Volunteerism

Volunteerism

is the practice of providing time and skills for the benefit of other people and causes rather than for financial benefit.

Importance of Voluntary Action

• Volunteering increases self-confidence;

• Volunteering combats depression;

• Volunteering helps you stay physically healthy.

• It helps you make new friends and contacts;

•  It increases your social and relationship skills.

• It provides a sense of purpose;

• It can advance your career.

• It brings fun and fulfillment in your life

Republic Act 9418

• Referred to as “Volunteer Act of 2007”

• Promote the participation of the various sectors of the Filipino society

• Strengthen the practice of volunteerism as a strategy in order to attain national development and international understanding

• Shall rekindle in every Filipino the time-honored tradition of bayanihan 

Volunteer

refers to an individual or group who contribute time, service and resources whether on full-time or part-time basis to a just and essential social development cause that is mutually meaningful and beneficial to public interest

Volunteer service organization

group that recruits, trains, deploys and supports volunteer workers

Volunteer sector

sectors of Philippine society that organizes themselves into volunteers to take advocacy and action primarily for local and national development

Academe sector

provision of technical assistance and sharing of technology within the academic circle, target communities and other clienteles 

Corporate sector

expression of corporate social responsibility and citizenship – activities recognized by the company

Not-for-profit organizations sector

provision of complementary service delivery and human resource development in underserved communities

Government

shall coordinate, facilitate and encourage the participation of the voluntary sector

Recognition and Incentives to Volunteers

Government agencies and NGOs are encouraged to provide volunteers recognition and incentive package

Visa Privileges for Foreign Volunteers

• Foreign volunteers may be entitled to 47 (a) (2) visas with multiple entry privileges.

• Exempted from immigration fees.

• Foreign nationals already in the Philippines may avail of the above visa category upon endorsement by the PNVSCA and the DOJ

Republic Act 8044

The Youth in National-Building Act

• Founded by the NYC National Youth Commission

  • Government agency that specifically addresses issues surrounding Filipino Youth

  • Founded on: June 30, 1995

Youth

 vital role in nation building

Role of the Youth in Strengthening Volunteerism

• Spread the Good

• Introduce Fresher Perspective

• Foster Lifelong