SG Cares

Overview

Singapore Cares (SG Cares) is a national movement launched in 2017 to build a more caring and inclusive society for all. Championed by the SG Cares Office and co-led by NCSS and NVPC, the movement invites all Singaporeans and people who live in Singapore to put values into action through active volunteerism, ground-up efforts, and everyday acts of care.

A key initiative under the movement is the appointment of SG Cares Volunteer Centres (VCs) across the 24 towns in Singapore to match interested volunteers and contributors to community needs. The SG Cares Volunteer Centres provide a convenient way for Singaporeans to contribute as volunteers in their community, enabled by the SG Cares Community Networks. These networks include companies, social service organisations, schools and grassroots organisations that collaborate and contribute to the community so as to make lasting changes in the lives of others, and causes that they believe in.

If you are interested in volunteering in your community, get in touch with one of the SG Cares Volunteer Centres.

“A Good Thing” exhibition

At the inauguration of SG Cares on 13 January 2018, then-Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his fellow ministers were invited to visit the “A Good Thing” exhibition, highlighting the altruistic efforts of Singapore’s everyday heroes, and enabling participants to experience their heartwarming stories and spirit of volunteerism.

Photo: Kinetic Singapore

The below examples highlight meaningful and outstanding initiatives by volunteers in the community:

Investing in the community

APSN Katong School & Barclays

Barclays employees serve as Physical Education (PE) buddies, supporting students with special needs at APSN Katong School.

"This structured volunteering programme provided the opportunity for students to interact with the volunteers during Physical Education lessons. Together, they participated in endurance-building activities, relay and ball games, where students improve interpersonal skills, develop physical fitness and experience joy." - Sam Lee, APSN Katong School, 3 Acting HOD (Student-Management, PE, CCA)

Travelling the extra mile

Society for the Physically Disabled (SPD) & Land Transport Authority (LTA)

Volunteers from LTA assist SPD service users in experiencing outings using public transportation.

"Due to our busy schedules and lifestyle, we tend to overlook those in need and take things for granted. I've learnt to be more considerate and mindful towards those who really need our help in society." - Steve Sim, Volunteer, LTA

Friendship knows no age

Lions Befrienders & Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

ACS (I) students volunteering as befrienders to seniors in need supported by Lions Befrienders.

"We learnt that inside the heart of every senior, there is a younger spirit dwelling within that is always reaching out and always optimistic." - Ryan Soh, Student Volunteer, Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

Fighting for hope

Children's Cancer Foundation (CCF) & Richard Wee & Friends

Richard Wee and his friends volunteer with CCF to design Funfit classes for children recovering from cancer.

"The kids are full of life and every moment spent with them is worth it. They are all the motivation one needs. For me, it's not them needing us but us needing them to bring out the child in us." - Manoranjan Mishra, Volunteer

Pro tips for sustainable partnerships

Ready to start your own sustainable volunteering partnership today? Here are some tips from the SG Cares team!

Corporate volunteering as a way to boost morale

Meaningful corporate volunteering should boost team morale and foster a more supportive workplace culture. Watch the video for inspiration on how you can make this possible for your organisation.

Recruit regular volunteers, not just more

Effective volunteer management practices are not just about finding more volunteers. With the right approach, you can amplify the impact of regular volunteers within social service agencies and achieve the impact you desire.

Make a difference as we strive towards an inclusive Singapore

Through volunteering, you can make a bigger difference to those in the community than you could imagine. Be part of the larger movement to create a more inclusive Singapore.

Explore the stories of giving

Learn more about stories of giving and be inspired by these SG Cares photo stories [PDF, 5.8 MB] that spotlight the strength of regular and long-term volunteer partnerships in the social service sector.

Be a volunteer!

If you are interested to volunteer in your community, visit giving.sg or get in touch with one of the SG Cares Volunteer Centre.