My volunteering schedule
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Gandhi
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Group |
Day |
Time |
Area |
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Tuesdays |
1400-1800 |
Macpherson |
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Wednesdays |
2000-2200 |
Ang Mo Kio |
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Saturdays |
1430-1700 |
Buangkok |
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Sundays |
1400-1800 |
Aljunied |
Volunteer requirements
“Everybody can be great…because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
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Things to have from the start |
Things to learn over time |
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Interest |
Passion |
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An open mind |
Knowledge which may be helpful to beneficiaries |
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A smile |
Ability to connect with people |
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A mobile phone and email address |
Prioritisation and time management skills |
Other than that, there are no specific requirements.
Not comfortable with elderly?
Here are a few other organisations which I have volunteered with before:
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Cause |
Group |
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Children |
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Environment |
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Ex-convicts |
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Family |
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Mental health |
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Special needs (mental) |
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Special needs (physical) |
Those looking for more short-term events
Zeles Network has countless one-off events which anyone can join!
Contact
You can contact me to find out more about my weekly visitations, or to give me feedback:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julian.choo.37
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-choo-24ab16a4/
Email: julian123237@hotmail.com
You can also contact each organisation’s recruitment coordinator directly if you intend to commit for 6 months or more:
Lions Befrienders: Emily Ong (emilyong@lionsbefrienders.org.sg / 6681 4972)
The New Charis Mission: Christopher Lim (christopherlim@tncm.org.sg / 6483 3707)
Joy Gathering: Julian Choo (julian123237@hotmail.com)