be able to be present with the peers and connect with them through the metaphoric cards. I just feel honoured to be able to provide a safe space for them to share their thoughts and the struggles they faced.

To future peer supporters, I believe that as long as you have the passion to support others, you will be able to be committed to the job regardless of what's ahead of you. Wish you all the best in your helping journey!

What stood out most was how comforting it felt when someone shared that they finally felt listened to, understood, and supported. Knowing that a simple conversation could help them gain clarity or find possible solutions was incredibly meaningful to me.

I joined because I genuinely believe that having a safe space to talk can make a huge difference, and I wanted to be someone who could offer that support without judgment. Being a peer supporter has taught me empathy, patience, and the importance of showing up for others—and that’s something I’ll always carry with me.

I definitely have gained much more than I expected. Firstly is of course the skills to listen and support. No matter the peers come with worries or just simply curiosity, I think we are creating a wholesome and friendly environment for people to speak their minds and ideas, resulting in a more inclusive and supportive circle.

While I try to support others, I also make new friends that support me along the way too. We learn from each other and grow.

Therefore, I wish that more people can receive this kind of positive energy, spread it around the campus and create a supportive community.

Feel free to join peer supporter! You will learn a lot things and get chance to meet peers.

What made me stay was the people. I could really feel the passion from everyone involved, and somehow it influenced me too. It didn’t feel like something I had to do anymore, it became something I wanted to be part of. Mr Lim and Ms Grace also made a big difference because they were so professional and responsible that I felt safe and supported throughout.

When I actually started doing my duty, I realised how meaningful this whole experience is. Sometimes in life, we don’t really have someone who truly listens to us. Or sometimes, we just need a space to talk, to understand ourselves better, and to slowly heal and this program creates that space.

While I was supporting others, I was also learning so much about myself. Listening to my peers made me reflect on my own thoughts and feelings. In a way, I wasn’t just helping them they were helping me too, this is the most unexpected part. So, I’m really grateful I chose to stay, because it changed me in ways I didn’t expect.

Through the training, I then understand metaphoric cards, experienced it myself and learnt to conduct the sessions.

However it is during duty when i felt that these skills are indeed meaningful and that we could reach out to people, to spread more care and positivity.

I do very much feel that it is something that could really brighten and cheer up our peers who are going through difficult times. At first, i was surprised but how many of them actually opened up and shared their stories, sometimes i do worried for them as well knowing their challenging times, later it evolves to just wanting to be able to listen to them, so that the support is there.

Overall, i would say it is quite a healing and powerful experience, not only for me but i hope it reaches to the peers and more people in the future too.

With the experience in helping others, it can also make one feel like they have made a difference in other people's life, and for some it will also lead to having a purpose in life as well. A goal in life, no matter how menial.

This outreach program is a great opportunity to prepare you for the future, to see that you are not alone in life. That you can be the change that kickstarts not only your own life, but others as well.

People there are all warm-hearted. Thanks to all the seniors and teachers for guiding me along my training sessions.

I am happy when my peers trust me enough to share something they have face to me.

Come on, join us and become part of our community! You won't regret the amazing experience you will gain.