Knit & Kraft for Hope

Handcrafted with care, the items created through this programme — including knitted hats and post-surgery breast prosthetics known as "knockers" — can help restore some self-confidence in patients as they go through their cancer treatement. We welcome skilled knitters and crocheters who can adhere to infection control*, quality, and design guidelines.

Current knitting and crocheting opportunities include:

• Hats-knitting (using circular needles)
• Knockers-knitting (using double-pointed needles)
• Butterfly-crocheting for grief support (Ad-Hoc/ Project Based)
• Manage the Volunteer Services Booth to help distribute hats, knockers, and leaflets for support resources

Requirements:

• Experienced knitters only
• Able to commit to knitting 5 to 10 hats/crochet items for patients in a year
• Interested volunteers will be issued a small ball of yarn to knit a sample piece. Once done, submit a picture of the sample for our instructors to assess
• Accepted knitters will attend the knitting workshops (One term – Three Saturdays, from 10am - 12pm), aimed at helping them to be acquainted with the patterns and techniques use in knitting hats in NCCS
• They will then receive yarn to knit hats or knockers offsite
• Do note that, for patients’ well-being, we are unable to accept items knitted outside of the group

* Please note that, in the interest of patient well-being and logistical constraints, we are only able to accept items crafted within our group setting.

Current crafting opportunities include:

• Facilitate monthly activities at the crafting booth (3rd Friday of the month) for patients and caregivers to create and take home special festive and decorative craft pieces.
• Materials will be provided.

Number of Volunteers Needed: One for 10am - 1pm on 3rd Friday of the month

HOW TO SIGN UP

Applications to be a volunteer with NCCS opens in January, April, July, and October every year. Simply fill in our Volunteer Application Form or reach out to our Volunteer Engagement Team at volunteer@nccs.com.sg to find the right fit for you.