Volunteer Organizations in Singapore

Volunteering is one of the best ways to feel connected to a new place youve moved to. You can make a personal impact on your new community while meeting others and expanding your skills, knowledge and experiences. When you volunteer you can Be a part of positive change in your new community Learn about the new country and community you are in Experience personal growth and instill a value of giving and caring Be exposed to (and possibly learn) a new language Enjoy the social interaction while meeting new people Create employment skills and pursue professional growth and development If any of the contact information provided is incorrect, please let us know at 6738 0371 so we can update our website. Name
American Association of Singapore American Womens Association The Asian Womens Welfare Association (AWWA) Autism Resource Centre

Address / Tel
10 Claymore Hill 6738 0371 10 Claymore Hill (ph) 6733 6170 Access Building 9 Lorong Napiri (ph) 6511 5200 No 6 Ang Mo Kio St.44 (ph) 6323 3258

Web/Email
www.aasingapore.com www.awasingapore.com

Services
Volunteer opportunities for community activities, Promotes fellowship, cultural interests and community activities within Singapore Offers Welfare Services to the needy including the elderly, caregivers, children and youths.

www.awwa.org.sg ARC dedicated to serve children and adults with Autism to assist them lead meaningful lives in society. Volunteers needed to assist the intervention team in preparing resources used in therapy, fund raising events, library administration, computer data entry, desktop publishing. Assists persons with disabilities in Singapore obtain open and sheltered employment. Volunteer assistance needed for mobility training, befriending service, administrative support and sales support. A Catholic institution dedicated to providing guidance, shelter, education, vocational training and practical living skills to youth care for orphans, the poor and neglected. Provides education for Children who are hearing impaired. The School requires teachers aides for nursery, preschool, primary and vocational training programs for deaf and hearing impaired children.

www.autism.org.sg

Bizlink Centre

Blk 512 Chai Chee Lane #01-09 Bedok Industrial Estate (ph) 6449 5652 622 Upper Bukit Timah Road (ph) 6769 1618 No 1 Sallim Road Off Aljunied Road (ph) 6467 3410

www.bizlink.org.sg

Boys Town Of Singapore Canossian School for the Hearing Impaired

www.boystown.org.sg www.cshi.com

Childrens Cancer Foundation (CCF) Christian Outreach for the Handicapped Downs Syndrome Association Friends of the Museums

138 Bukit Timah Road (ph) 6835 6465

www.ccf.org.sg

29 Jalan Tembusu (ph) 6440 9740 DSA Centre BLK 17A Telok Blangah Crescent Tel: 6332 3650 (Mon. 12.303.30, Tue-Fri 10am-1pm) 16 Whampoa Drive (ph) 6254 3006

www.coh.org.sg

www.downsyndrome-singapore.org

Provides counseling, education, parent support groups, family outings, financial assistance and promote public awareness Need volunteers who can involve children with cancer in structured play activities, clean toys, prepare art & craft activities, tutor and befriend children with cancer or siblings. They run the Emmanuel Activity Centre serving people who have Downs syndrome, intellectual disabilities, Autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, multiple disabilities. Volunteers needed to assist at the centre. Provide support and educate professionals, families and public about Down syndrome Volunteers provide emotional support, understanding and information to new parents of children with Down syndrome. Non-profit and volunteer support group for museums in Singapore. HWA is committed to enhancing the quality of life of people with physical disabilities and integrate them into mainstream society Volunteer opportunities exist for food rationing, education, home assistance, fundraising and administration. Association dedicated to provide support for patients and their families. Also committed to research on the disease especially amongst the affected Volunteers needed for hospital visits, handicrafts sessions and monetary donations. St Theresas Home was established to provide housing, food, clothing, medical and related services to the elderly. Volunteers are welcome to assist in several activities including nursing care, occupational therapy, feeding, gardening and cleaning. The Association provides healthcare & welfare services for the needy and the less fortunate. Volunteer opportunities exist in various activities including donations, medical care, special education and community care and administration. The Foundation grants wishes to Children between 3-18 with life-threatening illnesses like brain cancer, leukemia and rare metabolic disorders. Volunteers are needed for administrative support, organizing fund-raising activities or wish granting. Centre for persons with Cerebral Palsy help them to realize their full potential & lead a life with respect. Provides support in areas of early intervention, education, vocation and social integration. Volunteers can assist in various activities classroom, water sensory program and

www.fom.sg Email: fomsingapore@pacific.net.sg

Handicaps Welfare Association

www.hwa.org.sg

Lupus Association of Singapore

Balestier Estate (ph) 6254 9130

www.e-lupus.org

Little Sisters of the Poor

49 Upper Thomson Road (ph) 6256 2532 Metta Building 32 Simei Street 1 (ph) 6580 4688

www.sainttheresahome.org

Metta Welfare Association

www.metta.org.sg

Make. A. Wish Foundation (Singapore) Ltd

190 Clemenceau Avenue #07-02 Singapore Shopping Centre (ph) 6334 9474 65 Pasir Ris Drive (ph) 6585 5600

www.makeawish.org.sg

Spastic Childrens Association of Singapore

www.spastic.org.sg

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Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SAD) Riding for the Disabled Association Of Singapore Rainbow Centre / Margaret Drive Special School

31 Mount Vernon Road (ph) 6287 5355

www.spca.org.sg

RDA Centre 5 Jalan Mashhor (ph) 6250 0176 501 Margaret Drive (ph) 6472 7077

rda@pacific.net.sg

www.rainbowcentre.org.sg

Society for the Physically Disabled Singapore Red Cross Society

2 Peng Nguan Street SPD Ability Centre Red Cross House 15 Penang Lane (ph) 6336 0269 1-800-6221-4444

www.spd.org.sg

www.redcross.org.sg

SPCA is the only registered animal welfare charity in Singapore, taking in over 1,000 unwanted animals each month. Volunteer opportunities include office assistance, public relations, promotions, counseling and animal care and maintenance. Provide therapeutic horse riding lessons to the disabled. Volunteers are needed to teach horseback riding to handicapped children. Training is provided. Centre assists children with special needs Referrals for admission are received from hospitals, special schools, pediatricians, psychologists and speech language therapists. The Society works towards the integration of people with physical disabilities into mainstream society. Volunteering opportunities exist in administration, education and training, recreation and rehabilitation. Its work is based on the fundamental principles of humanity, impartiality and neutrality Volunteers welcome to contribute their time, skills and expertise with the Society. Well-trained group of volunteers who operate a 24-hour emergency hot line for people in despair or contemplating suicide. Provides support for the visually handicapped. Volunteers needed to work as orientation and mobility helpers and assist in teaching activities for daily living skills. Looks after the welfare, social, recreational and educational needs of the hearing impaired in Singapore and also provides help to parents of hearing impaired children. Volunteer opportunities include sign interpretation, tuition, social outings, sports and recreation. Organization committed to the protection of the physical, emotional and mental well-being of Children particularly the disadvantaged and those at risk. Volunteering opportunities include administrative work, befriending children / family support, fundraising and tuition. The SILRA is committed to improving the life of ex-leprosy victims in Singapore through providing them with a home, basic care and love. Victims are taught handicraft skills & rehabilitative work. Volunteers needed for various activities including gardening, cleaning, accompanying residents to hospital.

Samaritans of Singapore Singapore Association of the Visually handicapped Singapore Association of the Deaf

www.samaritans.org.sg

47 Toa Payoh Rise (ph) 6251 4331 227 Mountbaten Road (ph) 6344 8274

www.savh.org.sg

www.sadeaf.org.sg

Singapore Childrens Society

298 Tiong Bahru Road

www.childrensociety.org.sg

Singapore Leprosy Relief Association

80 Buangkok View Buangkok Green Medical Park

www.starhub.net.sg/~nc0038/

The Breadline Group The Tabitha Foundation Singapore

Blk 303 Shunfu Road #03-57

www.breadlinegroup.org

Tabitha@ais.com.sg

Touch Community Services The Turning Point

3615 Jalan Bukit Merah Touch Community Theatre 10 Meng Suan Road (ph) 458 2049 9 Mandai Estate (ph) 6269 2877

www.tcs.com.sg

A Community service comprising of Volunteers formed to share concern for the old and needy. Have adopted over 200 destitute families Volunteers welcome to pledge money monthly and provide services. A non-profit organization whose activities are centered in Cambodia which enable the villagers improve their health, rebuild homes, have own water, roads and drainage systems and develop small businesses or become workers in cottage industries, establish schools or churches Volunteers needed for fundraising. TCS provides childcare, homecare, before and after-school care, counseling and welfare services. Needs volunteers to work with the elderly and children. Centre assists woman drug addicts in dealing with their drug addiction problem. Volunteers are involved in spiritual teaching of values, befriending and vocational teaching. Villa Francis Home for the Aged is an agency of the Catholic Welfare Services provides Christian love and care for the disadvantaged, destitute and aged sick in the community. Volunteers welcome to assist in grooming, handicraft, gardening and administrative functions.

www.turningp@mbox4.singnet.com.sg

Villa Francis Home for the Aged

www.villafrancis.com