Committee of Supply 2021 - Caring

Singapore Together Alliance for Action on emerging needs and volunteerism

Forging partnerships among people, private and public sectors to grow a culture of care

The Singapore Together Alliance for Action (AfA) on Emerging Needs and Volunteerism has been set up, and will focus on increasing support for mental wellness in the community, provide space and opportunities for seniors to learn innovatively, and facilitate the matching of donations-in-kind.

Image credit: Loving Heart Multi-Service Centre, a key partner of the mental wellness track under this AfA

Singapore Together Alliance for Action on Corporate Purpose

Enabling businesses to contribute with purpose

Under the Singapore Together Alliance for Action on Corporate Purpose, the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre is inviting businesses to co-design and co-develop a national framework and blueprint for corporate purpose – an approach that places purpose (e.g. social, environmental) as the driving force of a firm besides profit-maximisation.

SG Cares Volunteer Centres in every town

Coordinating volunteers and resources to meet community needs

There will be SG Cares Volunteer Centres (VC) in all 24 towns by March 2022 to enhance town-based volunteerism. The VCs will coordinate volunteers and resources to meet community needs, forge partnerships with local stakeholders, and strengthen their capabilities and processes for better volunteer management.

Extension of Business and IPC Partnership Scheme

Partnering businesses to foster a more caring society

The Business and IPC Partnership Scheme will be extended by two years from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2023. It will provide support to Institutions of a Public Character (IPC) by encouraging corporate volunteerism and promoting closer partnerships between IPCs and businesses.

Youth Volunteerism

Supporting youth to step forward and contribute to society

More volunteering opportunities will be provided through Youth Corps Singapore (YCS) and SG Cares initiatives.

In 2021, the Youth Corps Leaders Programme and Programme X target to offer 1,400 opportunities. In addition, YCS will offer about 4,000 online and physical opportunities.

Development of Technology Hub for non-profit organisations

Supporting the digitalisation of our non-profit organisations

MCCY is working together with the Tote Board and the National Council of Social Service to develop the first-ever technology hub for non-profit organisations to accelerate their digital transformation. This technology hub will serve as a one-stop portal for key Info-Communication Technology services.