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ABOUT US
ABOUT US
We are a group of 12 individuals deeply passionate about serving the community and bring about regular events to widen your view of the community in Singapore. The VIA Council works closely with the VIA Unit teachers. We aim to raise students' conviction in volunteerism and to instill in them a lifelong interest and involvement in community service. We also strive to provide students with opportunities for leadership training.
VIA COUNCIL
HWA CHONG INSTITUTION
To strive. To serve. To soar.
sl projects pass down
Project Habitat
CATEGORY: Animals, Environment and others
RECRUITMENT DEADLINE: 28 May - 6 Aug 2025
Project Habitat aims to uplift underprivileged families living in 1- and 2-room flats in Singapore by improving their living conditions and raising public awareness of their struggles. We partner with Habitat for Humanity (HFH) in their HomeWorks sessions, doing decluttering, cleaning, painting, etc. We also advocate for greater empathy and volunteerism by highlighting the realities of poverty in Singapore. By supporting HFH, we hope to expand the reach and impact of these efforts.
SL Workshop
Interested to start your own SL / have a pass down project from your seniors? Your first step would be to attend a SL Workshop! Fill in the Google Sheet below to indicate your interest to attend the workshop.
DATE: TBD
*Whoever wants to attend the workshop will have to fill up the registration sheet individually. The deadline for all indication of interest is 1 day before the workshop. All SL groups planning to initiate an SL project or take over an existing SL project must have at least one member attending an SL Workshop conducted by VIAC!
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What is considered an SL Project?An SL project is one with activities planned by the OT members, which meet the needs of the selected organisation as well as the team’s service objectives. On the other hand, if an event is planned by the organisation and the OT members chip in to volunteer, it can only be considered as an individual CIP instead of an SL project. There should also be some form of interaction with the organisation as CIP hours will be endorsed by the organisation. Thus, simply raising awareness about a general subject or hosting activities for the students typically does not qualify as an SL.
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Why am I not able to change the status of my project activity from 'rejected' to 'completed'Ensure that the following criteria are met: The end date must be earlier than the current date. The team leader or a member has to complete the self-reflection survey. A member has to upload a scanned PDF or document as a testimony.
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If I conducted an activity before my proposal was approved on ISP, can the CIP hours be counted?Any activities conducted prior to approval of the team's proposal will not be acknowledged and endorsed for CIP hours; the team will also face disciplinary actions and the proposal will be rejected. While planning for your project, do take into account overall time needed for the proposal to be approved.
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When will individual CIP hours be approved?Two rounds of Endorsement Exercises will take place annually. All completed CIP activities and SL projects submitted in End Project Form between August and May will be endorsed in June, while those submitted between May and July will be endorsed in September. Specific deadlines for each round will be announced (keep a lookout on iEMB or mass announcement to submit all relevant documents) The VIA Unit will need time to look through your VIA activities. Just be sure to upload all required documents to the ISP.