Instead of the usual land activities, CaringSG partnered with 10 volunteers from the Singapore Paddle Club (SPC) on 8 October 2023 to bring caregivers and their care recipients out to sea!
Spending Sunday afternoon immersed in nature can be a rejuvenating experience, especially for caregivers who are always busy with their usual routine and caregiving duties. The excited group first met at the Ola Beach Club at Sentosa where the SPC volunteers conducted a safety briefing as well as a quick training session on how to use a paddle to propel the outrigger canoe effectively.
Many caregivers had not paddled with their loved ones before and therefore it was indeed a refreshing and new experience for them. Paddling together as a family not only fostered cooperation, communication, and shared enjoyment, it also provided them with the mental refreshment that came from being outdoor at sea. The sea, with its vastness and tranquillity, has a way of quieting the mind and reducing stress levels.
Even though the weather was extremely hot on that day, everyone had tons of fun interacting with one another and having a good body workout!
A total of 19 caregivers and their care recipients turned up for the event, which was run with the support from 3 CAREkakis from the Telok Blangah Grassroots Organisation, 3 CaringSG staff and 1 CAREchampion.
If you are a community volunter passionate about making a difference in the lives of caregivers and their families, join CaringSG as a trained volunteer to support, empower, and uplift caregivers while fostering a more inclusive and connected community.
CaringSG Board Retreat 2025: Reflecting, Strengthening, and Moving Forward
On 22 February 2025, 20 caregivers and their loved ones with special needs gathered at Wildflower Studio, a cosy art space within the Enabling Village Hub, for a unique and heartwarming experience—Art Jamming with Cats.
We are currently searching for a Caregiver Service Executive to boost CaringSG’s growth and programme success.
To celebrate CaringSG’s 5th Anniversary, we are giving away 100 free Standard Memberships (worth $30 each) to Blue CHAS cardholders!
CaringSG Limited is a charity led by caregivers to serve special needs caregivers and the community towards an inclusive and caring Singapore.
