The Community Development Councils encourage active citizenry and promote volunteerism to foster community bonding and instil a sense of emotional rootedness amongst its residents. To achieve this, the Community Development Councils work closely with their project partners and civic organisations to organise a wide range of community activities to meet the varied interests of the residents.

1. National Education Programmes
These programmes aim to instil a shared sense of nationhood and an understanding of the past amongst our younger generation to meet the challenges of the future.

2. S21 Forums and Programmes
The Singapore 21 (S21) vision emphasises the importance of strengthening our "heartware", which includes: -

• our concern for one another;
• our collective will as a people; and
• the sense of belonging to the same family.

To achieve this shared vision of building a vibrant community with one heart, the Community Development Councils organise S21 forums and talks on a regular basis. Other programmes include Active Citizen Award and District-level National Day Celebrations.

3. Clean & Green Week
Everyone has a role to play in conserving resources and preserving nature. The Community Development Councils help to promote environmental awareness by jointly organising Tree Planting Day, nature walks and recycling projects with its project partners.

4. Volunteerism
Volunteers play a crucial role in building a caring, compassionate, cohesive and vibrant community. Through volunteering, the more able and successful in our society can help the less able and less well-off, thereby promoting the community spirit of mutual help.

You can volunteer in areas where you are able to contribute best and make a difference to the community. To find out more about volunteering opportunities, please contact your Community Development Council. You can also submit your volunteer registration form now.