With a passion to serve, Ameer started volunteering since young to help the underprivileged. Though he was not a newbie to volunteering, the journey with ISCOS has been a noteworthy one. Ameer came to learn about ISCOS through a friend in 2015, and was intrigued by the work and individuals engaged by the co-operative. When […]
Extending Friendship Through Mentoring
Jennifer Fong, a 31-year-old Senior Associate from international law firm Baker & McKenzie.Wong & Leow, devotes valuable time out of her busy schedule to volunteer with ISCOS. For the past three years, Jennifer has been consistently providing guidance and mentorship to children of ISCOS members under the Yellow Ribbon Fund-ISCOS Fairy Godparent Programme (FGP). During […]
Friendship Beyond Lens and Photoflashes
A photograph is a powerful tool to communicate and reinforce our social mission, recognize our team members, and especially, our volunteers. It helps us tell the story we want to share with our donors and the society. As a volunteer photographer at ISCOS, Daryl Lee, 37, has captured many significant moments, beautiful smiles, and raw […]
Mentoring With Passion
Most people at her age would be enjoying their retirement. Not for Vivien Lee. The vivacious lady, aged 63, not only continues to enjoy her accounting job, but also volunteers her time and services to ISCOS as a mentor to the children of ISCOS members’. She has played this role for six years. Ms Lee […]
An Agent of Change
Less than two years of volunteering in ISCOS and Prem has already left positive imprints on people’s lives. We tip our hats off to this unassuming IT Manager at Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB), A*STAR, husband, and son to an aged mother who never fails to impress us with his dedication and passion […]
Thoughts on ISCOS Family Day 2011 by Zhen Yao
On 24 June 2011, I had the opportunity to volunteer in the ISCOS Family Day event at Sarimbun Scout Camp. It was an annual family day celebration organized by ISCOS, and this year, it was done in collaboration with T-Touch, a staff volunteer initiative of Temasek Holdings. After some ice-breakers by the motivators of High […]
Leroy Ang: A Fulfilling Journey with ISCOS
Leroy Ang presented with the Star Award at ISCOS Appreciation Dinner 2010 from Mr Teo Tze Fang, ISCOS Board Member What started out as a charitable act to make a monetary donation ended as a varied volunteering experience for Leroy Ang. From 2009 to 2010, Leroy has been involved in many ISCOS events. Due to […]
Taylen Lim: Ace Student with a Big Heart
Taylen joined ISCOS as a volunteer in July 2009. The 23 year old who studies Accounting at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has been a committed volunteer ever since. His friendly and amicable demeanor makes him very welcomed amongst ISCOS’s staff and other volunteers. The undergrad never fails to voice out his opinions or offer […]
The Joy of Volunteering by Trevor Woo
I was introduced to ISCOS by a staff of the organization. I didn’t hesitate to sign up as a volunteer since I was already working with SCORE. I believe in giving people second chances as I was fortunate to have been given many throughout my life. I have taken part in a couple of events […]
ISCOS Appreciation Tea by Leroy Ang
Thank you ISCOS for giving me the opportunity to contribute towards your cause! My participation continues to resonate with my belief that everyone should be given a second chance. Sharing a quote from our beloved Singapore President, Mr S R Nathan, “Although they have made a mistake in life, they deserve a second chance. We […]