Volunteer roles available
We provide opportunities for individuals, groups and corporate volunteers with various backgrounds and skills to help with activity coordination, hairdressing, home visiting, befriending, and more. The number of volunteers at NTUC Health has been growing steadily. Today, we have close to 1,200 individual volunteers and 400 corporate volunteers who share their time, energy, and skills with our seniors to bring joy and comfort to them.
Activity Coordinator
About the Role
This is for you if you enjoy organising activities or have a specialised skill or interest. Facilitate activities for seniors that encourage them to stay healthy and active.
- Prepare, coordinate, and conduct activities and workshops (e.g. arts and crafts, movie screening, games, and festive celebrations)
- Set up activity venues
- Ensure seniors’ safety during activity
- Able to speak Mother Tongue and one local dialect
- Have a specialised skill/ interest e.g. karaoke, exercise, arts and crafts
- Able to provide equipment for activity (preferred)
Area of Volunteering
Active Ageing Centres, Day Centre for Seniors, Community Care, Nursing Homes
Befriender
About the Role
A great option for individuals who intend to volunteer on a regular basis. Conduct regular home visits to vulnerable and home-bound seniors to ensure their well-being. (Orientation and training will be provided.)
- Provide emotional support and companionship
- Create bonds with seniors to encourage social ties and engage with their community
- Take note of their needs and provide feedback to the volunteer coordinator
- Able to speak English, Mother Tongue, and one local dialect
- Able to write and read simple English
- Friendly with good listening and communication skills, and a caring nature
Area of Volunteering
Active Ageing Centres, Day Centre for Seniors, Community Care, Nursing Homes
Outing Coordinator
About the Role
Assist to plan and run social outings and events.
- Ensure the safety of seniors during events
- Assist in conducting activities at places of interest (e.g. Singapore Zoo, Gardens by the Bay)
- Provide or facilitate transport for seniors from their homes or our centres
- Engage seniors with lively conversation
- Able to speak Mother Tongue and one local dialect
- Comfortable with handling wheelchair-bound seniors
Area of Volunteering
Active Ageing Centres, Day Centre for Seniors, Community Care, Nursing Homes
Medical Escort
About the Role
Accompany seniors for their medical appointments and help to explain medical instructions (training will be provided.)
- Pay attention to the instructions given by doctors and convey them to our staff/ seniors
- Interact with seniors to put them at ease
- Able to speak English, Mother Tongue and one local dialect
- Comfortable with handling wheelchair-bound seniors
Area of Volunteering
Community Care, Nursing Homes
Hairdresser
About the Role
Use your hairdressing skills to help seniors look and feel good about themselves.
- Trim, set, braid and hair wash
- Able to speak Mother Tongue and one local dialect
- Comfortable with handling wheelchair-bound seniors
Area of Volunteering
Day Centre for Seniors, Community Care, Nursing Homes, Home Care
Helper
About the Role
Assist in our centres' and homes' sanitation and ad hoc duties.
- Carry out simple cleaning of equipment, putting up of festive decorations etc.
- Assist in moving furniture
- Have experience in domestic household chores
- Physically fit and able to carry heavy objects (5-10kg)
Area of Volunteering
Active Ageing Centres, Day Centre for Seniors, Community Care, Nursing Homes, Home Care
Be Inspired By Our Volunteer Stories
Our volunteers span different ages and come from different backgrounds. But they all share the same passion - to brighten the lives of seniors’ lives.
Hear from some of our volunteers who generously share their time and talents to make a difference in the lives of seniors. Their heartfelt testimonials highlight their personal experiences and the joy of building meaningful connections. If you are inspired by them and want to volunteer, we welcome you to register your interest with us.
Couples who volunteer
The Wongs, a retired couple in their 60s, volunteer at the NTUC Health Day Centre for Seniors (Heartbeat@Bedok and Dakota), leading Taichi Qigong for seniors as they believe this gentle exercise helps participants stay active regardless of their physical limitations.
Mrs Wong shares, “Volunteering brings us joy and purpose, strengthens our bond as a couple and enriches our lives after retirement.”
Mdm Lim and Mr Ong both in their 60s as well, have been volunteering at NTUC Health Nursing Home (Tampines) since 2022, bringing joy to the residents through mahjong, art, and gardening. Mdm Lim, teaches Nagomi art and plays mahjong with the residents, while Mr Ong, conducts Pai Da sessions and tends to the rooftop garden. He mentioned that volunteering is something meaningful to do post-retirement.
