NAME: SHEENA B.

CLATA PROGRAM: BS ACCOUNTANCY

NSTP (3003)
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM SAT

ASSIGNMENT 10 (VOLUNTEERISM)

1. Give the meaning and benefits of Volunteerism.

Volunteerism is the act, practice, or principle of contributing one’s time, talents,

and resources freely to worthwhile purposes without tangible compensation. It is
considered the most fundamental act in the society. It is geared toward good causes
that help alleviate the suffering of others. It promotes peace, solidarity, and trust
among citizens. Additionally, it helps hasten and strengthen community development
as it promotes active participation of individuals in different programs and projects
respond to the needs of community. Furthermore, it 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. Volunteerism yields the following
benefits: Community Development; Development of the skills of volunteers; Peace,
solidarity, and trust among citizens; Career opportunities for volunteers; Friendship
among citizens; and Experience and self-esteem gained by volunteers.

2. Name the core value expected of volunteerism.

Below are some of the core values expected of volunteers:

a. Commitment – Volunteers are attached to, identified with, and involved in
community services.
b. Professionalism – Volunteers observe work ethics in performing their
responsibilities with socially and morally accepted behaviour.
c. Creativity – Volunteers search constantly for new strategies and methods of
doing a task for improved results.
d. Unity – A volunteer supports teamwork to achieve the common goal.
NAME: SHEENA B. CLATA PROGRAM: BS ACCOUNTANCY
NSTP (3003)
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM SAT

3. Explore volunteer opportunities that one may engage in.

There are lots of opportunities wherein a volunteer can engage in. They can choose
whether it could be for their personal likings or for their future career goal.

A. Based on interest of an individual

 If you like animals, you can help out an animal shelter or the nearest zoo.
 If you like working with kids, you can get involved at a day-care or
preschool center or help younger students with their schoolwork.
 If you enjoy playing sports, you can play games with the kids at nearby
sports complex or organize a mini-sports fest.
 If you like to cook, you can get together with friends and teach moms or
housekeepers new recipes, the latest about food preparation and
preservation and entrepreneurship opportunities in cooking.
 If you enjoy arts and crafts, you can teach how to make curtains or
bedspreads, embroider pillowcase and towels, and make unique fashion
accessories at a women’s shelter, nursing home, or orphanage.
 If you enjoy the outdoors, you can help organize a clean-up drive in your
street or park or help a neighbor plant flowers.
 If you enjoy dancing, singing, and acting, you can participate in your
community’s show group.
 If your grandparents have passed away or lived far away and you do not
get to see them often you want to, you can make friends with a senior and
adopt him/her as your grandma or grandpa.
 If you are interested in foreign culture, you can volunteer at a school that
accepts foreign students.
 If you are concerned about people with disabilities, you can volunteer at
an agency or institution that care for people with physical or mental
disabilities.

B. Based on the future goal of an individual

 If you like to work in the medical field, you can volunteer at a community
health center or a government hospital or clinic.
 If you are interested in teaching, you can volunteer at a public school.
 If you are interested in science. You can volunteer at the local science
museum or zoo.
 If you like to work in an office someday. You can volunteer at a non-profit
organization.