Your chance to make a real difference to seniors in our community begins now.
Ready to volunteer with us?
Do you have what it takes?
Being a volunteer is as simple as meeting these basic requirements:
At least 18 years old
Basic computer literacy
Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident of Singapore
Good conversational and writing skills in English and one other language (mother tongue or dialect)
How do I know if SGO is right for me?
Are you:
- a good listener and communicator?
- open to new experiences and learning opportunities?
- passionate about meeting and making friends with seniors?
Take the first step towards volunteering.
Does volunteering take up a lot of time?
Being a volunteer with SGO is about having the flexibility to fit around your lifestyle. We do encourage a minimum commitment of 4 hours per session to make your experience a meaningful one for both you and the senior.
Find out more about our volunteer roles below.
Silver Generation Ambassador
Are you able to commit to our training sessions?
Do you like to walk and make home visits?
You might be a Silver Generation Ambassador(SGA).
Highlights of the role:
- Befriending seniors in their homes
- Speaking to seniors to understand their needs
- Stay updated on relevant government policies and grants for seniors
- Encourage and connect seniors with Active Ageing programmes and care services
Silver Guardian
Looking for a role that allows you to volunteer during weekdays?
Want to support seniors in their community?
You might be a Silver Guardian.
Highlights of the role:
- Befriending seniors at Active Ageing Centres (AACs)
- Helping to organise or conduct programmes within AACs
- Supporting seniors with mobility conditions to medical appointments or AACs
- Distributing food to seniors in the neighbourhood
- Assisting seniors with day-to-day activities such as letter reading
SG Healthcare Corps
Looking to learn valuable caregiving skills and be part of the healthcare community?
You might be a SG Healthcare Corps (SHC) Care Volunteer.
Highlights of the role:
- Nurture a sense of purpose through the care of patients.
- Assisting patients with activities of daily living such as feeding, mobility, transferring and toileting.
Find a volunteer role that fits you.
General FAQs
I do not have any volunteering experience. Can I still join as a volunteer?
Yes! Training will be provided for all volunteers.
Is this a full-time job?
No, these are volunteering opportunities. If you are seeking a full-time career with SGO or AIC, please refer to our Careers page.
I have a full-time job and I may not have time to volunteer frequently. Can I still join?
Yes, of course! You can volunteer based on your availability. As each volunteering role is different, please contact us at volunteer@aic.sg and we can share more about the commitment for each role.
I have submitted my application for volunteering, but I wish to update my details. What should I do?
Please email us at volunteer@aic.sg, indicating your name, email address, contact number and the volunteering role that you were interested in (e.g. Silver Generation Ambassador). We will then get in touch with you.
Is there a minimum age and/or age limit to be a volunteer?
While there is no upper age limit, you will need to be at least 18 years old to volunteer as a Silver Generation Ambassador and a Silver Guardian, and at least 17 years old to volunteer as an SG Healthcare Corps Care Volunteer.
FAQs on Silver Generation Ambassador (SGA)
Where can I volunteer as an SGA?
You can volunteer at any of our 18 SGO Satellite Offices across Singapore. View the locations here.
What is the commitment level?
You can volunteer based on your availability. However, we encourage our volunteers to commit for at least 4 hours per volunteering session and minimally for 6 months, to make your volunteering experience a valuable and meaningful one.
Silver Generation Ambassadors will need to undergo relevant training of at least 15 hours as well as some engagement practice sessions before they begin engaging seniors.
FAQs on Silver Guardian
What is the commitment level that is required, and can I volunteer on weekdays or weekends only?
The volunteering hours at AACs are flexible, depending on your availability and schedule. Each volunteering session may range from 1 to 4 hours, and we encourage a minimum commitment of 6 months.
As most AACs operate on weekdays from 8.30am to 5.00pm, the volunteering hours are aligned with the centres’ operational hours.
To equip our volunteers for the volunteering role, Silver Guardians need to attend a half-day Foundational Training course that is conducted by AIC’s partner learning institutes. Upon completion of the training, our volunteers will be deployed to the AACs based on their preferences.
FAQs on SG Healthcare Corps (SHC)
Who can join as an SG Healthcare Corps (SHC) Care Volunteer?
We welcome anyone aged 17 years and above from all backgrounds, both healthcare professionals and laypersons, to join us as SHC Care Volunteers. Training will be provided to support you in your volunteering journey.
Is there a minimum time commitment?
All SHC Care Volunteers will need to commit for at least 6 months, 2 shifts per month, and 2 to 4 hours per shift.
