Volunteers
You Can Make Every Moment Matter for Our Patients Too
Our dedicated volunteers are the heart of our mission, turning compassion into action, supporting our patients and their families. Every selfless act of giving — a smile, a song, a steady hand — becomes part of the care that surrounds them.
With 18 volunteer groups across patient and non-patient facing support roles, there are countless ways to create meaningful moments and make a lasting difference.
Our 18 Volunteering Groups
Every volunteer brings something unique.
With 18 groups supporting different aspects of hospice and palliative care, there’s a place for every heart at Dover Park Hospice.
01
Diamond
A Malay-speaking group that celebrates patients’ birthdays and festive occasions, including Hari Raya celebrations.
1st Saturday of the month, 2pm-5pm
02
Emerald
Organises weekly excursions for patients to local attractions, helping them reconnect with life beyond the hospice.
Every Thursday, 8:30am-1pm
03
Jade
A Chinese-speaking group that hosts festive celebrations such as Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival for patients.
Festive Celebrations: On selected Saturdays
Inpatient befriending: Daily, 8am-8pm
04
Lapis Lazuli
Volunteers who befriend patients, provide refreshments during Happy Hour, offer music entertainment, and assist administratively.
Outreach Activities: Upon activation
Inpatient befriending: Daily, 8am-8pm
05
Opal
Professionally trained masseuses who provide therapeutic massages to ease pain, relieve tension, and bring comfort.
Every Saturday, 2pm-4pm
06
Ruby
Volunteers who bring their trained pets to interact with patients as part of the Pets-Assisted Activity (PAA) Programme, spreading warmth and joy.
Physical Visit: 1st Saturday of the month, 9am-11am
Tele Visit: 3rd Saturday of the month, 9am-11am
07
Sapphire
Volunteers who befriend patients, provide refreshments during Happy Hour, offer music entertainment, and assist administratively.
Inpatient befriending: Daily, 8am-8pm
Homecare Bag Check: Every Wednesday, 9:30am-12pm
Admin Filing: Once every 3 months, Wednesday, 10am-4pm
Admin tasks: Upon Activation
08
Opal
09
Pearl
10
Ruby
11
Soka Volunteers Group*
Since 2005, Soka volunteers have been befriending patients and preparing drinks and toasts for them on a fortnightly basis.
Only Exclusive to Soka Gakkai Volunteers.
One Sunday per month
12
Tanzanite by Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine*
Student befrienders from Nanyang Technological University who provide companionship and support to patients.
Inpatient befriending: Daily, 8am-8pm
Medical Escort and Admin tasks: Upon Activation
13
Turquoise
Volunteers who participate in home care services such as befriending, medical escorting, and outings, bringing comfort to patients at home.
Inpatient befriending: Daily, 8am-8pm
Medical Escort and Admin tasks: Upon Activation
14
Day Care Volunteer
Volunteers will help facilitate and support a range of patient activities, including adapted games, craft sessions, and horticultural activities.
Daily, 10am-12pm / 1pm-3pm
01
Amethyst by Charis Methodist Church*
A singing group that performs for our patients
Only Exclusive to Charis Methodist Church Members
Once a month on a Saturday
02
Aquamarine Ukulele Interest Group*
Volunteer performers who bring music and joy to patients through ukulele performances.
Only Exclusive to Newton NC ukelele volunteers
1st Saturday of the month, 2pm-4pm
03
GEMS
A singing group that performs for our patients
Third Saturday of the month
04
Sunstone
Volunteers who offer hairdressing and grooming services, helping patients feel their best.
Inpatient: Every Tuesday except last week of the month, 9am-11am.
Day Care: Alternate last Tuesday and Wednesday, 10am-11am
Volunteers assist in a variety of activities, including assisting with mailers, linen management, driving errands, art work design, photography, fundraising-related activities, gardening, preparing home-cooked soup for patients, collecting special meals for patients, etc.
01
Crystal
A handicraft group that creates art and craft pieces to raise funds for Dover Park Hospice.
Ad-hoc on Saturdays
02
Topaz
A gardening group that maintains and beautifies the hospice’s green spaces, creating a soothing environment for all.
Daily, 8am-8pm
03
Inventory Management
Assist the nursing team with linen management and replenishing beverages for caregivers, including completing the end-of-month checks required for internal audit.
Every Friday, 1:30pm-3:30pm
04
Weekly Food Collection
Support the weekly collection and delivery of food supplies, ensuring timely pickup, safe transport, and smooth handover to the nursing team.
Every Friday, 10am-12pm
01
Garnet
Volunteer ambassadors who support Dover Park Hospice’s public awareness and outreach campaigns.
Upon activation (Additional Training required)
Volunteer Application and Onboarding Process
Hear From Our Volunteers
Each of our volunteers gives a part of themselves — time and care — to help patients live with dignity and families find strength. They are the heart that sustains our care.
Their stories are woven into ours, showing how compassion transforms both the patient and the caregiver. Together, their acts of service remind us that in every shared moment, life continues to be celebrated.
Volunteer With Us Today!
Thank you for choosing to help us make every moment matter.
