Many people are eager to help fight against social inequality in Singapore. However, most do not know where to start. Here is a list of five of the best places to volunteer in Singapore.
#1 Bethel Community Services
They offer various schemes and assistance programmes to alleviate urban poverty, suffering, ignorance or ill health. Check out their website to know how you can apply for the various volunteer opportunities they provide all over Singapore.
#2 Habitat for Humanity
Help provide the elderly, disabled and low-incomes with a secure and sanitary home. The initiative is more laborious than others. However, the reward should be more than the exhaustion. Check out their website for various volunteer opportunities around Singapore.
#3 Movement for the Intellectually Disabled Singapore (MINDS)
MINDS have become one of the largest non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Singapore for the intellectually disabled. They aim to help each lead independent lives. The group caters to their educational, vocational, social and welfare needs through special education schools and training centres. Visit their websites to learn more about volunteering with them.
#4 Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics (HOME)
HOME offers a sanctuary for migrant workers seeking to flee abusive employers. One-third of the sixty domestic employees in their care had experienced physical or sexual abuse. The organisation aims to provide justice to migrant workers and empower them to leave their predicament.
#5 Beyond Social Services
Beyond Social Services does the labour of a whole village by establishing programs to combat adolescent delinquency from those in the Singapore poverty line. Teenagers can reintegrate into society through social, educational, and community assistance programs such as family strengthening and community integration. Check out their website for various direct and indirect volunteer opportunities.
There are more volunteer organisations all over Singapore where you can register to help. Share your experiences with The Best of You to inspire more people to help fight against social inequality in Singapore. The organisation hopes to assist Singapore in overcoming urban poverty and food insecurity.
