NSTP RA 9418

Activity
Students can link to the text’s website:
https://www.slideshare.net/adadofficial/importance-benefits-of-volunteering
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4C_dPWiwKo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuD8Rd61q18

Activity 2.
1. What is REPUBLIC ACT 9418 (10 pts)?
 This act is known and cited as the “Volunteer Act of 2007”. An act of
institutionalizing a strategy for rural development, strengthening volunteerism,
and for other purposes. It shall be the policy of the state to promote the
participation of the various sectors of the society and as necessary, international
and foreign volunteer organizations and public and civic affairs, adopt and
strengthen the practice of volunteerism as a strategy in order to attain sustainable
development and international understandings.

2. What is the goal of this (10 pts)?

 To carry out the foregoing policy, the government shall pursue the attainment of
the following goals and objectives: To provide a policy framework on
volunteerism that shall underscore the fundamental principles necessary to
harness and harmonize the broad and diverse efforts of the voluntary sector in the
country into an integrative and effective partnership for local and national
development as well as international cooperation and understanding. To provide a
conducive and enabling environment for volunteers and volunteer service
organizations by setting mechanism to protect volunteers’ rights and privileges
and give due recognition to highlight their roles and contributions to society and
to provide an effective institutional mechanism to strengthen the role of the
Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) to
perform its mandates and to oversee the implementation of this Act

Activity 3.
Define the following:

1. Volunteerism (5pts)
  Volunteerism is the practice of offering time and skills not for financial gain, but
for the benefit of other people and causes. Volunteerism is concerned with the
methods and tools employers use to help workers who wish to volunteer in an
employment-related background. And the use or involvement of volunteer labor,
especially in community services.
2. Volunteer (5pts)
 Volunteering is a voluntary act of an individual or group freely giving time and
labour for community service. Many volunteers are specifically trained in the
areas they work, such as medicine, education, or emergency rescue. Others serve
on an as-needed basis, such as in response to a natural disaster.
3. Volunteer Service Organization (5pts)
 Volunteer service is any type of work that is done free of charge. Volunteer
service can be informal, like raking your elderly neighbor's lawn. Volunteer
service can also be formal such as volunteering for nonprofits, churches, schools,
homeless shelters, youth groups, and senior centers.
4. Voluntary Sector (5pts)
 The voluntary sector, independent sector, or civic sector is the duty of social
activity undertaken by organizations that are non-governmental nonprofit
organizations. This sector is also called the third sector, community sector, and
nonprofit sector, in contrast to the public sector and the private sector.
5. Roles and Modalities of Volunteerism in Private Sector (5pts)
 Volunteerism in the Academe includes, but not limited to, provision of technical
assistance and sharing of technology within the academic circle, target
communities and other clienteles and the upgrading of the quality of education
and curriculum methodologies while providing career enhancement and exposure
to the volunteer.
 Volunteerism in the Corporate Sector as an expression of corporate social
responsibility and citizenship, refers to activities recognized by the company,
where employees give their time, skills and resources in the service of the
company’s internal and external communities.
 Volunteerism by the Not-for-Profit Organizations includes, but is not limited to,
provision of complementary service delivery and human resource development in
underserved communities as well as advocacy and articulation of the cause of the
disadvantaged and vulnerable groups.

6. Explain what is Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency

(PNVSCA) (10pts)
 Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) Is the
government agency mandated to promote and coordinate volunteer programs
and services in the Philippines. It was created as a committee in 1964 to
concretize the Philippine Government’s commitment to the agreement reached
 during the International Middle Level Manpower Conference held in Puerto
Rico in 1962 adopting volunteerism as a tool for socio-economic
development. It became an office in 1973 and then an Agency on 12
December 1980 through. PNVSCA is under the administrative supervision of
the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). PNVSCA
closely works with other government agencies, non-government
organizations, the academe, the corporate group, the media and other partners
in converging and linking the different volunteering efforts and resources so
that they are aligned with national priorities and assist especially the
marginalized sectors and communities. PNVSCA takes the lead in advocating
and recognizing the contributions of volunteers to nation-building and
international cooperation.
7. What is Multi Sectoral Advisory Body (MSAB) (10pts)
 The Multi-sector Advisory Board (MSAB) is created under Executive Order
No. 635 which is to assist the PNVSCA. It serves as the advocate and
accountability partner of the Philippine Army in its transformation in
becoming a source of national pride. It is hereby created to encourage the
widest participation of both government and non-government organizations
engaged in volunteer service. Its functions include: (1) assist in the
formulation of policies, plans and programs pertaining to volunteer services;
(2) provide consultative and technical advisory services on volunteer matters;
and (3) enhance and strengthen linkages among and between various
volunteer groups and client communities. It shall be reconstituted with the
following members:
(a) The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA);
(b) The Department of Education (DepEd);
(c) The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA);
(d) The Department of Justice (DOJ);
(e) The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG);
(f) The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD);
(g) The Commission on Higher Education (CHED);
(h) The Presidential Management Staff (PMS), Office of the President;
(i) The Representatives from the Corporate sector;
(j) The Representatives from the non-profit sector; and
(k) The Representatives from the private academe.

Reflection
1. What are the benefits of volunteering? (10 pts)
Volunteering provides many benefits to both mental and physical health, Because
Volunteering helps counteract the effects of stress, anger, and anxiety Because your overall
 psychological wellbeing can be deeply influenced by the social interaction element of
supporting and interacting with others. Nothing better relieves stress than a positive link to
another person. It has also been shown to increase mood and decrease stress and anxiety
when interacting with pets and other animals. Volunteering can also make 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. Volunteering can boost you self-confident Because for each
other and the community, you are doing well, which offers a natural sense of achievement.
Your job can also give you a sense of pride and identity as a volunteer. And the better you
feel about yourself, the more likely you are that your life and future aspirations will be
regarded positively. And Volunteering can advance your career because Volunteering will
help you get experience in your area of interest and meet people in the field if you're
considering a new career.
Volunteering gives you the chance to learn essential skills used in the workplace, such as
teamwork, communication, problem solving, project managing, task management, and
organization, even though you are not managing on changing careers. Once you've first honed
these abilities in a volunteer role, you may feel more comfortable extending your wings at work.

2. What does volunteering means to you? (10 pts)

Volunteering provides people in need, worthwhile causes, and the world with
valuable support, but for you, the volunteer, the rewards can be much greater. You will help
find mates, communicate with the group, learn new skills, and even progress your career with
the right match. Giving to others will also actually protect your physical and mental health. It
can reduce pressure, reduce anxiety, keep you stimulated mentally, and provide a sense of
intent. Although it is true that the more you volunteer, the more advantages you can
experience, there is no need for volunteering to entail a long-term commitment or to take a
massive amount of time out of your busy day. Giving in even simple ways will help those in
need to improve their happiness and health.