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MEDIA FACTSHEET Nparks Volunteers Appreciation Nparks Currently Has More Than 40,000 Volunteers, Including Community Gardeners MEDIA FACTSHEET NParks Volunteers Appreciation NParks currently has more than 40,000 volunteers, including community gardeners, who devote their time and energy to spreading their love for nature. 22 NParks volunteers were awarded long service awards today, in recognition of 10, 15 and 20 years of service. Mr Tan Bian Hwee, 55, has been volunteering as a nature guide at various parks and nature reserves including the Central Catchment Nature Reserve, Chek Jawa Wetlands, Singapore Botanic Gardens and HortPark for the past 15 years. To Mr Tan, a Botanical Consultant and Nature Educator, volunteering with NParks “was an obvious choice”. Being outdoors, surrounded by nature, sharing his knowledge and experience with others, and contributing to nature conservation is what he enjoys. ”People sometimes tell me that they now look at plants differently or have a better appreciation for the natural world after a tour. It is not so much their words, but the sincerity with which they are conveyed, that touches my heart and tells me that I have altered how people see the natural world, for the better. That is a wonderful and validating experience. Nature is our life-support system, and it is imperative that we do not impair or destroy its ability to support us. When people appreciate and enjoy the natural world, this lays the foundation for environmental conservation,” Mr Tan shared. Volunteers receiving 20-year long service award 1. Eric Lee Tiong Hian 2. Kee Teo Yong Kenneth 3. Kwan Sau Kuen 4. Wong Kum Sang 5. Yeo Swee Cheong Volunteers receiving 15-year long service award 1. Andy Teng Teck Boon 2. Edward Lim Seng Tiong 3. Helen Kweh 4. Ria Mulati Tan 5. Robert Heigermoser 6. Roger Green 7. Tan Bian Hwee 8. Tan Boon Huat 9. Tan Yang Kuang Page 1 of 4 For more information, please contact Wong Yeang Cherng at 9090 3415 or Tracy Won at 9099 3760 Information accurate as of 4 November 2017. 10. Tham Pui San 11. Toh Chay Hoon 12. Wong Siew Kwun 13. Yeo Oi Leng Jeanne Volunteers receiving 10-year long services award 1. Brandon Chia Zheng Da 2. Chan Yik Cheong James 3. Mok Wei Chi 4. Richmond Tan History of the Volunteer Programme NParks has been working closely with our volunteers since 1993. The history of our volunteer programme started as a ground-up initiative in NParks’ Conservation division by a group of avid bird watchers at the former Sungei Buloh Nature Park (now known as Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve). In 1996, a volunteer programme, which included the recruitment, training and development of volunteers, was formalised so that members of the public who were interested in nature and conservation could participate in our conservation activities at Sungei Buloh. Over time, the volunteer programme was also introduced to other parts of NParks operations. In 2001, the Singapore Botanic Gardens started its volunteer programme. Then in 2002, Central Catchment Nature Reserve and Pulau Ubin followed suit. May 2005 saw the launch of our Community in Bloom programme. The Volunteer Programme today To-date, NParks has more than 40,000 volunteers, who participate in a wide range of volunteer activities. They are important to us as they play an integral role in helping us achieve our vision of making Singapore our City in a Garden. Our volunteers participate in areas such as visitor services, guided walks, community gardening, outreach programmes, conservation programmes and biodiversity surveys. Many of our volunteers sign up with our programmes because they appreciate the opportunity to learn and contribute to conservation in Singapore. They also play their part in sharing with others about environmental issues. More people can then step forward to care for and conserve the rich biodiversity in Singapore. NParks volunteers are encouraged to participate in all our activities. While some activities allow volunteers to be trained on the job, others require volunteers to attend courses before they can conduct or lead the activities. Places where volunteers can choose to contribute their time and effort are Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Community in Bloom gardens, Fort Canning Park, HortPark & the Southern Ridges, the Istana, Pasir Ris Park, Pulau Ubin, Singapore Botanic Gardens and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. Page 2 of 4 For more information, please contact Wong Yeang Cherng at 9090 3415 or Tracy Won at 9099 3760 Information accurate as of 4 November 2017. Our volunteers are aged from nine to over 80 years old. They range from students, homemakers, working professionals to retirees. Interested parties can visit www.nparks.gov.sg/volunteer to find out more. Volunteer Opportunities Gardening Those with green fingers will find a suitable fit when they volunteer in this area. As gardening volunteers, they will be involved in maintaining an area of a garden, from the sowing of seeds, pruning, weeding, fertilising and composting to identifying the various plants and labelling them. Community in Nature Initiatives Volunteers who sign up for these programmes will get the opportunity to improve the quality of habitats through various restoration programmes such as planting, weed management, flora and fauna surveys, and forest and coastal clean-ups. Outreach Programmes Those who enjoy meeting new people and have a desire to share their knowledge and expertise can sign up for our outreach programmes. Volunteers who serve in this area facilitate or conduct educational workshops and programmes for members of the public in our parks and nature reserves. Visitor Services Volunteers with visitor services are responsible for providing general information to park visitors, answering phone queries, gathering feedback and managing notice boards and brochure stands. People who enjoy hospitality and love interacting with people would likely enjoy volunteering here. Guided Walks Our volunteer guides are “faces of our parks”. Having undergone prior training, they are able to share interesting information about our parks and the flora and fauna found within them. Our guided walks and tours are often conducted on weekends at our parks and nature reserves. Community in Bloom Programme Those who enjoy gardening and interacting with others can volunteer in this programme which provides opportunities for individuals to play an active role in fostering the love for gardening among communities. Volunteers get to share their knowledge and experience for developing and sustaining community gardens. They help to manage and maintain community gardens and also participate in roadshows to help spread the love for gardening. Page 3 of 4 For more information, please contact Wong Yeang Cherng at 9090 3415 or Tracy Won at 9099 3760 Information accurate as of 4 November 2017. Other areas There are many other areas which need volunteers. Some of these areas include the building up of databases, photo-taking, repairing and mounting herbarium specimens, etc. Page 4 of 4 For more information, please contact Wong Yeang Cherng at 9090 3415 or Tracy Won at 9099 3760 Information accurate as of 4 November 2017. .
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