YMCA Youth For Causes 2025 Proposal Submission

YFC 2025 Team Proposal Submission Form

YMCA Youth For Causes 2025 Programme

Registration begins from 1 to 31 March

The YMCA Youth For Causes (YFC) programme is back! 

Up to 100 teams will be provided with seeding funding of $1,200, mentorship and training. Teams will work closely with their chosen Social Service Agency (SSA) and grow to become community champions and raise public awareness & funds for the social cause of their choice! 

All their efforts will go toward giving someone in need a hope, helping hand and a fresh start! 

 

YFC 2025 Timeline

  • SSA Registration: February – March
  • Team Registration: 1 March to 31 March
  • Pre-Selection Workshop & SSA Marketplace: 1 March, Sat
  • Selection Interview: 26 April, Sat (Virtual)
  • Official Launch & Workshops: 29 May, Thur
  • Implementation Period: 30 May - 14 September
  • Final Project Submission: 14 September, Sun
  • Project Showcase: 25 October, Sat
  • Awards Showcase: 1 November, Sat
  • Awards Celebration: 13 November, Thur

Project Mechanics

  • Teams to work with SSAs on approved online payment modes (e.g. Giving.sg, GIVE.asia, eNETS, PayLah/PayNow) and social media (e.g. Facebook, Instagram) platforms
  • Physical advocacy and fundraising within schools, clubs, and organizations are permitted, provided that the necessary permits are obtained from the relevant authorities.
  • All initiatives must to be approved by SSAs before its implemented
  • SSAs to facilitate disbursement of seed funding in a prompt, timely manner
  • Uphold credibility and legitimacy by providing links to the YFC Programme & SSA, while practicing good online etiquette
  • Engage local courier companies (eg. Ninja Van, Lalamove, Singpost) to facilitate the delivery of merchandise

Project Ideas

  • Social media engagement (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok)
  • Virtual/Physical events (e.g. Live auction, concerts, online pledging of volunteer hours/donations)
  • Engaging beneficiaries (e.g. homework support, teaching art, words of encouragement)
  • Creating publicity materials (e.g. videos, artwork, publications)
  • Building SSA’s organisation capabilities (e.g. online e-shop, applications)

Proposal Submissions

Deadline for team proposal submissions: Monday, 31 Mar, 2359 hrs

Deadline for SSA approvals of proposals: Monday, 7 Apr, 2359 hrs

Here are the steps on how to do so: 

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Step 1: Form your team of four & create your account!

  • Form your team of four, and create your team’s account!
  • Only youths between the ages of 15 to 25 years old are eligible to apply.

Step 2: Submit your Team’s Proposal to your SSA

  • Once you’ve logged in to your account, submit your proposal to your chosen SSA. Plan ahead and start early!
  • Select a cause you are passionate about by doing your research, visiting the organization or participating in their activities.

Scenario 1

 

APPROVED [√]

 

Your team is eligible to pitch your proposal at the Selection Interview

Scenario 2

 

AMENDMENTS REQUIRED

 

Submit the necessary amendments to your proposal based on your SSA’s feedback, before your proposal can be approved

Scenario 3

 

REJECTED [X]

 

Submit your proposal to another organization, under the approved list of SSAs

Step 3: Prepare for the YFC Selection Interview

YFC Selection Interview

Through this Selection Interview, teams will be selected and empowered with S$1,200 seed funding, mentorship and training. Give your best shot as you pitch to the judges!

You are encouraged to continue your project with your school or SSA even if you are not selected.

Date

Saturday, 26 Apr

Time

9:00am to 1:00pm

Venue

Conducted through Zoom

Link will be sent nearer to date

 

YFC Selection Interview: Presentation Format

  • Live Presentation will be done through Zoom, during the Selection Interview on 26 Apr.
  • All 4 team members are encouraged to be present during the Selection Interview.
  • Any supporting materials such as Powerpoint slides, should be included during the pitch
  • Ensure proper quality for audio and visuals
  • Start your presentation with this introduction: team name, names of team members, schools represented and chosen SSA

Step 1: Create your account

Team Details

YFC 2025 Team Name

Team Member 1 (Team Leader)

Full Name
Gender
School
Current Education Level
Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)
Contact No (Mobile)
E-mail
Mailing Address
Mailing Address Postal Code
Name of Next-of-Kin
Relationship with Next-of-Kin
Contact Number of Next-of-Kin
Have you participated in YFC before?
State the Year(s) you have participated in

Team Member 2

Full Name
Gender
School
Current Education Level
Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)
Contact No (Mobile)
E-mail
Mailing Address
Mailing Address Postal Code
Name of Next-of-Kin
Relationship with Next-of-Kin
Contact Number of Next-of-Kin
Have you participated in YFC before?
State the Year(s) you have participated in

Team Member 3

Full Name
Gender
School
Current Education Level
Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)
Contact No (Mobile)
E-mail
Mailing Address
Mailing Address Postal Code
Name of Next-of-Kin
Relationship with Next-of-Kin
Contact Number of Next-of-Kin
Have you participated in YFC before?
State the Year(s) you have participated in

Team Member 4

Full Name
Gender
School
Current Education Level
Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)
Contact No (Mobile)
E-mail
Mailing Address
Mailing Address Postal Code
Name of Next-of-Kin
Relationship with Next-of-Kin
Contact Number of Next-of-Kin
Have you participated in YFC before?
State the Year(s) you have participated in

Teacher Representative (Optional)

Name
School
E-mail
Contact No

Declarations

Our team hereby declares that:

  • Should we be selected for the YFC programme, our team will commit fully to champion our social cause to the best of our ability, attend the relevant YFC events, wisely steward the $1,200 seed funding and other resources, display positive behaviour in your engagement with the public and stakeholders, complete the necessary requirements and abide by the rules & regulations.
  • The information that we have given through this online submission is true and accurate.
  • We understand that the social service agency (SSA) that we select MUST AGREE to the YFC 2025 seed funding mechanics and the team’s proposal, for our team to be eligible to participate in the YFC Selection Interview.
  • We have read, understood and agree to abide by the terms and conditions, guidelines and criteria of the YMCA Youth For Causes 2025 programme as stipulated by the organisers on www.youthforcauses.com.

Personal Data Protection Act

We understand that the team is providing our personal information to the YMCA of Singapore for the YMCA Youth For Causes programme. We grant consent to the use of our personal data and information, solely for the purposes of the YMCA Youth For Causes programme. We understand and give consent to the organisers of the YMCA Youth For Causes programme to release our personal data only to the relevant third parties, such as participating SSAs and schools.

All information will be kept strictly confidential.

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NOTE: Once the team clicks <Submit>, your team account will be created. Please check your email for your username and password.
You can then log-in to submit your proposal to your chosen SSA.