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Volunteering

Dedicated clinical care coordinators to work with brain tumour patients during home recovery

Brain Tumour Society Singapore (BTSS) founder Melissa Lim with Mr Peter Koh, a long-time volunteer with BTSS who was recognised for his contributions to brain tumour patients on Jan 25.
Brain Tumour Society Singapore (BTSS) founder Melissa Lim with Mr Peter Koh, a long-time volunteer with BTSS who was recognised for his contributions to brain tumour patients on Jan 25.

Overseas volunteering must move beyond personal fulfilment and good intentions

stvolunteering - Senior Nurse Clinician Maria Binte Jumhasan (in orange), a Singapore International Volunteer, demonstrates how to manage a breech delivery at a district hospital in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. (Photo: Singapore International Foundation) Copyright: ST
stvolunteering - Senior Nurse Clinician Maria Binte Jumhasan (in orange), a Singapore International Volunteer, demonstrates how to manage a breech delivery at a district hospital in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. (Photo: Singapore International Foundation) Copyright: ST

Playing mahjong to build intergenerational ties

dlmahjong - ST20251221_202596800324. Liu Ying. Seniors and youth volunteers play Mahjong at Mahjong Together sessions held on Dec 21, 2025 at Toa Payoh West Community Club.
ST PHOTO: LIU YING
dlmahjong - ST20251221_202596800324. Liu Ying. Seniors and youth volunteers play Mahjong at Mahjong Together sessions held on Dec 21, 2025 at Toa Payoh West Community Club.
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How this young S’porean with autism gains confidence and independence through work

19 year old tending to vegetables at st andrew’s autism centre urban farm
19 year old tending to vegetables at st andrew’s autism centre urban farm

Give an hour of my time to my neighbour? Sure, why not

With Singapore’s rapidly ageing society, time banks would be a useful additional support to existing social service.
With Singapore’s rapidly ageing society, time banks would be a useful additional support to existing social service.

‘Wellness’ culture is empty without service to others

While we have become very good at  helping ourselves, we may have forgotten about the value and joy that come from helping others., says the writer.
While we have become very good at  helping ourselves, we may have forgotten about the value and joy that come from helping others., says the writer.

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‘I knew I had to take a break but I didn’t think that was an option’

Once overwhelmed by burnout and anxiety, Mr Justin Loo (left) credits his wife Jenn Chew (right) and the community for supporting him through his recovery journey.
Once overwhelmed by burnout and anxiety, Mr Justin Loo (left) credits his wife Jenn Chew (right) and the community for supporting him through his recovery journey.

We need more stories about those giving back to society

David Lim, who led the first Singapore team to summit Mount Everest, uses his disability to show others how we can all become more resilient.
David Lim, who led the first Singapore team to summit Mount Everest, uses his disability to show others how we can all become more resilient.

From stalemate to a hug: Volunteer court mediator who ended tenant-landlord spat among 27 honoured

Ms Ng Lee Lee (left) and Mr Choo Si Sen are two of the recipients of the Outstanding Court Volunteer Award.
Ms Ng Lee Lee (left) and Mr Choo Si Sen are two of the recipients of the Outstanding Court Volunteer Award.

Families embrace volunteerism for their young children and teens

Mr Aarvin Giovanni, Ms Gurpreet Kaur and their children Ashleen and Aaryan at the Bears for Good charity roadshow.
Mr Aarvin Giovanni, Ms Gurpreet Kaur and their children Ashleen and Aaryan at the Bears for Good charity roadshow.

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