The Hard Truths About Migrant Workers In Singapore.

Google Singapore and many beautiful pictures of our city appear. In just half a century, we have progressed from a struggling, developing nation to a first world independent country.

As we grow from strength to strength, there are still kinks in our country that are being overlooked. With our current strength and resourcefulness, we no longer have the luxury of ignoring them.

[caption id="attachment_16389" align="alignnone" width="1140"] credit:  credit: credit:  credit:  credit: , provides a vast array of social assistance. The Cuff Road Project is an initiative that provides 2 meals a day, 6 days a week to migrant workers who require help. There are also many other non-governmental organisations where you can volunteer at that offer their services to migrant workers.

However, we cannot rely on just a few organisations to initiate change. It all comes down to us.

By creating more awareness, we can shine a light on these workers who desperately need our help.

After all, these migrant workers are not asking for anything more, only something just. As we go on to celebrate our 52nd year of independence, can we really forget those who have built our beautiful city in the first place?

If you’d like to lend a hand:
Transient Workers Count Too
Address: 5001 Beach Road, #09-86, Golden Mile Complex, Singapore 199588
Phone: 6247 7001
Email: [email protected]
Helpline: 1800 888 1515

Header Image Source: Tired Of Our Increasingly Aloof Society? Here Are 11 Organisations You Can Volunteer At!

Tired Of Our Increasingly Aloof Society? Here Are 11 Organisations You Can Volunteer At!

Let’s be honest here. Mandatory volunteer work aside, not many of us will go out of our way to make a difference to someone else’s life. In our modern society, almost everyone has tight schedules to follow and dreams to pursue. We get so caught up in our worlds that we forget what it’s like to take a look at others’. We forget what it’s like having to do things without expecting any returns. We forget what it’s like to extend help to those who are truly in need. We forget.

Feeling guilty and ashamed? You should be.

Okay but seriously, instead of grumbling about the aloofness of our society, let’s turn our disgruntlement into much-needed positive energy. Let’s look up from our phone screens and instead, look at the society around us. From rehabilitating those with special needs to playing mahjong with the elderly, listed below are several volunteer organisations you can help out at. Remember what they always say, a little help always goes a long way. Be it a one-off event or a long-term commitment, know that we’ll be equally proud of you!

All Rounded Volunteer Projects

1. Youth Corps Singapore

If you’re searching for a wide spectrum of volunteering opportunities, look no further. By providing an array of ad-hoc and regular volunteer projects, Youth Corps Singapore is a national platform that encourages youth volunteerism. With its recent initiative, Common Space for Common Good, the organization has, with its one-day event cum carnival, advocated for volunteer causes for the elderly, special needs, youths, and low-income families. From raising environmental awareness to addressing the needs of Cambodian villagers, you’ll be sure to find a suitable cause to volunteer for at Youth Corps Singapore.

Tel: 6734 4233
Email: [email protected]
How to Volunteer: Find out more about volunteer projects here

2. Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA)

Waiii-M-C-A!

While many are familiar with this one liner and its unique tune, not all are acquainted with [email protected]
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Founded since 1967, 4. Riding for the Disabled Association of Singapore (RDA) [caption id="attachment_4045" align="alignnone" width="500"] Image Credit: Connexion.sg[/caption]

That’s right, we have horse-riding therapy. Conducted by 5. Brain Tumour Society (BTSS) [caption id="attachment_4046" align="alignnone" width="525"] Image Credit: Braintumorsociety.org[/caption]

Seeing a loved one be diagnosed with a terminal illness can be beyond heart breaking. Not only does [email protected]
How to Volunteer: Find out more about being a volunteer 6. Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics (HOME) [caption id="attachment_4047" align="alignnone" width="672"] Image Credit: Home.org.sg[/caption]

Having to assimilate within a society whose language you can barely speak can be pretty daunting. Besides advocating the rights of migrant workers, [email protected]
How to Volunteer: Find out more about being a volunteer 7. Transient Workers Count Too (TWC2) [caption id="attachment_4048" align="alignnone" width="1010"] Image Credit: Channelnewsasia.com[/caption]

[email protected]
How to Volunteer: Find out more the different types of volunteer work 8. Beyond Social Services (BSS) [caption id="attachment_4049" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Image Credit: Thesmartlocal.com[/caption]

With a unique target group in mind, [email protected]
How to Volunteer: Find out more about BSS’ volunteering events Image Credit: Babes.org.sg[/caption]

Possibly one of the more unknown organisations, [email protected]
How to Volunteer: Find out more about ways you can volunteer 10. Touch Community Services [caption id="attachment_4051" align="alignnone" width="960"] Image Credit: Touch.org.sg[/caption]

With its Befriender and Meals-on-Wheels programme, Touch Community brings home services to the elderly. Happen to own a car? Join Touch’s meal delivery programme to meet the daily needs of the usually homebound elderly. If not, you can also befriend the elderly and offer services such as accompanying them to various medical appointments.

Tel: 6337 0122
Email: [email protected]
How to Volunteer: Find out more about volunteer positions 11. Man Fut Tong Nursing Home [caption id="attachment_4052" align="alignnone" width="960"] Image Credit: Man Fut Tong Nursing Home[/caption]

Also a day rehabilitation centre, [email protected]
How to Volunteer: Find out more about volunteer activities

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