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[R6] Joyful Connections (Tue, 24 Feb 2026 - 17 Mar 2026)


[R6] Joyful Connections (Tue, 24 Feb 2026 - 17 Mar 2026)
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

     

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

    • Commit to all 4 sessions on Tuesdays, 2:45pm – 6:00pm:
      • 24 February 2026
      • 3 March 2026
      • 10 March 2026
      • 17 March 2026
    • Attend in-person training on 14 January 2026
    • Register by 1 January 2026

     

    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 Stretch With Me — another meaningful programme 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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Joyful Connections

Comfort Through Companionship. Healing Through Presence!

Key Responsibilities

  • Be paired up 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 Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 1:45pm – 5:30pm

 

Session Schedule

Volunteers are required to:

  • Commit to all 4 sessions on Tuesdays, 2:45pm – 6:00pm:
    • 24 February 2026
    • 3 March 2026
    • 10 March 2026
    • 17 March 2026

 

Registration Deadline

Submit your interest by 1 January 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 Wednesday, 14/01/2026 01:45 PM– 05:30 PM 20 College Road Academia Singapore 169856, 24/11/2025 12:00 AM 01/01/2026 11:45 PM 16
Tuesday, 24/02/2026 02:45 PM– 06:00 PM Block 6 Singapore General Hospital 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore 168753, 24/11/2025 12:00 AM 01/01/2026 11:45 PM 16
Tuesday, 03/03/2026 02:45 PM– 06:00 PM Block 6 Singapore General Hospital 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore 168753, 24/11/2025 12:00 AM 01/01/2026 11:45 PM 16
Tuesday, 10/03/2026 02:45 PM– 06:00 PM Block 6 Singapore General Hospital 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore 168753, 24/11/2025 12:00 AM 01/01/2026 11:45 PM 16
Tuesday, 17/03/2026 02:45 PM– 06:00 PM Block 6 Singapore General Hospital 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore 168753, 24/11/2025 12:00 AM 01/01/2026 11:45 PM 16