[EVENT]
Bukit Panjang Cares - Virtual Volunteer Roadshow
🗓 20 Feb and 22 Feb 2021 (Sat and Mon)
⏰ 10am - 5pm (Sat), 2pm - 7pm (Mon)
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom
Explore how you can make a difference at the Bukit Panjang Cares' first-ever organised Virtual Volunteer Roadshow!
Hear from various social service & healthcare providers, as well as community & grassroots organisations, in or serving Bukit Panjang Town, as they share about their services and volunteer opportunities.
*Door gifts and Volunteer Starter Kits on first-come, first-served basis!
📣 Register at bit.ly/2NAvNu3
Bukit Panjang Cares - Virtual Volunteer Roadshow
🗓 20 Feb and 22 Feb 2021 (Sat and Mon)
⏰ 10am - 5pm (Sat), 2pm - 7pm (Mon)
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom
Explore how you can make a difference at the Bukit Panjang Cares' first-ever organised Virtual Volunteer Roadshow!
Hear from various social service & healthcare providers, as well as community & grassroots organisations, in or serving Bukit Panjang Town, as they share about their services and volunteer opportunities.
*Door gifts and Volunteer Starter Kits on first-come, first-served basis!
📣 Register at bit.ly/2NAvNu3
[EXCLUSIVE EVENT INVITE]
P&G Pro Bono School: Analytics & Insights
🗓 5 March 2021 (Fri)
⏰ 10.30am - 12.00pm
📍 Hosted virtually on WebEx
Hey friends of Groundup Central,
Empact and Procter & Gamble (P&G) have reached out to us with an opportunity for 5 groundups to attend the upcoming Online Pro Bono School: Analytics & Insights.
Learn from P&G as they share a framework to help you better define your target audience (the WHO) for your fundraising efforts and programmes by analysing data from available sources, which will help you have a more targeted approach when doing your outreach.
📣 For more info and to register your interest, head over to: bit.ly/3jYj0xs
*Deadline for indication of interest is 25 Feb 2021.
Please note that registration of interest does not amount to confirmation of a slot to attend the session, and we will be in touch with you to let you know if your registration is successful.
P&G Pro Bono School: Analytics & Insights
🗓 5 March 2021 (Fri)
⏰ 10.30am - 12.00pm
📍 Hosted virtually on WebEx
Hey friends of Groundup Central,
Empact and Procter & Gamble (P&G) have reached out to us with an opportunity for 5 groundups to attend the upcoming Online Pro Bono School: Analytics & Insights.
Learn from P&G as they share a framework to help you better define your target audience (the WHO) for your fundraising efforts and programmes by analysing data from available sources, which will help you have a more targeted approach when doing your outreach.
📣 For more info and to register your interest, head over to: bit.ly/3jYj0xs
*Deadline for indication of interest is 25 Feb 2021.
Please note that registration of interest does not amount to confirmation of a slot to attend the session, and we will be in touch with you to let you know if your registration is successful.
[GROUNDUP LEARN ARTICLE]
Exploring partnerships and collaborations for your groundup?
In our latest article, find out how you can build your groundup’s credibility to generate momentum and gain traction.
Head over to bit.ly/3qA8KOw now! 💻
Exploring partnerships and collaborations for your groundup?
In our latest article, find out how you can build your groundup’s credibility to generate momentum and gain traction.
Head over to bit.ly/3qA8KOw now! 💻
Hey friends of Groundup Central,
Majulah Community is doing a 1-minute survey to find out what really worries youth about volunteering as mentors to other youth.
Your responses will help Majulah Community develop a free Mentor Starter Kit, to help make it easier for anyone who has ever thought of stepping up as a mentor - whether formally or for your students, colleagues, siblings or neighbour.
📣 Head over to bit.ly/survey-on-mentoring to share your thoughts! 📣
Majulah Community is doing a 1-minute survey to find out what really worries youth about volunteering as mentors to other youth.
Your responses will help Majulah Community develop a free Mentor Starter Kit, to help make it easier for anyone who has ever thought of stepping up as a mentor - whether formally or for your students, colleagues, siblings or neighbour.
📣 Head over to bit.ly/survey-on-mentoring to share your thoughts! 📣
Hey friends of Groundup Central,
In search of a room to hold your groundup team meetings? Need a workspace big enough to hold groundup activities?
Look no further! Check out these two newly added listings to our Spaces category:
In search of a room to hold your groundup team meetings? Need a workspace big enough to hold groundup activities?
Look no further! Check out these two newly added listings to our Spaces category:
[SPACE UPDATE]
📍 National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre
Access cosy and comfortable spaces of all sizes, conveniently located just above Clarke Quay MRT station, to host anything from public events to internal meetings.
• There may be some small fees involved, depending on the room size required
• This is a pilot and is only available on selected weekends and non-office hours on weekdays
• COVID-19 Safe Management Measures applies to all groundups and their invited guests
📣 Click here to enquire: bit.ly/38d2zsy
📍 National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre
Access cosy and comfortable spaces of all sizes, conveniently located just above Clarke Quay MRT station, to host anything from public events to internal meetings.
• There may be some small fees involved, depending on the room size required
• This is a pilot and is only available on selected weekends and non-office hours on weekdays
• COVID-19 Safe Management Measures applies to all groundups and their invited guests
📣 Click here to enquire: bit.ly/38d2zsy
[SPACE UPDATE]
📍 Kim Choo Kueh Chang
Kim Choo, famous for their Nonya rice dumplings and an advocator for Singapore’s heritage, is offering their kitchen situated in the Katong area as a community space for non-profit organisations to conduct activities and the local community to come together to do good.
📣 Bookings are required to use the space, so express your interest today: bit.ly/3ejlZ2y
📍 Kim Choo Kueh Chang
Kim Choo, famous for their Nonya rice dumplings and an advocator for Singapore’s heritage, is offering their kitchen situated in the Katong area as a community space for non-profit organisations to conduct activities and the local community to come together to do good.
📣 Bookings are required to use the space, so express your interest today: bit.ly/3ejlZ2y
[GROUNDUP FEATURES]
In this edition of Groundup Features: we speak with Andrew from Break The Cycle SG, as he shares about his inspiration behind the use of cycling as a medium to support ex-offenders break the cycle of recidivism. Find out more about what encourages Andrew and the lessons he has learnt in his time as a groundup co-founder.
Click on the links below to read on:
👉 Website Feature: Break The Cycle SG
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook
In this edition of Groundup Features: we speak with Andrew from Break The Cycle SG, as he shares about his inspiration behind the use of cycling as a medium to support ex-offenders break the cycle of recidivism. Find out more about what encourages Andrew and the lessons he has learnt in his time as a groundup co-founder.
Click on the links below to read on:
👉 Website Feature: Break The Cycle SG
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook
[EVENT UPDATE]
Pacing Yourself: Caring for ourselves as we champion our causes
🗓 1 April & 7 April 2021 (Thurs & Wed)
⏰ 3 - 5 PM (Thurs), 7 - 9PM (Wed)
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom
In the busy-ness of running your groundup and creating positive impact in the society, do you find yourself feeling burnt out?
You are not alone. When you are a community leader, it can be challenging to be vulnerable.
Join Community Matters and Impart as they host an interactive zoom session on Pacing Yourself – providing a safe space for you to care for your mental wellbeing while championing the cause you believe in.
📣 Sign up here for 1 April: bit.ly/3tGRo3L
📣 Sign up here for 7 April: bit.ly/30WonV9
*This event has two sessions which will cover the same content. The only difference between the two sessions are the featured panel speakers and event timing.
Pacing Yourself: Caring for ourselves as we champion our causes
🗓 1 April & 7 April 2021 (Thurs & Wed)
⏰ 3 - 5 PM (Thurs), 7 - 9PM (Wed)
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom
In the busy-ness of running your groundup and creating positive impact in the society, do you find yourself feeling burnt out?
You are not alone. When you are a community leader, it can be challenging to be vulnerable.
Join Community Matters and Impart as they host an interactive zoom session on Pacing Yourself – providing a safe space for you to care for your mental wellbeing while championing the cause you believe in.
📣 Sign up here for 1 April: bit.ly/3tGRo3L
📣 Sign up here for 7 April: bit.ly/30WonV9
*This event has two sessions which will cover the same content. The only difference between the two sessions are the featured panel speakers and event timing.
[GROUNDUP FEATURES]
In this edition of Groundup Features: we speak with Aanya - Founder of Art:Connect, a ground-up initiative which connects students to healthcare centres and senior care homes - through card making projects, mural painting projects, and senior buddy programmes. Hear from Aanya as she shares about the inspiration behind Art:Connect, and how her experience volunteering with friends, has been so far.
Click on the links below to read on:
👉 Website Feature: Art:Connect
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook
In this edition of Groundup Features: we speak with Aanya - Founder of Art:Connect, a ground-up initiative which connects students to healthcare centres and senior care homes - through card making projects, mural painting projects, and senior buddy programmes. Hear from Aanya as she shares about the inspiration behind Art:Connect, and how her experience volunteering with friends, has been so far.
Click on the links below to read on:
👉 Website Feature: Art:Connect
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook
[SPACE UPDATE]
📍 QANVAST
Qanvast is a renovation platform that recommends interior firms to homeowners. From now till 31 Dec 2021, they are extending exclusive discounted rates for their event space located at OUE Downtown Gallery, to non-profit organisations and social enterprises.
📣 Bookings are required and subjected to availability. Find out more at: bit.ly/3th5jha
📍 QANVAST
Qanvast is a renovation platform that recommends interior firms to homeowners. From now till 31 Dec 2021, they are extending exclusive discounted rates for their event space located at OUE Downtown Gallery, to non-profit organisations and social enterprises.
📣 Bookings are required and subjected to availability. Find out more at: bit.ly/3th5jha
[EVENT UPDATE]
Webinar on PDPA Amendment (For Charities & Social Service Sector)
🗓 14 April 2021 (Wed)
⏰ 3 - 5 .30PM
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom
With the volume of data growing exponentially, are you concerned over data protection policies and potential data security threats?
Want to learn how to build greater accountability over the data you collect, and how to support data use for innovation?
Hear from Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) as they share on PDPA amendments; the SG Cyber Safe Programme, Cyber Security Toolkits and New Cyber Security Trustmark.
📣 Sign up at: bit.ly/2POfV8N
Webinar on PDPA Amendment (For Charities & Social Service Sector)
🗓 14 April 2021 (Wed)
⏰ 3 - 5 .30PM
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom
With the volume of data growing exponentially, are you concerned over data protection policies and potential data security threats?
Want to learn how to build greater accountability over the data you collect, and how to support data use for innovation?
Hear from Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) as they share on PDPA amendments; the SG Cyber Safe Programme, Cyber Security Toolkits and New Cyber Security Trustmark.
📣 Sign up at: bit.ly/2POfV8N
[GROUNDUP FEATURES]
In this edition of Groundup Features: we speak to the co-founders of Jiayou Station, an initiative that aims to provide academic support to students who may not have access to such resources, and to guide them towards realizing their aspirations. Hear from them as they touch on their inspirations, challenges and share their tips for peers who are keen to start their own groundup.
Click on the links below to read on:
👉 Website Feature: Jiayou Station
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook
In this edition of Groundup Features: we speak to the co-founders of Jiayou Station, an initiative that aims to provide academic support to students who may not have access to such resources, and to guide them towards realizing their aspirations. Hear from them as they touch on their inspirations, challenges and share their tips for peers who are keen to start their own groundup.
Click on the links below to read on:
👉 Website Feature: Jiayou Station
👉 Social Media Feature: Instagram | Facebook
Hi friends of Groundup Central,
The President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards 2021 has arrived!
The award seeks to recognise People, Organisations and Leaders who are exceptional, relational and multiplier givers; and have voluntarily devoted their time, talent, treasure and/or voice to create a positive impact in the community.
Know of an inspiring individual or organisation?
Nominate them now! 👉 bit.ly/3v4ZCDj
*nominations close 14 May 2021
The President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards 2021 has arrived!
The award seeks to recognise People, Organisations and Leaders who are exceptional, relational and multiplier givers; and have voluntarily devoted their time, talent, treasure and/or voice to create a positive impact in the community.
Know of an inspiring individual or organisation?
Nominate them now! 👉 bit.ly/3v4ZCDj
*nominations close 14 May 2021
[EVENT UPDATE]
Facebook Community Accelerator 2021
Are you a groundup looking for funding, training and access to new tools to turn your ideas into action? Application for Facebook’s 2021 Community Accelerator is now open! Selected participants will each receive up to $50k to fund community initiatives.
📣 Find out more and apply here by 31 May 2021: https://bit.ly/2QX15NF
*Use the code ‘VIP2021’ when you apply! 😉
Facebook Community Accelerator 2021
Are you a groundup looking for funding, training and access to new tools to turn your ideas into action? Application for Facebook’s 2021 Community Accelerator is now open! Selected participants will each receive up to $50k to fund community initiatives.
📣 Find out more and apply here by 31 May 2021: https://bit.ly/2QX15NF
*Use the code ‘VIP2021’ when you apply! 😉
Know of an inspiring person or organisation?
Nominate them for the President's Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards 2021! The award seeks to recognise People, Organisations and Leaders who are exceptional, relational and multiplier givers; and have voluntarily devoted their time, talent, treasure and/or voice to create a positive impact in the community.
Here are some of our previous PVPA groundup winners:
• PVPA 2017 Winner: Its Raining Raincoats
• PVPA 2018 Winner: Blessings in a Bag
• PVPA 2020 Special Edition, Leaders of Good Award: Sherry of Be Kind SG
Nominate them now! 👉 bit.ly/3v4ZCDj
*nominations close 14 May 2021
Nominate them for the President's Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards 2021! The award seeks to recognise People, Organisations and Leaders who are exceptional, relational and multiplier givers; and have voluntarily devoted their time, talent, treasure and/or voice to create a positive impact in the community.
Here are some of our previous PVPA groundup winners:
• PVPA 2017 Winner: Its Raining Raincoats
• PVPA 2018 Winner: Blessings in a Bag
• PVPA 2020 Special Edition, Leaders of Good Award: Sherry of Be Kind SG
Nominate them now! 👉 bit.ly/3v4ZCDj
*nominations close 14 May 2021
[EVENT UPDATE]
Community Experiences: Charting the Journey Shared
🗓 19 May 2021 (Wed)
⏰ 7 - 9PM
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom
Every experience you have had in any community has a beginning, middle and end - the journey with each community is unique.
In this interactive seminar-cum-workshop, NVPC will be launching the “Community Journey Journal”, a stock-taking tool for community leaders to map out the lifespan of a community and dive deeper into the various phases of community membership.
Join us and our table of panellists to exchange stories and uncover new ways to improve the member experience of your community.
📣 Sign up here: bit.ly/3bi8AFQ
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🗣 Featured speakers:
• Eugene Lee, Triathlon Singapore
The Social Impact in Triathlon
• Noorfaiza Hassan, New Life Stories
Walk with Volunteers: The Learning Friend Journey
• Poh Ying Hui, Company of Good
Make Doing Good the DNA of Every Business
Community Experiences: Charting the Journey Shared
🗓 19 May 2021 (Wed)
⏰ 7 - 9PM
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom
Every experience you have had in any community has a beginning, middle and end - the journey with each community is unique.
In this interactive seminar-cum-workshop, NVPC will be launching the “Community Journey Journal”, a stock-taking tool for community leaders to map out the lifespan of a community and dive deeper into the various phases of community membership.
Join us and our table of panellists to exchange stories and uncover new ways to improve the member experience of your community.
📣 Sign up here: bit.ly/3bi8AFQ
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🗣 Featured speakers:
• Eugene Lee, Triathlon Singapore
The Social Impact in Triathlon
• Noorfaiza Hassan, New Life Stories
Walk with Volunteers: The Learning Friend Journey
• Poh Ying Hui, Company of Good
Make Doing Good the DNA of Every Business
[EVENT UPDATE]
The Changemaker Forum
🗓 4 - 5 June 2021
⏰ 3.30 - 6.30pm (4 June), 10am - 5.30pm (5 June)
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom (paid ticketed event)
Join Ashoka Singapore and Lien Centre for Social Innovation at The Changemaker Forum, a dynamic virtual environment that brings a community together to engage in inspiring conversations around the development and practice of key skills for success in a changemaker world.
It will prepare today’s youth and allies for the challenges of tomorrow by providing them with opportunities to access collective intelligence, lead with humanity, and engage in rigorous, creative problem solving.
📣 Find out more at: bit.ly/3w1IQWf
The Changemaker Forum
🗓 4 - 5 June 2021
⏰ 3.30 - 6.30pm (4 June), 10am - 5.30pm (5 June)
📍Hosted virtually on Zoom (paid ticketed event)
Join Ashoka Singapore and Lien Centre for Social Innovation at The Changemaker Forum, a dynamic virtual environment that brings a community together to engage in inspiring conversations around the development and practice of key skills for success in a changemaker world.
It will prepare today’s youth and allies for the challenges of tomorrow by providing them with opportunities to access collective intelligence, lead with humanity, and engage in rigorous, creative problem solving.
📣 Find out more at: bit.ly/3w1IQWf
[PUBLICITY UPDATE]
Calling all Groundup Central members!
NVPC’s Company of Good is piloting Heartland Pays It Forward, a national pay-it-forward initiative through our heartland hawkers.
As part of this initiative, you can make a complimentary booking to display an A4 poster and raise awareness about your cause, at participating hawker stalls located at Chinatown, Geylang East, Marine Parade, and Sims Place.
As slots are limited, we highly encourage you to book your poster space before Friday 28 May 2021.
📣 Express your interest here: bit.ly/2S0cUCY
Calling all Groundup Central members!
NVPC’s Company of Good is piloting Heartland Pays It Forward, a national pay-it-forward initiative through our heartland hawkers.
As part of this initiative, you can make a complimentary booking to display an A4 poster and raise awareness about your cause, at participating hawker stalls located at Chinatown, Geylang East, Marine Parade, and Sims Place.
As slots are limited, we highly encourage you to book your poster space before Friday 28 May 2021.
📣 Express your interest here: bit.ly/2S0cUCY