Your chance to make a real difference to seniors in our community begins now.
Ready to volunteer with us?
Do you have what it takes?
Being a volunteer is as simple as meeting these basic requirements:
At least 18 years old
Basic computer literacy
Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident of Singapore
Good conversational and writing skills in English and one other language (mother tongue or dialect)
How do I know if SGO is right for me?
Are you:
- a good listener and communicator?
- open to new experiences and learning opportunities?
- passionate about meeting and making friends with seniors?
Take the first step towards volunteering.
Does volunteering take up a lot of time?
Being a volunteer with SGO is about having the flexibility to fit around your lifestyle. We do encourage a minimum commitment of 4 hours per session to make your experience a meaningful one for both you and the senior.
Find out more about our volunteer roles below.
Silver Generation Ambassador
Are you able to commit to our training sessions?
Do you like to walk and make home visits?
You might be a Silver Generation Ambassador(SGA).
Highlights of the role:
- Befriending seniors in their homes
- Speaking to seniors to understand their needs
- Stay updated on relevant government policies and grants for seniors
- Encourage and connect seniors with Active Ageing programmes and care services
Silver Guardian
Looking for a role that allows you to volunteer during weekdays?
Want to support seniors in their community?
You might be a Silver Guardian.
Highlights of the role:
- Befriending seniors at Active Ageing Centres (AACs)
- Helping to organise or conduct programmes within AACs
- Supporting seniors with mobility conditions to medical appointments or AACs
- Distributing food to seniors in the neighbourhood
- Assisting seniors with day-to-day activities such as letter reading
SG Healthcare Corps
Looking to learn valuable caregiving skills and be part of the healthcare community?
You might be a SG Healthcare Corps (SHC) Care Volunteer.
Highlights of the role:
- Nurture a sense of purpose through the care of patients.
- Assisting patients with activities of daily living such as feeding, mobility, transferring and toileting.
Find a volunteer role that fits you.
FAQs
Is this a full-time job?
No, these are volunteering opportunities. If you are seeking a full-time career with SGO or AIC, please refer to our Careers page.
I do not have any volunteering experience. Can I still join?
Yes! Training will be provided for all volunteers.
I have a full-time job and I may not have time to volunteer frequently. Can I still join?
Yes, of course! You can volunteer based on your availability. As each volunteering role is different, please contact us at volunteer@aic.sg and we can share more about the commitment for each role.
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 endeavour to respond as soon as we can. If you have further queries, you may wish to email us at enquiries@aic.sg or call the AIC Hotline at 1800 650 6060.
