Youth Corps Singapore

What Youth Corps Singapore does

Youth Corps Singapore is a government agency operating under the National Youth Council (NYC), a statutory board of the Singapore Government, established in 2014 by the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth. It serves Singapore youth aged 15 to 35 and provides a structured portfolio of programmes spanning local volunteering, overseas service-learning (Youth Expedition Project and YEP-GO), leadership development (Youth Corps Leaders Programme, Programme X), internships (Youth Corps Community Internship), and youth-led community clusters. The organisation is supported by a network of over 50 community partners and 20+ Institutes of Higher Learning, operating from The Red Box facility at 113 Somerset Road along Orchard Road.

The digital infrastructure is built on common Singapore Government technology platforms: the Volunteer Management System (VMS) for volunteer operations and engagement tracking, the Discover NYC Civic Action Portal exposing over 4,000 volunteering opportunities, the OurSGGrants portal for grant applications (YEP, YCCP, YSO), and the Isomer open-source website framework built by Open Government Products. These systems focus on transactional service delivery, opportunity discovery, and application management rather than on proprietary technology or AI capabilities.

The business model is fully publicly funded: Youth Corps Singapore does not charge for services and operates as a government-to-citizen (G2C) delivery channel. Revenue is sourced via government appropriations through the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth and the National Youth Council, with no commercial pricing, no external investors, and no disclosed revenue figures. The organisation is governed by an Advisory Committee chaired by a Minister of State and comprises members from ministries, IHLs, social service agencies, and private sector companies such as TikTok, Salesforce, ByteDance, and ST Engineering.

Name

Youth Corps Singapore

Legal name

Youth Corps Singapore

Website

https://youthcorps.gov.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Youth Corps Singapore is a government agency under the National Youth Council that provides volunteering, leadership development, and service-learning programmes for Singapore youth aged 15 to 35 through a network of 50+ community partners and 20+ educational institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Community Service Programs

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Leadership, Civic Education & Service-Learning Nonprofits (BPAGADAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

Keywords

• Youth volunteering programs
• Community service leadership
• Youth leadership development
• Volunteer management platform
• Community partnership grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Youth Corps Singapore operates a portfolio of volunteering and leadership development programmes for Singapore youth aged 15-35, including local volunteering, overseas expeditions (YEP), leadership programmes (YCLP, Programme X), community internships, and grants for community organisations, anchored by The Red Box physical hub at 113 Somerset Road and supported by a Volunteer Management System and Discover NYC civic action portal.

Product overview

Youth Corps Singapore operates as a multi-programme youth volunteering ecosystem under the National Youth Council. The portfolio comprises leadership development programmes (Youth Corps Leaders Programme, Programme X), internship opportunities (Youth Corps Community Internship), overseas and digital volunteering (YEP, YEP-GO), local volunteering options, and youth-led clusters and affiliate schemes. Grant programmes (YCCP, YSO) and volunteer management support (Associate Facilitators/Trainers) support the broader ecosystem. The physical hub, The Red Box facility, serves as the central venue for programming and community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Red Box: A youth space at 113 Somerset Road, Singapore where Youth Corps hosts programmes, workshops, dialogues, and community learning activities to create deeper understanding of social issues and build social empathy.
• Youth Expedition Project (YEP)
• YEP Goes Online (YEP-GO)
• Youth Corps Leaders Programme
• Programme X
• Youth Corps Community Internship (YCCI)
• Youth Sector Organisations (YSO) Partnership Grant
• Youth Corps Community Partnership (YCCP) Grant

Products and services

• Youth Corps Leaders Programme (YCLP) A 9-12 month community leadership development programme for youths aged 17 to 25 years with experience in leadership or community service. Youths design and customise their own leadership journey based on different social causes, partners and project pathways.
• Programme X A community service leadership programme developed in partnership with Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) to develop youth community service leaders. The 'X' stands for Multiplier, aiming to raise youth multipliers to rally and lead peers to create positive community impact.
• Youth Corps Community Internship (YCCI) A 5-6 month developmental programme where youths intern with community partners in the social and community sector while attending skills training, career explorations, and learning journeys. Includes a Leaders Track option for 6-month leadership development.
• Youth Expedition Project (YEP) A Service-Learning Programme to nurture confident and resilient youths who are active citizens with the desire to make a difference both at home and overseas. Allows teams to volunteer with overseas host countries physically and online, with Learning Journeys to understand Singapore-overseas relations.
• YEP Goes Online (YEP-GO) A digital volunteering programme for youths to continue doing good with overseas communities. Youths connect with overseas partner organisations to develop meaningful programmes virtually.
• Local Volunteering Programmes Diverse volunteering opportunities including service-based (direct community engagement), event-based (care pack distribution), and skills-based volunteering (event photography) over different commitment durations. Includes bite-sized one-day events and regular longer-term programmes.
• Youth Corps Clusters Youth-led and youth-run interest groups categorised as Cause-Based Clusters, Skills-Based Clusters, and Programme-based Clusters. Brings like-minded youths together to explore and pursue diverse interests and passions while curating community service or skills-building initiatives.
• Youth Corps Affiliate Scheme Provides support for ground-up groups to sustain their projects and promote volunteering opportunities among youths. Affiliates gain access to venue support, networking opportunities, funding avenues including the Youth Corps Affiliate Project Grant, project consultation clinics, and recruitment platforms.
• Youth Corps Internship Year-round internship opportunities across multiple teams: Community Collaborators Team, Programme Architects Team, Journey Crafters (Marketing & Communications, Youth Engagement & Systems, Programme and Partnerships, Youth Expedition Project). Offers networking, courses, workshops, and event management experience.
• Youth Corps Associate Facilitators and Trainers Opportunities for individuals to become Associate Facilitators (building safe environments for youth learning activities) or Associate Trainers (developing youth volunteers and leaders through modules on Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, and Volunteer Management Skills).
• Youth Corps Community Partnership (YCCP) Grant Partnership grant supporting youth-led community initiatives. Scope includes youth leadership development, promoting youth volunteerism through regular programmes or community service events, and content development for volunteering programmes.
• Youth Sector Organisations (YSO) Partnership Grant Grant for Youth Sector Organisations to build youth volunteer management capabilities in Social Service Agencies and Public Agencies and implement Community Service Programmes supporting locale-based volunteering.
• The Red Box A physical space in the heart of Orchard Road for youths to congregate, exchange ideas and take action. Hosts programmes including simulations, workshops, film screenings, and dialogues to create deeper understanding of social issues and build social empathy. Includes multiple bookable rooms (Dungeon, Service Room, Empathy Room, Learning Hub, Commitment Room).

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Ministry of Education (MOE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Government ministry partner providing policy alignment and support for youth volunteerism initiatives in educational institutions across Singapore.
• Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Government ministry partner collaborating on social service initiatives and youth development programmes within the community sector.
• National Council of Social Services (NCSS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatutory board coordinating social service agencies, providing framework for Youth Corps partnerships with charities and social enterprises.
• People's Association (PA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatutory board delivering community programmes and services, partnering with Youth Corps for grassroots youth engagement initiatives.
• Health Promotion Board (HPB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatutory board promoting health in Singapore, partnering with Youth Corps for community health volunteer initiatives.
• Nanyang Technological University (NTU)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of Singapore's largest universities, partnering with Youth Corps for student volunteer programmes, Programme X, and YCCI internship placements.
• National University of Singapore (NUS)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSingapore's flagship university, partnering for student leadership development and community service programme collaboration.
• Singapore Management University (SMU)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversity partner for youth leadership programmes and student volunteer initiatives in the community sector.
• ITE College Central, East, and WestmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstitute of Technical Education campuses partnering with Youth Corps for student volunteer development and YCCI internship placements.
• Agency for Integrated Care (AIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgency coordinating eldercare services, partnering with Youth Corps for seniors volunteer programmes and intergenerational engagement initiatives.
• Ren Ci Nursing HomemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare organisation providing volunteering opportunities for youth to engage with seniors in nursing home settings.
• St. Andrew's Nursing Home (Henderson)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNursing home providing community service placements for Youth Corps volunteers serving elderly beneficiaries.
• Beyond Social ServicesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSocial services organisation providing youth volunteer opportunities for community service with children and families.
• Lions BefriendersmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity organisation providing befriending volunteer opportunities for youth to engage with isolated seniors.
• Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSocial service organisation providing volunteer opportunities for youth to support persons with intellectual disabilities.
• TOUCH Community ServicesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity services organisation providing diverse volunteer opportunities for youth across various social causes.
• SG CarescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational volunteerism movement partnering with Youth Corps to promote giving and volunteerism among Singapore youth.
• YMCA of SingaporemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity organisation providing youth volunteer opportunities and hosting Youth Corps community events.
• DeloitteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate sector partner supporting youth volunteerism through corporate social responsibility initiatives and programme support.
• Children's Wishing WellmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCharity providing internship placements through YCCI for youth to support children from low-income families.
• SHINE Children and Youth ServicesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSocial service organisation providing YCCI internship placements supporting at-risk children and youth.
• Nature Society SingaporeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnvironmental NGO providing YCCI internship opportunities for youth interested in biodiversity conservation.
• Special Olympics SingaporeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSports organisation providing YCCI internship opportunities for youth to support athletes with intellectual disabilities.
• Voices of AsiaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSocial enterprise providing YCCI internship in youth mentorship and career development programmes.

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• People's Association: Statutory board under the Singapore government coordinating grassroots community engagement through Community Clubs and grassroots organisations. Broader incumbent in the same civic-engagement space; overlaps with Youth Corps Singapore on community-level youth mobilisation.

Direct peers

• Giving.sg (VolunteerSG): Singapore's flagship volunteer-and-donation matching platform operated by NVPC. Direct peer because it competes for the same volunteer-supply funnel, especially among digitally-native youth discovering service opportunities online.
• TOUCH Community Services: Multi-service social service agency offering youth, family, and community programmes across Singapore. Direct comparable as a partner-and-peer that hosts Youth Corps volunteers and runs parallel youth leadership and community engagement offerings.
• Habitat for Humanity Singapore: Volunteer-driven nonprofit running youth-friendly service activities (builds, advocacy, overseas expeditions). Comparable to Youth Corps Singapore's overseas volunteering (YEP) and skills-based service pathway, particularly for youth seeking tangible community impact.
• Boys' Town Singapore: Residential and community-based charity serving at-risk children and youths in Singapore. Comparable as a youth-focused social service organisation that draws on the same youth volunteer pipeline and is co-listed as a Youth Corps Singapore community partner.
• SHINE Children and Youth Services: Social service organisation supporting at-risk children and youth, including internship placements through Youth Corps Singapore's YCCI programme. Direct peer in the youth-services ecosystem that both competes for and complements Youth Corps volunteer pathways.
• National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC): Singapore's umbrella organisation for volunteerism and philanthropy that runs the SG Cares national movement. Highly comparable as the principal national convenor of corporate volunteering, community partnerships, and giving infrastructure that Youth Corps Singapore also coordinates through.
• RSVP Singapore (The Volunteer Centre): Volunteer-sending organisation matching adult and senior volunteers to community service roles in Singapore. Comparable as a national volunteer-matching organisation operating in the same donor/funder ecosystem and overlapping in service-learning partnerships.
• YMCA of Singapore: Historic youth-services organisation offering community programmes, leadership development, and volunteer pathways. Comparable as a youth-focused community service provider that sits on Youth Corps Singapore's Advisory Committee and shares overlapping beneficiary populations.
• SG Cares: Government-led national volunteerism movement housed under NVPC. Direct peer because it pursues the same mission of channelling Singaporeans (including youth) into community service via matched opportunities, awareness campaigns, and partner networks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles7 records

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