The Singapore Police Force officially launched a short-term volunteer service program, with a total of 20 positions for the public to apply based on their expertise and interests, allowing them to cooperate with the police in different ways and contribute to maintaining our country's security.

Sun Xueling, Minister of Government of the Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Social and Family Development, officially promoted the “Episodic Volunteering Programme” (EVP) at a volunteer exchange meeting in the police force on Saturday (March 8).

Short-term volunteer service projects are a brand new skilled volunteer service plan within the police force volunteer system, mainly carried out in the form of short-term tasks or projects.

There are a wide range of positions available to the public, including fitness consultants, social media content creators, Facebook live hosts, academic researcher on cybercrime prevention strategies, etc.

Since its trial in November 2023, the project has attracted 56 volunteers to participate and covers 16 functional areas. Most positions are temporary, while some positions can be allowed to participate remotely according to needs.

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Zahari is engaged in promoting the development of the artificial intelligence industry. He uses his design thinking experience and knowledge to participate in short-term volunteer service projects in the police force and serves as a design thinking consultant. (Photo by Zheng Yiming)

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Zahari Abu Talib (38) currently has a full-time job at Lorong AI, working to drive the AI ​​industry with the goal of building an active AI business and enthusiast community in Singapore.

He uses his design thinking experience and knowledge to participate in short-term volunteer service projects and serves as a design thinking consultant. During the project, Zahari visited various neighborhood police stations, communicated with auxiliary police, police officers and the public, and gained insight into the needs of the people in order to improve the services of the neighborhood police station.

He did not want to disclose the specific work content, saying just for example: “A simple example is that most publics have never stepped into the police station in their lives. When they first enter the police station, they often feel confused, so details such as the placement of signs are particularly critical.”

Regarding why he took the time to volunteer, Zahari said he had served in the police force for many years and being involved in the project was his way of giving back.

In his speech, Sun Xueling mentioned that the police force provides diversified volunteer opportunities. “You can use your expertise, interests and passion to work with the police force to contribute to Singapore’s security and security in different ways.”

The public can access the Internet volunteer.gov.sg to learn about the 20 existing positions in short-term volunteer service projects. The project is open to public applications between 18 and 79 years old and meet the relevant position requirements.