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[R7/R8] Medical Chaperone


[R7/R8] Medical Chaperone
By Singapore General Hospital

ABOUT
  • ABOUT

    Be the Care that Heals. Volunteer with SGH!

    Medical Chaperon was introduced to support patients affected by long waits for community transport services. It helps patients attend hospital appointments on time and avoid delays in care that could impact their health.

    WHAT YOU’LL DO

    Support patients with limited mobility by guiding them to and from their appointments within SGH Campus, offering wheelchair assistance when needed. Provide a reassuring presence throughout the visit and uplift patients through warm, engaging companionship.

    WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

    • First-hand experience in patient befriending and meaningful one-on-one engagement
    • Enhanced communication skills, empathy in a healthcare setting
    • Exposure to hospital operations and patient care journeys
    • A chance to make a direct impact on patients' access to timely care

     

    Compulsory In-Person Training: 18 March 2026, 2.30pm - 6pm


    WHO SHOULD JOIN

    This opportunity is perfect for those who are:

    • Aged 17 and above
    • Interested in healthcare, eldercare or community service 
    • Keen to make a meaningful impact by helping patients access timely care

     

    KEEN TO SIGN UP?

    Click the Apply button at the end of this page to register your interest for Medical Chaperone

    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.

  • CAUSES
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[R7] Fri, 10 Apr - 24 Apr

Navigating with Heart. Connecting Through Presence!

Key Responsibilities

  • Escort and accompany patients with limited mobility for their medical appointments within SGH campus (wheelchair assistance if needed)
  • Receive patients at drop-off point and return them after their appointents
  • Brighten patients' day through engaging conversations and companionship

 

Compulsory Training

All volunteers must:

  • Attend in-person training on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, 2:30pm – 6pm

 

Session Schedule

Volunteers are required to:

Commit to 1 session each on all 3 dates (3 sessions in total):

    • 10 April 2026
      • 9:00am – 1:00pm
      • 2:00pm – 6:00pm
    • 17 April 2026
      • 9:00am – 1:00pm
      • 2:00pm – 6:00pm
    • 24 April 2026
      • 9:00am – 1:00pm
      • 2:00pm – 6:00pm

    Kindly indicate your availability when signing up.

    Note: Each session is approximately 4 hours.

     

    Registration Deadline

    Submit your interest by 1 March 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
    Wednesday, 18/03/2026 02:30 PM– 06:00 PM 20 College Road Academia Singapore 169856, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 01/03/2026 11:45 PM 16
    Friday, 10/04/2026 09:00 AM– 01:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 01/03/2026 11:45 PM 6
    Friday, 10/04/2026 02:00 PM– 06:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 01/03/2026 11:45 PM 5
    Friday, 17/04/2026 09:00 AM– 01:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 01/03/2026 11:45 PM 6
    Friday, 17/04/2026 02:00 PM– 06:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 01/03/2026 11:45 PM 5
    Friday, 24/04/2026 09:00 AM– 01:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 01/03/2026 11:45 PM 6
    Friday, 24/04/2026 02:00 PM– 06:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 01/03/2026 11:45 PM 5

    [R7] Thu, 2 Apr - 23 Apr

    Navigating with Heart. Connecting Through Presence!

    Key Responsibilities

    • Escort and accompany patients with limited mobility for their medical appointments within SGH campus (wheelchair assistance if needed)
    • Receive patients at drop-off point and return them after their appointments
    • Brighten patients' day through engaging conversations and companionship

     

    Compulsory Training

    All volunteers must:

    • Attend in-person training on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, 2:30pm – 6pm

     

    Session Schedule

    Volunteers are required to:

    Commit to 1 session each on all 4 dates (4 sessions in total):

    • 2 April 2026
      • 9:00am – 1:00pm
      • 2:00pm – 6:00pm
    • 9 April 2026
      • 9:00am – 1:00pm
      • 2:00pm – 6:00pm
    • 16 April 2026
      • 9:00am – 1:00pm
      • 2:00pm – 6:00pm
    • 23 April 2026
      • 9:00am – 1:00pm
      • 2:00pm – 6:00pm

    Kindly indicate your availability when signing up.

    Note: Each session is approximately 4 hours.

     

    Registration Deadline

    Submit your interest by 1 March 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
      Wednesday, 18/03/2026 02:30 PM– 06:00 PM 20 College Road Academia Singapore 169856, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 01/03/2026 11:45 PM 16
      Thursday, 02/04/2026 09:00 AM– 01:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 01/03/2026 11:45 PM 5
      Thursday, 02/04/2026 02:00 PM– 06:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 01/03/2026 11:45 PM 4
      Thursday, 09/04/2026 09:00 AM– 01:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 01/03/2026 11:45 PM 5
      Thursday, 09/04/2026 02:00 PM– 06:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 01/03/2026 11:45 PM 3
      Thursday, 16/04/2026 09:00 AM– 01:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 01/03/2026 11:45 PM 5
      Thursday, 16/04/2026 02:00 PM– 06:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 01/03/2026 11:45 PM 3
      Thursday, 23/04/2026 09:00 AM– 01:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 01/03/2026 11:45 PM 5
      Thursday, 23/04/2026 02:00 PM– 06:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 01/03/2026 11:45 PM 3

      [R8] [Fri, 8 May - 22 May]

      Navigating with Heart. Connecting Through Presence!

      Key Responsibilities

      • Escort and accompany patients with limited mobility for their medical appointments within SGH campus (wheelchair assistance if needed)
      • Receive patients at drop-off point and return them after their appointments
      • Brighten patients' day through engaging conversations and companionship

       

      Compulsory Training

      All volunteers must:

      • Attend in-person training on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, 2:30pm – 6pm

       


      Session Schedule

      Volunteers are required to:

      Commit to 1 session each on all 3 dates (3 sessions in total):

        • 8 May 2026
          • 9:00am – 1:00pm
          • 2:00pm – 6:00pm
        • 15 May 2026
          • 9:00am – 1:00pm
          • 2:00pm – 6:00pm
        • 22 May 2026
          • 9:00am – 1:00pm
          • 2:00pm – 6:00pm

        Kindly indicate your availability when signing up.

        Note: Each session is approximately 4 hours.

         


        Registration Deadline

        Submit your interest by 9 March 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
        Wednesday, 18/03/2026 02:30 PM– 06:00 PM 20 College Road Academia Singapore 169856, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 09/03/2026 08:30 AM 19
        Friday, 08/05/2026 09:00 AM– 01:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 09/03/2026 08:30 AM 7
        Friday, 08/05/2026 02:00 PM– 06:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 09/03/2026 08:30 AM 5
        Friday, 15/05/2026 09:00 AM– 01:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 09/03/2026 08:30 AM 7
        Friday, 15/05/2026 02:00 PM– 06:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 09/03/2026 08:30 AM 6
        Friday, 22/05/2026 09:00 AM– 01:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 09/03/2026 08:30 AM 7
        Friday, 22/05/2026 02:00 PM– 06:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 09/03/2026 08:30 AM 5

        [R8] [Thu, 30 Apr - 21 May]

        Navigating with Heart. Connecting Through Presence!

        Key Responsibilities

        • Escort and accompany patients with limited mobility for their medical appointments within SGH campus (wheelchair assistance if needed)
        • Receive patients at drop-off point and return them after their appointments
        • Brighten patients' day through engaging conversations and companionship

         

        Compulsory Training

        All volunteers must:

        • Attend in-person training on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, 2:30pm – 6pm

         


        Session Schedule

        Volunteers are required to:

        Commit to 1 session each on all 4 dates (4 sessions in total):

           
        • 30 April 2026
          • 9:00am – 1:00pm
          • 2:00pm – 6:00pm
        • 7 May 2026
          • 9:00am – 1:00pm
          • 2:00pm – 6:00pm
        • 14 May 2026
          • 9:00am – 1:00pm
          • 2:00pm – 6:00pm
        • 21 May 2026
          • 9:00am – 1:00pm
          • 2:00pm – 6:00pm

        Kindly indicate your availability when signing up.

        Note: Each session is approximately 4 hours.

         


        Registration Deadline

        Submit your interest by 9 March 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
        Wednesday, 18/03/2026 02:30 PM– 06:00 PM 20 College Road Academia Singapore 169856, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 09/03/2026 08:30 AM 16
        Thursday, 30/04/2026 09:00 AM– 01:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 09/03/2026 08:30 AM 5
        Thursday, 30/04/2026 02:00 PM– 06:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 09/03/2026 08:30 AM 5
        Thursday, 07/05/2026 09:00 AM– 01:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 09/03/2026 08:30 AM 5
        Thursday, 07/05/2026 02:00 PM– 06:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 09/03/2026 08:30 AM 5
        Thursday, 14/05/2026 09:00 AM– 01:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 09/03/2026 08:30 AM 5
        Thursday, 14/05/2026 02:00 PM– 06:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 09/03/2026 08:30 AM 5
        Thursday, 21/05/2026 09:00 AM– 01:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 09/03/2026 08:30 AM 5
        Thursday, 21/05/2026 02:00 PM– 06:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 11/02/2026 12:00 PM 09/03/2026 08:30 AM 5