Happy Valentine’s Day! As we embark on festivities with our loved ones, let us extend our affection beyond personal circles to embrace the broader community through acts of volunteerism. This Valentine’s Day, consider allocating some of your time to meaningful causes, thereby spreading love and compassion to those in need.
Here are some date ideas you can explore with a loved one, a friend or your family for a memorable Valentine’s Day this year! From serving seniors to neighbourhood residents, women’s causes, or even healthcare, there’s something for everyone, at any ability level, to give your time and make a positive difference in the lives of others.
Keep Your Neighbourhood Litter Free
Imagine if all of us who live in Singapore picked up one piece of trash, we see every day. The solution to having a home that is litter-free beyond your own house is as simple as that. Organised by Habitat for Humanity Singapore, Block Walk is a neighbourhood clean-up effort where participants from all over Singapore come together to pick litter in their own individual locations every last Saturday morning of the month. Grab your friends, family, neighbours and play your part towards a collaborative impact for the environment!
Accompany Seniors on Medical Appointments
Seniors attending medical appointments require assistance during their commutes and navigating the facilities while onsite. Being without a caregiver, volunteers come in handy in helping them get through their medical visits more smoothly, to watch over them and ensure their safe return home. Sign up with SG Cares Volunteer Centre @ Bukit Merah and be a befriender escort to these seniors as they get through their journey.
Help Sort Pre-Loved Clothing & Accessories
Fancy a sustainability focused, beginner friendly activity? Join the volunteer team at United Women Singapore (UWS) and help sort through donated clothes, shoes, and accessories. As part of UWS’ BuyToSave campaign, all sorted items go on to have a new lease of life through pop-up sales, live auctions, and online collaborations. It’s a perfect activity to bring a partner, or a friend along to join you and do some good through simple ways!
Befriend & Support Homeless Residents
As a volunteer with SG Cares Volunteer Centre @ Toa Payoh, you’ll play a central role in creating genuine connections with rough sleepers, providing not only encouragement but also fostering a supportive environment that empowers individuals to seek secure shelter. Going beyond mere companionship, you’ll become a source of hope and positive change in the lives of others, by ensuring that these individuals are able to receive the support they need.
Be a Roving Guide at the Polyclinic
With rapid digital accelerations in healthcare, patients can now manage their personal health through digital tools and applications. However, some, like the elderly, do require guidance in these areas. As a roving guide volunteer at the polyclinic, you will assist patients in improving digital literacy and know-how in utilising self-help kiosks, tele-health services and the MobileHealth app.
There are many more volunteering opportunities you can explore this Valentine’s Day, together with a loved one, a friend or family. Sign up and volunteer on Giving.sg today and make it a memorable season of love!
