Be a Woodlands Health Volunteer

Providing comfort and support when it matters most

​​What you will do:
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• Support patients through registration process in our Priority 3 (P3) area


• Help staff manage patient flow for timely care


• Help patients find their way around ED e.g., treatment rooms, radiology (scan)


• Check-in with patients and next-of-kin/caregivers and offer comfort measures e.g., blankets or water


• Provide wheelchair assistance when required


• Help next-of-kin/caregivers move between different areas within ED including the Extended Diagnostics Treatment Unit (EDTU)


• Support patients in EDTU by talking to and comforting patients, responding to patients’ call bells and assisting nursing staff if needed

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​​Supporting patients with cognitive impairment through companionship

What you will do:
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• Accompany patients with cognitive impairment


• Engage them through conversation about their lives and interests


• Engage patients in simple activities such as games or reading to promote their mental well-being


• Help maintain a calm and reassuring presence on the ward

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Being a friendly face and helping hand in our wards

​​What you will do:
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• Be a friendly and familiar presence for patients and caregivers


• Engage patients in meaningful conversations and activities involving music, art, or games


• Provide companionship to patients with limited social support


• Offer respite breaks for caregivers during mealtimes or when they need a break


• Support our nursing team by being an extra pair of eyes and ears


• Teach patients to use their Patient Bedside Terminals (PBTs) for meal ordering, medical chart viewing, and entertainment

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​​Bringing joy, fun and creativity to our wards through activities

What you will do:
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1. Game On!
   
   
   • Facilitate or support small group game sessions
   
   
   • Encourage patient participation through games such as bean bag toss or board/card games
   
   
   • ​​Create a friendly, social atmosphere for patients and caregivers
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2. Sing & Strum
   
   
   • Facilitate music-related activities on the wards e.g., Karaoke
   
   
   • Encourage patients to make music by using the various music instruments provided
   
   
   • Create a soothing, uplifting environment for them
   
   
   • Instrumental skills are welcome e.g., guitar, keyboard, and violin
   
   
3. ​Hey Good Lookin'
   
   
   • As a hairstylist, provide haircut and basic grooming for male and female patients
   
   
   • As the volunteer support:
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     - Help ensure hairstylist tools and equipment are clean and available between use
     
     - Transport patients from other wards to the activity area
     
     - Accompany and chat with patients while they wait for their turn
     
     
4. ​​​Let's Make Art
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   • Facilitate small group sessions using different art and craft materials
   
   
   • Create a relaxed space for creative expression
   
   
   • Encourage social interaction through art making and conversation
   
   

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​Supporting patients on their rehabilitation (rehab) journey

What you will do:
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• Create a welcoming atmosphere during the weekly group therapy sessions


• Motivate patients to participate actively in their rehab journey


• Help with set up and cleaning of equipment


• Bring patients to and from their therapy session

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Empowering our community through health education

​​What you will do:
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• Facilitate health education and awareness sessions on topics such as:
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  1. Better sleep
  
  
  2. Healthy living practices
  
  
  3. Advance care planning
  
  
• Support hospital initiatives aimed at improving community health and wellbeing


• ​Help review translation of health education materials and information

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Help our volunteer programme run smoothly​ ​​​

What you will do:
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• Help with roster management and deployment


• Help manage day-to-day operations of the Volunteer Hub


• ​Respond to volunteer enquiries via our WhatsApp group chat


• Help build a strong and engaged volunteer community
  
  
  • Work from home
  
  
  • Volunteer Hub ​
  
  
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Join WH Knitted Knockers as part of a larger pool of volunteers under National Healthcare Group with a shared purpose of making a difference for women with breast cancer.​​​​

As a Knitted Knockers@NHG volunteer, you'll be part of a caring community that creates soft, comfortable prostheses for women who have undergone mastectomy (breast removal). Your handcrafted pieces will help restore confidence and comfort to breast cancer patients.

What you will do:
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• Create soft, lightweight knitted prostheses using approved patterns and materials


• Ensure each piece meets quality and comfort standards


• Join a supportive community of crafters who share their knowledge and experiences with each other

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Requirements:
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• Minimum age: 18 years


• Basic knitting skills preferred but not required – comprehensive training provided

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Commitment:
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• Ad-hoc, likely once a quarter

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