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Get Started

Get Started

To apply, you must be:
  • Between the ages of 16 - 25
  • A citizen or a resident of Malaysia
  • Able to converse in basic English as some programmes will be conducted in English
  • Keen to become a Compassionate Leader
  • Be committed to fulfilling your volunteering hours
  • Dedicated and passionate about saving our environment


Award Level
The Award is comprised of three (3) levels, each with an increasing minimum of hours to meet:

45 hours
55 hours
75 hours


Award Process
Step Target Date ProcessDetails
16 April 2025
Extended to 13 April 2025
Application Deadline Applicants will have to register before the stipulated closing date.
21 Mar - 14 Apr 2025Get Shortlisted for Interview Our Award Committee will contact all shortlisted applicants for an interview (online video or phone call).

The Award Committee may ask you about your answers to the application questions.
321 Apr - 4 May 2025Interview with Organisation Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by the chosen Organisation.
47 May 2025Get Selected All selected applicants will be notified through email.
524 May 2025Briefing Applicants will be briefed by Roots & Shoots before heading out to volunteer.
61 June to 30 September 2025Volunteer Period All participants will undergo their voluntary service period. Participants are required to log their completed hours in their reports online on the Award self-reporting platform.
722/23 November 2025 (Date TBC)Award Ceremony Upon completing the requirements, all participants will receive a certificate at the award giving ceremony.


Application Deadline
  • 6 April 2025
  • Extended to 13 April 2025


Volunteering Period
  • June - September 2025


Documents To Prepare
In the application form, you are required to upload documents below:
  • Passport size photo
  • Resume / CV (Optional but recommended)


List of Organisations
In the application form, participants will be asked to select up to three (3) preferred organisations to work with based on the list of organisations given. The Award Committee will the take these preferences into account when assigning participants to each Organisation.




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