Make a difference

The Sikh Welfare Council (SIWEC) welcomes caring people to step into meaningful, community-facing roles with flexible time commitments. Prefer direct community care? Join home visits to befriend seniors (about half a day per visit, just a few times a year), or take part in the Hospital Visit Programme, offering friendly conversation or prayers on request (2–3 hours per visit, usually 1–2 times a month). Health Screening days also need translators and, ideally, volunteers with nursing/medical backgrounds—about half a day per event—so communities receive timely, understandable care. Want to be present for families in delicate moments? The Bereavement Support team serves with dignity and compassion through roles such as bathing of bodies, tying turbans, and driving the hearse (about half a day per bereavement; some roles occur 1–2 times a month). Training and guidance help you serve respectfully and confidently. Passionate about education or rehabilitation? Offer weekly tuition for primary or secondary students (about half a day per week) to boost confidence and keep learners on track. Volunteers aged 30+ can also support approved counselling programmes for prison inmates (about half a day per week), helping individuals rebuild purpose and resilience. Every role is designed with clear, manageable time blocks so you can give back meaningfully around work or family life. If you’re ready to make a tangible difference—at events, at bedsides, in classrooms, or during life’s most tender moments—register your interest and SIWEC will connect you to the opportunities that fit you best.