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Stretch With Me


ABOUT
  • Be the Care that Heals. Volunteer with SGH!

    Stretch With Me 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

    Support group physiotherapy sessions that help patients maintain mobility and strength through simple guided exercises.

    You’ll also assist nurses and support patients during mealtimes - contributing to their comfort, nutrition and recovery.

    WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

    • Hands-on exposure to physiotherapy in a hospital setting
    • Real-world experience working with elderly patients
    • Enhanced communication, empathy, and patient care skills
    • A sense of fulfilment from contributing to patient wellness and dignity

     

    To help you feel confident and prepared, all volunteers must:

    • Be available on Tuesdays, 3:00pm - 6:30pm, from 10 June to 15 July 2025
    • Commit to at least 4 sessions during this period
    • Complete a mandatory e-learning by 24 May 2025
    • Attend in-person training and pass a short assessment on 26 May 2025
    • Register by 23 May 2025

     

    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 the page to register your interest for Stretch With Me.

     

    KEEN TO EXPLORE MORE?

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

     

    WANT TO STAY IN THE LOOP?

    Leave your contact details [here] and we’ll keep you posted on upcoming volunteering opportunities.

     

     

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Be part of their healing - support group physio and mealtime care!

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist physiotherapists with seated group exercises to help patients maintain strength and prevent decline
  • Support nurses in portering patients between their beds and the activity room
  • Provide encouragement and basic assistance during mealtimes
  • Offer language support — especially if you speak English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil, or dialects

 

Compulsory Training

All volunteers must:

  • Complete a mandatory e-learning module by 24 May 2025
  • Attend in-person training on Saturday, 26 May 2025, 3:00pm – 6:30pm
  • Pass a short assessment to ensure readiness for the role

 

Session Schedule

Volunteers are required to:

• Commit to at least 4 out of 6 sessions

• Serve on Tuesdays, 3:00pm – 6:30pm

• Between 10 June and 15 July 2025

Please indicate your availability when signing up.

 

Registration Deadline

Submit your interest by 22 May 2025.

 

Requirements

  • Age Range: 17 to 80 years old

Skills

Facilitation
Language Translation
Dialect-Speaking
Befriending

Shifts

Date Time Location Registration open on Registration close on Available Slots Registration Status
Compulsory Monday, 26/05/2025 03:00 PM– 06:30 PM Outram Community Hospital, 10 Hospital Boulevard, Singapore 168582, (Training) 30/04/2025 12:00 AM 23/05/2025 12:00 AM 22
Tuesday, 10/06/2025 03:00 PM– 06:30 PM SGH Blk 6, 31 Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore 168753, (Session) 30/04/2025 12:00 AM 23/05/2025 12:00 AM 26
Tuesday, 17/06/2025 03:00 PM– 06:30 PM SGH Blk 6, 31 Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore 168753, (Session) 30/04/2025 12:00 AM 23/05/2025 12:00 AM 26
Tuesday, 24/06/2025 03:00 PM– 06:30 PM SGH Blk 6, 31 Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore 168753, (Session) 30/04/2025 12:00 AM 23/05/2025 12:00 AM 23
Tuesday, 01/07/2025 03:00 PM– 06:30 PM SGH Blk 6, 31 Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore 168753, (Session) 30/04/2025 12:00 AM 23/05/2025 12:00 AM 24
Tuesday, 08/07/2025 03:00 PM– 06:30 PM SGH Blk 6, 31 Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore 168753, (Session) 30/04/2025 12:00 AM 23/05/2025 12:00 AM 30
Tuesday, 15/07/2025 03:00 PM– 06:30 PM SGH Blk 6, 31 Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore 168753, (Session) 30/04/2025 12:00 AM 23/05/2025 12:00 AM 29