VOLUNTEER

• Make an Impact
  Play a direct role in empowering women, supporting families, and advancing gender equality.
• Be Part of a Movement
  Join a diverse and dynamic network of people who believe in uplifting others and shaping a fairer future.
• Learn & Grow
  Gain new skills, meet inspiring people, and experience the joy of giving back to the community

There are many ways to get involved with SCWO’s programmes and initiatives. Some of our key opportunities include:

• Star Shelter
  Support women and children recovering from family violence by assisting with activities, tutoring, babysitting or skills-building workshops.
• Maintenance Support Central (MSC)
  Help us provide information and assistance to women navigating complex maintenance and financial issues.
• New2U By SCWO (Thrift Shop)
  Join the team that powers our beloved thrift store: sorting donations, managing the shop floor, and raising funds for SCWO’s services.
• Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame (SWHF)
  Become a docent or guide, provide research or produce  content for exhibitions and programmes, helping to share the legacies of Singapore’s pioneering women.
• Events & Outreach
  Be part of major events like the Summit for Action on Gender Equality (SAGE), International Women’s Day, or SCWO’s 45th anniversary activities, helping with logistics, registration, and engagement.
• Skills-Based Volunteering
  Contribute your professional expertise, from communications and design to legal advice, fundraising, and research, to strengthen SCWO’s impact.

We also welcome corporate volunteers who want to make a meaningful difference together as a team. Group volunteering offers employees the chance to bond while supporting causes that uplift women and families. Opportunities include:

• Team Volunteering at New2U By SCWO
  Spend a day sorting donations, organising stock, and serving customers with proceeds going directly to SCWO’s services. (up to 20pax at a time)
• Star Shelter Activities
  Plan and run recreational or skills-based sessions for women and children, such as art workshops, wellness classes, or festive celebrations.
• Event Volunteering
  Lend corporate manpower to support SCWO’s large-scale events and outreach activities.

Whether you’re looking for a one-time opportunity or a regular commitment, we welcome you to be part of SCWO’s volunteer community. Every volunteer brings something unique, and together, we can build a society where women and families thrive.

We’re always open to new ideas and collaborations, from individuals who want to give back, to corporate teams seeking meaningful ways to contribute. Reach out to us at volunteer@scwo.org.sg to explore how we can work together to empower women and uplift our community.

This mutual nondisclosure agreement is between Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations, a Social Service Agency whose principal address is 96 Waterloo Street,  Singapore 187967 and SCWO Volunteer.  

Each party has developed certain confidential information that it may disclose to the other party for the purpose of serving clients and planning for the future development and initiatives of and for Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations.  

1. Purpose

As part of your volunteer role with Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations ("the Organisation"), you may access confidential and personal data. This Agreement outlines your obligations to maintain confidentiality and comply with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) of Singapore. 

2. Definition of Confidential and Personal Data

Under the PDPA, "Personal Data" refers to data, whether true or not, about an individual who can be identified from that data or from that data and other information the Organisation has. 

You may have access to information including, but not limited to: 

• Names, contact numbers, email addresses, NRIC/FIN numbers, photographs, or other personal identifiers of beneficiaries, donors, staff, and volunteers

• Sensitive records such as health, financial, or family information
• Internal reports, plans, strategies, or other confidential organisational data

This information must be protected in accordance with the PDPA. 

3. Volunteer’s Obligations

As a volunteer, you agree to: 

• Access and use personal data only as needed for your volunteer duties

• Notdisclose, share, copy, or misuse any personal or confidential information

• Protect all such data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure

• Immediately notify the Organisation of any suspected or actual data breach

• Follow all PDPA-related policies and data protection procedures provided to you by the Organisation

4. Consent & Handling of Personal Data

By signing this Agreement, you: 

• Give consent to the Organisation to collect, use, anddiscloseyour personal data for volunteer management purposes 

• Understand that your data will be handledin accordance withthe Organisation’s PDPA policy, which you may request to view 

5. Duration of Obligations

Your responsibility to protect personal and confidential data continues even after your volunteer work has ended. 

6. Return or Secure Deletion of Information

At the end of your volunteer role or upon request, you must return or securely delete any personal or confidential data you have received or created as part of your volunteer work. 

7. Volunteer Status

This Agreement does not constitute an employment contract. Your involvement is on a voluntary basis, without expectation of salary or benefits. 

8. Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore, including the Personal Data Protection Act 2012. 

9. Volunteer Code of Conduct

As a volunteer representing the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO), you agree to uphold the following conduct standards: 

• Respect and Dignity: Treat all beneficiaries, staff, fellow volunteers, and the public with respect, fairness, and dignity.

• Professionalism: Maintain a professional attitude, appearance, and manner when performing duties. 

• Inclusivity: Promote a safe, inclusive, and non-discriminatory environment.
• Integrity: Avoid conflicts of interest, dishonesty, or actions that could damage the reputation of SCWO.

• Responsibility: Be punctual, reliable, and accountable in your commitments.

• Safety: Follow safety protocols and report any concerns or incidents to the organisation promptly.

• Boundaries: Refrain from engaging in inappropriate relationships or behavior with clients, beneficiaries, or others during your volunteer service.

Violation of this Code of Conduct may result in suspension or termination of volunteer duties. 

10. Acknowledgment

By signing this Agreement, you confirm that: 

• You have read and understood themutual nondisclosure agreement obligations and Code of Conduct 

• You agree to abide by all termsstated above 
• You understand the consequences of breaching this agreement
  

To sign the NDA please complete the form here: NDA Form