Trybe! was formerly called Thumbs Up! Although the name had changed, the stuff we do is nevertheless same as before or even more fun!
Trybe! is a series of volunteer-driven youth development programs designed to increase self-esteem, inspire purposeful living, build community through serving others. This is achieved through interactive programmes camps, small group mentoring, positive role modeling and dream coaching. Today, over 20,000 students have participated in the Trybe! Programme in over 60 institutions!
In Trybe!, we always have one vision in mind which is :
We believe that every youth can achieve success in ways which are meaningful and purposeful. By choosing well and collecting little successes along the way, their lives can be Success Stories which will inspire and motivate others to do the same. We had seen several inspiring instances, and undoubtedly, it just spurs us on to contribute.
Trybe! usually conducts programs such as You Can Do It! during weekends and YLMP (Youth Leaders and Mentors Programme) Camps for schools during the holidays. In these programs, we aim to rediscover our youths confidence and attitude though interesting games and activities. For instance, in one of our YLMP camp for East Spring Secondary School students, we kicked off the Tribal themed camp by getting everyones faces radically painted. Students showed-off and screamed their cheers as the atmosphere built with intensity and excitement, Trybe style! For the next 2 days, we had great fun running the teens through interactive activities related to community project management and service learning. The camp ended on a very high note, as the students did special presentations of all the things theyve learned to their teachers.
Trybe Volunteering is an eye opener to see youths from various secondary schools. It allows me to understand their aspirations from their perspective and their backgrounds. At the same time, it is so meaningful to reaffirm their abilities, give them confidence and hope for their future. It is so gratifying to know that I have touched one life and this life can reach out to many others. - Daniel Khong (21), NUS Engineering
There is more than 1 way to look at things. I have learnt to use our weakness in order to benefit ourselves so we can move on, and that a simple act can move/motivate others in big ways. I have also learnt to adapt to others, instead of blaming them for their short comings. - Siti Hajar Arina Kamari (20), NUS Science
For those who are unable to commit their time in our NUSCSCs Regular Volunteering Programs (RVPs) or miss out our fantastic Special Projects (SPs) due to the limited places, this is your chance to volunteer! It is actually a very ad-hoc base as you only need to commit yourselves for those 2 to 3 days of fun and exciting camps! You could go for more if you enjoyed the first one!
Check out all of our activities in the Calendar in the Trybe! Website!
So if youre interested to volunteer with Trybe!, you can send your registrations to Rafael @ rafael.panes@trybe.org or contact him at 67841481. The registration details are as shown below:
Salutation: Ms/ Mr/ Mrs/ Dr
Full name:
Preferred name or nickname:
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School: NUS
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To find out more about Trybe!, you may also visit us at http://www.trybe.org.