This page shows a non-exhaustive list of organisations that you may consider working with or volunteering at. The full list of voluntary welfare organisations/ social service agencies that are registered with the National Council of Social Services (NCSS) is found on the NCSS webpage. (not all are found there)
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Animals
Animals
ACRES is an animal protection organisation, driven by our concern for animals. We adopt research projects on the use of animals in various fields. Research findings are then used to educate the public to promote active community involvement in the animal protection movement, as well as strive towards synergistic partnerships with authorities and related parties.
Objectives:
To foster respect and compassion for all animals.
To improve the living conditions and welfare of animals in captivity.
To educate people on lifestyle choices which do not involve the abuse of animals and which are environment-friendly.
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA Singapore) is a non-governmental, registered animal welfare charity with IPC status. We rely mainly on donations from our supporters to continue our important role as animal protectors.
Vision:
A compassionate Singapore, where all animals are treated with kindness and respect.
Mission:
To promote kindness and to prevent cruelty to animals, through education, advocacy and action.
Objectives / Key Services:
24/7 emergency animal rescues.
Cruelty & welfare investigations.
Adoptions (including Project Adore scheme).
Lost and found services for pets.
Shelter for sick, injured, abused, abandoned and unwanted pets and community animals.
Education and outreach programmes.
Singapore’s only not-for-profit community animal clinic.
Advocacy for pertinent animal welfare issues.
Management of nationwide trap-neuter-release-manage (TNRM) programme for community dogs.
Causes for Animals (Singapore) Limited is an animal welfare charity set up to support the needs of local animal welfare in Singapore. We employ programs and policies to promote best practice, ethical, sustainable and compassionate treatment of these animals.
Mission:
To save the lives of the homeless and unwanted companion animals of Singapore. To employ programs and policies to promote best practice, ethical, sustainable and compassionate treatment of these animals.
Objectives / Focus:
Adoption – finding loving forever homes; maintain a high rate of adoption.
Rehabilitation – use programs, techniques and environment to help challenged, unwanted animals become adoptable.
Fostering – nurture foster networks within our own and other organisations.
Education – promote responsibility for individuals and communities.
Change – pursue and advocate change for more compassionate Government policies.
CAS Sanctuary – provide a ‘best practice’ sanctuary for the needy that embodies our ideals.
Local street companion animal communities – employ methods to provide support for Singapore street dogs and cats.
Ethical Management – to be ethical and transparent in all our activities.
Sustainable – to promote and support all our activities with a sustainable business model.
Cat Welfare Society (CWS) is a Singapore-based society registered under the Societies Act (Cap. 311 of Singapore). It is also a charity and an Institute of Public Character (“IPC”) pursuant to the Charities Act (Cap. 37 of Singapore).
Mission:
CWS is the leading voice for cats in Singapore, championing a people-first approach to raise standards of care through advocacy, education, community engagement, and sterilisation.
Vision:
Effecting systemic and sustainable change to manage cats humanely and support their carers.
Objectives / Key Programmes:
Sterilisation & Mediation — includes an islandwide community cat sterilisation programme, and community mediation and engagement to address cat-related feedback through humane approaches.
Advocacy & Education — promote responsible cat ownership and caregiving, raise awareness of the plight of cats, provide guidelines for adoption, work on public education and outreach.
Children/ Youth
Children/ Youth
Since 1992, TOUCH Community Services has served people of all ages, races and religions to see sustainable change and transformation in their lives.
We believe in the worth and potential of every child, youth at-risk, family in need, caregiver, senior and person with special or wellness needs to grow, participate and contribute in the community.
Vision 2030:
Strong Families.
Caring Generations.
Enabled Communities.
Mission:
"To inspire hope and impact lives because people matter."
Beyond Social Services is a charity dedicated to helping children and youths from less privileged backgrounds break away from the poverty cycle. They provide education, care, and community support to empower individuals and families to lead purposeful lives.
Blossom World Society (BWS) is a charity and Institution of a Public Character (IPC) that empowers youth through volunteerism and service learning, fostering kindness, gratitude, and leadership to build a gracious society.
Buona Vista Youth Network is a community-based youth group under the People's Association, engaging local youths through interest-based workshops, service-learning initiatives, and outdoor activities, fostering a sense of belonging and community involvement.
Children’s Wishing Well (CWW) is a charity supporting children and youth from low-income families in Singapore. They provide free educational support, enrichment programmes, financial assistance, and life skills training to help beneficiaries realise their potential and break the cycle of poverty.
Heartware Network is a charity that empowers youths aged 14–35 through community service, leadership development, and entrepreneurship. They offer volunteer opportunities via their Youthbank portal, engaging young people in programmes that build resilience, character, and a sense of social responsibility.
REACH Community Services Society is a social service agency that provides mental health counselling, family support, youth rehabilitation, and senior care services. They operate through multiple community touchpoints in Singapore, aiming to support vulnerable individuals and families in building resilience and well-being.
The Boys’ Brigade in Singapore is a Christian youth organisation founded in 1930. It offers structured programmes for boys aged 4 to 21, focusing on leadership, character development, and community service through activities like adventure training, proficiency awards, and outreach initiatives such as BB CARES and Share-a-Gift.
Disabled/ Impaired
Disabled/ Impaired
Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS) is a not-for-profit charitable organisation officially registered in 1962. It was granted charity status and became a full member of the National Council of Social Service on 12 December 1994. MINDS is an Institution of a Public Character (IPC) under the Charities Act, and this status was renewed on 1 October 2024 through to 31 August 2027. Since 1962, MINDS has served people of all ages, races, and religions to see sustainable change and transformation in their lives. We believe in the worth and potential of every child, youth at-risk, family in need, caregiver, senior, and person with special or wellness needs to grow, participate, and contribute in the community. Our Vision 2030 is to see Strong Families, Caring Generations, and Enabled Communities established in Singapore.
Vision:
To be a social service organisation that advances the development, well-being, and aspirations of Persons with Intellectual Disability (PWIDs).
Mission:
To offer person-centred services that meet the needs, interests, and aspirations of PWIDs and their families across their lifespan, with the aim of:
Maximising their development and well-being;
Empowering and maximising their potential to fulfil their aspirations
Enabling their participation and contribution to society
Abilities Beyond Limitations and Expectations (ABLE) is a social service agency that empowers individuals with physical disabilities to live independent and meaningful lives. They provide rehabilitation therapy, employment support, caregiver respite, and wheelchair-accessible transport.
APSN Centre for Adults (CFA) is a sheltered workshop that provides vocational training and employment support for adults with mild intellectual disabilities. They offer training in food and beverage, bakery production, artisanal products, and catering, equipping individuals with skills for open employment and lifelong learning.
Autism Association (Singapore) is a non-profit social service agency dedicated to supporting individuals on the autism spectrum. They provide early intervention, special education, vocational training, and residential care to help individuals lead meaningful and quality lives in society.
Disabled People’s Association (DPA) is a cross-disability advocacy organisation led by people with disabilities. They work to ensure inclusion by pushing for accessible education, employment, public transport, and social integration, and run public training and awareness programmes so decisions affecting persons with disabilities include their voices.
Down Syndrome Association (Singapore) (DSA(S)) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting individuals with Down syndrome and their families. They offer a range of services, including early intervention, educational support, enrichment programmes, and family support services, to empower individuals with Down syndrome to lead fulfilling lives.
Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped (SAVH) is a charity supporting people with visual impairments. They provide rehabilitation, assistive technology training, Braille and audio services, vocational support, and counselling to help clients live independently.
Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC) is the national sports body for persons with disabilities. They support and train para-athletes for local, regional, and international competitions, provide inclusive sports programmes for people with disabilities, and advocate for policies to increase accessibility and participation in sports.
SPD is a charity supporting people with physical, sensory, and developmental disabilities of all ages. They offer early intervention, therapy, assistive technology, vocational training, employment support, daycare/senior care, and social services to help beneficiaries become more independent and integrate into mainstream society.
Elderly
Elderly
Lions Befrienders Service Association (Singapore) is a social service agency established in 1995 by the Lions Clubs of Singapore and a Lions District Project. Our mission is to provide friendship and care for seniors to age in place with community participation, enabling them to enjoy meaningful and enriching lives.
Vision:
A nation where every senior is active, healthy, and happy.
Mission:
To provide friendship and care for seniors to age in place with community participation, enabling them to enjoy meaningful and enriching lives.
Objectives:
Relieve the loneliness, isolation, and boredom of lonely seniors.
Facilitate the integration of lonely seniors into the community.
Facilitate the empowerment of our lonely seniors.
Promote community participation in caring for the seniors.
Promote active and positive ageing.
Encourage lonely seniors to age in place with community support.
St. John's Home for Elderly Persons is a sheltered home providing long-term residential care for ambulant seniors aged 60 and above. They offer accommodation, meals, laundry, and basic medical care to elderly individuals without family support.
St Luke’s ElderCare (SLEC) is a charity that provides day care, rehabilitation, nursing, dementia care, and wellness programmes for seniors. They also offer respite care and transport services to help elderly individuals maintain independence and quality of life.
Fei Yue Community Services is a non-profit social service agency committed to effecting life transformation. They offer a wide range of services to individuals and families across various life stages and challenges. Their programmes include family counselling, marriage enrichment, parenting support, eldercare services, and youth outreach.
Environment
Environment
WWF-Singapore is one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organisations. Our mission is to stop the degradation of the earth’s natural environment and to build a future in which people live in harmony with nature. We were founded in March 2006 to engage individuals and organisations in Singapore towards making a positive change in their lives and business operations.
Objectives / Key Focus Areas:
Conserving the world’s biological diversity.
Ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable.
Promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.
Working on priority conservation issues in Singapore by bringing individuals, communities, businesses and governments together to enable change for a resilient future.
Addressing issues such as climate change, sustainable finance, deforestation, illegal wildlife trade, marine conservation, and sustainable production and consumption.
Garden City Fund (GCF) is a charity that supports Singapore’s “City in Nature” vision. They fund and run projects to improve green spaces, biodiversity, conservation, outreach, and education, allowing individuals and organisations to participate in nature-based initiatives.
Nature Society (Singapore) (NSS) is a volunteer-run charity that inspires people through education, advocacy, research, and citizen science to protect Singapore’s biodiversity and habitats. They run programmes like nature walks, wildlife monitoring, environmental education in schools, and habitat conservation efforts.
Singapore Environment Council (SEC) is a charity that promotes environmental sustainability in Singapore. They run green certification and labelling programmes, environmental awards, outreach and education for public, schools and businesses, and volunteer initiatives to build awareness and green practices.
City Sprouts is a social enterprise that transforms urban spaces into community farms. They operate Sprout Hub at 102 Henderson Road, featuring 38 greenhouses managed by local farmers. Their mission is to reconnect people with food through urban farming, sustainability workshops, farm tours, and eco-camps. They also run community urban farms in West Coast Park and Bedok North, offering gardening plots and nature programmes.
Family
Family
TOUCH Community Services is a not-for-profit charitable organisation officially registered in 1992. It was granted charity status and became a full member of the National Council of Social Service on 12 December 1994. TOUCH is an Institution of a Public Character (IPC) under the Charities Act, and this status was renewed on 1 October 2024 through to 31 August 2027. Since 1992, TOUCH Community Services has served people of all ages, races and religions to see sustainable change and transformation in their lives. We believe in the worth and potential of every child, youth at-risk, family in need, caregiver, senior and person with special or wellness needs to grow, participate and contribute in the community. Our Vision 2030 is to see Strong Families, Caring Generations and Enabled Communities established in Singapore.
Vision 2030:
Strong Families.
Caring Generations.
Enabled Communities.
Mission:
"To inspire hope and impact lives because people matter."
Society Against Family Violence (SAFV) is a charity dedicated to preventing and reducing family violence in Singapore. They provide support and therapeutic services for victims, rehabilitative programmes for perpetrators, and training for professionals working with families in crisis. SAFV also offers a Men's Helplink to provide information and referrals to relevant organisations that specialise in services for men.
Food from the Heart (FFTH) is a homegrown, independent charity dedicated to alleviating food insecurity in Singapore. FFTH provides reliable, consistent, and sustainable food support to the less fortunate through various food distribution programmes. such as the Bread Run Programme, Community Food Pack, School Goodie Bag, Market Place, Birthdays from the Heart, and Toys from the Heart.
Fei Yue Community Services is a charity that provides counselling, early intervention, youth services, marriage and divorce support, eldercare, and inmate family support. They aim to strengthen families and communities through holistic social services.
The Food Bank Singapore is a charity that collects surplus and donated food to redistribute to over 370 member organisations, including family service centres, soup kitchens, homes, schools, and religious establishments. They aim to alleviate food insecurity and reduce food waste through initiatives like food rescue, community pantries, and 24/7 vending machines.
Health/ Medical
Health/ Medical
Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) is a self-funded social service agency established in 1964. We provide an integrated continuum of care from cancer control and prevention to patient support services, survivorship, and palliative care. Our key programmes and services include cancer screening programmes, public education, financial and welfare services, psychosocial support, survivorship care, rehabilitation programmes, and hospice care. Consistently recognised for our commitment to high standards in governance and transparency, SCS has attained both the coveted Charity Governance Award (2023) and the Charity Transparency Award for four years, between 2019 to 2024.
Vision:
To be Singapore’s leading charity in the fight for a cancer-free community.
Mission:
To minimise cancer and maximise lives through effective programmes.
Strategic Thrusts:
Reduce Cancer Incidence
Increase Survivor Rate
Improve Quality of Life
Greater Community Action
Core Values:
Stewardship: We make the best use of our resources, time, talents, and funds to fulfil our mission.
Perseverance: We shall overcome all challenges to minimise cancer and maximise lives.
Integrity: We strive to be honest, ethical, and fair in all we do.
Respect: We will respect everyone and serve with dignity, care, and concern.
Teamwork: We forge ahead together as one.
Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF) is a charity dedicated to eradicating breast cancer as a life-threatening disease. They offer psycho-social support through support groups, befrienders, and counselling services. BCF also advocates for early detection and provides resources like mammogram subsidies and educational materials. Their community outreach includes events like the Pink Ribbon Walk and Warriors’ Retreat.
Children’s Cancer Foundation (CCF) is a charity that supports children with cancer and their families. They offer services such as hospital-based play therapy, home-based psycho-education, financial assistance, and schooling support. CCF also provides bereavement services and conducts public education initiatives like “Hair for Hope” to raise awareness and funds.
Bone Marrow Donor Programme (BMDP) is a non-profit charity that manages Singapore’s only public register of volunteer bone marrow donors. They aim to provide hope for patients with leukaemia and other blood-related diseases by building a comprehensive donor registry, facilitating global marrow matching, and advocating for donors throughout the donation process.
Dementia Singapore is a charity supporting individuals with dementia and their caregivers. They offer services such as caregiver support groups, home-based therapy, memory cafés, and the CARA app—a dementia-friendly ecosystem providing community, assurance, rewards, and acceptance. They also provide training for professionals and advocate for a dementia-inclusive society.
Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH) is a charity that supports individuals with mental health conditions and their families. They offer services such as counselling, creative arts programmes, rehabilitation, and workplace skills training. SAMH aims to promote mental wellness and reduce stigma through community outreach and engagement.
Diabetes Singapore is a charity dedicated to supporting individuals with diabetes and their families. They offer services such as health screenings, nurse counselling, diabetes care products, peer support communities, and community outreach programs to promote awareness and self-management of diabetes.
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is a charity dedicated to supporting individuals with kidney failure and promoting kidney health. They offer services such as haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplantation support, and patient education. NKF also provides caregiver resources, community integration programmes, and operates 43 dialysis centres across Singapore.
Singapore Thong Chai Medical Institution (STCMI) is a charity that provides free Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) consultations and treatments to the public, regardless of race, religion, or nationality. They offer general TCM services and specialise in areas such as stroke rehabilitation, pain management, fertility, kidney disease, metabolism, and paediatrics. STCMI operates multiple branches, including locations in Chin Swee Road (headquarters), Ang Mo Kio, Sengkang, Bedok, and Bukit Batok.
Heritage/ Arts
Heritage/ Arts
The Arts House is a multi-disciplinary arts venue in Singapore, housed in the historic Old Parliament House. It serves as a platform for the arts, fostering creativity and cultural expression. The venue hosts a diverse range of events, including performances, exhibitions, and festivals, aiming to engage and inspire the community. As a national arts centre, The Arts House plays a pivotal role in Singapore's vibrant arts scene, contributing to the cultural landscape of the nation.
Vision:
A leader in nurturing, inspiring and enriching communities through the arts in Singapore.
Mission:
Bridging the arts and audiences by providing a platform for artistic expression and cultural exchange.
ArtsWok Collaborative is a charity that uses the arts to foster dialogue, social participation, and bridge-building across differences. They offer services such as immersive community projects, workshops, and training programmes.
Singapore Heritage Society (SHS) is a charity that advocates for heritage conservation in Singapore. They offer services such as research, public education, and advocacy on issues relating to Singapore's history, heritage, and identity. SHS aims to promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of Singapore's cultural heritage through various initiatives and community engagement.
Odyssey Dance Theatre Ltd (ODT Ltd) is a charity that uses contemporary dance and the arts to inspire, educate, and uplift communities. The organisation is known for its interdisciplinary collaborations and has represented Singapore at international festivals and cultural exchanges across the Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Americas.
Migrant Workers
Migrant Workers
Migrant Workers' Centre (MWC) is a non-governmental organisation whose mission is to champion fair employment practices and the well-being of migrant workers in Singapore.
Objectives:
Fair Employment Practices: Advocating for just and equitable treatment of migrant workers in the workplace.
Well-being of Migrant Workers: Ensuring the physical, emotional, and social well-being of migrant workers through various support services.
Community Engagement: Fostering a sense of community and belonging among migrant workers in Singapore.
Legal Assistance: Providing access to legal support and guidance for migrant workers facing employment-related issues.
Public Education: Raising awareness about the rights and contributions of migrant workers to Singapore's society.
ACMI (Archdiocesan Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants & Itinerant People) is a Catholic charity in Singapore that supports migrants and itinerant people, regardless of nationality, race, or religion. They offer services such as case management, skills development, pastoral care, and educational sponsorship. ACMI also provides outreach and engagement activities to foster community integration and social support.
Foreign Domestic Worker Association for Social Support and Training (FAST) is a non-profit charity that supports migrant domestic workers in Singapore. They offer services such as skills training, social support, mediation, counselling, pro-bono legal assistance, and fitness activities. FAST operates a multi-service integrated hub, providing one-stop services for various needs of the workers under one roof.
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