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NSTP-CWTS Specific Module 2 Volunteerism Lecture Notes
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PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA (University of the City of Manila) General Luna St., cor. Muralla St. Intramuros, Manila, Philippines OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM Civic Welfare Training Service Tel: 643- nstp@plm.edu
NSTP-CWTS Specific Module 2 VOLUNTEERISM
I. Content
A. Laws and issuances supporting the development of Volunteerism in the Philippines 1. Republic Act 9418 - Volunteer Act of 2007
The Republic Act 9418 of the “Volunteer Act of 2007” states that it shall be the policy of the State to promote the participation of the various sectors of the Filipino society, and as necessary, international and foreign volunteer organizations in public and civic affairs, and adopt and strengthen the practice of volunteerism as a strategy in order to attain national development and international understanding. The inculcation of volunteerism as a way of life shall rekindle in every Filipino the time-honored tradition of bayanihan to foster social justice, solidarity and sustainable development.
- Republic Act 8044 - The Youth in Nation-Building Act
The Republic Act 8044 or the "Youth in Nation-Building Act of 1995"
founded the National Youth Commission (Pambansang Komisyon sa
Kabataan), also known as the NYC , it is a government agency in
the Philippines that specifically addresses issues surrounding the Filipino youth. It was founded on June 30, 1995. The NYC is the Philippine government's sole policy-making body on youth affairs, but also coordinates and implements programs designed to respond to and raise awareness on youth issues. Its mandate is enshrined in the 1987 Philippine Constitution: "The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism; and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs."
B. Concepts of Volunteerism 1. Definition of Terms a. “VOLUNTEERISM” refers to an act involving a wide range of activities, including traditional forms of mutual aid and developmental interventions that provides an enabling and empowering environment both on the part of the beneficiary receiving and the volunteer rendering the act, undertaken for reasons arising from socio developmental, business or corporate orientation, commitment or conviction for the attainment of the public good and where monetary and other incentives or reward are not the primary motivating factors.
b. “VOLUNTEER” refers to an individual or group who for reasons arising from their socio developmental, business and corporate orientation, commitment or conviction, contribute time, service and resources whether on full-time or part-time basis to a just and essential social development cause, mission or endeavor in the belief that their activity is mutually meaningful and beneficial to public interest as well as to themselves.
c. “VOLUNTEER SERVICE ORGANIZATION” refers to a local or foreign group that recruits, trains, deploys and supports volunteer workers to programs and projects implemented by them or by other organizations or any group that provides services and resources, including but not limited to, information, capability building, advocacy and networking for the attainment of the common good.
d. “VOLUNTARY SECTOR” refers to those sectors of Philippine society that organizes themselves into volunteers to take advocacy and action primarily for local and national development as well as international cooperation and understanding.
.2. Types of Volunteer Work
a. FORMAL - Formal volunteering programs are structured and supervised. These are long term programs that also involve long term, regular attendance from the volunteers. Formal volunteering programs usually have managers or coordinators that recruit, train, supervise, and check volunteers’ work outcomes. These programs have a strong emphasis on policies, procedures, and quality management of services being delivered.
Example positions : Tour guide or docent, hospital volunteer, or fundraiser for large charities. Sample activities : Greeting visitors, giving directions, serving meals to patients, printing out and mailing letters.
b. GOVERNANCE - Volunteers in governance work provide leadership and direction to an organization. They help in the planning and decision- making involved in various aspects of an organization’s operations. Those who fit in this type of work usually have career experience or advocacy related to the organization’s main focus.
Example positions: Member of the Board of Directors of a not-for-profit, member of a parish administration board, treasurer for the PTA Sample activities: attending regular meetings, taking minutes of the meeting, basic accounting.
c. NON-FORMAL - Non-formal volunteer work is different from informal volunteer work. Non-formal volunteer work is usually done in local communities in unfunded and unstructured settings. Informal volunteer work, on the other hand, are voluntary acts of helping and kindness (like buying an elderly lady neighbour’s groceries or babysitting for a friend).
h. MICRO VOLUNTEERING - Micro-volunteering consists of small actions done online that support a cause. Examples are donating through crowdfunding sites (Kickstarter, GoFundMe, etc.) or joining campaigns by providing your digital signature (example: Open Letters to the government on various issues) via email.
- Universal Principles of Volunteerism
a. Actions are carried out freely and without coercion b. Financial gain is not the main motivating principle c. There is a beneficiary other than the volunteer
C. The Role of the Youth in Strengthening Volunteerism 1. Spread the Good – Most of the country’s population comprises of youth. Communities can tap into this substantial part of the population and significantly increase their volunteer pool. With their vast social networks and technological savviness, youth make for great volunteer recruiters. Encourage teenagers and young helpers to invite their friends, and be amazed at what they can accomplish together.
Introduce Fresher Perspectives - By welcoming youth volunteerism, your organization invites energetic perspectives and new ideas. Generally, involving a cross-section of volunteers can help your programs move forward. Between the ages of 12 and 25, when their brains are fast and sophisticated, teenagers and young adults are especially wired to seek new experiences and take risks. They can adjust easily, are naturally inquisitive, and are more likely to discover creative solutions. Hint: they’re more willing to listen to their peers than older adults, so give your young volunteers the space to communicate– and innovate–with each other.
Foster lifelong engagement - Those who volunteer when they’re young are more likely to become philanthropic adults invested in their communities. Participation in volunteer and civic opportunities from an early age instills empathy, inspires a sense of citizenship, and helps youth find pathways to meaningful education and work. In fact, young people who volunteer help to improve the present, while ensuring healthy, secure futures for themselves and their communities.
D. The Importance of Voluntary Actions
- Volunteering connects you to others. One of the more well-known benefits of volunteering is the impact on the community. Volunteering allows you to connect to your community and make it a better place. Dedicating your time as a volunteer helps you make new friends, expand your network, and boost your social skills. a. Make new friends and contacts - Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, especially if you are new to an area. It strengthens your ties to the community and broadens your support network, exposing you to people with common interests, neighborhood resources, and fun and fulfilling activities.
b. Increase your social and relationship skills. While some people are naturally outgoing, others are shy and have a hard time meeting new people. Volunteering gives you the opportunity to practice and develop your social skills, since you are meeting regularly with a group of people with common interests. Once you have momentum, it’s easier to branch out and make more friends and contacts.
c. Volunteering as a family. Children watch everything you do. By giving back to the community, you’ll show them first-hand how volunteering makes a difference and how good it feels to help other people and animals and enact change. It’s also a valuable way for you to get to know organizations in the community and find resources and activities for your children and family.
- Volunteering is good for your mind and body. Volunteering provides many
benefits to both mental and physical health.
a. Volunteering helps counteract the effects of stress, anger, and
anxiety. The social contact aspect of helping and working with others can have a
profound effect on your overall psychological well-being. Nothing relieves stress better than a meaningful connection to another person. Working with pets and
other animals has also been shown to improve mood and reduce stress and
anxiety.
b. Volunteering combats depression. Volunteering keeps you in regular
contact with others and helps you develop a solid support system, which in turn
protects you against depression.
c. Volunteering makes you happy. By measuring hormones and brain
activity, researchers have discovered that being helpful to others delivers immense pleasure. Human beings are hard-wired to give to others. The more we give, the
happier we feel.
d. Volunteering increases self-confidence. You are doing good for others and the community, which provides a natural sense of accomplishment.
Your role as a volunteer can also give you a sense of pride and identity. And the
better you feel about yourself, the more likely you are to have a positive view of your life and future goals.
e. Volunteering provides a sense of purpose. Older adults, especially
those who have retired or lost a spouse, can find new meaning and direction in their lives by helping others. Whatever your age or life situation, volunteering can
help take your mind off your own worries, keep you mentally stimulated, and add more zest to your life.
f. Volunteering helps you stay physically healthy. Studies have found that those who volunteer have a lower mortality rate than those who do not. Older volunteers tend to walk more, find it easier to cope with everyday tasks, are less
The opportunities that match both your goals and your interests are most likely to be fun and fulfilling.
II. References
RA 8044—The Youth in Nation-Building (1994)
RA 9418— The Volunteer Act of 2007
Office of Civil Defense (OCD)
Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Council (PNVSCA)
Online Sources: a. Types of volunteering, Volunteering Queensland; The five types of volunteer programs and how to pick the right one, Steph Dyson, Go Overseas; and 5 different types of volunteering activities, Volunteer Weekly. Retrieved July 5, 2018. b. Youth Volunteerism: How Engaging Young Volunteers Can Benefit Organizations and Individuals galaxydigital/blog/youth-volunteerism/ c. List of Volunteer Organizations (💯Legit) in the Philippines! By Anton Diaz Topics: Manila Life awesome/2019/04/go-volunteer.html
NSTP-CWTS Specific Module 2 Volunteerism Lecture Notes
Course: Physical therapy
University: Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
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