Tuesday, July 31, 2007

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Channelnewsasia.com: "Volunteerism among students rising, challenges to keep adults involved
By Wong Mun Wai, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 29 July 2007 0135 hrs




SINGAPORE : Volunteering for good causes or social activities is rising among students, according to the Community Development, Youth and Sports Minister at a student forum.

But the picture is not all rosy.

Students are now giving more of their time and energy to social causes, despite the scrapping of compulsory participation in the Community Involvement Programmes for junior college students two years ago."

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