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This document discusses the importance of volunteerism in the Philippines. It begins by outlining the objectives of exploring volunteerism and defining key concepts like the Filipino culture of bayanihan spirit and working for the common good. It then defines volunteerism, discusses reasons people volunteer like helping others and learning new skills, and the benefits of volunteering to communities, societies, and individuals. The document also outlines principles of volunteerism in Philippine law and organizations involved in coordinating volunteer efforts like the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency.

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Volunteerism LTS

This document discusses the importance of volunteerism in the Philippines. It begins by outlining the objectives of exploring volunteerism and defining key concepts like the Filipino culture of bayanihan spirit and working for the common good. It then defines volunteerism, discusses reasons people volunteer like helping others and learning new skills, and the benefits of volunteering to communities, societies, and individuals. The document also outlines principles of volunteerism in Philippine law and organizations involved in coordinating volunteer efforts like the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency.

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PASS THE ACTION GAME

Volunteerism
Exploring the Essence of Volunteerism
OBJECTIVES
At the end of the module, the students are able to:
A. To instill among the NSTP students the importance of
volunteerism and develop their motivation toward sustained
volunteer engagement in the community and at the
workplace.
Filipino Culture
1. The diverse Filipino culture is a combination of the indigenous
practices and foreign influences that mold the Filipino character
through the years.
2. The Preamble mainly focus on “common good” or “public good”
refers to the “just and/ or fair distribution of material goods. Of
freedom and rights” in society.
3. “Bayanihan Spirit” – exemplifies a heroic act, or people working
together for mutual benefit.
Volunteerism
• Volunteerism is the act of contributing
free labor to conduct community service
or support a nonprofit organization.
• It is the principle of donating time and
energy towards a greater cause.
Volunteers help change the lives of those
in their community as a social
responsibility rather than receiving a
financial reward.
Concepts and
Principles of
Volunteerism
1. Three basic elements of Volunteerism
1. Free will – Volunteerism is based on the choice of an individual or
group, without pressure or force from other parties.
2. No material reward – Volunteers do not expect financial or material
remuneration for the services rendered, but institutions mobilizing
volunteers, receiving volunteer assistance, and government are
encouraged to provide incentive package and recognition.
3. Mutual/reciprocal benefits – Both the recipient of assistance and
the volunteer benefit from volunteering in terms of knowledge, skills
values, and networks.
Why do people volunteer?
There are many reasons why people volunteer, which can be
categorized into the following:
• To help others – people want to give back to society while others
want to make difference in other people’s lives.
• To belong to a group – volunteers wants to feel valued.
• To learn – people volunteer in order to gain new skills, experience or
knowledge.
Modalities of Volunteering
• People volunteer their time, talent and treasure
• Skills interests and resource
• As an individual or as a part of a group or organization
• Full-time or part-time; short-term or long-term
• Within or outside your organization/community
• In the country or overseas
4. Benefits of volunteering
1. To the partner group or community
• Capacity building
• Partnership
• Positive image
2. To the society and government
• Economic contribution
• Citizen participation in development
3. To the volunteer
• Knowledge, skills values
• Networks
• Self-fulfillment
RA 9418—the Volunteer Act of 2007

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed on April 10, 2007

The three basic principles of volunteerism are as follows:


1. Not primarily motivated by any financial gain;
2. Concept of free will, no coercion and not forced; and
3. Service both benefits the volunteer and the community
RA 8044—The Youth in Nation Building (1994)

• Policy. — The State recognizes its responsibility to enable the youth to


fulfill their vital role in nation-building and hereby establishes the
National Comprehensive and Coordinated Program on Youth
Development, creates the structures to implement the same and
appropriates adequate funds to provide support for the program and
implementing structures on a continuing sustained basis.
Office of Civil Defense (OCD)

• The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) coordinates the activities of various


government agencies and instrumentalities as well as of private
institutions and civic organizations devoted to public welfare.
• It supervises, monitors, and evaluates the implementation of disaster
management programs to ensure their effectiveness.
The Philippine National Volunteer Service
Coordinating Agency
• (PNVSCA) is the government agency mandated to promote and
coordinate volunteer programs and services in the Philippines.

Mandate:
• Promote and coordinate volunteer programs and services in the
country to maximize the benefits that may be derived from volunteer
assistance and properly gauge the contributions of volunteers to
national development and international cooperation.
“ Small acts, when multiplied by millions of
people, can transform the world.”
-Howard Zinn
Why is volunteerism important?

• Strengthening communities
after a crisis.
• Teaching volunteers
valuable life skills.
• Gain new knowledge.
• Boost donations.
“Volunteers do not necessarily have
the time; they just have the
heart.” Elizabeth Andrew,
Thank you!

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