Singapore Volunteer Management Conference 2025

28 March 2025

Harnessing Volunteerism to Take Singapore Forward at the Singapore Volunteer Management Conference on 28 March 2025!

Singapore Volunteer Management Conference (SVMC) 2025

Overview

The Singapore Volunteer Management Conference (SVMC) is a biennial event aimed at strengthening volunteerism through effective Volunteer Management (VM) and fostering a strong VM community. It brings together leaders from various sectors, including social service agencies (SSAs), non-profit organisations, public agencies, and corporates.

Themed ‘Taking Singapore Forward Through Volunteerism’, this conference aims to strengthen VM capabilities to catalyse sustained volunteerism in Singapore, and highlight the transformative impact that volunteering has on individuals and society.

Singapore Volunteer Management Conference (SVMC) 2025 event details

Date	28 March 2025
Time	8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Venue	Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Level 3 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956
Guest of Honour	Mr Heng Swee Keat Deputy Prime Minister

Key highlights

Plenary Sessions: Hear from thought leaders across People, Private, and Public sectors as they share insights on how volunteering drives personal growth, community development, and societal transformation.
Practice Seminars: Learn best practices and strategies for building impactful volunteer partnerships and maximising community impact.
V Gallery: Explore impactful corporate volunteerism models, innovative technologies, and latest volunteer management resources to enhance your service delivery and organisational impact.
V Pledge: Commit to fostering a stronger volunteering culture and creating meaningful change in your community.

Programme line up

Programme line up for the Singapore Volunteer Management Conference (SVMC) 2025.

Time	Activity
8:30 am – 9:15 am	Guest registration
9:25 am – 9:40 am	Welcome address by Guest-of-Honour Mr Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister
9:40 am – 10:25 am	Project V Appreciation Ceremony and V Pledge
10:25 am – 11:10 am	Plenary I: Catalysing Individual and Societal Transformation Through Volunteering
11:10 am – 11:40 am	Tea break
11:40 am – 12:40 pm	Plenary II: Maximising Volunteer Impact Amidst Evolving Landscape
12:40 pm – 2:00 pm	Networking lunch and V Gallery
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm	VM practice seminars: Forging Volunteer Partnerships for Stronger Service Delivery Integrating Volunteers in Service Models to Achieve Greater Social Impact Future Proofing Your Organisation with Strategic Volunteer Management
5:00 pm	End of conference

Plenary 1: Catalysing Individual and Societal Transformation Through Volunteering

Synopsis: Explores how volunteering, when effectively managed, acts as a powerful force for societal change - fosters personal growth and enhances individual well-being, but also more informed and effective community action.

Speakers:

Plenary 2: Maximising Volunteer Impact in an Evolving Landscape

Synopsis: This plenary explores emerging trends shaping the volunteering landscape, including evolving social needs and the influence of ESG's 'Social' component on corporate volunteerism.