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Volunteers are important assets and are valued for their experiences and services. A strong volunteer base allows for contributions from the volunteers to be effectively integrated with existing resources to help meet the core mission of CCF. Join us as a volunteer and be part of a meaningful and rewarding journey for children who are impacted by cancer.

If you are interested in becoming a CCF volunteer, you may register your interest here.

We seek your understanding that only a limited number of volunteer roles are currently available.
For any enquiries, please contact us at volunteer@ccf.org.sg.

Requirements for CCF Volunteers

  • To be 18 years old and above at the point of application.
  • For all Service-based Volunteering (SBV) and some forms of Event-based Volunteering (EBV), vaccination against Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (TDAP) and Chicken Pox is compulsory.
  • Adhere to the commitment period of each volunteer programme.
  • Most of all, to have a heart for the children and their families who are impacted by childhood cancer.
Volunteer Code of Conduct
  • Discover the roles

Service-based Volunteering (SBV) Programme

Art Personnel

The Art Personnel will support Open Studio sessions at KKH or NUH by facilitating child-centric artmaking in a safe and welcoming environment. Responsibilities include setting up and packing up the space, engaging children and caregivers in a positive manner, and ensuring the cleanliness and readiness of art materials before and after each session.

Responsibilities of Art Personnel

  • Facilitate art sessions from set-up to closure, engaging children in child-centric artmaking.
  • Encourage exploration of art materials and communicate positively with children and accompanying caregivers.
  • Prepare and restore the space after each session, ensuring cleanliness of materials and furniture.
  • Monitor art materials and inform the Art Therapist when replenishment is required.
  • Support programme review by gathering feedback and participating in debrief sessions with the Art Therapist.

Commitment

  • At least two hours per week, for a minimum period of six months (including training).
  • Able to volunteer during the following hours at either KKH or NUH:
KKH NUH
AM10.00am – 12.00pm10.00am – 12.00pm
PM2.00pm – 5.00pm
The aim of this programme is to provide support and friendship to the child who has been confined at home due to cancer treatment and is in need of a friend or a playmate. This service may be provided to the sibling of a child who is affected by cancer.

Responsibilities of a Volunteer Befriender

  • Provide a listening ear and offer social-emotional support.
  • Able to engage the children in recreational activities not limited to art & craft, music and board games.
  • Able to commute to child’s home or interact via video conferencing.

Commitment

  • At least two hours per week, for a minimum period of six months, at the child’s home or online.
  • Session day and time will be arranged per assignment.
The aim of this programme is to engage and supervise children during their lunch hour at Place for Academic Learning and Support (PALS).

Responsibilities of PALS Lunch Assistant

  • Support children who require assistance during lunch.
  • Support and supervise children during playtime, and engage them in play activities.
  • Help maintain a safe and orderly lunch and play environment.
  • Assist with administrative duties when needed (e.g. cleaning and sanitising of toys, helping with classroom decorations etc.)

Commitment

  • At least two hours per week, for a minimum period of eight months, at CCF Community Office @ GB Point.
  • Able to volunteer from 12.00pm and 2.00pm, on a select weekday (from Monday – Friday). Except for public holidays and school holidays.
The aim of this programme is to provide an avenue for a child to have fun even in hospital, a place they associate with pain and isolation. Play Personnel Programme is held in both KKH and NUH on weekdays.

Responsibilities of a Volunteer Play Personnel

  • Engage children and teens with cancer in structured recreational activities at the hospital ward, outpatient clinic or CCF’s Family Resource Centres at NUH/KKH.
  • Interact with the children and teens in a safe and appropriate manner, in a one-on-one and/or group setting.
  • Assist in the preparation and execution of activities and events.
  • Assist in the sanitisation of toys after play, conduct infection control checks for visitors entering the playroom/centre, and keep the playroom/centre neat and safe.

Commitment

  • One fixed slot per week for a minimum period of twelve months (from Monday – Friday).
  • Able to volunteer during the following hours at either KKH or NUH:
KKH NUH
AM9.30am – 12.30pm9.30am – 12.30pm
PM2.30pm – 5.30pm2.00pm – 5.00pm

(Volunteers are required to report 15mins before start time)

The aim of this programme is to assist a child in keeping up with his/her studies, to alleviate his/her anxiety over academic demands.

Responsibilities of Volunteer Tutor

  • Provide tuition to a CCF beneficiary who comes from a low-income family.
  • Proficient in academic subjects, preferably with prior experience in teaching/tutoring.
  • Able to commute to child’s home or tutor via video conferencing.

Commitment

  • At least two hours per week, for a minimum period of one academic year, at the child’s home or online.
  • Session day and time will be arranged per assignment.

The PALS Class Assistant (Preschool) helps engage young children by supporting interactive learning activities and creating a positive classroom environment. Responsibilities include assisting with hands-on tasks, encouraging participation, and providing guidance to keep children focused and engaged.

Responsibilities of Class Assistant

  • Assisting teachers in classroom to provide care and attention to young children.
  • Assisting with classroom duties.
  • Maintaining a safe and supportive environment for young children.
  • Helping with administrative duties if needed (eg. Cleaning and sanitising of toys).

Commitment

  • At least three hours per week, for a minimum period of eight months, at CCF Community Office @ GB Point.
  • Able to volunteer from 10.30am – 1.30pm / 11.30am – 2.30pm on a selected weekday (from Monday – Friday). Except for public holidays and school holidays

The PALS Class Assistant (Pri/Sec) supports teachers in creating a safe and engaging learning environment for students. Responsibilities include providing 1-to-1 or small-group support in numeracy and literacy, encouraging participation in school activities, maintaining a supportive environment, and assisting with basic administrative tasks when needed.

Responsibilities of Class Assistant

  • Provide 1-to-1 or 1-to-2 coaching in numeracy and literacy.
  • Assisting with classroom duties.
  • Maintaining a safe and supportive environment for students.
  • Helping with administrative duties if needed.

Commitment

  • At least 3 hours per week, for a minimum period of eight months, at CCF Community Office at GB Point

Able to volunteer from 9.30am and 12.30pm, on a select weekday (from Monday – Friday). Except for public holidays and school holidays. 

Event and Skills-based Volunteering Programme

Programme Support

CCF requires additional support for events such as KidsConnect, YouthConnect, Survivors’ Day and Family Day. Such events are key to strengthening the emotional well-being and social skills of children with cancer, and also promote family togetherness.

Examples of Programme Support Roles

  • Group/Co-Group Leader
  • Child Chaperone
  • Attendance Taking
  • Usher
  • Event/Programme Runner
  • Logistics Support
  • Data Entry
  • Driver

Commitment

  • To be present during all briefings/orientations and on the day(s) of event.
  • To perform stipulated duties and be punctual on the day(s) of event.
CCF would like to engage pro-bono talent to support our work. If you are a professional in the field or have expertise in the following areas, we are actively looking for:
  • Emcee
  • Photographer
  • Videographer/Editor
  • Medic/First Aider
  • Graphic Designer/Illustrator
  • Copywriter/Translator

Commitment

  • Able to commit to the entire duration of the project/assignment.
  • To perform stipulated duties and provide the necessary deliverables punctually.
CCF requires administrative support periodically to facilitate the work that we do. Some areas of administrative support include, but are not limited to:
  • Data entry and mail sorting
  • Packing of goodie bags and tee-shirts

Commitment

  • Able to commit to the entire duration of the project/assignment.
  • To perform stipulated duties and provide the necessary deliverables punctually.