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Volunteer Programmes
Medical Items Packing
Every patient’s care takes a team effort. As a Medical Supplies Packing Volunteer, you’ll help prepare essential medical supplies, easing our nursing team’s workload so they can focus on providing quality patient care.
Volunteer Details:
- Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays)
- 9.00AM–4.00PM, 9.00AM–11.30AM or 1.00PM–4.00PM
- ESR REIT, 136 Joo Seng Road, Singapore 368360
- Up to 12 volunteers per session
Note:
- Open to individuals and groups.
- Slots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Befriending Sessions in Dialysis Centres
As a befriender, you can brighten a patient’s day through a friendly chat, listening ear or simply by keeping them company. No special skills needed to make a meaningful difference!
Programme Details:
Mondays to Saturdays
- 8.00AM to 10.00AM
- 1.00PM to 3.00PM
- 6.30PM to 8.30PM
Venue: Various NKF Dialysis Centres. Click here to view.
Capacity: Up to 10 volunteers per session*
Please note:
- Session timings and capacity vary by centre.
- Befriending sessions for the same patient shift should be at least two weeks apart.
- A minimum of 4 volunteers is required for the session to proceed. If insufficient volunteers register, you may be invited to join an existing group.
Volunteer-Initiated Activities
Turn your passion and creativity into meaningful experiences that bring joy to our patients!
We welcome volunteers to propose activities such as arts and crafts, music performances, wellness workshops, educational talks, festive celebrations, and patient outings. Our Volunteer Management team will work with you to assess your ideas and ensure activities are safe, engaging and suited to our patients’ needs.
Have an idea? Get in touch and let’s create memorable experiences together!
*All proposals must be reviewed and approved by the Volunteer Management Team before implementation.
Patient Escort
For patients without family members to accompany them, attending medical appointments alone can be challenging. Your companionship can make their hospital visits easier and less stressful.
As a Medical Patient Escort volunteer, you will:
- Pick up patients from home and accompany them to the hospital.
- Help them navigate the hospital and locate clinics.
- Provide companionship and support during appointments.
- Accompany them home after their appointments.
Notes:
- At least 21 years old.
- Volunteers with their own vehicles are preferred but not required.
- Assignment dates and times depend on patients’ appointment schedules.
Home Aid
Help provide our patients with a clean and comfortable living environment with your hearts and hands now!
- Programme is on a case referral basis
- Date and time of sessions are dependent on patients’ health condition and availability
Administrative Support
Support NKF’s day-to-day operations by assisting our team with essential administrative tasks, helping us better serve kidney failure patients and their families.
Volunteers may assist with:
- Data entry and filing
- Preparing materials and documents
- Answering calls and administrative support
- Other assigned tasks
Volunteer Details:
Monday to Friday (excl. Public Holidays)
9.00AM–12.00PM or 2.00PM–5.00PM
NKF Centre, 81 Kim Keat Road, Singapore 328836
Requirements:
- Aged 16 and above.
- Volunteers may serve on an ad-hoc or regular basis, depending on their availability. No experience is required, as training and guidance will be provided by NKF staff.
Kidney Outreach Advocate
Become a Kidney Outreach Advocate and help raise awareness of kidney health through educational roadshows, community events and guided tours at the Kidney Discovery Centre.
Share key messages on kidney disease prevention and healthy living to inspire others to make informed health choices and adopt healthier lifestyles.
Requirements:
- Attend a mandatory NKF-conducted training session.
- Following training, NKF staff will assess volunteers’ suitability and share outreach opportunities based on their availability.
Enrichment
You can help us enrich our patients’ lives by teaching them a new skill or share with them your passion and hobbies.
- Day, Time & Venue: Flexible
Corporate/School Volunteerism
We welcome corporate and school volunteers to form groups to volunteer with us too!
Get in touch with us via volunteer@nkfs.org now!
Friends of NKF Programme
The Friends of NKF (FON) Programme was launched in November 2016 to show our appreciation to our supporters for their compassion and generosity to our cause over the years.
