Individual
We believe that volunteers are the heart and soul of our programme. Our Befriending Programme is made possible because volunteers selflessly share their talents, time and effort for the simple fulfillment of community needs. Our volunteers come from all walks of life. If you have the passion and are ready to commit, be a Friend of the Seniors!
1. How can you volunteer your service?
There are various volunteer opportunities available either on a regular or ad-hoc basis. It's a double bonus. Not only will you be rewarded with a sense of fulfillment but also, your services will be duly acknowledged and much appreciated.
2. Direct Services - volunteers are in direct contact with our senior
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provide psycho-emotional support: give the senior emotional support and lend them a listening ear.
- provide limited health care support: accompany the senior for medical appointments.
- do simple household chores: help to do household chores upon requests by the senior.
- run errands: help to run errands for those senior who are home bound.
- meal / ration distribution: depending on the area that the volunteers are serving, it can be on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.
- social / recreational activities: bring the senior for outings / organise meaningful activities for them.
3. Indirect Services – volunteers offer their services on an ad-hoc basis.
- administrative work
- support / participate in fundraising, activities and events organized
- other ad-hoc projects
4. Volunteer Criteria
- love the senior.
- no special qualification is required. Training will be provided.
- passion for befriending the senior.
- able to visit the senior at least once or twice a week.
- preferably be able to speak at least 1 dialect.
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Quotes from Our Befrienders
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“Volunteering gave me the gift of health and happiness that wealth cannot buy!”
- Mr Tan Ah Kaw, 4 years of volunteer service
“Every volunteering opportunity enables me to bring delight to my elderly friends.”
- Mdm Lee Swee Eng, Anne, 3 years of volunteer service
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