/short-course/gaining-appreciation-counselling-older-adults
To equip and enrich volunteers with skillsets, attitudes and expertise to start them off a fulfilling volunteering experience.
/short-course/enhancing-your-capacity-empathetic-listener
At the end of this workshop, the participant will understand the importance of empathetic listening by using their heart and ear to enhance the engagement of a volunteer with others. The participant…
/short-course/developing-servant-leadership-volunteerism
To equip and enrich volunteers with skillsets, attitudes and expertise to start them off a fulfilling volunteering experience.
/short-course/developing-emotional-intelligence-volunteerism
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to understand the need for practising emotional intelligence when volunteering to reach out to others more effectively. Participants will also…
/short-course/communicating-effectively-better-connect-volunteer
Upon successful completion of this workshop, participants will learn about the important elements of communication and the relevant skills to better connect as a volunteer including methods to…
/short-course/be-effective-volunteer
At the end of this workshop, participants will be equipped to effectively volunteer. Participants will acquire knowledge of what volunteering is about, its importance and its purpose. They will also…
/e-nuggets/what-makes-great-digital-experience
You may have one of the best wireless routers and fastest computers in the world. However, even the best things have its own limitations. In this talk, discover the basics of connection and data…
/online-learning/what-makes-great-digital-experience
You may have one of the best wireless routers and fastest computers in the world. However, even the best things have its own limitations. In this talk, discover the basics of connection and data…
/online-learning/active-volunteer
Aunty Mary is 75 years old and she loves people. She always finds time to help people who are in need via active volunteering. This is Aunty Mary.
/online-learning/cib-setting-roster-your-community-gardeners
In this video, Albert will be explaining to you the importance of setting up a garden schedule for your volunteers and guide you through the process.
/short-course/gaining-appreciation-counselling-older-adults
To equip and enrich volunteers with skillsets, attitudes and expertise to start them off a fulfilling volunteering experience.
/short-course/enhancing-your-capacity-empathetic-listener
At the end of this workshop, the participant will understand the importance of empathetic listening by using their heart and ear to enhance the engagement of a volunteer with others. The participant…
/short-course/developing-servant-leadership-volunteerism
To equip and enrich volunteers with skillsets, attitudes and expertise to start them off a fulfilling volunteering experience.
/short-course/developing-emotional-intelligence-volunteerism
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to understand the need for practising emotional intelligence when volunteering to reach out to others more effectively. Participants will also…
/short-course/communicating-effectively-better-connect-volunteer
Upon successful completion of this workshop, participants will learn about the important elements of communication and the relevant skills to better connect as a volunteer including methods to…
/short-course/be-effective-volunteer
At the end of this workshop, participants will be equipped to effectively volunteer. Participants will acquire knowledge of what volunteering is about, its importance and its purpose. They will also…
/online-learning/what-makes-great-digital-experience
You may have one of the best wireless routers and fastest computers in the world. However, even the best things have its own limitations. In this talk, discover the basics of connection and data…
/e-nuggets/what-makes-great-digital-experience
You may have one of the best wireless routers and fastest computers in the world. However, even the best things have its own limitations. In this talk, discover the basics of connection and data…
/online-learning/active-volunteer
Aunty Mary is 75 years old and she loves people. She always finds time to help people who are in need via active volunteering. This is Aunty Mary.
/online-learning/cib-setting-roster-your-community-gardeners
In this video, Albert will be explaining to you the importance of setting up a garden schedule for your volunteers and guide you through the process.
/volunteerism/gardens-bay-volunteer-programme
Through volunteerism, Gardens by the Bay, we hope to foster a sense of community ownership and national pride. Our comprehensive program includes an array of activities catering to people with…
/volunteerism/silver-friend-volunteer-leadership
The volunteer leadership program aims to tap into the leadership potential of seniors by providing relevant training and opportunities for seniors to take on leadership roles in their volunteering…
/volunteerism/silver-friend-trainer
This programme enables volunteers with expertise knowledge or skills to conduct peer-learning classes in a variety of subjects such as balloon scrulpturing, smartphone applications, calligraphy…
/volunteerism/silver-friend-sewing-services
This Programme will train volunteers on sewing and mending of clothes for residents of nursing homes or needy elderly in the community. Volunteers may be deployed to nursing homes or homes of needy…
/volunteerism/silver-friend-craft-making-services
This Programme will train volunteers to produce handicraft items for nursing homes or community events. These could be seasonal craft items such as Christmas decorations, or art pieces such as Nagomi…
/volunteerism/silver-friend-handyman-services
To provide practical help to low income elderly in simple home improvement or repairs. This program recruit, train and deploy volunteers to perform simple wall painting, home electrical, plumbing or…
/volunteerism/silver-friend-wheelchair-servicing
The use of wheelchairs as a mobility aids by seniors has grown exponentially due to the ageing society of Singapore. The commercial servicing and repair of wheelchairs can be expensive and lacking.…
/volunteerism/silver-friend-befrienders
Through the creative use of simple make-up sessions, photo-taking, story-telling, scrapbooking and electronic scrapbooking, volunteers will befriend residents of nursing homes by listening to their…
/volunteerism/silver-friend-performers
The Silver Friend Peformers programme equips senior volunteers with musical performing skills such as ukulele, percussions and singing, and to form performing groups to entertain and reach out to…
/volunteerism/ad-hoc-programmes
Ad-Hoc Programmes provide seniors an opportunity to assist YAH! in different events.
Join us as a volunteer and make a positive impact on the community!
/articles/well-belanja-you-ong-ye-kung-urges-better-outreach-interesting-activities-engage-seniors
SINGAPORE – When Health Minister Ong Ye Kung invites elderly residents in his ward to visit active ageing centres, “I will emphasise to them that everything is free and we will belanja (treat) them…
/articles/over-200-active-ageing-centres-get-100m-govt-funding-coming-year-ong-ye-kung
SINGAPORE - Some $100 million will be pumped into more than 200 active ageing centres from April 2024 to March 2025, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung.
This is up from the $60 million provided…
/articles/garden-bed-bringing-nature-and-healing-hospital-patients
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital brightens the day of acute care patients with a horticultural therapy project. Spearheaded by a team of occupational therapists, it sees the hospital moving “gardens” into its…
/inspiration/pursuing-knowledge-self-improvement
“Ageing well means embracing change, adapting to new challenges, and continuing to pursue personal growth and happiness throughout life.” Mr Paul Ng
/articles/goodlife-studio-broadens-active-ageing-appeal-carpentry-digital-media-tea-bar
SINGAPORE – Arts and crafts, bingo sessions and exercise classes are common offerings at active ageing centres, but social service agency Montfort Care hopes to attract seniors with more diverse…
/articles/later-retirement-shouldnt-mean-devoting-your-later-life-work
Design a life you don’t need to retire from. Make time for new connections and community engagements that will keep you motivated even after your careers.
Adeline Tiah
Work forms a…
/articles/new-initiative-aims-recruit-more-2400-volunteers-active-ageing-centres
SINGAPORE - A new initiative aims to get more seniors involved as volunteers at active ageing centres islandwide.
More than 2,400 will be recruited and trained in areas like befriending…
/articles/seniors-pick-digital-literacy-skills-chong-pang-including-tips-safe-online-shopping
SINGAPORE - Senior citizens in Chong Pang estate received lessons to improve their digital literacy skills, including tips on how they can safely navigate the online shopping space.
The event…
/articles/seniors-urged-get-handrails-and-other-subsidised-fittings-under-scheme-make-hdb-homes
SINGAPORE – Seniors living in HDB flats and their caregivers are urged to install handrails, wall-mounted shower seats and other accessibility equipment offered at heavily subsidised rates under a…
/articles/tips-how-age-and-age-well
SINGAPORE – Anyone can get old, but ageing well is another matter entirely.
One who mastered that was the late Queen Elizabeth II, said Professor Koh Woon Puay, assistant dean for faculty…
/whats-on/activities/nature-sketching-gardens
Time: 08:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Join our volunteer artist, Mr Tham Pui San, as he teaches and guides you in acquiring drawing and observation skills to equip you for an interesting journey of…
/whats-on/activities/digital-cafe-harbourfront-onsite-session-time-your-life-1
Time: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Learn about IT trends with other seniors!
Keeping up with the latest digital trends does not have to be daunting when you’re part of a supportive community!…
/whats-on/activities/singapore-patient-conference-2022
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 03:00 PM to 05:30 PM
About Singapore Patient Conference 2022
/whats-on/activities/memories-cafe-drum-circle-oneheartbeat-i-caregiving-x-toyl
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Enjoy performance arts activities and meaningful interaction in Memories Café, for persons with dementia, their caregivers and the community
Important Notice…
/whats-on/activities/digital-cafe-harbourfront-onsite-session-time-your-life-0
Time: 02:00 PM 04:00 PM
Learn about IT trends with other seniors!
About the Programme
Keeping up with the latest digital trends does not have to be daunting when you’re part of a…
/whats-on/activities/medication-reminder-using-virtual-voice-assistants-toyl-x-tech-bazaar
Learn all about virtual voice assistants and code your very own pill reminder system.
About this event
About the Programme
/whats-on/activities/nsa-virtual-roadshow
In conjunction with the National Celebration of Seniors this month, join us at the National Silver Academy (NSA) Virtual Roadshow from 6 - 19 October 2022 to keep engaged! Be wowed by the many…
/whats-on/activities/human-library-old-gold-toyl-celebration
Time: 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Hear from our speakers as they share their inspiring stories and experiences.
About this event
People are like books – personal, unique, and full of…
/whats-on/activities/zhiyuhuayuanyuzhiyuyuanyirumen-introduction-therapeutic-gardens-therapeutic
Time: 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM
治愈花园与治愈园艺入门 : Introduction to Therapeutic Gardens & Therapeutic Horticulture
NOTE: Registration is only approved if your myLibrary ID is verified. …
/whats-on/activities/seniors-build-your-own-bee-plushie-social-gifting-time-your-life
Time: 02:00 PM – 03:30 PM
Be immersed in the buzz of this bee plushie crafting session!
Important Notice
This programme/event is open to members of the National Library Board,…
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