Want to be a volunteer in Singapore? There are many ways to help out when it comes to social issues and causes. Foundations and organisations provide a variety of services for the fulfilment of their missions. Most of these services are achieved via the help of community members and other people. For example, events like fundraisers and drives hinge on the success of the event garnering enough support and donations from the public.
But what most foundations benefit from and value the most is something else. Without the work and labour that goes into the projects, they would be impossible to complete. Many organisations, therefore, recruit volunteers who freely give their time and effort for the cause.
What is volunteering?
Volunteering is simply the act of freely giving your services for social causes without expectation of compensation. Since most organisations provide benefits to the wider community and are nonprofit, they rely on volunteers’ goodwill and effort to make their projects possible.
Joining a volunteer organisation in Singapore can be rewarding as well as exciting. You have many options open to you, including life skills teaching and training, building necessary structures in rural communities, culture exchanges, and even going abroad.
Volunteering abroad
Bored? There are many personal reasons why you should try volunteering abroad. Here are some to consider.
1. Learn and see new experiences. Volunteering gives you the opportunity to travel many places, learn new things, and contribute at the same time.
2. Meet locals and make friends. Bonding through travel and making friends through volunteering will allow you to see a whole new perspective.
3. Travel ethically and give back to the community. You add something of value to the community with your visits, which may be unlike normal tourists or travelers.
Help out by joining Singapore International Foundation in its mission to make a difference in the world, one small step at a time. Contact us for information about our volunteer opportunities in Singapore!
