Is Your giving.sg Volunteering Opportunity Listing Missing These 4 Essentials?
This article is for charities looking to attract more volunteers and strengthen their volunteer recruitment efforts. As Singapore’s national online giving platform, giving.sg enables charities to reach a wider pool of potential volunteers through volunteer listings and meaningful engagement opportunities. Trusted by over 700 registered charities, the platform offers a secure and seamless experience with […]
PVPA 2026: Organisations of Good
The annual President’s Volunteerism and Philanthropy Awards (PVPA), conferred by the President of Singapore, celebrates individuals, leaders, organisations, and communities who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to giving. The Organisations of Good category pays tribute to businesses and institutions — from small enterprises to large corporations and public agencies — that weave purpose into their core operations. These […]
PVPA 2026: Communities of Good and City of Good
The annual President’s Volunteerism and Philanthropy Awards (PVPA), conferred by the President of Singapore, celebrates individuals, leaders, organisations, and communities who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to giving. The Communities of Good award goes to outstanding charities and ground-ups that have been exemplary in leveraging networks and community-driven solutions to enable giving and create a positive social impact, […]
PVPA 2026: Leaders of Good
The annual President’s Volunteerism and Philanthropy Awards (PVPA), conferred by the President of Singapore, celebrates individuals, leaders, organisations, and communities who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to giving. The Leaders of Good category recognises outstanding changemakers who have led, mobilised, and inspired others to dedicate their time, talent, treasure, ties and testimony (5Ts) to spread their positive impact […]
PVPA 2026: People of Good
The annual President’s Volunteerism and Philanthropy Awards (PVPA), conferred by the President of Singapore, celebrates individuals, leaders, organisations, and communities who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to giving. The People of Good category honours Singapore’s everyday individuals who have positively impacted society by giving their time, talent, treasure, ties, and testimony. We introduce 2026’s seven People […]
A Sweet Pause: How Stella Used NVPC’s TAP Leave to Pursue Her Dream
Written by NVPC Singapore At NVPC, we know how important rest is for our well-being. This is why we introduced the Take-a-Pause (TAP) leave, an initiative that grants employees two weeks of paid leave for every three years of full-time service. The intention is to encourage employees to step away from work, recharge, and return […]
Walk The Talk: Sparking Imagination Through Artful Play
Teo Chek Liang, Manager at NVPC’s Knowledge & Insights team, is no stranger to volunteering. As a working professional, he has mentored students through the Advisory Mentorship Programme run by Advisory. This time, though, the opportunity came through his colleagues. When an interest group for volunteering with children through art took shape within NVPC, Chek […]
City of Good Forum 2026
City of Good Forum 2026: Shared Spirit, Collective Impact The National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) held the City of Good Forum 2026 on 31 March 2026, convening over 600 leaders and changemakers from the people, private, and public sectors. Designed to shape plans, the forum catalysed meaningful conversations, connections, and collaborations across sectors. Anchored […]
Service learning for an AI-Enabled Future
As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the future of work and society, technical proficiency alone will not be enough for the workforce of the future. Dr Ming Tan, our Board Member, reflects on why service learning is a critical investment for a world in flux. Through immersion in real-world needs and real-time problem-solving, service learning cultivates […]
Walk the Talk: Why Presence Matters
A Grounded Effort in the Limbang Community In the Limbang Constituency, across the rental blocks in Marsiling–Yew Tee GRC, a quiet commitment has been sustained week after week. Now in its third year, SparkleSteps@Limbang takes a holistic approach in supporting about 25 children from preschool to Primary 6. Sessions include reading enhancement, maths and science […]