Local charities say a big thanks to volunteers

For the first time, three local charities - the Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities, Lions Befrienders Service Association and YMCA of Singapore - joined forces to rally other non-profit organisations to show their appreciation to volunteers on International Volunteer Day. More than 6,000 volunteers and 70 charitable organisations came together at the SMU Campus Green on Saturday, joined by Mr Lawrence Wong, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth. There were game booths and food stalls run by social enterprises, a flea market, arts and craft run by charities and a concert featuring artistes such as Hady Mirza. Volunteers also enjoyed free entry to the National Museum of Singapore and Singapore Arts Museum.