KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital Volunteer Services Singapore

KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital Volunteer Services Singapore

Volunteer with KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital to support families through perioperative journeys. Join our dedicated team to help with emotional, social and practical care around surgery.

KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital Volunteer Services reach out to caregivers and patients during surgery periods and recovery. We help in wards, clinics and support groups. Our volunteers make hospital stays easier for women, children and newborns.

What Volunteers Do

• Assist children in wards above 3 years old during mealtimes. KKH

• Engage child patients in simple activities to ease anxiety. KKH+1

• Support infants: carrying, diaper changing, and helping with mother‑infant bonding. KKH

• Comfort post‑natal mothers; offer reassurance and company. KKH

• Assist women with ambulation, e.g. helping them walk; pushing wheelchairs or helping with discharge. KKH

• In support groups: befriending cancer patients, attending art or craft therapy, phone calls or visits. KKH+1

How to Qualify

• Must commit fixed shifts weekly. For instance, 2‑hour slots over 12 weeks, or 4‑hour slots over 6 weeks. KKH

• Age requirements depend on the programme (17‑21 years and above). KKH

• Must be medically fit: no major skin conditions, etc.; required vaccinations (Tdap, MMR, Varicella) before starting. KKH

Why Join Us

• Volunteers provide emotional and social support that improves patient experience. You help reduce fear, give comfort, distract from pain. SingHealth+1

• You gain training, orientation, and clear defined roles. KKH+1

• You help build meaningful relationships—with children, mothers, patients recovering from surgery. KKH+1

What Happens After You Apply

• We conduct orientation and training sessions. KKH

• You will be assigned to wards or support groups based on your skills. KKH+1

• You’ll keep regular attendance to maintain continuity for patients. volunteer.gov.sg+1