1、Harnessing thePower of Volunteers:The Allkin Experience1Social Service Summit 20253rd July 2025Sustainable change s the work of manyMeetNigel&Jackie,a dynamic volunteer duoNigel started volunteering with Allkin in 2022His wife,Jackie,joined in 2023Stronger support networkReduced anxietyFocus on more
2、 critical or complex needsDeeper empathy and understandingQuality timeEcosystemof careCorporates4,volunteers*From 1 April 2024 31 March 202549%Schools30%Individuals21%&GroupsVolunteerism must be meaningful for allVolunteers Personal growth Improved well-beingAgency Enhanced service provision Capabil
3、ity buildingClients Improved well-being Knowledge&skills Desire to volunteer6 strategies to drive sustainable volunteerismStrength-Based ApproachDiscovering and harnessing the unique strengths of volunteers to support community needs.#1Locale-BasedApproachActivating volunteers to contribute meaningf
4、ully,starting from within their immediate neighbourhoods.#2Cultivate Win-Win PartnershipsBuilding relationships centred on mutual trust and understanding to encourage long-term support.#3Volunteer Role Redesign Proactively developing or adapting volunteer roles to tap on ready resources,augment manp
5、ower,and address needs#4Forming Volunteer NetworksInitiating or encouraging the formation of formal and informal volunteer networks,that inspire each other to come on board.#5Capability Building&DevelopmentThoughtfully curated upskilling workshops to enhance the quality and management of volunteers#
6、6The Volunteering Playbook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide for individuals and groups seeking to make a positive impact in the community through volunteerism.This is a collaboration between the SG Cares Volunteer Centres Ang M