Up to 700,000 volunteering opportunities for seniors to help other seniors; stipend provided

A new Age Well Kakis programme will help those aged 50 and above to be matched with volunteering opportunities to offer help to other seniors.

Published Oct 30, 2026, 03:08 PM

Updated Oct 30, 2026, 03:08 PM

Singapore will offer up to 700,000 volunteering opportunities for seniors in two years under the new Age Well Kakis programme, with a basic stipend and matched roles.

The scheme aims to cut social isolation and help seniors find friendship, purpose and joy, said Senior Minister of State for Health Tan Kiat How.

AACs will also run more than 150 fully subsidised health, wellness and reading activities to help seniors stay healthy, learn new skills and age actively.

SINGAPORE – Seniors keen on volunteering to help other seniors will have up to 700,000 opportunities to do so under a new programme that encourages older people to look out for one another in Singapore’s super-aged society.

The programme, Age Well Kakis, will match volunteers aged 50 and above with opportunities in community care that suit their interests, abilities and availability, as well as provide them with a stipend.

It is aimed at alleviating social isolation as more Singaporeans are living longer, but a gap remains between their lifespan and their healthspan, the years a person spends in good health.

“A caring community is not simply one that looks after its seniors. It is one where seniors also look out for one another”, said Senior Minister of State for Health Tan Kiat How on Oct 30, as he announced the new initiative at the opening of the National Celebration of Seniors event.

“When we give our seniors opportunities to contribute, we help them find friendship, purpose and joy – and we make our communities stronger.”

In September, Singapore officially became a super-aged society, with more than 21% of the citizen population aged 65 and older.

Under Age Well Kakis, seniors are expected to be able to volunteer in tasks such as accompanying seniors to medical appointments, delivering meals to seniors, and supporting the planning and logistics of active ageing activities.

It builds on existing senior volunteerism efforts under Age Well SG .

The Ministry of Health (MOH) expects around 16,500 seniors will take up the volunteering opportunities over two years.

Urging seniors to consider volunteering, Tan said: “Behind every opportunity is a person who can benefit from a little care and connection... A meal delivered is also a chance to check in on a neighbour. Helping at an activity can be the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Accompanying someone to an appointment can turn an anxious journey into a reassuring one.

“The idea is simple: Everyone has something to offer, and everyone deserves the opportunity to make a difference.”

The volunteering opportunities will be available across a range of community care settings, including active ageing centres (AACs), nursing homes and community mental health providers.

Suitable tasks should generally be physically manageable for a senior, such as avoiding strenuous or heavy lifting if the senior is physically not as strong.

The task should be short in duration, such as one that can be completed in an hour’s time; can be done while seated if possible; and there should be clear instructions and simple steps provided, and to have support or supervision if needed.

MOH and t he Agency for Integrated Care ( AIC) will provide funds to organisations to match volunteering opportunities.

The funds will also cover the stipend for volunteers in recognition of their contributions and to encourage sustained participation in the programme, up to July 31, 2028. Volunteers will receive either cash or in-kind stipends, such as vouchers or coupons.

Those interested to volunteer can visit AIC’s website , call its hotline at 1800-650-6060, or visit AACs near their homes to sign up to be an Age Well Kaki.

Health and wellness courses for seniors

At the National Celebration of Seniors event , Tan also announced two other initiatives to aid seniors in staying healthy and continuing to learn.

Since the start of October, more than 150 health and wellness learning courses have been offered through AACs for seniors.

These courses, on topics such as nutrition, fall prevention and caregiving, are fully subsidised for Singaporeans and permanent residents aged 60 and above.

Tan said besides offering practical knowledge and confidence to self-manage well-being, joining such courses will also allow seniors to build friendships.

Separately, the National Library Board on Oct 30 launched The Next Page, a guided activity journal to help seniors explore their reading interests and make reading a regular habit.

“Our minds need stimulation just as our bodies need movement. Reading is one simple way to discover new interests, enjoy stories and connect with others”, said Tan.

The two-day event is held at Toa Payoh HDB Hub to honour seniors’ contributions to the society and promote active ageing. The Oct 31 programme includes cultural performances and a panel discussion on legacy planning. Attendees can also complete activities to redeem gifts.

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一项名为“乐龄伙伴”（Age Well Kakis）的新计划将帮助 50 岁及以上的老年人找到志愿服务机会，为其他老年人提供帮助。

发布于 2026 年 10 月 30 日下午 3:08

更新于2026年10月30日下午3:08

新加坡将在两年内通过新的“乐龄伙伴”计划，为老年人提供多达 70 万个志愿服务机会，并提供基本津贴和匹配的岗位。

卫生部高级政务部长陈杰豪表示，该计划旨在减少社会孤立，帮助老年人找到友谊、目标和快乐。

AACs还将开展150多项全额补贴的健康、保健和阅读活动，帮助老年人保持健康、学习新技能并积极老去。

新加坡——一项鼓励老年人在新加坡超老龄化社会中互相照顾的新计划将为热衷于志愿帮助其他老年人的老年人提供多达 70 万个志愿服务机会。

“乐龄伙伴”计划将为 50 岁及以上的志愿者匹配适合他们兴趣、能力和空闲时间的社区护理机会，并向他们提供津贴。

其目的是为了缓解社会孤立，因为越来越多的新加坡人寿命延长，但他们的预期寿命与健康寿命（一个人健康生活的年限）之间仍然存在差距。

“一个关爱长者的社区不仅仅是照顾长者的社区，更是长者之间互相照顾的社区，”卫生部高级政务部长陈杰豪在10月30日全国长者庆祝活动开幕式上宣布这项新举措时说道。

“当我们给老年人提供贡献的机会时，我们帮助他们找到友谊、目标和快乐——我们也使我们的社区更加强大。”

9 月，新加坡正式成为超老龄化社会，65 岁及以上公民人口占比超过 21%。

在 Age Well Kakis 的指导下，老年人需要能够参与志愿服务，例如陪同老年人就医、为老年人送餐以及协助策划和组织积极老龄化活动。

它建立在 Age Well SG 现有的长者志愿服务工作之上。

卫生部预计，两年内将有约 16,500 名老年人参与志愿服务。

谭女士鼓励长者们考虑参与志愿服务，她说：“每一个机会背后都蕴藏着一个需要关爱和陪伴的人……送餐也是一个问候邻居的机会。参与活动或许能开启一段美好的友谊。陪伴他人就医可以将焦虑的旅程变成安心的体验。”

“这个理念很简单：每个人都有贡献，每个人都应该有机会做出改变。”

志愿服务机会将涵盖一系列社区护理机构，包括活跃老龄化中心 (AAC)、疗养院和社区心理健康服务机构。

适合老年人的任务通常应该是老年人能够胜任的，例如，如果老年人身体不够强壮，就应该避免费力或重体力劳动。

任务持续时间应短，例如一小时内即可完成；最好能坐着完成；并且应提供清晰的说明和简单的步骤，必要时提供支持或监督。

卫生部和综合护理机构（AIC）将向各组织提供资金，以匹配志愿服务机会。

这些资金还将用于支付志愿者的津贴，以表彰他们的贡献并鼓励他们持续参与该计划，直至 2028 年 7 月 31 日。志愿者将获得现金或实物津贴，例如代金券或优惠券。

有兴趣成为志愿者的人士可以访问 AIC 的网站，拨打其热线电话 1800-650-6060，或前往家附近的 AAC 注册成为 Age Well Kaki。

老年人健康养生课程

在全国老年人庆祝活动上，谭还宣布了另外两项旨在帮助老年人保持健康和继续学习的举措。

自 10 月初以来，AAC 已为老年人提供了 150 多门健康和保健学习课程。

这些课程涵盖营养、预防跌倒和护理等主题，新加坡公民和60岁及以上的永久居民可享受全额补贴。

谭先生表示，除了提供自我管理健康的实用知识和信心外，参加此类课程还可以让老年人建立友谊。

此外，国家图书馆管理局于 10 月 30 日推出了《下一页》，这是一本引导式活动日志，旨在帮助老年人探索他们的阅读兴趣，并将阅读养成一种规律的习惯。

“我们的大脑需要刺激，就像我们的身体需要运动一样。阅读是发现新兴趣、享受故事和与他人建立联系的一种简单方法，”谭说道。

为期两天的活动在Toa Payoh HDB Hub举行，旨在表彰长者对社会的贡献，并倡导积极老龄化。10月31日的活动包括文化表演和关于遗产规划的小组讨论。参与者还可以完成各种活动来兑换礼品。

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