Volunteers

The Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped (SAVH) needs volunteers / donors to support and assist in its various programmes and activities for vision impaired persons.

We also appreciate individuals who would like to come forward to offer their skills to organize specific activities. For example, if you are a hair stylist, then you can volunteer your skills to cut the hair of our beneficiaries. Or if you are good at music, you may want to conduct a music class. 
 

We need your help to enable the visually handicapped persons to lead a more meaningful and independent life.

Here are some ways you can help:

• Be a volunteer van driver – for special events and outings
  (minimum 2 years driving experience required.)

• Provide Tuition language, computer skills, Primary or Secondary level
  (minimum 3-6 months commitment)

• Assist in activities for the elderly. Ability to speak Mandarin or dialect preferred
  Every Monday morning (9am to 2pm)

• Arts & Crafts teaching or assisting in classes
  Every Monday (10am to 4pm)

• Computer data entry / proof reading
  (to transcribe printed text into Braille for our visually handicapped students)

• Ad hoc Projects
  - Provide transport/accompany less mobile clients for SAVH activities/medical appointments 
    (may take place during working hours)
  - Recreational Activities (indoor and outdoor)
  - Fund raising
  - Charity Events
  - Administrative Support

• Tour guide to visually impaired foreign visitors

For more information, please call 62514331 ext. 113. To sign up as a volunteer, please fill up the Volunteer Form and email it to rosa@savh.org.sg

Related information on volunteer opportunities, visit the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre.
 

To understand how you can assist a visually handicapped person in their daily life, you can find more information on Basic Sighted Guide Techniques