Youth Corps now has 30,000 members, far from the 90 when it was set up in 2014.
SINGAPORE - As an ITE College Central student in 2014, Ms Sheila Manokaran, 29, was not keen on co-curricular activities, much less volunteering.
On July 6, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong celebrated the Youth Corps’ 10th anniversary at a carnival at *Scape. PM Wong told the audience the Government will provide more opportunities for youth to contribute to society and make a positive impact, like what Ms Manokaran did. This is because some youth might not be able to make long-term commitments for volunteering. Youth Corps members currently have to serve eight hours a month for at least three months.He also recommended creating more areas that young people can volunteer in, such as engaging isolated seniors to improve their mental well-being.
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