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[R11] Joyful Connections (28 Jul - 22 Aug)


[R11] Joyful Connections (28 Jul - 22 Aug)
By Singapore General Hospital

ABOUT
  • ABOUT

    Be the Care that Heals. Volunteer with SGH!

    Joyful Connections is part of SGH’s patient care initiative. It empowers geriatric patients to stay active, eat well, and remain meaningfully engaged during their hospital stay.

     

    WHAT YOU’LL DO

    Engage patients through bedside conversations and therapeutic activities prescribed by geriatricians or occupational therapists — helping them stay mentally stimulated and emotionally supported.

     

    WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

    • First-hand experience in patient befriending and meaningful engagement
    • Opportunities to conduct simple therapeutic activities at the bedside
    • Enhanced communication, empathy, and patient care skills
    • A chance to bring joy, comfort, and dignity to seniors on their recovery journey

    WHO SHOULD JOIN

    This opportunity is perfect for those who are:

    • Aged 17 and above
    • Interested in healthcare, rehabilitation, or eldercare 
    • Keen to make a meaningful difference in the lives of elderly patients

     

    KEEN TO SIGN UP?

    Click the Apply button at the end of this page to register your interest for Joyful Connections

     

    Please note that you will receive a confirmation via email or WhatsApp from us only if your application has been accepted.

    If you do not receive any confirmation message from us, please keep a look out for our future opportunities.

     

    KEEN TO EXPLORE MORE?

    To gain broader exposure to patient engagement, you can also volunteer with Move & Play and Joyful Connections — another meaningful programme under SGH’s Patient Care Track.

     

    WANT TO STAY IN THE LOOP?

    Follow our WhatsApp or Telegram Channel for the latest volunteering opportunities!

  • CAUSES
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Sat, 1 Aug - 22 Aug

Comfort Through Companionship. Healing Through Presence!

Key Responsibilities

  • Be paired with another volunteer to brighten patients’ day through bedside conversations and companionship
  • Facilitate simple activities like art & craft, reminiscence, and games prescribed by geriatricians or occupational therapists to support seniors’ motor and cognitive skills
  • Offer language support — especially if you speak Mandarin, Malay, Tamil, or dialects

 

Compulsory Training

All volunteers must:

  • Attend in-person training on Saturday, 25 July 2026, 9:00am – 1:00pm

 

Session Schedule

Volunteers are required to:

  • Commit to all 4 sessions on Saturdays, 8:45am – 12:00pm:
    • 1 Aug 2026
    • 8 Aug 2026
    • 15 Aug 2026
    • 22 Aug 2026

Please kindly ensure that all 5 shifts indicated are selected when signing up. 

 

Role Requirements

1. No acrylic, painted or long nails (Must be 2mm or less)
2. No jewellery below elbow including bracelets, rings, watches, including fitness watches and religious bands
3. Sleeves to be at elbow or just below elbow, if wearing long sleeves to roll up to elbow

 

Registration Deadline

Submit your interest by 1 July 2026.

 

Please note that you will receive a confirmation via email or WhatsApp from us only if your application has been accepted.

If you do not receive any confirmation message from us, please keep a look out for our future opportunities.

Requirements

  • Age Range: 17 to 80 years old

Skills

Befriending
Dialect-Speaking
Facilitation
Language Translation

Shifts

Date Time Location Registration open on Registration close on Available Slots Registration Status
Compulsory Saturday, 25/07/2026 09:00 AM– 01:00 PM 20 College Road Academia Singapore 169856, 25/05/2026 09:00 AM 01/07/2026 12:00 AM 8
Saturday, 01/08/2026 08:45 AM– 12:00 PM Block 6 Singapore General Hospital 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore 168753, 25/05/2026 09:00 AM 01/07/2026 12:00 AM 9
Saturday, 08/08/2026 08:45 AM– 12:00 PM Block 6 Singapore General Hospital 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore 168753, 25/05/2026 09:00 AM 01/07/2026 12:00 AM 8
Saturday, 15/08/2026 08:45 AM– 12:00 PM Block 6 Singapore General Hospital 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore 168753, 25/05/2026 09:00 AM 01/07/2026 12:00 AM 8
Saturday, 22/08/2026 08:45 AM– 12:00 PM Block 6 Singapore General Hospital 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore 168753, 25/05/2026 09:00 AM 01/07/2026 12:00 AM 8

Tue, 28 Jul - 18 Aug

Comfort Through Companionship. Healing Through Presence!

Key Responsibilities

  • Be paired with another volunteer to brighten patients’ day through bedside conversations and companionship
  • Facilitate simple activities like art & craft, reminiscence, and games prescribed by geriatricians or occupational therapists to support seniors’ motor and cognitive skills
  • Offer language support — especially if you speak Mandarin, Malay, Tamil, or dialects

 

Compulsory Training

All volunteers must:

  • Attend in-person training on Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 1:45pm – 5.30pm

 

Session Schedule

Volunteers are required to:

  • Commit to all 4 sessions on Tuesdays, 2:45pm – 6:00pm:
    • 28 Jul 2026
    • 4 Aug 2026
    • 11 Aug 2026
    • 18 Aug 2026

Please kindly ensure that all 5 shifts indicated are selected when signing up. 

 

Role Requirements

1. No acrylic, painted or long nails (Must be 2mm or less)
2. No jewellery below elbow including bracelets, rings, watches, including fitness watches and religious bands
3. Sleeves to be at elbow or just below elbow, if wearing long sleeves to roll up to elbow

 

Registration Deadline

Submit your interest by 14 July 2026.

 

Please note that you will receive a confirmation via email or WhatsApp from us only if your application has been accepted.

If you do not receive any confirmation message from us, please keep a look out for our future opportunities.

Requirements

  • Age Range: 17 to 80 years old

Skills

Language Translation
Befriending
Dialect-Speaking
Facilitation

Shifts

Date Time Location Registration open on Registration close on Available Slots Registration Status
Compulsory Tuesday, 21/07/2026 01:45 PM– 05:30 PM 20 College Road Academia Singapore 169856, 25/05/2026 09:00 AM 14/07/2026 11:45 PM 7
Tuesday, 28/07/2026 02:45 PM– 06:00 PM Block 6 Singapore General Hospital 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore 168753, 25/05/2026 09:00 AM 14/07/2026 11:45 PM 7
Tuesday, 04/08/2026 02:45 PM– 06:00 PM Block 6 Singapore General Hospital 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore 168753, 25/05/2026 09:00 AM 14/07/2026 11:45 PM 7
Tuesday, 11/08/2026 02:45 PM– 06:00 PM Block 6 Singapore General Hospital 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore 168753, 25/05/2026 09:00 AM 14/07/2026 11:45 PM 7
Tuesday, 18/08/2026 02:45 PM– 06:00 PM Block 6 Singapore General Hospital 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore 168753, 25/05/2026 09:00 AM 14/07/2026 11:45 PM 7

Wed, 29 Jul - 19 Aug

Comfort Through Companionship. Healing Through Presence!

Key Responsibilities

  • Be paired with another volunteer to brighten patients’ day through bedside conversations and companionship
  • Facilitate simple activities like art & craft, reminiscence, and games prescribed by geriatricians or occupational therapists to support seniors’ motor and cognitive skills
  • Offer language support — especially if you speak Mandarin, Malay, Tamil, or dialects

 

Compulsory Training

All volunteers must:

  • Attend in-person training on Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 1:45pm – 5.30pm

 

Session Schedule

Volunteers are required to:

  • Commit to all 4 sessions on Wednesdays, 2:45pm – 6:00pm:
    • 29 Jul 2026
    • 5 Aug 2026
    • 12 Aug 2026
    • 19 Aug 2026

Please kindly ensure that all 5 shifts indicated are selected when signing up. 

 

Role Requirements

1. No acrylic, painted or long nails (Must be 2mm or less)
2. No jewellery below elbow including bracelets, rings, watches, including fitness watches and religious bands
3. Sleeves to be at elbow or just below elbow, if wearing long sleeves to roll up to elbow

 

Registration Deadline

Submit your interest by 14 July 2026.

 

Please note that you will receive a confirmation via email or WhatsApp from us only if your application has been accepted.

If you do not receive any confirmation message from us, please keep a look out for our future opportunities.

Requirements

  • Age Range: 17 to 80 years old
  • Singapore Citizen , Singapore PR , Pass Holder only

Skills

Befriending
Dialect-Speaking
Facilitation
Language Translation

Shifts

Date Time Location Registration open on Registration close on Available Slots Registration Status
Compulsory Tuesday, 21/07/2026 01:45 PM– 05:30 PM 20 College Road Academia Singapore 169856, 25/05/2026 09:00 AM 14/07/2026 11:45 PM 14
Wednesday, 29/07/2026 02:45 PM– 06:00 PM Block 6 Singapore General Hospital 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore 168753, 25/05/2026 09:00 AM 14/07/2026 11:45 PM 14
Wednesday, 05/08/2026 02:45 PM– 06:00 PM Block 6 Singapore General Hospital 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore 168753, 25/05/2026 09:00 AM 14/07/2026 11:45 PM 15
Wednesday, 12/08/2026 02:45 PM– 06:00 PM Block 6 Singapore General Hospital 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore 168753, 25/05/2026 09:00 AM 14/07/2026 11:45 PM 16
Wednesday, 19/08/2026 02:45 PM– 06:00 PM Block 6 Singapore General Hospital 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore 168753, 25/05/2026 09:00 AM 14/07/2026 11:45 PM 16