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OHF Volunteer Program

OHF Volunteer is an overseas community service project involving volunteers in challenging yet achievable tasks that meet real community needs in the less developed countries. There is much to learn from the world of poverty and much to do for the community. Through the experience of serving the genuine needs of this community, volunteers will learn contentment in simplicity in the lives of these poor rural villagers, personal growth in their character values and soft skills. Apart from this, the cultural exchange will allow our volunteers to gain valuable experiences, which are unattainable in the classroom.  In OHF, we believe that these community service projects are not only fulfilling and purposeful for the volunteers but also they help to provide the significant needs for the local community.  

Get into the adventure of a lifetime by serving the poor, the sick, orphans and widows in a less developed country!  With our experienced staff on the field, own vehicles and accommodation,  your safety and security are assured. You would also be guided by our staff who are familiar with the local conditions during the trip.

VJC

Victoria Junior College students having a debrief in basement dormitory


Well drilling

SMU students drilling a well for poor villagers


Gift of sight

Lenscrafter volunteers distributed 28,000 pairs of used spectacles in 8 days


house building 

YEP team building a house for the poor


soap making 

Making soap for villagers

OHF Volunteer is about:

a) Helping the poor in the developing countries and making a difference to their lives

b) Providing a meaningful and cost effective overseas community project for volunteers

c)  Exposing volunteers to the life of a poor rural community


OHF Volunteer Program benefits both the local community and the volunteers. The local community will benefit from the projects undertaken by the volunteers. The volunteers will also return home with vivid memories of their experience overseas and with a better appreciation of what they have at home. 

The projects include: 

a) Build a House for a poor family (S$ 3000/house, min 3-6 days, min 8 pax)

b) Drill a Well and Build a Toilet for a cluster of families (S$ 1700/well & toilet, 3 days, min 6 pax)

c) Make and Distribute 500 or 1000 Soaps to the families in the villages. (S$ 800/500 bars, 2 days, min 4-6 pax)

These projects would be excellent team-bonding and team building opportunities for companies, schools, individuals and churches.  This can be an experiential learning platform for all to learn lessons on team work, problem-solving skills and learning to tolerate each other under difficult conditions and unfamiliar environment.


How OHF Works

1) Team leader discusses with OHF on suitable dates, duration of visit and no of team members.

2) OHF presents team leader with a quotation and an itinerary. Program will vary depending on the age and number of volunteers.

3) OHF provides briefing to team before departing to Cambodia.

4) OHF surveys the villages and identifies the needy family.

5) OHF coordinates with its field staff to make the necessary logistic arrangements in Cambodia. This includes purchasing of all materials, providing skilled workers and delivery of materials. 

6) OHF Field Staff meets team at airport and works with them on the projects.

7) OHF provides follow-up on the project after the team leave.


Teams that have partnered with OHF in CAMBODIA 

  1. Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
  2. Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School
  3. Bukit Batok Secondary School
  4. Catholic High School
  5. Delta Senior School
  6. Grace Orchard School
  7. Naval Base Secondary School
  8. Outram Secondary School
  9. Springfield Secondary School
  10. Anglo-Chinese Junior College
  11. Raffles Junior College
  12. Victoria Junior College
  13. Singapore Polytechnic
  14. Temasek Polytechnic
  15. National University of Singapore
  16. NUS Red Cross Society
  17. Singapore Management University
  18. Lenscrafter Foundation
  19. National Health Group
  20. Bartley Christian Church
  21. Bedok Methodist Church
  22. Chapel of Christ the Redeemer
  23. Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church
  24. Grace Baptist Church
  25. Hope Church Singapore
  26. Living Waters Methodist Church
  27. Mount Carmel BP Church
  28. Queenstown Baptist Church
  29. St Francis Xavier Catholic Church
  30. The Bible Church
  31. Youth Expedition Project (YEP) Teams
  32. Nanyang Technological University
  33. Paya Lebar Chinese Methodist Church

Besides helping the local communities, we hope to heightened the awareness of poverty in third world countries amongst Singaporeans. Our perception of "suffering" changes when we see how hard life is for others. We hope that these projects will show how we can make a difference to the lives of others and encourage them to do more for the poor even when they are back in Singapore. 

Hesitate no more and partner us for a meaningful and impactful overseas projects!

To download OHF Volunteer Program brochure for schools, please click pdf - "In Touch with Community" for more information

We understand that each group is different and has different dynamics. OHF has different programs to suit those needs as you join us to make a difference overseas.

  • Community Service Learning Program for students
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Program for companies
  • Christian Service Program for churches
  • long term volunteering program for all groups

The above trips are open all year round and requires a minimum of 8 people to go. We also have different projects that you can undertake.

To download our OHF Volunteer Program brochure, click PDF logo

For volunteering enquries, contact our administration office at 6873-2955 or email admin@ohf.org.sg.

 

 

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