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More People Volunteer Regularly with Social Service Agencies, with more putting in place Volunteer Management Practices, According to NCSS Survey
01/08/2024
Findings from the National Council of Social Service (NCSS)’s Sector Survey on Volunteer Management (VM) 2023 showed that close to 8 in 10 SSAs have put in place strong volunteer management infrastructure and processes resulting in a 15% increase in regular volunteers in the sector, compared to when the study was first conducted in 2021.
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Ministry of Social and Family Development and National Council of Social Service Holds Inaugural MSF Family Scholarship Ceremony 2024
29/07/2024
The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and its statutory board, the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) held its first joint MSF Family Scholarship Award Ceremony this year. The joint ceremony reflects the growing opportunities in the social service sector, and the Ministry’s commitment to attract more individuals with potential to contribute and grow their careers within the MSF Family of agencies and the social service sector.
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Appointment of New Board Members for the National Council of Social Service
29/07/2024
The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) announced key appointment holders to the Board of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS). In addition to the appointments made by the Minister for Social and Family Development, Mr Masagos Zulkifli, other Board members were either elected at the NCSS Annual General Meeting held on 17 July 2024 or appointed by the President of the Board. All will serve a two-year term from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2026.
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National Council of Social Service Launches Sustainable Philanthropy Framework for Businesses to Measure Social Impact of Philanthropic Efforts for Better Social Outcomes
24/07/2024
The National Council of Social Service (NCSS) has launched the Sustainable Philanthropy Framework to help businesses enhance their brand value and take on a more sustained and longer-term approach to resource the sector and give back to the community. It seeks to provide a robust mechanism for businesses to adopt and measure the outcomes of their existing philanthropic practices. 
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National Council of Social Service to Expand its role as a Sector Developer
17/07/2024
As it looks to expand its role beyond a membership body to deliver stronger outcomes for social service users as a sector developer, the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) is engaging social service agencies (SSAs) and sector partners to seek feedback on consequent amendments to the NCSS Act
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