New volunteering scheme for firms launched as businesses with social impact keep Singapore's edge: David Neo

Corporate volunteering push aims to engage 600 S’pore companies and 6,000 employees by 2030

VolunteerInc., a programme by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), was officially launched on May 14. Read more at straitstimes.com.

New volunteering scheme for firms launched as businesses with social impact keep Singapore's edge: David Neo

Businesses can be powerful engines of social change, said Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo.

SBF’s VolunteerInc programme to support companies eyeing social impact

The initiative aims to engage 600 companies and 6,000 employees by 2030

New volunteering scheme for firms launched as businesses with social impact keep Singapore’s edge: David Neo

Speaking on a panel on social impact at the SBF conference, Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth Dinesh Vasu Dash said some companies want to do good, but struggle with getting started or knowing where the needs are.  On the other hand, the mayor for the South East District said the Community Development Councils would know where the needs are. “When we partner with businesses, we can then help to direct your resources towards area…