The Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped (SAVH) is a Social Service Agency. Our vision is to promote the needs, interests and aspirations of the visually impaired with a mission to help them help themselves by acquiring new skills and gaining self-reliance to cope with the integration into society. SAVH invites committed and competent individual to join our team in advancing the well-being and aspirations of our visually handicapped in Singapore. If you are looking for a career that is meaningful, challenging and rewarding, join us.
We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team! Please send your full and updated résumé, including your current and expected salary, to hr_savh@savh.org.sg. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Our Job Vacancies
Orientation & Mobility Trainees
About the Role
We are seeking passionate and dedicated Orientation & Mobility Trainees (OMTs) to empower individuals who are blind or visually impaired to achieve greater independence and safe mobility within their environments. Orientation and mobility has been recognized since the 1960s as a core service area supporting individuals with visual impairment. In this role, you will play a vital part in enabling persons with disabilities (PWDs) to navigate their homes, schools, workplaces, and communities with confidence and safety. Reporting to the Lead Orientation & Mobility Specialist, you will perform meaningful, hands-on work that directly impacts lives. If you enjoy working both indoors and outdoors and are committed to empowering others, we would love to hear from you. Selected applicants will undergo a structured three-month traineeship to learn and deliver foundational orientation and mobility skills. Candidates who successfully complete the traineeship will be confirmed in the role and sponsored for professional certification and accreditation as an Orientation & Mobility Specialist. Upon certification, a salary review will be conducted, and the incumbent will be required to serve a bond with the Association.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized orientation and mobility training to clients who are blind or have low vision.
- Teach clients to effectively use their residual vision and other senses (e.g., hearing, touch, proprioception) to identify landmarks and environmental cues for safe navigation.
- Instruct and assess clients in the use of mobility aids such as long canes.
- Train clients in the use of electronic travel devices where appropriate.
- Teach activities of daily living (ADL) skills to clients with low vision, including personal organization and household management.
- Support early intervention by working with parents of infants and young children to foster spatial awareness, body concepts, and environmental understanding.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team that may include occupational therapists, physiotherapists, optometrists, orthoptists, educators, and medical professionals.
- Provide consultation and technical advice on accessibility matters, including the built environment, public transport access, and accessible navigation tools.
- Maintain accurate documentation of client sessions and complete administrative duties related to service delivery.
Requirements
- Minimum Diploma in Therapy, Health Sciences, Human Services, Social Sciences, Behavioural Sciences, or a related discipline (preferred).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated empathy, patience, and emotional intelligence.
- Ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including clients, families, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and smartphone technology.
- Physically able to conduct up to three hours of outdoor instruction per session.
- Adaptable and willing to take on additional responsibilities as required.
- Willingness to travel overseas (costs borne by the Association) to complete required practicum hours for professional certification.
White Cane Club (WCC) Coordinator
Full-Time Role
About the Role
The White Cane Club (WCC) Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and execution of programmes and activities for WCC, working closely with the Head of Department (HOD). The role involves both administrative and operational duties, as well as engagement with clients, volunteers, and external partners at a high level.
Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate WCC activities in consultation with the HOD
- Source quotations from external vendors and liaise with suppliers as required
- Manage all forms of communication with SAVH clients and relevant stakeholders
- Recruit, coordinate, and support volunteers for WCC activities and events
- Support the sale and administration of merchandise
- Attend to all enquiries from clients, visitors, and relevant stakeholders when required
- Carry out other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department
Requirements
- Diploma or post-secondary qualification in any field, or an equivalent qualification
- Relevant experience working with persons with disabilities will be an added advantage
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
- Demonstrated respect for diversity and inclusion
- Willingness to work outside regular office hours when required (e.g. events or activities)
- Ability to motivate, engage, and work collaboratively with clients and volunteers
Volunteer Manager
About the Role
The Volunteer Manager leads the Association’s volunteer management function and plays a key strategic role in strengthening community engagement and service delivery.
Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the role ensures that volunteers are meaningfully engaged, well supported, properly governed, and aligned with the Association’s mission, values, and service objectives.
This is a permanent role that offers opportunities for professional development, leadership exposure, and continuous learning in volunteer management and community engagement within the social service sector.
Responsibilities
Volunteer Strategy & Governance
- Develop, implement, and review the Association’s volunteer management framework in alignment with organisational strategy and programme needs.
- Establish and maintain volunteer management policies, procedures, and guidelines in line with NCSS Volunteer Management Standards and funder requirements.
- Provide regular updates and reports on volunteer engagement, risks, and impact to the Executive Director and senior management.
Volunteer Recruitment & Partnerships
- Plan and execute volunteer recruitment strategies, including individual, group, youth, and corporate volunteers.
- Build and maintain partnerships with corporates, schools, institutions of higher learning, grassroots organisations, and volunteer networks.
- Represent the Association at volunteer engagement platforms, events, and networks where appropriate.
Volunteer Training, Engagement & Retention
- Design and deliver volunteer orientation, role‑specific training, and refresher sessions, including mandatory briefings (e.g. safeguarding, data protection, workplace safety).
- Work closely with programme teams to ensure volunteers are effectively supervised, supported, and meaningfully integrated into service delivery.
- Promote volunteer engagement and retention through regular communication, feedback mechanisms, and volunteer recognition initiatives.
Safeguarding, Risk & Compliance
- Implement and ensure volunteer screening, documentation, and deployment comply with organisational policies, safeguarding requirements, and funder expectations.
- Oversee accurate record‑keeping and volunteer data management in accordance with PDPA and audit requirements.
Internal Collaboration & Capability Building
- Build internal capability by supporting and equipping staff in volunteer supervision and engagement.
- Advocate for good volunteer management practices across the Association.
Monitoring, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Track volunteer metrics such as recruitment, retention, hours contributed, and engagement levels.
- Prepare reports required for management, NCSS, funders, and audits.
- Review volunteer feedback and sector best practices to continuously improve volunteer experience and volunteer impact.
Requirements
- Degree in Social Work, Community Development, Human Resource Management, Business, or a related field.
- Certificate or formal training in volunteer management or community engagement is an advantage.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in volunteer management or community engagement within the social service or non‑profit sector.
- Experience working within NCSS volunteer management frameworks and funded service environments.
- Strong people management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Good understanding of volunteer governance, safeguarding, and sector best practices.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Resilient, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi‑disciplinary team.
- Willingness to support occasional evening or weekend volunteer activities or deployments.
We invite interested candidates who meet the above requirements to submit their application with an updated CV to hr_savh@savh.org.sg. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.