Your expertise.
Their breakthrough.

Join SKILLS as a volunteer and help low-income adults in Singapore and Malaysia build real skills, find stable income, and move forward with someone in their corner.

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Volunteering here looks different from what you might expect.

You won’t be filling boxes in a back room. You’ll work directly with adults who are determined to improve their lives — and who need someone with your knowledge in their corner.

You choose your role. You choose your schedule.
We match you to where you’ll make the most impact.

Mentor

Provide 1:1 guidance to adults navigating career decisions, income improvement, or entrepreneurship. Meet fortnightly or monthly in person or online.

facilitator

Skills facilitator

Run or co-facilitate workshops covering digital literacy, financial basics, communication, or vocational skills. Group sessions of 6–20 participants.

 
curriculum-vitae

Job readiness coach

Help participants with CV writing, interview preparation, and workplace communication. One focused session can change someone’s outcome

community outreach

Community outreach

Support on-ground events, community engagement, and beneficiary recruitment across Singapore and Malaysia.

Marketing and content

Marketing and content

Create social media content, write programme materials, support digital campaigns, or help with design and outreach efforts.

 
Admin and operations​

Admin and operations

Support programme coordination, data management, scheduling, and reporting. Keep things running behind the scenes so the frontline work happens.

WHY THIS MATTERS

The need is larger than most people realise.

Across Singapore and Malaysia, thousands of working adults are trying hard to move forward but they're doing it without mentorship, without networks, and without the right support to get unstuck.

What makes SKILLS different

Most training programmes stop at the classroom. SKILLS supports the full journey — from learning, to guided support, to real opportunities. Volunteers are the human layer that turns a participant who finished a workshop into someone who actually transformed their circumstances.

20,000+

Families in Singapore needed short-term government financial assistance in 2023 — and nearly 1 in 2 who leave the scheme return within 3 years.

Ministry of Social and Family Development, 2024

8 in 10

Families in Malaysia are struggling to meet basic needs — even while working harder and spending less. Cost of living continues to outpace income.

UNICEF study cited by Taylor’s University, 2024

70%

Singapore’s national volunteerism target — more than double the current 30%. Formal systems alone cannot close the gap. People can.

NVPC National Giving Study 2023; Minister Grace Fu, AVPN Conference

Volunteering gives back more than you give.

This isn’t charity. It’s contribution — and it works both ways.

Career and professional growth

  • Real mentoring, coaching, and facilitation experience
  • Expand your professional network across industries
  • Meaningful community leadership for your portfolio
  • Leadership and communication skills,
    applied in the real world
Volunteers delivering food aid in community

Personal wellbeing

  • Research links volunteering to reduced depression and higher life satisfaction
  • Builds a stronger sense of purpose and direction
  • Improves social connection and overall mental wellbeing
  • Singapore Longitudinal Study: volunteers show better cognitive and emotional health
CV Writing Volunteer

Community impact

  • Create economic mobility — not dependency
  • Every person you support can go on to support others
  • Your contribution compounds far beyond the hours you give
  • Be part of a movement building stronger, more equal communities

Voices from our volunteers

I signed up thinking I'd be the one giving something. Two years in, I realise I've received just as much. The person I mentored — a man in his 40s restarting his career — reminded me why I chose finance in the first place. SKILLS gave me a role that actually uses what I've spent 15 years building. I didn't expect mentoring to feel this meaningful. I come back every fortnight because it does.
Lim Wei JianRelationship Manager · Volunteer Mentor 2 years with SKILLS · Singapore
I spent decades in education but I've never taught adults as motivated as the ones in my SKILLS workshop. Every participant had chosen to be there, despite everything pulling at them. I came to run digital literacy sessions. What I didn't expect was to leave each session feeling like the one who had learned something. This is the most purposeful thing I have done since retiring from teaching.
Faridah Binte HamidFormer Secondary School Teacher · Skills Facilitator 18 months with SKILLS · Singapore
I write marketing copy for a living, but I'd never written anything that mattered this much. When you're creating content for a programme that genuinely changes people's circumstances, every word carries weight. I started at three hours a week. A year later, I've expanded my commitment because I keep seeing what the work actually does. It has become the most honest work I do.
Kevin PereiraMarketing Executive · Content and Outreach Volunteer 1 year with SKILLS · Singapore

How to get started

Four steps. Less than five minutes to begin.

Dee Deaty

Dr. Dee Deaty Duriati (h.c.) is an entrepreneur, wellness advocate, educator, and community leader whose work reflects a lifelong passion for personal development, communication, and empowering others to reach their full potential. As the Founder of DbodynMind and creator of Maven Touch by Dr. Dee Duriati, she has dedicated her career to promoting holistic well-being, confidence, and lifelong learning. Her contributions to entrepreneurship and community development were recognised with the SMCCI Honorary Entrepreneur Award 2016.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Dee continued to champion education and skills development by serving as an Assessor at Allspice Culinary Institute and supporting the MSGA Singapore Hub through webinars, eBook initiatives, AI literacy programmes, and learning opportunities for seniors. Her commitment to accessible education reflects her belief that learning should remain a lifelong journey for people of all ages.

An active member of the Toastmasters community, Dr. Dee currently serves as Public Relations Manager for Division P (District 80) and Vice President Membership of Awesome Toastmasters Club. She also contributes to the entrepreneurial ecosystem as Vice President, Sponsorship for iKonSG Women Entrepreneurs and Executive Director of DSue.

As Vice President, Programmes & Outcomes at SKILLS Singapore, Dr. Dee is dedicated to developing impactful programmes that promote lifelong learning, leadership, communication excellence, healthy ageing, and community empowerment, helping individuals build the confidence and skills needed to create better futures.

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Riduwan Suparman

Riduwan Suparman is an educator, and community advocate with over 20 years of leadership experience spanning Information Technology, Education, and Community Development. Throughout his career, he has led digital transformation initiatives, built high-performing teams, and championed lifelong learning as a pathway to personal and social advancement.

As President of SKILLS Singapore, Riduwan is committed to the organisation’s mission of empowering lives through knowledge and lifelong learning. He believes that access to education and skills development should not be determined by one’s circumstances, and that knowledge remains one of the most powerful tools for breaking the cycle of poverty, improving employability, and creating sustainable opportunities for underprivileged individuals and families.

Beyond SKILLS Singapore, Riduwan is an active leadership practitioner who has contributed extensively to professional development, adult learning, and community leadership initiatives. He is passionate about helping individuals discover their potential and believes that meaningful change begins when people are empowered with the knowledge, confidence, and opportunities to succeed.

His academic qualifications reflect his commitment to continuous learning and professional excellence:

– Doctorate of Education (Candidate), UCAM University, Spain
– Master of Education, Monash University, Australia
– Master of Business Information Technology, University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom
– Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education (DACE), Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)

Guided by the belief that learning should never stop, Riduwan continues to champion education as a force for social mobility, economic resilience, and community transformation.

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Wardah Md salam

Wardah Mohamed Salam is an entrepreneur, educator, wellness practitioner, and community advocate with over 15 years of international experience across the Food & Beverage and Hospitality industry in Australia, Japan, Singapore, and New York. Her career reflects a strong commitment to personal growth, resilience, and empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Drawing from her experience as a single mother raising a child with ADHD, Wardah transitioned into childcare and education during the COVID-19 pandemic, specialising in supporting children on the ADHD and autism spectrum while incorporating Montessori principles into early childhood development. Her work in education reinforced her belief in the transformative power of learning, support, and opportunity.

Wardah is also the Founder of Moxy Rosy Organic Spa, where she promotes holistic wellness and self-care as foundations for confidence, personal development, and overall well-being.

As Vice President, Partnerships & Ecosystems at SKILLS Singapore, Wardah leads efforts to build meaningful collaborations that connect individuals to education, mentorship, employment pathways, and community support. Having navigated career transitions and personal challenges throughout her own journey, she understands the barriers many face in achieving economic independence.

Wardah believes that while talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. She remains committed to creating partnerships and opportunities that empower individuals and families to build brighter, more sustainable futures.

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ADA AHMAD

Ada Ahmad is a strategist, entrepreneur, and technology advocate with over 15 years of experience in digital transformation, business strategy, governance, operations, and organisational development. She has worked across the private, education, and non-profit sectors, helping organisations strengthen capabilities, improve performance, and achieve sustainable growth.

As the Founder of ADADigital Asia and Co-Founder of The Insurance Collective, Ada has led initiatives that drive innovation, operational excellence, and digital adoption. Her expertise in building systems, managing risk, and creating scalable solutions has earned her recognition as a trusted advisor and leader in business and community development.

As Vice President, Governance, Risk, Finance & Secretariat at SKILLS Singapore, Ada plays a key role in strengthening the organisation’s governance framework, financial stewardship, and operational sustainability. She is committed to ensuring transparency, accountability, and strong organisational foundations that enable SKILLS to deliver meaningful and lasting impact for the communities it serves.

Passionate about creating opportunities for growth and advancement, Ada believes that access to skills, mentorship, and support can transform lives. She champions initiatives that connect individuals to learning, employment, entrepreneurship, and community resources, helping them build resilience and achieve long-term success.

Through responsible leadership and a commitment to service, Ada continues to support efforts that empower individuals, strengthen communities, and create sustainable pathways for future generations.

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