What is Silver Generation Ambassador?
The Silver Generation Office (SGO) supports the ageing needs of our seniors through 4,000 volunteers who engage them at home and at community places. Through these engagements, our volunteers encourage seniors to stay active, healthy and connect them to government schemes that they can benefit from.
Are you passionate and committed? Are you a good listener? Are you a good communicator? Come join us as our Silver Generation Ambassador (SGA) to make a difference in seniors’ lives.
Volunteer today as a Silver Generation Ambassador
What Does It Take?
You have to be at least 18 years old
Have basic computer literacy
Be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident of Singapore
Good conversational skills and writing skills in English and one Mother Tongue language or dialect
It’s fun to be an SGA!
Buddy up with a fellow SGA
Afraid of meeting new people alone? No worries, all visits are done together with a fellow SGA.
Engage seniors
Together with your partner, you head to seniors’ homes to speak to them face-to-face. You may also be asked to speak to seniors through telephone calls.
Training, including practice through role play, is provided beforehand so that you can be comfortable and confident when talking to the seniors.
Help seniors
When you meet seniors, you:
- Seek to understand their needs through your dialogue;
- Explain relevant government policies; and
- Connect them to active ageing programmes, befriending, and care and support services.
When you help seniors grow, you grow too.
Volunteer today as a Silver Generation Ambassador
Top Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a full-time job?
No, SGAs are volunteers. But if you are seeking a full-time career with SGO, please refer to our Careers page.
I do not have any volunteering experience. Can I still join?
Yes! Comprehensive training is provided for all SGAs.
I have a full-time job and I may not have time to volunteer frequently. Can I still join?
Yes, of course you can. You can volunteer based on your availability. However, we encourage a minimum commitment of at least 4 hours per session to make your volunteering experience an especially valuable one for both you and our seniors.
Where can I volunteer?
You can volunteer at any of our 20 offices across Singapore. Choose your preferred location here!
Is being an SG Ambassador tiring?
You won’t find it tiring if you love what you do! SGAs visit seniors at home, so if you love walking as exercise, or want to work on your National Steps Challenge, this is the right fit for you!
How long will it take for SGO to respond to me?
Our team will get in touch with you within 3 working days.
If I have not heard from SGO within 3 working days, what should I do?
You can email us at enquiries@aic.sg or call the AIC Hotline at 1800 650 6060.
