User:Mac Chew/Student Volunteer Corps

Background of SVC
Student Volunteer Corps (SVC) started off in 1989 under the auspices of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS), promoting student volunteerism in the social service in Singapore.

SVC serves as One-Stop Centre for Youths:
 * Interested in Volunteering,
 * Looking for Ideas and Avenues for Community Involvement Programmes (CIP).

To Date, SVC is an Associate Member of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS).

Vision
SVC Envision itself to be the Leading Youth Organisation that Develops Students into Active Citizens with a Passion in Making a Difference.

Mission
Developing Students through Volunteerism. Empowering Them to Make a Difference.

Strategic Focus
SVC Three Key Focuses:

* Offer Meaningful and Interesting Alternatives for Students participating in the Community Involvement Programme (CIP) or other community programmes.

* Structure Enrichment Programmes to enhance Students’ Learning Experience in volunteering and encourage their continued commitment to serve the community.

* Promote a Volunteer Developmental Path for Students.

Target Audience
SVC mainly target all youths from age 13 – 25 years old. As and when certain needs arises, youths outside this age range group can also be engaged, to fulfill the needs.

Roles / Activities
SVC works with Schools and other Partners to offer meaningful and interesting programmes and activities for Students participating in the Community Involvement Programme (CIP) and other community service programmes.

SVC emphasis on “Students for Students”. Develop the youth by enhancing their learning experience in volunteering and encouraging their continued commitment to serve the community, through camps, workshops, seminars, networking forums and exchange programmes.

In 2007-2009, SVC partnered with the Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC) to promote disability sports sports volunteerism amongst Students and to bring disability sports to new heights.

SVC Five Core Values
* EMPOWERMENT – We BELIEVE in empowering our volunteers so as to excite them in their pursuit of excellence and a fulfilling life. * NURTURE     – We BELIEVE in nurturing young upstarts, to provide them with the opportunity to excel. * INNOVATION  – We BELIEVE in the spirit of innovation that exemplifies what we do and how we do things. * COLLABORATION – We BELIEVE in the wisdom of collaboration that brings to fruition larger visions and greater goals. * ADAPTABILITY – We BELIEVE in being adaptable to changing trends and times so that we will always remain relevant to whom we serve.

Core Business & Roles
SVC core business is in promoting Youth Volunteerism.

Part taking in Roles of:

- Offer Meaningful and Interesting alternatives for Students participating in the Community Involvement Programme (CIP) or other community service programmes. - Structure enrichment programmes to enhance Students’ learning experience in volunteering and encourage their continued commitment to serve the community. - Promote a Volunteer Developmental Path for Students.

Corporate Strategy
There are 4 key elements to the strategy:

* Connect with the youth of Singapore through community service programmes. * Provide valued support for schools. * Enhance the community contribution made by Student volunteers. * Work with stakeholders / partners to facilitate meaningful and rewarding volunteering experiences of Student volunteers.

Accolade
* Singapore Youth Award(1998) Community & Youth Services