Print this page With limited resources, volunteers play an important role in SPD as our programmes and services require that additional help to operate from time to time.
Our volunteers play an important role in SPD as our programmes and services require that additional help to operate from time to time.
Here are some broad categories where voluntary work is periodically needed:
Volunteer with SPD
Not sure what it takes to be a SPD volunteer? Click here for our volunteer handbook.
For volunteering opportunities or to sign up as a volunteer, please e-mail us or call at 6579 0708/6579 0799.
Currently, we are looking for volunteers to assist in the following projects:
Home-based befriending
| Type of Help Sought | Location, Frequency and Duration | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Home-based befriending for an adult male in his 50s. To chat and keep him company. | - Aljunied - Monthly |
- 1 volunteer - 35 years and above - Able to communicate in Malay & English |
| Befriender a lady in her 40s. To chat and keep her company. | - Bukit Batok St 22 - Monthly |
- 1 volunteer - 30 years and above - Able to communicate in English |
| Home-based befriending for a lady in her 50s. To chat and keep her company. Befriender could also bring client to nearby coffee shop to shopping mall. | - Jurong East - Monthly |
- 1 volunteer - 30 years and above - Able to communicate in Mandarin |
| Befriender for an adult male to keep him company and practice using AAC with him to converse. Befriender could also bring elderly caregiver and client to nearby coffee shop to shopping mall. | - Sengkang - Weekly/Bi-weekly |
- 1 - 2 volunteers - 21 years and above - Able to communicate in Mandarin |
Admin Support
There are currently no Admin Support volunteer opportunities at the moment. Please check back later. Thank you!
Education and Training
There are currently no Education and Training volunteer opportunities at the moment. Please check back later. Thank you!
Outings & Events
| Type of Help Sought | Location, Frequency and Duration | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Conduct client wellness activities (baking, gardening, art classes, sport clinics) for clients with disabilities. | - Toa Payoh/ Tiong Bahru - Ad-hoc |
- Group of at least 5 pax - Possess good communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients - Able to conduct small interest group sessions for clients |
Programme Support
| Type of Help Sought | Location, Frequency and Duration | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Conduct client wellness activities (baking, gardening, art classes, sport clinics) for clients with disabilities. | - Virtual - Ad-hoc |
- Group of at least 5 pax - Possess good communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients - Able to engage clients virtually |
| Classroom assistants to assist in classroom activities and prepare teaching materials. | - Tiong Bahru/ Bedok/ Tampines/ Jurong | - Possess good communication and interpersonal skills to befriend clients - Enthusiastic and passionate about working with young children. - Can commit for 3-6 months |