We Are Families Helping Families

*Kindly informed that due to Covid-19 pandemic, we are unable to accept volunteers until further notice.

Volunteering provides a wonderful opportunity for people to meet, contribute and support a common cause. Volunteers are vital to us at the Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society.

You help us to achieve our purpose by offering your time, skills and valuable advice. In whatever way you volunteer, the time you give goes towards supporting the children and their families that use our services. As a SCCS volunteer, you will receive on-going support and training throughout your involvement.

What You Can Do

Tutoring

Aim: to provide an avenue for children to have fun even in hospital or at the half way home during their treatment.

Get crafty with the kids in the ward

How to join:

  • Help to prepare art & craft activities and/or supervise group activities, and carry out activities with children at the hospital ward, outpatient clinic or SCCS halfway home
  • 16 years old and above
  • Friendly, enjoy interacting and playing with children
  • Able to handle oneself in a mature and professional manner

Commitment

Able to volunteer at:

  • Paediatric Ward 2A (Monday & Friday 10.00-11.30am)
  • Outpatient clinic (Wednesday 9am-11am)
  • SCCS children’s cancer centre (10am-12pm, 2-4pm)

Events

SCCS organizes various activities throughout the year. These activities are inclusive of fundraising, awareness, social and recreational activities. SCCS rely on volunteers to assist us with these major events and activities.

Our volunteer group at our main fundraiser, GoBald

How to join:

Be part of the Planning Committee of our main events, where you can brainstorm on programme ideas, and plan and implement the detailed activities, with the supervision of the Events team staff

Or help out at pre-event roadshows to help promote the event, and on the day of the event itself.

  • 16 years old and above
  • Able to handle oneself in a mature and professional manner
  • Comfortable in speaking with members of the public and sharing with them about SCCS and event details. 
  • Willingness to learn

Commitment

  • For Planning Committees, able to commit for the entire period of the event of at least three to six months.
  • For other event volunteers, able to commit for minimum of 6 hours of pre-event roadshows, attend briefing and on day of event.
  • A certificate of appreciation and exclusive T-Shirt only for volunteers will be provided upon completion of 24 accumulative hours of volunteering.

Writers, Translators and Graphic Designers

We are always looking for graphic designers to assist us with design work for our campaigns, promotional materials and merchandise. In addition, we are in the lookout for writers of various languages and translators to assist us by contributing articles for our quarterly newsletter, updates for our website, or translation work for our brochures and press releases.

Our annual Family Day t-shirt was designed by a volunteer

Requirements:

  • Have relevant experiences in writing and graphic design
  • Good time management
  • 18 years old and above
  • Able to handle oneself in a mature and professional manner

Commitment:

Able to commit for the entire period of a certain project.

Database Entry

Ensure our database is up to date and our data is clean, to have a successful communication program with our stakeholders

Requirements:

An understanding of how to use a computer/laptop and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

Commitment:

Submission of completed work in a timely manner as agreed upon with SCCS staff. We will provide a template for you to follow.

SCCS Heart of Gold  Roadshow Ambassadors

To promote SCCS Monthly donation program to the public during weekend roadshows at local malls.

SCCS Volunteers at a roadshow

Requirements:

  • Enjoy engaging with members of the public and promoting the Heart of Gold (monthly donation) program, as well as sharing about SCCS. 
  • 16 years old and above
  • Able to handle oneself in a mature and professional manner

Commitment:

  • Willing to join roadshows for at least a cumulative amount of 6 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why volunteer with us?

Our SCCS Superheroes volunteer family are a big group of like-minded individuals who are coming together to help make the journey of childhood cancer a little easier for our fighters, each in their own way. This is also a great opportunity for you to learn new skills or enhance existing ones, and make new friends in the process, all while giving your time, energy and passion to the great cause of helping kids fight cancer.

How do I sign-up?

Please fill in the volunteer sign-up form here. Once you have signed-up, we will get in touch with you to find out where you fit best, according to your schedule, skills, and interests.

I live overseas, can I still volunteer?

Even if you are located overseas, we still have an opportunity for you to contribute, through design work, data entry, research and many others. We’ll work together with you to see how best to do this.

Do you have an internship program?

Consistent internship programs are not available, but depending on your needs and schedule, we can work with you to see how best to provide this. Contact us here with your enquiry.

How can my company volunteer?

Your organisation’s team can contribute to SCCS, depending on your interests and skills. You can choose from projects ranging from helping to clean the SCCS halfway home in Kuching, to organising a party for the kids. This is great for a team-building project as well as enhancing your company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

Volunteer Requirements & Tasks

Is there an age limit?

Only volunteers aged 16 years old and above are allowed to sign up as volunteers. Volunteers below 16 years old will need written consent and supervision from their teacher or guardian during the volunteering.

Are there minimum/maximum numbers of hours that I must commit to as a volunteer?

Event volunteers are required to commit to a minimum of 2 shifts (a total of 6 hours) before being able to volunteer for the main day event. Once a volunteer has confirmed with a staff member on the date and time of volunteering, we do ask that no changes be made, with the exception of emergencies. Confirmation should be made a minimum of 24 hours before the actual volunteering work.

How many events can I volunteer for?

You can volunteer for as many events and activities as you have time for! Please see our volunteering schedule here

I work full-time, can I still volunteer?

Yes, of course! After you fill in the Volunteer Form, we’ll work with you to see what activities would be the most suitable according to your interests and schedule. We do have ad hoc weekend volunteering slots available as well.

What sort of tasks will I perform?

There is a variety of administrative work at the office like answering calls, data entry etc whereas events might need you to speak to the public, assist in setting up and clearing exhibitions etc.

Will I be the only volunteer on duty or do I work as part of a team?

Depending on the task, you will be assigned to work individually or in teams. Nonetheless, each volunteer will be assigned a supervisor who is usually a World Vision staff who would be more than happy to guide you along.

How do I keep track of my volunteer hours?

We’ll provide you with a Volunteer Log form that you can fill in after your session. Volunteers who provide 10 hours or more of volunteering each year will be emailed an e-Certificate of Volunteering (in January the following year). Should you need a hard copy, we can also provide it upon request. E-certificates can also be issued upon request.

What’s the dress code for volunteers?

Please dress decently when you are volunteering – as a volunteer, you are representing the Society! Dress comfortably and neatly with consideration towards the sensitivities of other people. We recommend t-shirt, long pants/jeans and comfortable, covered shoes. Please bring a jacket in case the air-conditioning is too cold for you.

For special public events, if necessary, we will provide you with the event-specific t-shirt.

What should I bring?

Do bring a water bottle, and a jacket in case you get cold. You can also bring your mobile phone charger if needed.

For events, we’ll prepare an operating manual for you to conduct the roadshow, and also brief you if it is your first time. These will help you communicate knowledgeably about SCCS, its work, and the event to those who may be interested.

How would I know my allocated time/day of volunteering?

You’ll be informed of the methods to sign up for volunteering, once we have received your application form, and contacted you. Depending on the location of the volunteering (hospital ward, centre, or public events), you will mutually agree with the SCCS staff in charge of your time and date of volunteering before confirmation. Please be realistic about the time you can commit for volunteering, and do be responsible and punctual for your volunteer duty.

What if I am sick or unable to report for duty as scheduled?

Please call your supervisor to notify him/her. If possible, please give your notification 2 days in advance. If you are slotted for more than one session, please re-confirm with your supervisor your availability for subsequent sessions.

Who do I talk to if I have a concern or need to adjust my schedule?

Please talk to the relevant SCCS staff for advice and guidance.

Who do I meet when I arrive for duty?

We’ll provide you with the contact person’s name and number (SCCS staff or senior volunteer) in advance.

Is transport provided?

Volunteers are responsible for their own transport to any volunteering location except where we specify otherwise. We will provide you location, time, date and venue in advance of your volunteering session. For any queries, please contact the SCCS staff in charge.

Locations

Where is the SCCS Centre in Kuching?

Please click here for the location on Google Map. Kindly note we accept volunteering sessions by pre-arrangements only and cannot accept walk-in volunteering.

Where is the Children’s Cancer Ward in Kuching?

Please click here for the location on Google Map. Kindly note we accept volunteering sessions by pre-arrangements only and cannot accept walk-in volunteering.

Volunteering Schedule (Not applicable at the moment due to Covid-19)

Ward Centre
Mon2:30pm – 4:00pm3 – 4:30pm
Tue 2:30pm – 4:00pm 3 – 4:30pm
WedCraft Wednesday
(Clinic Pakar E)
9:30 – 11:30am

2:30pm – 4:00pm
3 – 4:30pm
Thu 2:30pm – 4:00pm 3 – 4:30pm
Fri 2:30pm – 4:00pm 3 – 4:30pm
SatExercise Team
4 – 5pm