National Service Training Program

VOLUNTEERISM

UNIT V
Volunteerism

is an act or practice, or principle of contributing

one's time, talents, and resources freely to
worthwhile purposes without tangible
compensation

Volunteerism is the taking of initiative or

letting oneself in (for the benefit of another)
without expecting in return.

By volunteering you are doing an unselfish

activity that places the welfare of other people
ahead of your personal concerns.
Volunteers

receive nothing in return but gains self-worth, self-

respect and fulfillment in their hearts.
Volunteering

allows you to connect to your community and make

it a better place.

Volunteering is a two-way street: It can benefit you

and your family as much as the cause you choose to
help.

Dedicating your time as a volunteer helps you make

new friends, expand your network, and boost your
social skills.
 HISTORY
• Volunteering has been traced back to Britain in medieval times
where there was an urge to aid the poor and sick.
• In the 19th century, organized forms of volunteering start to pick
up steam, such as the YMCA, which began in 1844 in London.
• The 20th century saw the birth of many more voluntary
organizations committed to making a positive impact. One
example is the Rotary Club, which was formed as a place for
people of different backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs to come
together and exchange valuable ideas, create friendships, and
make a change.
• The internet has provided the greatest boost yet to the popularity
of volunteering. The internet allows people to communicate with
others from all around the world, spreading awareness of
volunteering without having any restrictions due to physical
barriers.
ELEMENTS OF
VOLUNTEERISM
(BV. Semah: Young at Heart GH. July 05,2016)
1. SELFLESSNESS

The first element of volunteerism should be

selflessness. The “genesis” of every noble
volunteering initiative is a desire to make life
better for others, especially those who are
underprivileged.
2. SACRIFICE
Selflessness leads to
sacrifice. To sacrifice simply
means to give up something
valuable in order to attain a
desired objective.
 3. SERVICE

One question that keeps ringing in

the mind of well-meaning
volunteers is; what can I do in my
own small way to contribute to
“healing the world and making it a
better place.”?
4. SUPPORT

Finally, every worthwhile

volunteering endeavour
needs the unremitting
support of individuals,
corporate bodies and even
the political authority
 Be encouraged to volunteer for a worthy
cause for what may you do voluntarily could
possibly contribute for the betterment of the
society.

The dream of a brighter future can only be

realized when change makers, that is
SELFLESS individuals who are making
SACRIFICES to SERVE in love are
SUPPORTED.
The
Filipino
Youth

The Filipino youth as

the hope of the future
are considered as the
most valuable resource
of the country.
The youth’s enterprising spirit
and progressive idealism can
contribute a lot in our desire to
build a progressive
Philippines. The “Youth in
Nation-Building Act” (RA
8044) which was enacted in
1995 established the National
Youth Commission and the
National Comprehensive and
Coordinated Programs on
Youth Development.
Role of the youth in nation-building

The 1987 Philippine Constitution have clearly

recognized the vital role of the youth in nation
building.

The constitution in recognizing the importance

of the youth as partners of the government in
nation building created a specific constitutional
provision for the promotion and protection of
the physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and
social well-being of the youth.
Volunteer Act of 2007
(RA9418)
An act institutionalizing strategy for rural development
strengthening volunteerism and for other purposes.

Volunteer Act of 2007

• Legislation that recognizes volunteerism or “bayanihan”;
• Let’s the government partnership achieve the desired
transformation development through volunteerism;
• this Act recognizes different roles in the different sectors; and
• encourage academic institutions to continuously teach and
practice volunteerism
The three main objectives of the
Volunteer Act of 2007
• To provide a policy framework on volunteerism that shall underscore the
fundamental principles necessary to harness and harmonize the broad and
diverse efforts of the voluntary sector in the country into an integrative and
effective partnership for local and national development as well as
international cooperation and understanding.

• To provide a conducive and enabling environment for volunteers and

volunteer service organizations by a setting mechanism to protect
volunteers’ rights and privileges and give due recognition to highlight their
roles and contributions to society; and

• To provide an effective institutional mechanism to strengthen the role of

the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency PNVSCA) to
perform its mandates and to oversee the implementation of this Act.
 Environmental
1. Conservation
• Tasks such as reforestation, cleaning up beaches, nature
trail construction and invasive species management are
just some volunteer work examples.
2. Farm work
• Farms are always looking for reliable and fit volunteers
to help with tasks such as animal care, feeding, fence
building and repairs, harvest and pick and packing.
3. Climate change
• You can do your part by joining a climate change
volunteer project. This may be volunteering with
environmental groups, to forming a local political group
to help to create genuine political change.
Animals 4. Animal rescue and care
• Animal shelters are always looking for volunteers to help clean
cages, feed animals, walk dogs, play with cats and conduct
behavioural training.
5. Wildlife conservation
• Most communities have nature volunteer groups who observe,
study and conserve local wildlife through surveying, educating,
tree planting, cleaning and weeding.
Social
6. Teaching
• Volunteer teachers are responsible for taking classes,
preparing lesson plans, assigning tasks to students,
administering tests, grading student work and making
learning fun and engaging for both adults and children.
7. ​Working with children and youth
• Volunteering with youth clubs, schools, scouts or summer
camps are popular types of volunteering work for
students who are active and outgoing.
8. Community development
• Community development is generally defined as social
groups of people working together towards a common
goal to build a stronger community. You’ll usually join a
charity and give your time to disadvantaged communities
to help distribute food, shelter and clothing and provide
education.
Healthcare
9. Volunteering work with the elderly
• From volunteering at a nursing home to
helping an elderly shopper at the grocery
store, or simply calling and checking in each
morning, the opportunities are endless.
10. Counselling
• Many voluntary organizations conduct their
own in-depth training programs that will
increase your level of understanding and
will help you develop your natural qualities
and attitudes.
 11. Sporting events
• This sort of volunteering work would appeal to the types of volunteers
Sports and who want to get a behind-the-scenes look at how large-scale events run.

leisure
12. Local clubs
• Most grassroots sports clubs are run entirely by passionate and dedicated
volunteers. They are always on the look for friendly adults who can help
coach children on the values of teamwork, sportsmanship, motivation and
health and fitness.
 BENEFITS OF
VOLUNTEERISM
• Volunteering connects you to others
• Volunteering helps you make new friends
and contacts
• Volunteering increases your social and
relationship skills
• Volunteering is good for your mind and
body
• Volunteering increases self-confidence.
• Volunteering combats depression.
• Volunteering can provide career experience
• Volunteering can teach you valuable job
skills
 As a student, what can you
contribute to the
transformation of the
Philippines?

• Study hard and finish your course.

• Attend to your personal and filial responsibilities.
• Respect/obey the laws and rules of the land.
• Be an active citizen within the bounds of the law.
• Join organizations or associations created for the betterment
of our society.
• Learn more about our historical /cultural heritage.
• Love your country, your culture, traditions, and your people.
• Be a human person that is acting within the bounds of
morality.
• Follow and respect your parents.
• Take part in any activities or organizations that take part in
the nation-building.
• Be a good ambassador wherever you go because it will
reflect your nationality.
• Always do what is right in the eyes of man and God’s eyes
• Vote wisely during elections.
 As a Filipino Citizen,
you can help
by/through:
• Do not buy smuggled goods.
• Follow traffic rules.
• Whenever you buy or pay for anything, always ask for an official
receipt.
• When you talk to others, especially to foreigners, speak positively
about our race and our country.
• Do not litter. Dispose of your garbage properly. Segregate, recycle,
conserve.
• Support your church or charitable or civic organizations.
• Adopt a scholar.
• Be a good parent. Teach your kids to abide by the law and to love
our country.
• Pay your taxes.
• Have faith in the Divine Providence.
• Safeguard the purity of suffrage and abide by the decisions of the
majority.
• Lead and respect your parents.
• Honor the memory of our heroes.
• Lead a clean and frugal life.
 “The smallest act of
kindness is worth more
than the grandest
intention.”
~Oscar Wilde