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This project is a volunteer program conducted by a kidney care NGO located in Singapore. The organization provides integrated medical support services such as dialysis and treatment for patients with renal failure. Even without experience in the medical field, you can participate in various areas—caring for patients at dialysis centers, supporting kidney disease prevention education and campaigns, and more—and the volunteer hours are flexible, so you can take part without much burden.
1. A small but significant help that saves patients' lives
Renal failure is a condition in which the kidneys cannot perform their functions and therefore cannot filter wastes and excess fluids from the body. Many patients with renal failure rely on regular hemodialysis treatments to maintain their daily lives. The dialysis process, which occurs several times a week and lasts for hours each session, places a heavy physical and mental burden on patients, and consistently coping with it is never easy.
This project is a volunteer activity that helps patients with renal failure receive treatment in a mentally and physically stable environment. Simply talking with patients while their blood is being dialyzed can provide psychological comfort and help relieve feelings of social isolation. Please help make patients’ days a little more comfortable and warm.
2. Medical volunteering that anyone can participate in!
You do not need professional medical knowledge or experience. Anyone with a warm heart who cares about socially vulnerable people and wants to help those in need can join. Volunteers assist with moving patients, supporting basic measurements before and after dialysis, and reducing patients’ anxiety through emotional interaction—small but essential tasks for patients. Activities are carried out under the guidance of local medical staff in a safe environment, and you will have the opportunity to interact with volunteers of various nationalities. Through caring for patients and spending time assisting in treatment, you will discover your own growth. Join good people in making a positive impact and extend a warm helping hand to those in need.
3. A new routine beginning in safe and peaceful Singapore
Singapore is regarded as one of the best countries to live in Asia due to its safe public order, clean environment, and comfortable living conditions. In particular, its strict laws and penalties make it a place where you can travel alone or walk around at night with confidence. Many people who have traveled to or volunteered in Singapore say they felt safe and comfortable. A major advantage of this project is its relaxed activity hours and flexible scheduling. Plan a life filled with volunteering and travel in Singapore, where vibrant city scenes and tranquil nature coexist. Use this time to understand and discover yourself and to design the direction you want to take.
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■ Certificates and recommendation letters
* Certificates and recommendation letters from local organizations are issued upon participants' request after the project ends. The format and issuance conditions of these documents may vary depending on the local organization's forms.
* Certificates and recommendation letters are issued after properly completing the project and submitting a review.
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* Please book airfare and transportation only after your project participation is confirmed and you have received the final departure schedule.
The organization hosting the project is a Singaporean NGO that assists patients with renal failure. It operates more than 40 hemodialysis centers in Singapore and runs various kidney-related projects such as dialysis treatment, kidney donor programs, and kidney disease prevention education. Participants will volunteer and gain experience in the organization's various activities, such as supporting kidney dialysis centers alongside medical staff or helping staff with kidney disease prevention education and campaigns.
Main Activities
1) Medical Support
With professional medical staff, assist with overall activities for patients' dialysis at dialysis centers and through home visits.
2) Administrative Support
Support overall foundation operations with NGO staff, including kidney disease prevention education, fundraising, and publicity activities.
(Support for kidney disease prevention education, operating a kidney disease outreach center, fundraising and campaign planning, etc.)
Sample Daily Schedule
- Volunteer hours are generally three times a week, about 4–6 hours per day.
Morning: support work at local dialysis centers and patient care activities.
Afternoon: move to the foundation headquarters and plan kidney disease prevention education programs.
Evening: rest at the accommodation or go sightseeing in Singapore; free time.
*The above activities and daily schedule are examples and may change flexibly depending on the organization's circumstances.
Additional Information
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Singapore has one of the highest diabetes prevalence rates in the world. Diabetes is a major cause of kidney failure. The organization running this project is committed to promoting kidney health among Singaporeans and providing integrated care. Through high-quality dialysis and integrated treatments, it supports patients with kidney failure and, in collaboration with the government and other organizations, provides kidney-health education aimed at preventing and delaying kidney failure. Experience a variety of medical service areas with the organization, including prevention, treatment, and welfare for kidney disease.
Accommodation is not included in this project. Participants can arrange lodging according to their personal preferences and budget, and if they need help finding accommodation, Korea Gap Year can connect them with general lodging options.
(Contact email - koreagapyear@gmail.com, KakaoTalk - @GapYear)
Region:Singapore
Singapore is a country made up of about 60 small islands and has an area slightly larger than Seoul. With a clean, well-organized city, a stable social environment, and well-developed IT infrastructure, many global companies are based in Singapore, and it now serves as a center for trade, finance, business, and IT in Southeast Asia.
Because people of many different ethnicities live together, it is a place where diverse cultures coexist and where you can feel an international atmosphere. With a variety of beautiful buildings and lush trees throughout the city, the whole country feels like a garden, and the year-round good weather draws many travelers seeking a peaceful, relaxed experience.
■Preferred weekday each weekThis project starts accordingly.
■ The minimum participation period for this project is4 weeks.
■ The cost of this project isat the top of this pagewhere you can easily view detailed prices by duration and option.
Eligibility and Qualifications
- Men and women aged 18 and over in good physical health
- Those interested in medical volunteer work
- Those who want to help patients with kidney failure
- Anyone who wants to care for and attend to the sick with a warm heart
- Those who want to have a special personal experience
- Those who want to volunteer with foreign volunteers of various nationalities
- Anyone with an open mind
■Installment payment information
If you cannot pay in full, you can prepay the registration fee of KRW 500,000 and pay the remaining balance within two weeks. From the date the registration fee is paid, the process to confirm participation in the project will proceed to check availability and openings. To participate on your desired dates and for your desired duration, securing a spot quickly is important! (No refunds once participation is confirmed)
* However, if the start date is imminent, the schedule for paying the remaining balance may vary depending on the situation.
■Early bird discounts and urgent application information
We recommend applying for all Gap Year projects at least three months before the project start date to allow for normal processing and preparation; as a rule, you should apply no later than two months in advance. However, if unavoidable circumstances require you to join a project urgently, you can pay an additional fee for the urgent application service to expedite processing as much as possible.
* We assist with the fastest possible processing, but there is still the basic time required for communication with local organizations and for confirming participation, and since all procedures are conducted the same as for regular participants, ...Participants who apply through the emergency application service must actively cooperate with the Korea Gap Year operations teamYou are required to do so.
** Those who apply at least 180 days before the start date can receive an early bird discount.
*** The emergency application service can be requested from the selection option above. For inquiries related to the emergency application service, please contact koreagapyear@gmail.com.
- Provided items: Automatic registration for Gap Year missions and notes / All orientation materials provided immediately upon confirmation of participation / Additional deployment of emergency personnel / Assistance with document preparation if needed, etc.
* If you have difficulty calculating dates, please refer to the Naver Date Calculator >>Go to Naver Date Calculator
** Note: For ultra-urgent applications, there may be no openings depending on local conditions, and subsequent procedures will proceed according to the Gap Year refund policy. Also, any problems caused by a participant's lack of cooperation are the participant's responsibility.
