FairPrice Share-A-Textbook 2020
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) FairPrice Share-A-Textbook 2020 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
About FairPrice Share-A-Textbook 5
Q: What is FairPrice Share-A-Textbook? 5
Q: When did NTUC FairPrice launch the project? 5
Q: What are the objectives of the project? 5
Q: What has the project achieved so far? 5
FairPrice Share-A-Textbook 2019 - Project Details 6
Q: What is the mechanism of the project? 6
Q: What and when is the donation period? 6
Q: What type of used textbooks can one donate? 6
Q: Will FairPrice take in assessment books, story books or encyclopedias? 6
Q: When is the public* distribution day? 6
Q: Where is Our Tampines Hub? 7
Q: What are the things to note on distribution day? 7
Q: What happens to the textbooks which are not collected during distribution day? 7
Be a part and volunteer with us! 8
Q: How do I volunteer for this project? 8
Q: When is the latest I could register to volunteer for this project? 8
Q: What are the dates and time slots for volunteering? 9
Other Enquiries 10
Q: Where can feedback or enquiries be channeled to? 10
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FairPrice Share-A-Textbook 2020 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
About FairPrice Share-A-Textbook
Q: What is FairPrice Share-A-Textbook?
FairPrice Share-A-Textbook (formerly known as FairPrice Used Textbooks Project) is NTUC FairPrice’s signature community project that is held annually.
Q: When did NTUC FairPrice launch the project?
NTUC FairPrice first started the Used Textbooks Project in 1983. Pre-loved textbooks were collected and distributed for free to needy students. The project was rebranded as FairPrice Share-A-Textbook in 2010.
Q: What are the objectives of the project?
a) Relieve the financial burden of families by providing free pre-loved textbooks; b) Encourage the value of thrift; and c) Promote a greener Singapore through recycling of pre-loved textbooks.
Q: What has the project achieved so far?
Over the past 37 years, more than 5.5 million textbooks were collected to help over 280,000 students save on textbooks expenses.
The project received the PRISM (Public Relations in Service to Mankind) award from the Institute of Public Relations in Singapore for its significant contribution to mankind. It also received a Green Leaf Merit Award from the then Ministry for the Environment for its promotion of environmental friendliness through re-using and recycling waste. In September 2006, the FairPrice Used Textbooks Project was hailed as a Best Practice from Singapore for promoting environmental friendliness and human rights by the
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FairPrice Share-A-Textbook 2020 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
UN Global Compact, a United Nations organisation which champions corporate social responsibility.
Q: What is the mechanism of the project?
The project consists of: (a) Donation period and (b) Distribution days.
Q: What and when is the donation period?
This year, members of the public donate their pre-loved textbooks for the project at:
● 77 FairPrice stores island wide, including Warehouse Club, FairPrice Xtra hypermarkets, FairPrice Finest stores, selected FairPrice supermarkets, and FairPrice Xpress stores at Esso service stations. Please refer to Annex A for the full list of stores where you can donate your textbooks at.
The donation period is from 29th October to 30th November 2020. All books collected will be sent for sorting before distribution.
Q: What type of pre-loved textbooks can one donate?
We welcome all textbooks that are in the current syllabus and in usable condition (i.e. no torn / missing pages and no scribbling).
You may visit https://www.moe.gov.sg/education/syllabuses/approved- textbook-list for list of books in current syllabus.
Q: Will FairPrice take in assessment books, story books or encyclopedias?
Yes, we do. They will be sorted under the ‘Reference / Others’ category for collection. 4
FairPrice Share-A-Textbook 2020 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: When is the public* distribution period?
Members of the public are welcome to pick up pre-loved textbooks from 13th to 16th December 2020 at Arena @ Our Tampines Hub, 1 Tampines Walk, Singapore 528523. However, please pre-book your preferred date and time-slot before the distribution.
* In addition to the above four days, students under the Priority Collection Scheme may also choose to pick up your textbooks on 12th December 2020. Please select your preferred time-slot for 12th December 2020.
Q: Why do I have to pre-book a time-slot? How do I pre-book a time-slot?
In view of the COVID-19 safety guidelines and to safeguard your well-being, the number of days for distribution has been extended to four for the general public. There are ten hourly time-slots per day for selection and each booking limits a total of two pax into the Arena for collection of textbooks. This is to allow our volunteers time to sanitise the collection zones and minimise crowding at the venue.
You may scan the QR code below to pre-book your preferred date and time-slot. The booking platform will be open from 27 November 2020. Please email us at [email protected] should you require assistance in booking the time- slot.
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Q: Where is Our Tampines Hub?
Q: What are the things to note when you arrive on your selected time-slot to collect your textbooks?
Please be advised to bring along your own bags as they will not be provided on the distribution day. Also, due to safety measures in place, a
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maximum of two pax per booking may enter the collection zone during your selected time-slot to collect your textbooks.
Q: What happens to the textbooks which are not collected after the distribution drive?
Remaining textbooks will be sent for recycling.
Q: In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, what safety measures are in place for the distribution event?
In view of the COVID-19 safety guidelines and to safeguard your well-being, a series of safety measures will be implemented. These include:
● Extension of public collection days from one to four; an additional day is made available for students under the priority collection scheme to choose from.
● Ten hourly time-slots will be made available for booking per day. This is to minimise crowding at the venue and allow volunteers to sanitise the collection zones at the end of every time-slot.
● Temperature taking and Safe Entry procedures are compulsory before admission into the collection zones.
● You are required to bring along your TraceTogether token or activate your mobile application during the distribution drive.
● A maximum number of two pax per booking will be allowed into the collection zone for a period of 30-minutes to select your textbooks.
● There will be a maximum number of two volunteers per academic level to provide assistance where necessary.
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● 30-minutes will be used for sanitising the collection zones at the end of every time-slot.
● A safe-distancing agent will be assigned at the collection zone to ensure the adherence to safety guidelines.
● Should you feel unwell on-site, please approach our volunteers or safe-distancing agent for assistance.
Volunteer with us!
Q: How do I volunteer for this project?
The project will be launched on 29th October and lasts till 16th December 2020. Volunteers will support this project from 25th November over three phases.
Phase Scope of work
Sorting (1) Sort through donated books and categorise them into various academic levels and subjects
(2) Filtering of books to ensure that donated books are in line with current syllabus and in good condition
(3) Ensure that recipients are able to obtain relevant titles to meet their needs more accurately
Set-up Wagons layout, queue management, stocking of wagons with books
Distribution Queue management, replenishment of books, sanitising collection zones and assisting recipients with book search
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Q: When is the latest I could register to volunteer for this project?
Please register online via this link https://forms.gle/zQrcvypUjqJKRTBP6 by 25th November 2020, 11.59pm.
As much as we would like to accommodate all requests, kindly note that volunteering slots are on a first come, first served basis, due to safety guidelines.
Q: What are the dates and time slots for volunteering?
We are recruiting volunteers for the following phases of the project:
Phase Dates Venue Time
AM: 9am – 1pm
Sorting 25th Nov – 10th Dec Our Tampines Hub PM: 1pm – 5pm
1 Tampines Walk, FULL: 9am - 5pm Set Up 7th Dec - 11th Dec Singapore 528523 AM: 9am – 3pm
Distribution 12th - 16th Dec PM: 2pm – 8pm
Q: Where can feedback or enquiries be channeled to?
Feedback and enquiries on FairPrice Share-A-Textbook 2020 can be channeled to our email at [email protected].
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Annex A: List of FairPrice Stores for Donation of Textbooks
Warehouse Club (1)
FairPrice Hub 1 Joo Koon Circle, Level 3, 629117
FairPrice Xtra (7)
Ang Mo Kio Hub 53 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, #B2-40, Ang Mo Kio Hub, 569933
Changi Business Park 8 Changi Business Park Ave 1, #01-51& #02-51, 486018
Jem 50 Jurong Gateway Road, #B1-21/22 & #B3-01, 608549
Jurong Point 63 Jurong West Central 3, #03-01, Jurong Point, 648331
Kallang Wave Mall 1 Stadium Place Level 1, #01-29, 397628
nex 23 Serangoon Central, #03-42, Nex Mall, 556083
VivoCity 1 Habourfront Walk, #B2-23/#01-23, VivoCity, 098585
FairPrice Finest (27)
100 AM 100 Tras Street , #B1-01, 079027
111 Somerset 111 Somerset Road, #01-01/02, #01-21 – 30, 238164
Artra 12 Alexandra View, #01-18, 158736
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Bedok Mall 311 New Upper Changi Road #B2-60, Bedok Mall, 467360
Bukit Panjang Plaza No.1 Jelebu Rd #01-15 & #02-20, Bukit Panjang Plaza, 677743
Bukit Timah Plaza No.1 Jln Anak Bukit #B1-01 & #B2-01, Bukit Timah Plaza, 588996
Changi Airport Terminal 65 Airport Boulevard, Basement 2 North, Unit B2LS2 - #B2-10, 3 Terminal 3, 819663
Changi City Point 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, #B1-09 to 11, 486038
The Clementi Mall 3155 Commonwealth Avenue West, #B1-12/13/14, 129588
Funan Mall 107 North Bridge Road, #B1-10, Funan Mall, 179105
Hougang Street 21 202 Hougang St 21, #01-00, 530202
Junction 8 Shopping 9 Bishan Place #B1-01, Junction 8 Shopping Centre, 579837 Centre
Jewel Changi Airport 78 Airport Boulevard, #B2-205 to 208, Jewel Changi Airport, 819666
Katong Village Hotel 30 East Coast Road , #01-06 to 09, Katong Village Hotel (428751)
Marine Parade Central No. 6 Marine Parade Central, 449411 myVillage 1 Maju Ave, #B1-11 to # B1-K09, Serangoon Garden, 556679
Paya Lebar Quarter 10 Paya Lebar Road, #B2-09, Paya Lebar Quarter, 409057
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Scotts Square 6 Scotts Road , #B1-03 to 07 and #B1-10, Scotts Square, 228209
Seletar Mall 33 Sengkang West Avenue, #B2-24, Seletar Mall, 797653
Tiong Bahru Plaza 302 Tiong Bahru Rd , #B1-01/02, Tiong Bahru Plaza,168732
Thomson Plaza 301 Upper Thomson Rd #03-37/38, Thomson Plaza, 574408
Valley Point 491 River Valley Road, #01-14, Valley Point, 248371
Waterway Point 83 Punggol Central, #B2-32 , Waterway Point, 828761
The Woodgrove 30 Woodlands Ave 1, #01-11, The Woodgrove, 739065
Wisteria Mall 598 Yishun Ring Road, #01-01, Wisteria Mall, 768698
Yew Tee MRT Station 61 Choa Chu Kang Drive, #01-01, Yew Tee MRT Station, 689715
Zhongshan Park 20 Ah Hood Road #02-01, Zhong Shan Park, 329984
FairPrice Supermarkets (18)
Blk 712 Ang Mo Kio Ave 712 Ang Mo Kio Ave 6, #01-4056, 560712 6
Blk 355 Sembawang 355 Sembawang Way, #01-01, 750355 Way
Bukit Merah Central 166 Bukit Merah Central, #01-3531 & #02-3531, 150166
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Bedok North Street 1 212 Bedok Nth St 1, #01-147, 460212
City Square Mall 180 Kitchener Road, #B1-09/10, City Square Mall, 208539
Eastpoint 3 Simei St 6, #05-01, Eastpoint, 528833
Enabling Village 20 Lengkok Bahru, #01-13, Enabling Village, 159053
Hillion Mall 17 Petir Road, #B2-67, Hillion Mall, 678278
Joo Chiat Complex 2 Joo Chiat Road, #01-1139 / #02-1139, Joo Chiat Complex, 420002
Kallang Bahru 71 Kallang Bahru, #01-529 / #02-531, 330071
Northpoint City 1 Northpoint Drive, #B2-103 to 107, Northpoint City, 768019
Punggol Oasis Terraces 681 Punggol Oasis Terraces, #B1-01, 820681
Rivervale Mall 11 Rivervale Crescent, #03-01, Rivervale Mall, 545082
SingPost Centre 10 Eunos Road 8, #B1-101 to 107, SingPost Centre, 408600
Sun Plaza 30 Sembawang Drive, #B1-01/02, Sun Plaza, 757713
Tampines Mall 4 Tampines Central 5, #B1-12, Tampines Mall, 529510
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Our Tampines Hub 1 Tampines Walk, #B1-01, Our Tampines Hub, 528523
HDB Hub 500 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh, #B1-32/#01-33, 310500
FairPrice Xpress @ Esso Stations (24)
Esso Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 3551 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, 569927
Esso Ang Mo Kio Ave 8 2225 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8, 569810
Esso Bedok North 99 Bedok North Road, 469677
Esso Bedok South 799 Bedok South Avenue 1, 469335
Esso Bukit Batok 813 Bukit Batok West Ave 5, 659084
Esso Choa Chu Kang 50 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 3, 689858 Ave 3
Esso Chua Chu Kang 31 Choa Chu Kang Way, 688786 Way
Esso East Coast 239 / 255 East Coast Road, 428932
Esso Jalan Ahmad 302 Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim, 619594 Ibrahim
Esso Jervois 1 Jervois Road, 248992
Esso Jurong East 150 Jurong East Avenue 1, 609787
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Esso Lorong Chuan 384 Lorong Chuan, 556810
Esso Macpherson 110 / 114 Macpherson Road, 348501
Esso Mountbatten 708 Mountbatten Road, 437733
Esso Pasir Ris 61 Pasir Ris Drive 1, 519525
Esso Sengkang 211 Punggol Road, 546673
Esso Sengkang West 150 Sengkang West Way. 797622
Esso Tampines Ave 7 9 Tampines Avenue 7, 529619
Esso Toa Payoh Lor 2 399 Toa Payoh Lorong 2 319640
Esso Upper Bukit Timah 213 Upper Bukit Timah Road, 588183 A
Esso Upper Changi 955 Upper Changi Road North, 507662 North B
Esso West Coast 181 West Coast Road, 127373
Esso Woodlands Ave 1 50 Woodlands Avenue 1, 739066
Esso Yishun 10 Yishun Avenue 9, 768888
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