NSTP

NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM 2

FACILITATOR: FABIANA T.
EPONDULAN
 What is Volunteerism?

The principle of donating

time and energy for the
benefit of other people in the
community as a social
responsibility rather than for
any financial reward.
 Volunteerism

Volunteering allows you to connect to your community and

make it a better place. ... And volunteering is a two-way
street: It can benefit you and your family as much as the
cause you choose to help. Dedicating your time as a
volunteer helps you make new friends, expand your
network, and boost your social skills.
- volunteering helps people
who donate their time feel
more socially connected,
thus warding off loneliness
and depression. ... Adults
over age 50 who
volunteered on a regular
basis were less likely to
develop high blood pressure
than non-volunteers.
 Benefits of volunteering

Volunteering is one of the most rewarding things you can do.

And thinking about how you want to benefit from volunteering is a good start to finding an opportunity that's
right for you.

Gain confidence. Volunteering can help you gain confidence by giving you the chance to try something
new and build a real sense of achievement.
Make a difference. Volunteering can have a real and valuable positive affect on people, communities and
society in general.
Meet people.Volunteering can help you meet different kinds of people and make new friends.
Be part of a community. Volunteering can help you feel part of something outside your friends and family.
Learn new skills. Volunteering can help you learn new skills, gain experience and sometimes even
qualifications.
Take on a challenge. Through volunteering you can challenge yourself to try something different, achieve
personal goals, practice using your skills and discover hidden talents.
Have fun! Most volunteers have a great time, regardless of why they do it.
 Values Expected of volunteers
As volunteer, you have the responsibility to:
Come as scheduled and on time. ...
Carry out your tasks efficiently and honestly. ...
Commit time for the work. ...
Accept guidance and decisions of the volunteer coordinator. ...
Participate in orientations, trainings and meetings. ...
Keep internal information confidential.
 What is Community Service
Community service is unpaid
work performed by a person or
group of people for the benefit
and betterment of their
community without any form of
compensation. Community
service can be distinct from
volunteering, since it is not
always performed on a voluntary
basis and may be compulsory.
What is the purpose of volunteerism act?

9418 or the Volunteer Act of 2007, mandates the

establishment of volunteer programs in the national
government agencies and local government units to
promote and encourage volunteering in government
programs and projects as well as enjoin government
employees to render volunteer service in social, economic
and ...Mar 29, 2019
What are some examples of volunteerism?

• Helping the Hungry and/or Homeless

• Build a house with Habitat for Humanity.
• Donate your old clothes.
• Volunteer at a soup kitchen.
• Donate old eyeglasses to an organization that collects
that and distributes them to people in need.
• Donate non-perishable food to a food bank.
• Donate blankets to a homeless shelter.
What can you gain from volunteerism?

Volunteering can help you learn new skills, gain experience

and sometimes even qualifications. Take on a challenge.
Through volunteering you can challenge yourself to try
something different, achieve personal goals, practice using
your skills and discover hidden talents. Have fun!
 What is the essense of volunteerism?

• The essence of volunteerism is not giving part of a

surplus one doesn't need, but giving part of one's self.
Such giving is more than a duty of the heart, but a way
people help themselves by satisfying the deeper spiritual
needs that represent the best that is in us."
 Answer briefly these following questions:

1.Is volunteering good for the economy?

2.Why do people volunteer?
3.What country volunteers the most?
4.How many hours should you volunteer?
5.Why is there lack of volunteers?
Note:
Study this lesson for, this is a part of our discussion during
our virtual activity.