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Get Started

Get Started

To apply, you must be:
  • Between the ages of 16 - 30
  • 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
110 April 2026, 6pm (GMT+8)Application Deadline Applicants will have to register before the stipulated closing date.
26 March - 13 April 2026Get 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.
320 April - 3 May 2026Interview with Organisation Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by the chosen Organisation.
45 May 2026Get Selected All selected applicants will be notified through email.
523 May 2026Orientation Applicants will be briefed by Roots & Shoots before heading out to volunteer.
61 June to 30 September 2026Volunteer Period All participants will undergo their voluntary service period. Participants are required to log their completed hours online on the Award self-reporting platform.
721 November 2026 (Date TBC)Award Ceremony Upon completing the requirements, all participants will receive a certificate at the award giving ceremony.
RASMA Pathway


Application Deadline
  • 10 April 2026, 6pm (GMT+8)


Volunteering Period
  • June - September 2026


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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