Singapore Prison Service Volunteer Case Officer (VCO)
As a Volunteer Case Officer (VCO), you'll work with Singapore Prison Service staff to support ex-offenders during their reintegration into the community. You'll provide mentorship and guidance to help them build the skills needed for a positive, law-abiding life.
Last updated 1 February 2026
A Volunteer Case Officer (VCO) supports supervisees emplaced on community-based programmes by working closely with Singapore Prison Service (SPS) staff.
As a VCO, you will provide case management and prosocial support to supervisees and help steer, coach, and guide them to live a prosocial life during their reintegration back to the community.
Key details
Commitment
Minimum duration of one year
Skills and interest
Case management, Befriending
Duty timings
Subject to supervisee's and VCO's schedule
Home Team Department
Who is eligible
You will need to meet these criteria:
Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
Aged 23 or above
Have the aptitude and availability to befriend and support ex-offenders
Have experience in working or volunteering with offenders or ex-offenders
Studying or have graduated from psychology, social work, counselling or related post-graduate programmes OR
Desistors with a good track record in community service
How to apply
The recruitment for VCOs is currently closed. Please check back in December 2025 for more updates.
More about this scheme
What you'll do
You will engage each supervisee minimally once a month, work closely with SPS staff and submit progress reports outlining his/her reintegration needs for follow-up.
You will motivate supervisees to abide by their supervision conditions and may be required to refer them to relevant community agencies and prosocial groups for additional support and assistance.
Training
As a new volunteer, you will undergo Prison Volunteer Training to familiarise yourself with the SPS’s throughcare approach and the do’s and don’ts during the engagement of supervisees.
You will also be further equipped with the skills and knowledge to provide case management and befriending for the supervisees in the community.
Benefits and recognition
As a Home Team volunteer, you will have access to a range of corrections-related training courses and partner with SPS staff in supporting community corrections. Our philosophy of involvement includes providing you with the necessary orientation, opportunities for personal development, and insights to the lived experience of the ex-offending population.
In appreciation and recognition of your contribution to reintegration efforts, VCOs are invited to attend volunteer appreciation sessions and qualify for volunteer awards.
Contact us
Have a question? Contact us for any enquiries:
Email address: SPS_VCO@pris.gov.sg