With more to give, S’pore seniors turn a lifetime of skills and experience into volunteer work
Seniors volunteer so that they can age with dignity and purpose and have avenues for social bonding.
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk · As published by Straits Times — Singapore · · 1 min read
Seniors volunteer so that they can age with dignity and purpose and have avenues for social bonding.

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The air quality is expected to be in the "unhealthy" to "high unhealthy" range on Sunday, NEA said.
CNA — Singapore · Oct 10, 2026
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One-hour PM2.5 readings stood at 56-108, in the elevated band.
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 10, 2026

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Siti Nur’ain Awari turned them into bears and quilts her children could keep. That idea grew into Patchwork Handmade Keepsakes, where the mum of four has transformed other kids' clothes, from baby onesies to school uniforms, into treasured mementos....
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Vincent Tan, who helped shape the three-Michelin-starred restaurant’s wine programme, is taking on a new group role at Park90 as it expands across Southeast Asia....
CNA — Singapore · Oct 10, 2026

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Some organisations have started free programmes to help them with long-distance parenting.
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 10, 2026
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While more than three in five seniors work beyond their retirement age, citing social connection or mental stimulation, a substantial proportion work for financial reasons....
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 10, 2026
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When enough pre-loved items donated by residents accumulate, the garden gets a makeover and new theme.
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 10, 2026
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Retirement for them has become a launch pad for their second act.
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 10, 2026
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Preparing the soil is hard and bespoke work for plants to thrive. So it is for our elders.
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 10, 2026
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Some studies show small fibre neuropathy cases have spiked since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 10, 2026
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Roles can be adapted to a volunteer's time, skills and health.
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 10, 2026