Fun and Sun
Keep our beneficiaries active through fun and effective exercises, games and therapy. You can develop new programmes or lead in existing activities.
In view of COVID-19, please find remote volunteering opportunities here.
Suitable for Individuals and Groups
| Programme | Scope | MWS Centre(s) | Notes |
| Outings | Bring residents to nearby parks and coffee shops | MWS Bethany Nursing Home – Choa Chu Kang | |
| Birthday and Festive Celebrations | Plan and organise birthdays/festive activities for residents | MWS Bethany Nursing Home – Choa Chu Kang | |
| Festive Celebration | Plan and organise festive activities for residents | MWS Christalite Methodist Home | Frequency: Quarterly, Yearly |
| Group Outings / Excursions | Plan and organise residents’ visits to places of interest | MWS Christalite Methodist Home | Frequency: Bi-yearly, Yearly |
| Concert | Conduct a singing concert or karaoke competition within the Home | MWS Christalite Methodist Home | Frequency: Quarterly, Bi-yearly, Yearly |
| Birthday Celebration | Celebrate residents’ birthday with cake and fun activities such as games, songs, music and dance performances.
– Assist in the preparation and set-up (e.g., remove chairs in the hall) for the activities |
MWS Nursing Home – Yew Tee | Frequency: Monthly, Every 3rd Monday, 2.30pm-3.30pm |
| Hydroponics Farming | Promote motor skills and facilitate social interaction through therapeutic gardening activities
– Assist in the preparation and set-up (e.g., remove chairs in the hall) for the activities |
MWS Nursing Home – Yew Tee | |
| Outings | Sponsor and organise group outings for residents
– Accompany/porter residents at the venue |
MWS Nursing Home – Yew Tee | Frequency: Quarterly
Group size is limited to an average of 10 residents. 1 volunteer to 1 resident ratio is required. Transport arrangements required for residents in wheelchairs. We are seeking group volunteers who are able to plan and organise outings for mainly wheelchair-bound residents. |
| Outings | Sponsor, organise, and/or assist with trips/outings to places of interest. | MWS Senior Activity Centres | Frequency: Ad-hoc, Monthly, Bi-monthly |
| Festive celebrations and handicraft | Plan/organise birthdays, festive celebrations or workshop activities for beneficiaries | MWS Senior Activity Centres | Frequency: Monthly, Quarterly, Annually |
| Board Games | Interact with seniors through bingo games and Rummikub | MWS Senior Activity Centre – GreenTops @ Sims Place | Frequency: Twice a week, Daily |
| Outings | Sponsor and organise trips to places of interest. | MWS AAC – Kebun Baru | Frequency: ad-hoc |
| Group Outings | Organise group outings for patients | MWS Home Hospice | Frequency: Half-yearly |
| Outings | Organise outings for terminally ill patients with their caregivers | MWS Home Hospice | A minimum of 2 volunteers per patient at a time
Frequency: Ad-hoc |
| Social Emotional Learning Programme | Teach at-risk youth skills to relate to others positively and make responsible decisions | MWS Girls’ Residence | Volunteers must be experienced or equipped with related knowledge; and be comfortable leading discussions on different topics
Frequency: Monthly |
| Camps and Parties | Plan and organise leadership camp or Christmas party for at-risk youths | MWS Girls’ Residence | Frequency: Ad-hoc |
| Sports and Activities | Organise and engage at-risk youths in outdoor activities
Examples: Bubble soccer, cycling, kayaking, paintball, laser tag, hiking, rock climbing, high elements, swimming |
MWS Girls’ Residence | Frequency: Ad-hoc; Saturday mornings |
| Party Organiser – for parents who attended Signposts/L4 groupwork | – support MWS Family Support Programme to organise a simple party at the last session of each parenting group work | MWS Family Support Programme | Group Work frequency is based on demands, can be twice or more times in year |