1. I am an expat and interested in volunteering. How can I become a volunteer?
There are two ways of becoming a volunteer:
2. How do I apply for a volunteer job?
If you are interested in one of the volunteer positions posted on our web, you can directly apply for this position with the button `apply here´ following the description of the position.
3. Do I need a special work permit for a volunteer job, especially if I do not have an employment pass?
No, you do not need a special work permit for volunteering in Singapore. You can volunteer as long as you are legally allowed to stay in Singapore, as e.g. an dependant pass holder.
4. Which skills are required for volunteering?
In case there is a specific skill needed for a volunteer position it will be indicated in the description.
All volunteer work requires you to develop the central skills of team-working, communication and relationship-building, all of which are necessities in the job market. Beyond these core skills, volunteering can also provide the opportunity to develop and use skills in anything from administration, IT, PR, project management, fundraising, campaigning, writing and customer service to gardening, catering, driving… the list goes on.
5. I have other commitments as e.g. a full-/part-time job, family and children to take care of. How much time do I need to invest for doing volunteer work?
Time commitments vary according to the project you choose to volunteer. It will be included in the position description. You can then decide if the time commitment is suitable and find the right volunteer opportunity for you.
6. What do I do if I do not hear back from the organisation?
In this case please contact us with your details and for which position, organisation you have applied for and we will contact the organisation.
7. If I haven’t found the right volunteer position yet, how can I keep up to date?
You can register for a fortnightly eBulletin to receive updates about upcoming volunteer opportunities from Expatgiving or just have a look from now and then on our homepage. We publish every week new volunteer positions.
8. What happens next when I have submitted my application form?
Once you have applied for a volunteer position we send your contact details within max. of 2 days to the respective organisation. The organisation will get in contact with you for further conversations and information. The decision of engaging you as volunteer is up to the respective organisation.
9. I would like to volunteer but I don’t know which volunteer position is best for me. Can I get consultation in any way?
Yes, you can get advice from us. Please contact info@expatgiving.org with your request and someone will get back to you via email.
10. In case I am getting too busy and can’t volunteer anymore. Can I unsubscribe from your volunteer position list/ eBulletin?
Yes, you can unsubscribe or change your personal details any time, but we would appreciate if you stay in contact with us and can recommend us to your family, friends or colleagues.
11. I am not an expat, but I am willing to volunteer. Is that possible?
Of course! We created Expatgiving to raise awareness and tap into the expat community, but everyone is welcome.
There are two ways of becoming a volunteer:
- Check out the current available volunteer positions and see if one of those fit with your skills. If you are interested you can directly apply for this position.
- If there are not any interesting positions for you at the moment, you can sign up for the fortnightly eBulletin to receive updates about volunteering opportunities from Expatgiving.
2. How do I apply for a volunteer job?
If you are interested in one of the volunteer positions posted on our web, you can directly apply for this position with the button `apply here´ following the description of the position.
3. Do I need a special work permit for a volunteer job, especially if I do not have an employment pass?
No, you do not need a special work permit for volunteering in Singapore. You can volunteer as long as you are legally allowed to stay in Singapore, as e.g. an dependant pass holder.
4. Which skills are required for volunteering?
In case there is a specific skill needed for a volunteer position it will be indicated in the description.
All volunteer work requires you to develop the central skills of team-working, communication and relationship-building, all of which are necessities in the job market. Beyond these core skills, volunteering can also provide the opportunity to develop and use skills in anything from administration, IT, PR, project management, fundraising, campaigning, writing and customer service to gardening, catering, driving… the list goes on.
5. I have other commitments as e.g. a full-/part-time job, family and children to take care of. How much time do I need to invest for doing volunteer work?
Time commitments vary according to the project you choose to volunteer. It will be included in the position description. You can then decide if the time commitment is suitable and find the right volunteer opportunity for you.
6. What do I do if I do not hear back from the organisation?
In this case please contact us with your details and for which position, organisation you have applied for and we will contact the organisation.
7. If I haven’t found the right volunteer position yet, how can I keep up to date?
You can register for a fortnightly eBulletin to receive updates about upcoming volunteer opportunities from Expatgiving or just have a look from now and then on our homepage. We publish every week new volunteer positions.
8. What happens next when I have submitted my application form?
Once you have applied for a volunteer position we send your contact details within max. of 2 days to the respective organisation. The organisation will get in contact with you for further conversations and information. The decision of engaging you as volunteer is up to the respective organisation.
9. I would like to volunteer but I don’t know which volunteer position is best for me. Can I get consultation in any way?
Yes, you can get advice from us. Please contact info@expatgiving.org with your request and someone will get back to you via email.
10. In case I am getting too busy and can’t volunteer anymore. Can I unsubscribe from your volunteer position list/ eBulletin?
Yes, you can unsubscribe or change your personal details any time, but we would appreciate if you stay in contact with us and can recommend us to your family, friends or colleagues.
11. I am not an expat, but I am willing to volunteer. Is that possible?
Of course! We created Expatgiving to raise awareness and tap into the expat community, but everyone is welcome.
