The National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) has introduced the Flexi Volunteering Programme (FVP) at the SG60 Connect! Series event, held on 19 June 2025. This initiative seeks to involve 60 corporate partners in a bid to promote corporate volunteerism through manageable, bite-sized commitments. The programme aligns with NVPC’s Company of Good strategy, encouraging businesses to integrate purpose with profit.
The FVP’s inaugural run will see participating companies paired with 10 community partners, each completing at least two volunteering sessions and contributing 60 hours of service, aiming for a collective 3,600 hours. This builds on Project V, a pilot initiative launched in 2023 by NVPC and the National Council of Social Service, which matched companies with social service agencies requiring ongoing support.
Lin Sufei, Director of Corporate & Industry Partnerships at NVPC, highlighted the programme’s significance, stating, “As Singapore marks its 60 years of independence, we are reminded of the values that have shaped our nation: resilience and care for others.”
The launch coincides with the National Day Parade 2025’s #GiveAsOneSG campaign, which promotes 60 days of giving to celebrate SG60. Colonel Chong Shi Hao, Chairman of the NDP 2025 Executive Committee, expressed hopes that the campaign will encourage Singaporeans to view giving back as a tradition akin to other National Day customs.
The SG60 Connect! Series event attracted 200 representatives from 100 companies, fostering connections between purpose-driven organisations and community partners. As Singapore celebrates 60 years of nationhood, the FVP offers a structured pathway for companies to engage in meaningful volunteerism, reinforcing a culture of giving back.
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