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NUH Care Companions Volunteer Programme

Run by National University Hospital (NUHS)

In personNational University Hospital, Kent Ridge, Singapore1 hour/session, weekly for 6 months minimumFreeOpenLow effort

About this opportunity

<p>NUH Care Companions volunteers spend time befriending adult ward patients at National University Hospital through conversations, leisure activities, and cognitive engagement. Volunteers also conduct reality orientation, respond to call bells, and encourage patients to do light exercises as part of daily care support.</p><ul><li>Minimum age: 16 at the time of application, in generally good health</li><li>Commit at least one hour per session, weekly, for a minimum of six months</li><li>Shifts available daily including public holidays, any time between 10am and 9pm</li><li>Induction or orientation at NUH is required before starting</li><li>Vaccination records required (COVID-19, MMR, Varicella, Boostrix)</li></ul><p>Apply through the Care Companions application form on the NUH volunteer page.</p>

Who can apply

Aged 16+ in generally good health

How to apply

Apply through the NUH Volunteers Application Form linked on the NUH volunteer page, choosing Care Companions and attaching your vaccination records and a photo. Forms submitted by the 25th of a month are deployed in the final two weeks of the following month.

What you get

Certificate

Frequently asked

Who runs this?+

Run by National University Hospital (NUHS).

Who can apply?+

Aged 16+ in generally good health

Is it paid?+

Free to apply. No participant fees.

How do I apply?+

Apply through the NUH Volunteers Application Form linked on the NUH volunteer page, choosing Care Companions and attaching your vaccination records and a photo.

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Last verified 27 September 2026·Updated 27 September 2026