Assisi Hospice

Group Volunteers

Organisations and their staff have skills and expertise that are needed to help those in need and make meaningful impact in the community. Volunteers bring joy to patients through meaningful engagements. This also helps our nurses and other healthcare professionals spend more time on medical care.

In 2024, we are looking to fundraise $10 million in order to sustain our operating expenses across Homecare, Inpatient and Daycare services.

New to group volunteering and not sure how to start? Not to worry! Our experienced volunteer coordinators have helped over 30 organisations match their objectives with the needs on the ground. We can provide the necessary consultancy for your group and work out a meaningful volunteering experience for your participants. Embark on a regular volunteering journey with us for greater impact!

Hawker Delight

Hawker food is something that our patients in the wards really look forward to as it brings back nostalgic memories of when they were in better health and able to indulge in their favourite foods. Bring joy to our patients by sponsoring a special session of Hawker Delight at $500 per session!

Sponsorship package will include 1-2 selected hawker treats (eg: laksa, hokkien mee, prata, etc) and drinks, which your volunteers can deliver room to room to our patients, while accompanied by Assisi staff.

  • Day/Frequency: Last Thursday afternoon of each month.
  • Time commitment: 3 hours (Thursday, 2pm to 5pm).
  • Volunteers needed: Volunteering opportunity for up to 5 volunteers. Volunteers must be at least 17 years old and fully-vaccinated against COVID-19.
  • Location: Assisi Inpatient Wards.
  • Cost: $500.

Activity-Based Workshops

Facilitate or sponsor a workshop to provide patients with the opportunity to learn skills they are interested in. Engage patients in keeping active and connected to maintain quality of life.

Some examples of activities include pottery, fondant-design, gelatin art, punch embroidery.

  • Day/Frequency: Weekdays only (once a month).
  • Time commitment: 2.5 hours (12.30pm to 3.00pm).
  • Volunteers needed: Volunteering opportunity for 6 volunteers + 2 facilitators. Volunteers must be at least 17 years old and fully-vaccinated against COVID-19.
  • Location: Assisi Day Care.
  • Cost: Volunteer group to cover the cost of workshop provider (if hiring professional services) or provide the necessary equipment/items for the activity (if self-facilitated by volunteers).

Patient Outings

Hearing the birds sing, shopping at IKEA, prawning with friends…these outings bring simple joy to our patients. For some patients with advance lung disorders and who require oxygen therapy, going on such outings can be very challenging.

Sponsor an outing for Day Care patients, where trained Assisi staff will be on hand to handle the medical equipment and monitor the patients’ condition, making such outings possible for them.

  • Day/Frequency: Usually on Fridays (once every quarter).
  • Time commitment: 5-6 hours, depending on location.
  • Volunteers needed: 6-8 volunteers for small-group outing for about 10 patients; 15-20 volunteers for big-group outing for about 20-30 patients. Volunteers must be at least 17 years old and fully-vaccinated against COVID-19.
  • Location: External locations (subject to discussion).
  • Cost: $2,500 for small-group outing for about 10 patients; $5,000 for big-group outing for about 20-30 patients.