Singapore Science Center
The Science Centre Singapore is looking for volunteers 14 years of age and above.

We Offer You A Chance To:
Interact with people from all walks of life and all ages.
Benefit the young & general public with a better understanding of science.
Put scientific knowledge to good use.
The Science Centre Singapore Volunteer Has:
Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with people of various ages.
An enthusiastic and friendly attitude.
A strong commitment to provide a high standard of visitor service.
Interest in science.
Interest in presenting science and technology to the public.
A willingness to undergo training.
Volunteer Recruitment Process:
Expression of interest in volunteering at the Science Centre Singapore, by phone, email, letter or personal inquiry.
Completion and return of Volunteer Application Form to the Centre.
Personal details entered on the Centre's volunteer database.
Letter of offer sent to volunteers once volunteer vacancy arises.
Orientation session.
Training and feedback.
Volunteer Training:

Orientation sessions will be held on the following dates and times

Date: 2009
(Thur) 29 January
(Wed) 11 Mar
(Tue) 5 May
(Wed) 12 Aug
(Fri) 2 Oct
Time: 3.00 pm to 5.30 pm

All new volunteers are required to attend an Orientation session before their active involvement at the Science Centre Singapore. Volunteers will go through training sessions and/or on-the-job training with the Centre's staff.

There are opportunities for personal development in the form of Continuing Training. These are a mix of learning and social interaction with other volunteers, staff, teachers and/or members, and all volunteers are encouraged to attend.

Volunteer Areas:
Volunteer Explainer
Student Explainer
Lab Facilitator
Research Assistant
Volunteers' Reflections
Student Explainer
Lab Facilitator
http://www.science.edu.sg/ssc/main.jsp?type=1&root=0&parent=0&cat=318

National Park Board
We have worked with volunteers in the following areas:
Reforestation - Lead or join a group to restore degraded areas by removing aggressive weeds or planting native trees.
Plant propagation - Lead or join a group to propagate native plants and maintain the plants
Educational activities - Design or facilitate activities that create awareness and appreciation of the importance of protecting the nature reserves.
Field research/ surveys - Assist in collecting data for research projects and other field surveys.
Visitor services - To provide general information to visitors over the information counter at our Parks
Publications - Write articles about our parks/gardens/nature reserves and its volunteer activities for NParks newsletter and volunteer blog.
Design and artwork - Provide design services for our promotional and educational materials.
Photography - Help enhance our digital photo collection on the flora and fauna of the nature reserves for documentation and publication purposes and to take photos during events.
Computer work - Data entry.
http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=91&Itemid=86

YMCA
Y Visits Befriending people with disabilities through meaningful activities held at VWOs.
Y Outings - Bringing beneficiaries for weekly outings to places of interest.
Y Reading Clubs - Setting up of a reading room cum library at VWOs where volunteers read regularly with the beneficiaries.
Y Chorus - Volunteers will conduct monthly visits to the selected VWOs where they will perform their repertoire of mixed songs and teach songs to the beneficiaries.
Y Nature Walk - Bringing beneficiaries for walks at nature reserves and selected parks to appreciate nature.
Y Camp Challenge - Organised twice yearly for the physically and intellectually challenged, the camp provides opportunities for the beneficiaries to learn new skills through outdoor adventure and camping experiences.
Y Arts Challenge - Performing and visual arts are used as a platform to help intellectually challenged discover and nurture their hidden talents.
Y Green Fingers - In collaboration with National Parks Board, this weekday programme allows volunteers and beneficiaries to jointly develop and nurture ornamental, herbs and spices and organic vegetable garden plots selected VWOs.
Y Dance Outreach - Y Volunteers will practice and choreograph dance movements and introduce them to the beneficiaries during their monthly befriending and dance programme conducted at the VWOs.
Y Care to Dance - This is a programme organized by the youth volunteers, for other volunteers, to benefit the less privileged children.
Y Movie Escapades - Y Volunteers will take beneficiaries out on outings to the movies.
YMCA Project Bridge - YMCA Project Bridge is a one-stop centre with programmes that cater to out-of-school youth (OSYs) and youth-at-risk.
YMCA International Programmes - YMCA International Programmes seeks to promote international relations and understanding as well as reach out to the less privileged & needy through its International Service Programmes and Language Immersion Programmes.
YMCA Lifestyle Programmes - YMCA Lifestyle Programmes seeks to provide cutting edge Fitness & Dance, Performing Arts and Outdoor & Adventure programmes to engage members, volunteers to benefit the community at large.
Citibank-YMCA Youth For Causes - Citibank-YMCA Youth For Causes, a community initiative by Citibank and the YMCA of Singapore, sponsored by the Citigroup Foundation, aims at being a catalyst to promote social entrepreneurship among youths in Singapore.
YMCA Festival of Love - YMCA Festival of Love brings members, volunteers and staff together to spread the spirit of giving to the less privileged during festive seasons.
Y Design/Photography/Copywriting - With your love for design, photography or copywriting, we can help more people. Volunteer as a designer, photographer or copywriter with YMCA today!
http://www.ymca.org.sg/Web/main.aspx?ID=b50a5459-bf0a-489a-adf9-fc271f9de0a9

yellow ribbon project
Everyone can play a part in helping ex-offenders reintegrate into society. You can do your part by signing up as a Yellow Ribbon Project volunteer to provide:

Event logistical support

From road marshals to ushers and as fund raisers, every Yellow Ribbon Project event needs volunteers to ensure their success.Contact us if you think that you’re up to the challenge.

Skills training for inmates and ex-offenders

Help to prepare inmates and ex-offenders for their journey back into society by volunteering in prison to equip them with practical skills and knowledge to cope in the workplace. Contact us to find out more.

Aftercare befriender

Provide emotional support to ex-offenders as they begin the most difficult phase of their journey towards reintegration. Contact us if you would like to be an aftercare befriender.

Organise a community screening

Share with the people in your office or school the challenges that ex-offenders face when they finish their sentence. You can do so by screening a community movie at your event. Find out more here.

SGH
OUR PROGRAMMES

As a Friend of SGH, you have many opportunities to volunteer your services. Here are some opportunities where you can contribute as a Friend of SGH:

Guider's Programme
Volunteers in our Guider's Programme help patients and the general public to find their way in and around the Hospital. They also act as chaperons to patients who require assistance in the hospital. This involves registering the patient's particulars, sending patients to the consultation room, and collecting medication on our patient's behalf. This service is ideal for senior citizens, retirees or home makers who are willing to spend some time in the hospital during office hours.

Retail Cart
Our volunteers operate and manage two Retail Carts which offer a wide range of handicrafts and gift items for sale from Mondays to Fridays, 9.30am to 6pm. The funds raised are channelled to the Samaritan's Fund, which helps to pay for a wide range of our patients' needs - be it nutritional supplements or other essentials such as transport allowance and purchase of nursing and medical aids. The fund is also used to purchase gifts for patients during festive occasions. This activity is suitable for retirees or homemakers who have spare time during the weekdays. To enrol in this programme, volunteers need only commit to one session a week.

Games Programme
Do you have games to donate to the hospital? We require volunteers to come regularly and play games such as bingo with our patients. We hope to encourage our patients to engage in meaningful activity while spending their time in the hospital. This service is ideal for schools or organisations to adopt and perform on a regular basis. A weekday from 3pm to 5pm or any other appropriate days which is convenient for the group of volunteers.

Arts Concert
The Arts Concert is a monthly event which aims to bring visual and performing arts closer to our patients. Through this programme, we hope to bring joy to our patients and to enliven their stay in the hospital. We invite schools, cultural groups and other organisations to put up a 45-minute performance for our patients on the last Friday of the month, from 7.00pm to 7.45pm. Volunteers are also needed to help accompany our patients to and from the ward to watch the performance, and also to distribute gifts and drinks to our patients. This service is ideal for schools or organisations to adopt and perform on a once a month basis. Students who wish to clock CIP (Community Involvement Programme) are welcomed to join this programme.

To participate in this programme, check out our Arts for Health Website for more information.

Arts & Craft Programme
Do you enjoy creating handicrafts, paper cranes or simple flower making? We require volunteers to engage in leisure activities such as art therapy, games, cards and conversations. The aim of this programme is to help our patients create therapeutic relations, enhance their confidence and self-esteem, and help them better integrate with the community later. This service is ideal for schools or organisations to adopt and perform on a regular basis. Typically, this programme is conducted every Saturday from 3pm to 5pm at several wards. However, volunteers who can form a team can start this programme on any other appropriate days which is convenient for the group.

To participate in this programme, check out our Arts for Health Website for more information.

Fund Raising Programme & Ad-hoc Programmes
Volunteers can plan and organise fund-raising activities to raise funds for our Arts for health programmes and also assist in our corporate programmes. These events are held on an ad-hoc basis and volunteers can help to raise funds and assist in administrative matters or even write for our own in-house newsletters called “FRIENDS”. We also have ad-hoc requests from departments for administrative help.

Special Projects
We are also always on the look-out for a group of dedicated volunteers from religious groups, organisations, schools and institutions who are keen to pilot specific programmes for our patients. Interested team leaders can approach the Volunteer Coordinator to propose suitable programmes which could be coordinated by the volunteers from the schools/religious institutions or organisations. This service is ideal for schools or organisations or groups to adopt and perform on a regular basis.
http://www.sgh.com.sg/ForPatientsnVisitors/BeaVolunteer/Our+Programmes/