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Singapore Volunteer Management Conference 2025
28 March 2025
Harnessing Volunteerism to Take Singapore Forward at the Singapore Volunteer Management Conference on 28 March 2025!
Overview
The Singapore Volunteer Management Conference (SVMC) is a biennial event aimed at strengthening volunteerism through effective Volunteer Management (VM) and fostering a strong VM community. It brings together leaders from various sectors, including social service agencies (SSAs), non-profit organisations, public agencies, and corporates.
Themed ‘Taking Singapore Forward Through Volunteerism’, this conference aims to strengthen VM capabilities to catalyse sustained volunteerism in Singapore, and highlight the transformative impact that volunteering has on individuals and society.
Singapore Volunteer Management Conference (SVMC) 2025 event details
Date | 28 March 2025 |
Time | 8:30 am to 5:00 pm |
Venue | Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 3 |
Guest of Honour | Mr Heng Swee Keat |
Attend the conference via Zoom |
Key highlights
Plenary Sessions: Hear from thought leaders across People, Private, and Public sectors as they share insights on how volunteering drives personal growth, community development, and societal transformation.
Practice Seminars: Learn best practices and strategies for building impactful volunteer partnerships and maximising community impact.
V Gallery: Explore impactful corporate volunteerism models, innovative technologies, and latest volunteer management resources to enhance your service delivery and organisational impact.
V Pledge: Commit to fostering a stronger volunteering culture and creating meaningful change in your community.
Programme line up
Programme line up for the Singapore Volunteer Management Conference (SVMC) 2025.
Time | Activity |
8:30 am – 9:15 am | Guest registration |
9:25 am – 9:40 am | Welcome address by Guest-of-Honour |
9:40 am – 10:25 am | Project V Appreciation Ceremony and V Pledge |
10:25 am – 11:10 am | Plenary I: Catalysing Individual and Societal Transformation Through Volunteering |
11:10 am – 11:40 am | Tea break |
11:40 am – 12:40 pm | Plenary II: Maximising Volunteer Impact Amidst Evolving Landscape |
12:40 pm – 2:00 pm | Networking lunch and V Gallery |
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | VM practice seminars:
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5:00 pm | End of conference |
Plenary 1: Catalysing Individual and Societal Transformation Through Volunteering
Synopsis: Explores how volunteering, when effectively managed, acts as a powerful force for societal change - fosters personal growth and enhances individual well-being, but also more informed and effective community action.
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Plenary 2: Maximising Volunteer Impact in an Evolving Landscape
Synopsis: This plenary explores emerging trends shaping the volunteering landscape, including evolving social needs and the influence of ESG's 'Social' component on corporate volunteerism.
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Practice Seminar 1: Forging Volunteer Partnerships for Stronger Service Delivery
Synopsis: This seminar explores how to build long-term and impactful volunteer partnerships between Corporates and Social Service Agencies.
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Practice Seminar 2: Integrating Volunteers in Service Models to Achieve Greater Social Impact
Synopsis: This seminar delves into the crucial topic of integrating volunteers to creating more effective service models.
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Practice Seminar 3: Future Proofing Your Organisation with Strategic Volunteer Management
Synopsis: This seminar focuses on unlocking the untapped potential of volunteers to foster growth, enhance operational success, and build long-term sustainability of organisations.
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