Three Types of Volunteering Opportunities To Consider
Ever became curious about what it takes to be a volunteer? You won’t truly know unless you’ve participated in volunteering yourself. Volunteering can come in many forms, and no two volunteers’ experiences will be exactly alike. If you really want to try out volunteering and be assured that you will have a pleasant experience that you will want to repeat again, you should look for volunteer opportunities in Singapore that cater to your schedule, your skillset, and your personal preferences and requirements.
The first step towards choosing a volunteer opportunity is to know the types of volunteer work that you can be doing. They are divided into categories with differing features and expectations. Let’s dive right into some of them.
Different types of volunteering opportunities
There are many ways to define different types of volunteering. Before signing up for a volunteer opportunity in your local volunteer organisation, carefully consider these aspects first.
Short term vs long term volunteering
Are you in it for the short term or long term? There are some projects that require several months to complete and some that may need you to come back on a regular basis. If you can’t manage that, look for a more short term opportunity.
Project-based
Need something with more definite timeframes? Then go for a project-based volunteer opportunity. You’ll likely follow a schedule to its completion.
Formal or informal
Formal projects are more structured because they are usually spearheaded by an organisation, while informal or nonformal projects are usually done in unstructured settings, such as community service and other projects.
Singapore International Foundation is a place where you can get the best chances to make a difference by volunteering in projects here in Singapore. Contact us to know more about healthcare volunteer opportunities and other ways you can help.
