Guide Dogs Singapore – Executive, Community Partnership (Volunteer Management)

Guide Dogs Singapore (GDS) is a fast-growing charitable organisation founded to provide independent travel and daily living skills to people with vision loss in Singapore. We also advocate for their rights and the use of guide dogs as we believe people with disabilities and guide dog users should have equal opportunity to participate in our community. Our goal is to support our clients to re-integrate into society.

You can learn more about us at our Facebook “Guide Dogs Singapore Ltd” and website https://www.guidedogs.org.sg/.

Overview
Are you passionate about community building and volunteerism? As a Volunteer Management Executive in our Community Partnership team, you will be the driving force behind our volunteer management efforts. You’ll recruit, train, and engage volunteers who play a vital role in supporting our clients and outreach programmes.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on connecting people to meaningful causes, enjoys organising impactful events, and is committed to creating inclusive opportunities for all. Join us in shaping a compassionate and empowered community for people with vision impairment.

Requirements:

  • Diploma/Degree in Social Work, Communications, Non-Profit Management, or related fields
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in volunteer management or community engagement
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to engage diverse groups
  • Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, experience with volunteer management systems is a plus
  • Creative and resourceful, with a passion for social impact
  • Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends (time off in-lieu provided)
  • Proficiency in Mandarin or other languages is an advantage

Key Responsibilities:

Volunteer Recruitment & Engagement

  • Develop and implement strategies to attract and retain volunteers.
  • Conduct onboarding, orientation, and training sessions for new volunteers.
  • Maintain a volunteer database and manage scheduling for events and programmes.

Volunteer Programme Development

  • Design and execute volunteer programmes that support GDS’s outreach, fundraising, and client services.
  • Monitor volunteer performance and provide feedback and recognition.
  • Organise appreciation events and initiatives to foster volunteer satisfaction and loyalty.

Community Outreach & Events

  • Support planning and execution of community engagement activities, including public education, fundraising events, and corporate partnerships.
  • Coordinate volunteer involvement in outreach programmes and ensure smooth operations.

Communications & Content Creation

  • Assist in developing volunteer-related content for newsletters, social media, and internal communications.
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to promote volunteer stories and impact.

Administrative Support

  • Handle volunteer-related documentation, reporting, and compliance.
  • Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with organisational goals.

 What GDS Offers:

  • Meaningful work supporting persons with vision impairment
  • A dog-friendly work environment
  • A collegial and flexible work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and learning
  • Attractive basic salary, annual wage supplement and performance bonus
  • 17 days of leave in a year, with an additional day for every year of employment up to 24 days

Interested candidates may apply now or send in your CV to admin@guidedogs.org.sg.

Only Singaporean and Permanent Residents welcome to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.