/volunteerism/wings-content-creators
This programme encourages senior women volunteers to apply their digital skills by creating uplifting and informative video content. Shared on WINGS' social media platforms, these videos aim to offer…
/volunteerism/legacies-love
This program allows senior women to support beneficiaries in nursing homes and hospices by helping them leave behind a personal legacy for posterity. Volunteers conduct interviews, capture narratives…
/volunteerism/your-digital-tutor
This program empowers senior women to share their digital knowledge with their peers, particularly those who may feel overwhelmed by digital technology. Our senior volunteers provide patient, one-to-…
/volunteerism/handyman-course-hi
Join us as a Coach to help others learn useful skills on simple and common home repairs and empower them to acquire practical DIY (Do-It-Yourself) skills. As a volunteer coach, you will help to…
/volunteerism/repair-kampung-rkgs
Repair Kampung Singapore's (RKgS) goal is to bring back the kampung spirit of "neighbours helping neighbours". Through this volunteer programme, you can help to support public events organised by…
/volunteerism/repair-coach-training-rct
Volunteers can join the ranks of Repair Kopitiam coaches by signing up for a 10-Sunday programme over 3 months via the website - repairkopitiam.sg/volunteer. Details of our volunteer programmes and…
/volunteerism/national-repair-day-nrd
National Repair Day happens on the last Sunday of every month. Trained coaches and new volunteers in our repair coach training programme will gather to guide the public in repairing their own items.
/volunteerism/piece-meal
This volunteer programme is looking for volunteers to assist in basic and simple handyman work, and general duties such as cleaning and leading a group of seniors to create festive decoration for the…
/volunteerism/block-beacons-programme
Join this volunteer programme and serve as a Block Beacon by providing a watchful eye over the residents within their respective residential blocks.
/volunteerism/harmony-ambassadors-programme
Through this volunteer programme, you will serve as an activity facilitator for various cultural activities such as excursions and events that celebrate cultural diversity.
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/volunteerism/buddying-befriending-those-dementia-shequyouban
Volunteers visit seniors at their homes as buddies and befrienders. The programme helps to minimise the seniors' risk of social isolation. Befrienders can engage the seniors in active ageing…
/volunteerism/community-training-programme
The Community Training Programme aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of volunteers and also to create opportunities for volunteers to be mentored by positive role models.
Join us as a…
/volunteerism/community-outreach-programme
The Community Outreach Programme aims to provide social-emotional support through a range of interest based activities for the seniors in the community.
Join us as a volunteer to make a…
/volunteerism/befriending-programme
The Befriending Programme aims to provide help to the vulnerable elderly through befriending and home help support.
Join us as a volunteer to make a positive impact for seniors and enrich your…
/volunteerism/house-support-programme
In-house Support Programme aims to support the needs of the organisation through a variety of roles such as general kitchen support, newsletter work, photography and administrative work.
Join…
/volunteerism/empower-programme
Empower Programme aims to support persons with disabilities or special needs through Volunteer-initiated or volunteer-led activities and interest groups, such as arts and crafts or cooking, to…
/volunteerism/care-programme
Care Programme aims to befriend and provide assistance to beneficiaries with disabilities and caregivers, ensuring their safety and care through scheduled programmes and home based support etc.…
/volunteerism/silver-snapshots-programme
The Silver Snapshots Programme aims to provide seniors with opportunities to learn photography skills, engage in creative activities, and stay connected with their peers. The program will be led by a…
/volunteerism/volunteer-leaders-programme
Volunteer Leaders Programme is a volunteer mentorship programme that aims to empower senior volunteers to share their knowledge and expertise with new volunteers.
Become a Beacon of Guidance…
/volunteerism/grow-farm-programme-nonggenghuodong
The Grow Farm Programme aims to promote environmental sustainability through farm-to-table arrangement, facilitated by engaging ex-offenders from Highpoint to be part of this farming…
/articles/pets-feeling-heat-how-keep-animals-safe-temperatures-rise
SINGAPORE – Charlie has been reluctant to take long walks at East Coast Park since April, when the weather turned hotter and more humid.
When the cavalier King Charles spaniel reaches an…
/articles/new-active-ageing-hub-bishan-seniors-stay-engaged-community
SINGAPORE - At a studio apartment block in Bishan Street 11, one can hear the sound of pool balls being hit. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the air.
The residents of Golden Jasmine,…
/articles/home-care-be-more-affordable-use-medisave-oct
SINGAPORE - Those who are being medically cared for at home will be allowed to dip into their MediSave account to pay for home medical and nursing providers from Oct 1.
Announcing this, Health…
/articles/75-and-thriving-seniors-share-work-life-experiences-youth-ground-initiative
SINGAPORE - When Mrs Anne Lee was teaching history and General Paper in junior college, she spoke to her student whose grades went down before the mid-year exams.
The 17-year-old girl, who…
/articles/group-activities-can-lower-prevalence-dementia-depression-among-seniors-study
SINGAPORE – A 10-year study on dementia prevention that spawned a community programme found that the dementia prevalence rate rose less than expected while the prevalence of depression fell.
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/articles/wanted-medical-escorts-accompany-elderly-doctors-appointments
SINGAPORE - Imagine you are an elderly resident who is overdue for cataract surgery on your eye.
You want to undergo the procedure, but you have a problem: If it requires anaesthesia or…
/articles/national-museum-singapore-opens-reunion-space-seniors-dementia-and-wider-community
SINGAPORE – Preparedness is knowing what to do when an elderly man wanders into the loading bay at the Esplanade.
At the time of the incident in December 2021, security staff immediately…
/articles/love-one-snip-time-retired-hairdresser-has-been-cutting-hair-terminally-ill-26-years
She and other hospice volunteers share their patients’ stories of love, loss and regret as they accompany them on their final journey
SINGAPORE – After giving the patient a haircut, Madam Ivy…
/articles/making-medical-appointment-or-looking-job-helpline-run-seniors-seniors-looks-expand
Making medical appointment or looking for job? Helpline run by seniors, for seniors, looks to expand
SINGAPORE – Appliance repair services, job hunting, making medical appointments, requesting medical escorts, house cleaning and learning how to better use smartphones are just some of the reasons why…
/articles/seniors-home-alone-future-growing-old-independently-singapore
SINGAPORE – Senior citizens are looking to maintain their independence now and more will likely do so in the future.
Those with means will employ a full-time domestic helper to double as a 24-…
/whats-on/activities/singapore-patient-conference-2021
Date:
19 November, Friday, 10.30am to 12.00pm, 3.30pm to 5.00pm
20 November, Saturday, 10.30am to 12.15pm
Mode: Livestream on SPC Facebook page.
/whats-on/activities/it-talk-coding-scratch-part-2-time-your-life
Time: 09:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Try your hand at creating a song using Scratch!
About the Programme
Scratch is a block-based programming language that is highly visual. By arranging…
/whats-on/activities/green-market-need-food-tech-todays-world
Time: 07:30 PM – 08:30 PM
Join our panelists as they discuss alternative food products and the role they play in Singapore’s 30x30 food goal
About this event
NOTE: Registration…
/whats-on/activities/thinker-play-super-sleuth-game-acsi-time-your-life
Time: 05:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Keep your mind sharp and active with these games and trivia!
About this event
NOTE: Registration is only approved if your myLibrary ID is verified.…
/whats-on/activities/it-talk-coding-scratch-part-1-time-your-life
Time: 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Get to know what Scratch coding is all about!
About this event
Important Notice
This programme has been rescheduled to 5 November 2021, due to a clash with the…
/whats-on/activities/certainty-among-uncertainty-night-library-21-0
Time: 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Learn the importance of end-of-life care and how palliative care can help patients live and leave well.
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/whats-on/activities/create-movies-microsoft-powerpoint-part-2-toyl-celebration
Time: 09:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Present your photos as a digital story (Part 2)!
About the Programme
This programme is suitable for those aged 50 and above, and is organised as part of the Time of…
/whats-on/activities/uncovering-history-through-citizen-archivist-project-toyl-celebration
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Learn what the Citizen Archivist Project is about and how you can uncover content within archival records.
About this event
This programme is suitable for those aged…
/whats-on/activities/kopi-teh-and-contemporary-art-online-toyl-celebration
Time: 03:30 PM – 04:30 PM
Discover more about contemporary art on a virtual tour of Slander! by Jeremy Sharma, part of the SAM Mini Mobile Museum exhibition.
About this event
NOTE:…
/whats-on/activities/create-movies-microsoft-powerpoint-part-1-toyl-celebration
Time: 09:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Present your photos as a digital story!
About the Programme/Event
This programme is suitable for those aged 50 and above, and is organised as part of the Time of Your…
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