Chapter 6.2 Volunteerism

Don Honorio Ventura State University
NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM -

CIVIC WELFARE TRAINING SERVICE (CWTS) 1
LESSON 6.2:
VOLUNTEERIS
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Prepared by: Jennifer C. Manuntag, LPT
CWTS Implementer
OBJECTIVES
AT THE END OF THIS MODULE, THE STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO:
✔ INCREASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE ON THE ELEMENTS AND
CONCEPTS OF VOLUNTEERISM.
✔ ACQUIRE SKILLS IN PREPARING VOLUNTEER WORK THAT WILL
MAXIMIZE THEIR INVOLVEMENT AND STRENGTHEN THEIR SPIRIT
OF DOING VOLUNTARY ACTIONS.
✔ VALUE VOLUNTEERS ACTIONS AS MEANS OF HELPING OTHERS.
✔ EXPLORE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES THAT ONE MAY ENGAGE IN
HOW DO YOU DEFINE
VOLUNTEERISM?
❑Act, practice, or principle of
contributing one’s time, talents, and
resources freely to worthwhile
purposes without tangible
compensation
❑Most fundamental act in the society
geared towards good causes that
help alleviate the suffering of others
and promotes peace, solidarity, and
trust among citizens.
Volunteerism can serve in
various areas ranging from
medical, environmental, and
educational support groups to
child protection and human
rights advocacies, poll or
election work, peacekeeping
missions, and relief operations,
to name a few.
VOLUNTEERS
“A volunteer is a person whose
charity is fidelity, who is
faithful in an unfaithful world,
grateful in an ungrateful
world, giving when all are
grasping, listening when
others need to tell them about
their fears and problems”
Volunteers are people from all walks of life, all ages
and stages, having a common desire to make a
difference in their community and their own life by
giving of their time and expertise.
Generally, volunteers are individuals 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.
For young people, volunteering brings a new
sense of confidence and self-gratification. It is
a good way to interact in the “grown-up world”.
It enables them to develop communication,
career-building, and social skills that will be
useful in other facets of their lives.
Regardless of age, economic status,
sex, and educational attainment,
volunteers work toward a common cause
for which they commit their time,
know-how and expertise, and sometimes
even their own money.
However, one does not become a volunteer
by simply raising his/her hand. A volunteer
has to undergo training and attend
seminars for specific functions or tasks that
he/she volunteers on.
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.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES AS A VOLUNTEER
VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES
✔ To take reasonable for your own health
and safety
✔ To follow reasonable instructions
✔ To comply with the policies and procedures
✔ To be reliable, punctual and committed
✔ To discuss problems, needs or concerns
with the coordinators
✔ To treat all people with dignity and respect
✔ To attend training sessions
✔ To impact the confidentiality of all
✔ To respect the confidentiality of all
VOLUNTEER RIGHTS
✔ To negotiate working hours
✔ To have a job description
✔ To out of pocket reimbursement
✔ To have a copy of policies and
procedures
✔ To be included to decisionsthat affect
you
✔ To treat all people with dignity and
respect
✔ To have a safe and healthy environment
✔ To say NO
✔ To be provided with training
VOLUNTARY SECTOR
“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.
EXAMPLES OF VOLUNTARY SECTORS
● Charities: World Vision, American Red Cross, YWCA
● Foundations: David Suzuki Foundation, Bill and Melinda
Gates Foundation
● Social Welfare Organizations: Human Rights Watch,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
● Advocacy Groups: Privacy International, World Wildlife
Fund
● Faith-Based Organizations: Churches, Mosques, Temples
● Community Groups: Neighborhood Watch, Knitting
● Recreational Sports: Ultimate Frisbee, Running Clubs
Actions are carried
out freely and
Financial
without coercion. gain is not the
main
motivating
principle.
There is a
beneficiary
other than
the
volunteer
UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLES OF VOLUNTEERISM

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.
ROLE OF THE YOUTH IN STRENGTHENING VOLUNTEERISM

INTRODUCE FRESHER
PERSPECTIVES
BY WELCOMING YOUTH VOLUNTEERISM, AN
ORGANIZATION INVITES ENERGETIC
PERSPECTIVES AND NEW IDEAS. 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.

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.

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.
IMPORTANCE OF VOLUNTARY ACTIONS

Volunteering provides many
benefits to both mental and
physical health.
Volunteering can advance your career and gives you the opportunity to practice important skills
used in the workplace, such as teamwork, communication, problem solving, project planning, task
management, and organization.

Volunteering is a fun and easy way to explore your interests and
passions. Doing volunteer work makes you find meaningful and
interesting things that can be a relaxing, energizing escape from
your day-to-day routine of work, school, or family commitments.
Volunteering also provides you with renewed creativity, motivation,
and vision that can carry over into your personal and professional
life.

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Don Honorio Ventura State University

NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM -

Generally, volunteers are individuals or group who

UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLES OF VOLUNTEERISM

ROLE OF THE YOUTH IN STRENGTHENING VOLUNTEERISM

ROLE OF THE YOUTH IN STRENGTHENING VOLUNTEERISM

ROLE OF THE YOUTH IN STRENGTHENING VOLUNTEERISM

IMPORTANCE OF VOLUNTARY ACTIONS

IMPORTANCE OF VOLUNTARY ACTIONS

IMPORTANCE OF VOLUNTARY ACTIONS

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