Imagine a barefoot postman navigating our island nation, armed only with an umbrella. Contrast that with the sheer volume of letters and packages handled daily in our modern facilities.
Go behind the scenes and witness the intricate sorting and delivery process firsthand and uncover the stories that connect Singaporeans through the mail.
Meet the modern-day postman: Ask questions, gain insights, and experience the dedication that keeps our community connected.
What you will see
Ever drop a letter and wonder how it travels across Singapore, or even the globe? Dive into the fascinating world of SingPost and witness the incredible journey of up to one million mail items processed daily!
· Watch skilled sorters and processing staff in action, expertly categorising letters and packages of all shapes and sizes.
· See how mail travels across Singapore and the world, marveling at the intricate logistics network.
· Uncover the secrets of handling returned mail, including those with underpaid postage and even missing addresses.
Who should come?
· Participants must be 13 years old or above to participate in this tour.
Duration & Meeting Place
· Approximate Duration: 2.0 hours
· Language: English
· Please meet at the General Post Office at SingPost Centre (10 Eunos Road 8, #01-125 Singapore 408600).
· The event will start and end at the same point.
· The tour will proceed rain or shine.
What to bring?
· Please come in smart casual which includes (1) a collared, modest shirt or blouse with sleeves, covered shoulders, (2) long pants (e.g. jeans) or skirts that cover your knees, (3) covered shoes. Please ensure that you wear toe-covering shoes. Please do not wear singlets, sleeveless / spaghetti-strap or low-cut tops, shorts or miniskirts, slippers or sandals. Thank you!
· Participants may be denied entry if they are dressed inappropriately.
· Participants are expected to don on high visibility vests for the tour.
· Participants should bring along an umbrella, hand sanitiser, and a bottle of water.
· Participants are encouraged to bring their own earphones (with a standard 3.5mm audio jack) as radio guides will be used for the tour.
· Asthmatic individuals are encouraged to bring their inhaler.
Other important information
· Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour for registration.
· Event is not wheel-chair friendly.
· Parking is available at SingPost Centre.
· Photography is not allowed at the premises.
· All proceeds will go to My Community to sustain the costs of running the tours.
Disclaimer
· All ticket sales are final. There will be no refund if you wish to cancel your tickets.
· By agreeing to participate in the tour, every participant will be responsible for any injury, loss of damage due to careIessness of other actions on his/her part or that of children under his/her charge.
· It is compulsory for a parent/guardian to accompany any child of or under the age of 12.
· Videos and photographs may also be taken during the event. By registering for this event, you give My Community full rights to use the photos for marketing and publicity.
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· Visit mycommunity.org.sg to learn about our initiatives
