VOLUNTEERISM

Learning Objectives:
u understand the meaning and benefits
of volunteerism

u name the core values expected of

volunteers; and

u explore volunteer opportunities that

one may engage in
Volunteerism
u Theact, practice, or principle of
contributing one’s time, talents,
and resources FREELY to
worthwhile purposes without
tangible compensation
Volunteerism
u considered as the most
fundamental act in the society
u help alleviate the suffering of
others
u Promotes peace, solidarity, and
trust among citizens
Service Areas of Volunteerism

u medical
u environmental
u educational
u support groups to
• child protection and human rights
advocacies
• poll or election work
• peacekeeping missions
• relief operations
Who is a Volunteer?
as describe by Moore (2002)

u A person who is a light to others,

giving witness in a mixed-up age,
doing well and willingly the tasks at
hand i.e. being aware of another’s
need and doing something about it
Who is a Volunteer?
as describe by Moore (2002)

u A person who strives to make

other people happy, who takes the
loneliness out of the alone by
talking to them, who is concerned
when others are unconcerned,
who has the courage to be a
blessing and to say the things that
have to be said for the good of all
Who is a Volunteer?
as describe by Moore (2002)

u 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 about their fears and
problems
VOLUNTEERS
u work together toward a common
cause
u commit their time, know-how and
expertise
u money
Who can be a Volunteer?

u Teachers
u Doctors
u Lawyers
u Celebrities
u Housewives
u Retirees
u Students
 A volunteer could be…

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VOLUNTEERS
u 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
their time and expertise
Benefits of Volunteers
ü Community Development
ü Development of the skills of
volunteers
ü Peace, solidarity, and trust among
citizens
ü Career opportunities for volunteers
ü Friendship among citizens
ü Experience and self-esteem gained
by volunteers
Values expected of Volunteers
1. Commitment
2. Professionalism
3. Creativity
4. Unity
Volunteer Opportunities

A. Based on the interests of an

individual

B. Based on the future career goal of

an individual
Community Service

Ø Designed to improve the quality of

life of community residents,
particularly low-income individuals,
or to solve particular problems
related to the needs of the
community
Community Service includes
the following:
1. First aid training or health care, preschool
storytelling, social welfare, social services,
trauma counseling, group dynamics, crime
prevention, recreation, street cleaning, and
community improvement.
2. Serving in the youth corps as defined in the
NSTP Act of 2001
3. Assisting student with disabilities
4. Tutoring, supporting educational and
recreational activities, and counseling
including career counseling.
Activity
National Survey of Giving,
Volunteering and Participating
2001 National Survey of Giving,
Volunteering and Participating
1. If you have all the human and
financial resources in the world,
what problem would you solve,
what would you change, and
what would you create?
2001 National Survey of Giving,
Volunteering and Participating
2. What kind of time commitment
are you willing to make? Are you
looking for a regular/weekly
volunteer commitment or a
short-term/one-time
opportunity?
2001 National Survey of Giving,
Volunteering and Participating
3. Would you like to volunteer with
other people or by yourself?

4. Would you like to volunteer from

your own home or would you
prefer to volunteer in an
organization
2001 National Survey of Giving,
Volunteering and Participating
5. If you would like to volunteer away
from home, where is the best
location for you – near your home,
your work, or school?

6. Do you have specific skills or

talents that you would like to share
with an organization
2001 National Survey of Giving,
Volunteering and Participating
7. Would you like to develop a
specific skill?

8. What are your personal goals?

Would you like to enter the
workforce or meet new people?