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You may volunteer as an individual or under any of the Social Service Agencies (SSAs) or organisations that are currently partnering with SPS to provide rehabilitative programmes.

All applications will be processed and SPS will update you on your application status. All new volunteers will attend the Prison Volunteer Training as part of your onboarding to become an SPS volunteer. SPS also provides various trainings and developmental courses for volunteers to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to work with offenders.

If you have any questions about volunteering with SPS, you can email us at PRIS_Volunteers@pris.gov.sg.
 
If you wish to volunteer with SPS as a VCO, you can apply via SPS VCO Sign-up Form.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the age limit to join as a SPS Volunteer?

  • To be a volunteer, you will need to be above 21 years-old.
  • For Volunteer Case Officers (VCOs), you will need to be 23 years old and above.

• What is the minimum commitment level as a volunteer?

  • The minimum commitment level subjects to the Volunteer Welfare Organisation’s (VWO) requirement. For Befrienders, the volunteer will have to commit to engage the inmate of up to 16 months.
  • To support supervisees meaningfully in their reintegration journey, we hope Volunteer Case Officers (VCOs) can commit to the scheme for at least 12 months.

• How long does it take to process an application?

  Depending on the volunteer scheme, and the verification process. It may take up to three months.