If you’ve been thinking of a meaningful way to give back, or are simply looking to make some new friends while doing some good, we welcome you to volunteer your spare hours to help bring a smile to our seniors.
As a volunteer, you will be bringing much needed cheer to our nursing home residents and seniors at our active ageing centres and day centres for seniors. You will also have the opportunity to empower our seniors with new skills and improve their overall well-being by conducting classes and outings. Help us create an inclusive society by befriending neighbours in the community who may need medication reminders or simply a listening ear.
With your dedicated help, NTUC Health can continue to support the seniors in our community.
Volunteer roles available
Whether you want to volunteer your time as an individual or with a group, we provide opportunities for volunteers with a wide array of backgrounds and skills to help with activity coordination, hairdressing, home visiting, befriending and more.
Corporate organisations exploring a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project are also invited to join us!
Activity Coordinator
About the Role
To facilitate activities for seniors that encourage healthy community living, socialisation and education.
- Prepare, coordinate and conduct activities (e.g. arts and crafts, movie screening, games and festive celebrations, classes and workshops)
- Set up activity venues and serve meals to seniors
- Ensure their safety during activity
Suitable Skills
- Ability to speak the Mother Tongue and one dialect.
- Have a specialised skill/interest e.g. Karaoke, Exercise, Art and Craft
- Preferably able to provide equipment for activity
Befriender
About the Role
To conduct regular home visits to vulnerable and home-bound seniors to ensure their wellbeing. Orientation and training will be provided.
- Provide emotional support and regular companionship
- Create bonds with seniors to encourage social ties and engage with their community
- Take note of their needs and provide feedback to volunteer coordinator
Suitable Skills
- Ability to speak in English, Mother Tongue, and one dialect
- Ability to write and read simple English
- Friendly, good listening and communication skills, caring nature
Outing Coordinator
About the Role
To assist in the planning and execution of social outings and events.
- Ensure the safety of seniors during event
- Assist in conducting activities at places of interest (e.g. Zoo, Gardens by the Bay)
- Provide or facilitate transport for seniors from their homes
- Engage and befriend seniors with lively conversation
Suitable Skills
- Ability to speak in Mother Tongue, and one dialect
Medical Escort
About the Role
To accompany senior residents for visits to the doctor.
- Escort residents for medical check-ups
- Pay attention to the instructions given by doctors and assist in compliance
- Interact with residents to put them at ease and brighten their day
Suitable Skills
- Comfortable with handling wheelchair bound seniors.
- Ability to speak in English, Mother Tongue, and one dialect
Grooming
About the Role
Perform hairdressing for seniors.
- Duties include trimming, setting, braiding and washing hair
Suitable Skills
- Comfortable with handling wheelchair bound seniors.
- Ability to speak in English, Mother Tongue, and one dialect
Hygiene/Maintenance Assistant/Mover
About the Role
To assist in daily sanitation of our senior centres.
- Carry out simple cleaning of equipment, festival decorations, fans, etc
- Handle renovation preparations
- Assist in moving furniture
Suitable Skills
- Have experience in domestic household chores
- Physically fit and able to carry heavy objects (5-10kg)
How to register as a volunteer
Join us as a volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering with us, let us know here.
