Volunteer in Singapore for Christmas! These initiatives bring the season’s spirit to life with food drives, charity events and community outreach.
Volunteering in Singapore for Christmas is the perfect way to give the season extra meaning. Beyond the festive feasts and shopping, it’s about lending a hand – packing food, supporting charities, or spending time with those in need. If you’ve been looking for ways to give back in December, these initiatives will help you share the joy. For more volunteering opportunities, look to charities in Singapore.
Where to volunteer or donate in Singapore this Christmas
1. Children’s Aid Society’s Christmas for Good
Turn your festive cheer into lasting support for children and youths under the Children’s Aid Society’s care. The Christmas for Good campaign isn’t just about gifts – your donation helps fund therapy, daily meals, essentials and support services well after the holidays. Donation tiers are transparent, so you know exactly how your contribution translates into impact.
Beneficiary: Children and youths under the Children’s Aid Society
How to help: Donate (from $88) via various methods
When: Now till 18 December 2025
Address: Children’s Aid Society, #01-59, 556 Woodlands Drive 53, Singapore 730556
2. The Salvation Army Singapore’s Christmas Kettling
It’s bell-ringing, but with purpose. During the Christmas Kettling season, volunteers in Singapore stand at malls and busy locations to solicit donations. Funds raised are used to assist the elderly, vulnerable youth, migrant workers, formerly incarcerated folks and their families. A classic Christmas tradition with real impact.
Beneficiary: Elderly, vulnerable youth, migrant workers, formerly incarcerated folks and their families in need
How to help: Volunteer for bell-ringing (or donate directly)
When: Now till 22 December 2025, 11am to 9pm (in two-hour shifts)
Address: The Salvation Army Singapore Christmas Kettling 2025, multiple locations including Tang Plaza and Jem
3. The Art Faculty
The Art Faculty sells handmade items crafted by artists on the autism spectrum – meaning your gift doubles as meaningful support. If you have time and holiday cheer to spare, you can also volunteer to wrap gifts, check items, or help customers in its physical shop at Singapore’s Enabling Village this Christmas. It’s a gift-giving option with heart and social purpose.
Beneficiary: Artists with autism under the Autism Resource Centre
How to help: Buy handmade gifts, volunteer for wrapping or assist in-store
When: Now till 24 December 2025 (volunteer to wrap gifts)
Address: The Art Faculty Christmas Shop, shop online and at #01-07, Enabling Village, 20 Lengkok Bahru, Singapore 159053
4. Make‑A‑Wish Singapore’s Santa Race for Wishes
Santa Race for Wishes returns for another lap! Join this annual community event to raise funds to grant life-changing wishes for children battling critical illnesses. Whether you run, walk, or cycle, every bit helps. If your fitness game is weak (no shade), you can just donate. It’s a heartfelt, high-impact way to spread cheer.
Beneficiary: Children with critical illnesses who qualify for wish grants
How to help: Run, walk, cycle, or donate via Make-A-Wish Singapore’s official page
When: Now till 31 December 2025
Address: Santa Race for Wishes, available online
5. The Boys’ Brigade Share-a-Gift
Drop by selected supermarkets or donate online hampers (sometimes via supermarket partners) to contribute essentials like rice, canned food, noodles, or halal-friendly items. Easy, no-frills way to give, especially if you can only spare a grocery run and some spare time. But if you wanna go above and beyond, block your cal, rally your loved ones, and deliver hampers to the beneficiaries.
Beneficiary: Families and individuals needing food and basic grocery support
How to help: Donate food items at participating supermarkets or via The Boys’ Brigade’s online donation portal, or deliver hampers
When: Now till 31 December 2025
Address: The Boys’ Brigade Share-A-Gift, multiple locations
6. It’s Raining Raincoats
Donate practical items such as towels, power banks, water bottles, food, or sustainable wrapping materials like used magazines and newspapers to It’s Raining Raincoats’ Christmas drive. You can also help with delivery to worksites. It’s a grounded, low-effort way to recognise and support the migrant worker community this festive season. Tip: check the organisation’s website for updated logistics.
Beneficiary: Migrant workers in Singapore
How to help: Donate items or volunteer for wrapping or delivery
When: Now till 15 January 2026
Address: It’s Raining Raincoats, 470 Upper Paya Lebar Road, Singapore 534235
7. SPCA Singapore’s Christmas Wishlist 2025
Be a miracle for the shelter animals under the care of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Singapore this season. Its 2025 Christmas wishlist breaks down exactly what’s needed: from special and prescription diets to medical supplies and essential equipment. Feeling overwhelmed by the options? Contribute to the Gift of Love fund instead. Every dollar counts, and donations are tax-deductible.
Beneficiary: Shelter animals under SPCA Singapore (cats, dogs, and rescue animals)
How to help: Donate via SPCA’s Christmas Wishlist 2025 or sponsor specific items
When: Now till February 2026
Address: Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), 50 Sungei Tengah Road, Singapore 699012
8. Touch Community Services’ Meals-On-Wheels
Help deliver meals to home-bound or isolated elderly folks across Singapore. Volunteer roles vary – if you drive, you can sign up as a driver; otherwise, you can be a “runner”, using public transport or walking. It’s flexible, with many routes that lean on clusters of flats, so no car is needed.
Beneficiary: Home-bound or isolated elderly individuals
How to help: Sign up on Touch’s volunteer portal (preferably once a week for lunch or dinner delivery)
When: Now till 31 December 2026
Address: Touch Community Services’ Meals-on-Wheels, various locations
9. Samaritans of Singapore
Volunteering with Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) means offering a confidential, non-judgemental ear to people facing emotional distress, loneliness, or suicidal thoughts – often a heavy burden during the holidays. Its 24/7 hotline and WhatsApp CareText ensure help is available around the clock. SOS gives full training (role-play and supervised shifts) before you take calls and texts, so you don’t walk in blind.
Beneficiary: Individuals in crisis, emotional distress or suicidal ideation
How to help: Attend to the hotline and CareText or support and strengthen the organisation’s capabilities
When: Applications are accepted all year round, while interviews and training are conducted regularly
Address: Samaritans of Singapore, #01-01, 10 Cantonment Close, Singapore 080010
10. The Food Bank Singapore
You can help as a warehouse volunteer with The Food Bank Singapore this Christmas. Responsibilities include sorting incoming donations, packing emergency food rations, and preparing food parcels for needy families. If you have a licence and access to a vehicle, you could also sign up as a delivery assistant by helping to collect from donation boxes island-wide and distribute to households in need.
Beneficiary: Low-income families and individuals facing food insecurity
How to help: Sort donations, pack parcels, or deliver food
When: Daily or as often as you like (sign up via Giving.sg)
Address: The Food Bank Singapore, Xpace, 218 Pandan Loop, Singapore 128408
11. Willing Hearts
Willing Hearts runs daily soup-kitchen shifts from early morning. You can help chop up greens, pack meals, load supplies, and even deliver meals across the island. The organisation welcomes walk-ins or small groups (maximum four people) during the festive season, making it easy to volunteer even if you’re pulled in multiple directions.
Beneficiary: Underprivileged individuals, families, senior citizens, and the homeless receiving daily meals
How to help: Food prep, kitchen support, meal delivery, gardening, basic housekeeping
When: All year round
Address: Willing Hearts, 1 Lorong J Telok Kurau, Singapore 425792
12. World Wildlife Fund
Not all good deeds have to be about humans. Giving to the World Wildlife Fund, which channels towards tree planting, habitat restoration, or reef protection, is a legit holiday gesture too. It helps nurture the planet while spreading the “peace on Earth” vibe and building a more climate-resilient country.
Beneficiary: Environment, wildlife, and conservation projects
How to help: Donate to fund tree planting and coral restoration
When: All year round
Address: World Wildlife Fund, available online
Be somebody else’s Santa Claus and volunteer for one of these initiatives in Singapore this Christmas!
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to start looking for Christmas volunteer opportunities in Singapore?
The best time to start looking and applying is October to early November. Many major charities launch their festive campaigns (like gift drives, kettling, and Christmas parties) during this time and require volunteers for logistics and scheduling well in advance of December.
What is the minimum age required to volunteer for Christmas events?
The age requirement varies widely by task and organisation. Charities like Willing Hearts often welcome families and children (with parental supervision) for packing or sorting roles. Campaigns like The Salvation Army's Christmas Kettling typically require volunteers to be at least 16 years old for independent shifts.
Can I volunteer by donating money or goods instead of time?
Yes, time is not the only way to contribute. You can sponsor a gift or hamper for a beneficiary, participate in events to raise funds for a cause, or fulfill charities' Christmas wish lists.
