The Complete Guide To Volunteering In Singapore

Last year I had a fantastic time. Where others spend hundreds of Dollars for even less of the same experience that I got. I volunteered in Singapore, met world stars and got to places others would do anything for being able to see.

Get active and help the ones who need it! All about Volunteering in Singapore here!

Where To Start Searching

Becoming a Volunteer in Singapore isn’t as difficult as you might think. I had my own problems in the beginning finding the right places to look at, but I will spare you that time and list below the best options for starting your search for a volunteer position in Singapore in general, and later a detailed list for your volunteer courier:

• • The National Volunteer Centre Singapore – www.nvpc.org.sg
• • Volunteer Singapore – www.volunteersingapore.com
• • List Of Volunteer Organizations Singapore – www.aasingapore.com

Volunteering In Singapore – Sport Events

The event I was talking about in the introduction was the first F1 night race here in Singapore last year. I volunteered, made great friends, walked the pit lane next to Bernie Ecclestone and saw the Ferrari crew testing, met almost all drivers, rode a bicycle with Kubica and had a chat with Kimi Raikkoenen, all for free and I’m doing it this year again.

• • Volunteer For F1 Singapore Here (although the deadline is over now, keep it linked for next year)
• • Volunteer For 2010 Singapore Youth Olympics Here (click on “Volunteer”)

Volunteering In Singapore – Art Programmes

If you are interested in arts, the many museums in Singapore or you simply want to help promoting the cultural and more arty side of Singapore, there are many options to join a Volunteer Organization or program to help the Museums and Art Exhibitions raising their awareness.

• • Volunteer For Art Outreach Program Here
• • Volunteer For National Museum Singapore Here
• • Volunteer For Friends Of The Museum Singapore Here

Volunteering In Singapore – Hospitals

Maybe you have planned to get into the medical and doctors business anyway, this might be the perfect option to see if it really meets your ideas. Work as a volunteer in one of Singapore’s hospitals and help people who are really in need.

• • Volunteer For Friends Of Singapore General Hospitals Here
• • Volunteer For Woman And Children Hospitals Here
• • Volunteer For Institute Of Mental Health Here
• • Volunteer For National University Hospitals Here

Volunteering In Singapore – Library

Read your favorite books for free, indulge in centuries of histories packed into books and help out at the National Library as a volunteer.

• • Volunteer For Friends Of Singapore Library Here

Volunteering In Singapore – Animal Caretaking

With many Singaporeans buying animals as simple “gifts” for their children, you have many homeless animals as well. Help one of the Animal Organizations to help those animals and work as a volunteer for their program.

• • Volunteer For Action For Singapore Dogs Here
• • Volunteer For Cat Welfare Society Here
• • Volunteer For House Rabbit Society Here
• • Volunteer For National University Hospital Here

Volunteering In Singapore – Humanitarian Organizations

The Red Cross, Salvation Army, you probably have heard of them in connection to big nature disasters like the Tsunami or Earthquake catastrophes. You can join their Teams as a volunteer and help in areas of need.

• • Volunteer For The Red Cross Here
• • Volunteer For Salvation Army Singapore Here
• • Volunteer For Habitat For Humanity Singapore Here

Volunteering In Singapore – Nature / Wildlife

Once you have done a hike through the real wildlife and rain forests in Singapore you will understand why it is so important to keep these oases of green within the concrete jungle alive.
Help one of the nature/wildlife/environmental organizations in their volunteer world and safe the (Singaporean) rain forest.

• • Volunteer For WildSingapore Here
• • Volunteer For National Parks Singapore Here
• • Volunteer For ECO Singapore Here

Volunteering In Singapore – Person In Special Needs

Helping people who need help in Singapore, you can join organizations that target Persons in need. They are all very much dependent on volunteer work and will greet you with wide open arms to join their teams and programs.

• • Volunteer For Riding For The Disabled Association Singapore Here
• • Volunteer For Movement For The Intellectually Disabled In Singapore Here

Volunteering In Singapore – Youth Programs

Youth programs for children and teens from difficult environments or that simply need an helping hand to grow up and make their correct decisions are available everywhere in Singapore. Go and join them as a volunteer.

• • Volunteer For Students Care Service Singapore Here
• • Volunteer For WOW Youth Service Here
• • Volunteer For Children At Risk Association Singapore Here

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