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 |
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 |
| Assist therapists in bringing residents out for walks along the park connector | MWS Nursing Home – Yew Tee | Frequency: Weekly | |
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 |
Birthday and Festive Celebrations |
Plan and organise birthdays or festive activities for residents/seniors | MWS Bethany Nursing Home – Choa Chu Kang | Frequency: Monthly, Quarterly, Annually |
| Plan and organise birthdays or festive activities for residents/seniors | MWS Nursing Home – Yew Tee MWS Senior Activity Centres |
Frequency: Ad-hoc | |
Camps and Parties |
Plan and organise leadership camp or Christmas party for at-risk youths | MWS Girls’ Residence | Frequency: Ad-hoc |
Outings |
Bring residents to nearby parks and coffee shops | MWS Bethany Nursing Home – Choa Chu Kang | Frequency: Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Annually |
| Sponsor and organise trips to places of interest. Examples: Singapore Zoo, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Neighbourhood coffee shops |
MWS Nursing Home – Yew Tee MWS Senior Activity Centres MWS Charis ACE – Geylang East |
For nursing home, group size is limited to an average of 20 residents. 1 volunteer to 1 resident ratio is required. Transport arrangements required for residents in wheelchairs
Frequency: Ad-hoc |
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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 |