Step 1: Welcome to Local Service! Identify which is best for you.
Discover the service that suits you best! Whether you enjoy working with children, connecting with seniors, or using your creativity to help others, this flowchart will guide you to a possible local service.
Step 2: Still unsure? Read more about the Local Services available
Time: Monday, 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Location: Off-campus at GCDC
Teacher Facilitators: Ann Marie Santo and Nora Donohue
Partner's Website: Global Child Development Centre Tampines
Middle schoolers partner with the Global Child Development Centre (GCDC) to boost the confidence of preschoolers aged 5–7 through movement and play. Students collaborate with teacher facilitators to plan and lead fun movement routines that develop motor skills, encourage movement, and empower children to embrace new challenges.
GCDC, part of Jamiyah, provides affordable early childhood education that nurtures children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth while supporting working parents from lower-income families.
Time: Tuesday, 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Location: C628 (Science Lab)
Teacher Facilitators:
Partner's Website: PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Tampines West Blk 890A
Middle School students will run STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) workshops for young children from PCF 890A. The goal is to introduce the preschoolers to creative and problem-solving through simple, hands-on activities.
PCF is Singapore’s largest public preschool network, providing affordable early childhood education and childcare, including to families from lower-income communities.
Time: Thursday, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Location: TBC, on-campus
Teacher Facilitators: Chris Ihara and Haidee Betts
Partner's Website: SGM Little Kidz
Students in this service lead fun and engaging sports sessions for preschoolers, boosting their physical and cognitive development while building self-confidence through trying a new sport each week. This experience also highlights how sports can be a force for good, breaking down social and economic barriers.
SGM Little Kidz is a childcare centre under the Singapore Malay Teachers’ Cooperative (SMTC). As a non-profit organisation, it serves families from all walks of life, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Time: Monday, 11:30am to 12:20pm
Location: Canteen/C628
Teacher Facilitators: Esther Efthymiou and Angie Tan
Partner's Website: Lions Befrienders
Students in this service engage with the elderly from Lions Befrienders by having lunch together in the canteen, sharing conversations and planning activities that foster connection. Working alongside the centre manager, students address the seniors’ needs, reducing boredom and boosting their self-esteem.
Lions Befrienders is dedicated to providing holistic care and support to help seniors age healthily in place through daytime activities. This promotes positive ageing and reducing the number of isolated seniors in the community.
Time: Wednesday, 11:30 am to 12:20 pm
Location: Canteen
Teacher Facilitators: Kristin Mikulka and Rach Knowles
Partner's Website: Sun-Dac
Students will partner with Sun-Dac to support neurodiverse individuals and adults with special needs during lunch time. Students share canteen lunches, play and plan interactive table games to address participants' needs, alleviate boredom, and foster inclusion.
Sun-Dac is dedicated to providing holistic care and daytime support that helps individuals with special needs lead fulfilling, active lives. They are building meaningful connections, promoting inclusivity, and creating a supportive community where everyone feels valued and included.
Step 3: You've chosen your service! Learn about what to expect for the next few weeks:
When you join a Middle School Service, you are expected to show commitment, teamwork, and a positive attitude.
Here's what that looks like:
Bring your energy, creativity, and patience to every session
Attend all meetings – only miss if truly necessary (e.g. illness or major school event)
Inform your teacher facilitator in advance if you're absent, and provide a valid reason
Be punctual for buses or the start of service. If it's at lunch, be sure to bring your lunch that day to your service group
Complete any training or preparation before your service begins
Take time to reflect after each session and complete reflection tasks thoughtfully
Service is about more than just doing—it’s about learning, growing, and becoming a responsible, caring citizen of the world.