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[R5] Medical Chaperone (Thu, 22 Jan 2026 - 12 Feb 2026)


[R5] Medical Chaperone (Thu, 22 Jan 2026 - 12 Feb 2026)
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

     

    All volunteers must:

    • Commit to a total of sessions (1 session/day):
      • 22 January 2026
        • 2:00pm - 6:00pm
      • 29 January 2026
        • 2:00pm - 6:00pm
      • 5 February 2026
        • 2:00pm - 6:00pm
      • 12 February 2026
        • 2:00pm - 6:00pm
    • Attend in-person training on 7 January 2026
    • Register by 22 December 2025

     

    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.

     

    KEEN TO EXPLORE MORE?

    To gain broader exposure to patient engagement, you can also volunteer with Move & Play or Joyful Connections — 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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Medical Chaperon

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, 7 January 2026, 2:30pm – 5:00pm

 

Session Schedule

Volunteers are required to:

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

  • 22 January 2026
    • 2:00pm – 6:00pm
  • 29 January 2026
    • 2:00pm – 6:00pm
  • 5 February 2026
    • 2:00pm – 6:00pm
  • 12 February 2026
    • 2:00pm – 6:00pm

Kindly indicate your availability when signing up.

Note: Each session is approximately 4 hours.

 

Registration Deadline

Submit your interest by 22 December 2025.

 

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, 07/01/2026 02:30 PM– 05:00 PM 20 College Road Academia Singapore 169856, 24/11/2025 12:00 AM 22/12/2025 11:45 PM 1
    Thursday, 22/01/2026 02:00 PM– 06:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 24/11/2025 12:00 AM 22/12/2025 11:45 PM 1
    Thursday, 29/01/2026 02:00 PM– 06:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 24/11/2025 12:00 AM 22/12/2025 11:45 PM 1
    Thursday, 05/02/2026 02:00 PM– 06:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 24/11/2025 12:00 AM 22/12/2025 11:45 PM 1
    Thursday, 12/02/2026 02:00 PM– 06:00 PM 31 Third Hospital Avenue Singapore General Hospital Singapore 168753, 24/11/2025 12:00 AM 22/12/2025 11:45 PM 1