Volunteer Act of 2007 - PAGE_BY_PAGE Notes

Page 1: Volunteerism

• Introduction to the theme of volunteerism and the role of volunteers. The page title simply presents the terms: “Volunteerism” and “VOLUNTEER.”
• Practical takeaway: understand that volunteerism is the overarching concept and the volunteer is the active participant.

Notes / Significance:

• Sets the framing for the course on volunteerism under RA 9418.
• Prepares learners to distinguish between the concept (volunteerism) and the actor (volunteer).

Page 2: Learning Outcomes

• The session aims to equip CWTS students with key competencies related to the Volunteer Act of 2007. Specifically, students should be able to:
  • a. state the importance of Republic Act $9418$;
  • b. define volunteerism, volunteer, volunteer service organization, and voluntary sector in the light of RA $9418$;
  • c. explain the role and modalities of volunteerism in the private sector and foreign volunteers;
  • d. explain the recognition and incentives to volunteers.

Notes / Significance:

• Establishes the learning goals for understanding the legal framework and practical implications of volunteerism in the Philippines.
• Emphasizes definitions and roles across different sectors (private, foreign, civil).

Page 3: Policy Statement on Volunteerism (I)

• Policy claim: It shall be the policy of the state to promote participation of various sectors of Filipino society, and as necessary, international and foreign volunteer organizations in public and civic affairs. The state aims to adopt and strengthen the practice of volunteerism as a strategy to attain national development.

Quoted concept:
"It shall be the policy of the states to promote the participation of the various sectors of the Filipino society, and as necessary, international and foreign volunteer organizations in the public and civic affairs and adopt and strengthen the practice of volunteerism as a strategy in order to attain national development."

Notes / Significance:

• Establishes volunteerism as a national strategy for development.
• Encourages participation from diverse sectors and international partners.

Page 4: Policy Statement on Volunteerism (II) / Goals & Objectives (I)

• Government’s goals and objectives include providing a policy framework that underscores fundamental principles to harmonize the broad efforts of the voluntary sector. The aim is to create an integrative and effective partnership for local and national development, as well as international cooperation and understanding.

Notes / Significance:

• Highlights the need for a cohesive framework to align various volunteers and organizations.
• Emphasizes both local/national development and international cooperation.

Page 5: Policy Statement on Volunteerism (III) / Goals & Objectives (II)

• Additional objective: provide a conductive and enabling environment for volunteers and Volunteer Service Organizations by:
  • setting mechanisms to protect volunteers’ rights and privileges;
  • giving due recognition to highlight their roles and contributions to society.
• Another objective: provide an effective institutional mechanism to strengthen the role of the Philippine National Volunteer Services Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) to perform its mandates and oversee the implementation of this act.

Notes / Significance:

• Emphasizes rights, protection, and recognition for volunteers.
• Establishes PNVSCA as the central coordinating body.

Page 6: What is Volunteerism? (Definition)

“Volunteerism” refers to an act involving a wide range of activities, including traditional forms of mutual aid and developmental interventions that provides an enabling and empowering environment both on the part of the beneficiary receiving, and the volunteer rendering the act, undertaken for reasons arising from socio-developmental, business of corporate orientation, commitment or conviction for the attainment of the public good and where monetary and other incentives or reward are not the primary motivating factors. What is volunteerism?

Notes / Significance:

• Defines volunteerism as diverse, developmental, and non-monetary in motivation.
• Emphasizes mutual benefit for both beneficiary and volunteer and a public-good orientation.

Page 7: (Decorative Slide)

• A slide with the words “Chow minn HOTA VOLUNTEERISM.” It appears to be decorative or brand-related rather than containing substantive content.

Notes / Significance:

• Visual cue for branding; no substantive definition.

Page 8: What is a Volunteer? (Definition)

“Volunteer” refers to an individual or group who for reasons arising from their socio – developmental, business and corporate orientation, commitment or conviction, contribute time, service and resources whether on full – time or part basis to a just and essential social development cause, mission or endeavour in the belief that their activity is mutually meaningful and beneficial to public interest as well as to themselves.

Notes / Significance:

• Defines the actor (individual or group) and the nature of their commitment.
• Highlights that contribution can be full-time or part-time.
• Emphasizes mutual benefit and public interest as core values.

Page 9: Visual: Philippine Red Cross Graphic

• The slide shows the Philippine Red Cross logo graphic; no additional textual content.

Notes / Significance:

• Indicates involvement of well-known humanitarian organizations within the voluntary sector.

Page 10: What is a Volunteer Service Organization? (Definition)

“Volunteer Service Organization” refers to local or foreign group that recruits, trains, deploys and supports volunteer workers to programs and projects implemented by them or by other organizations or any group that provides services and resources, including but not limited to, information, capability, advocacy and networking for the attainment of common good. Volunteer Service Organization

Notes / Significance:

• Delineates the organizational form that coordinates volunteers and provides resources.
• Emphasizes recruitment, training, deployment, and support as core activities.

Page 11: What is the Voluntary Sector? (Definition)

“ Voluntary Sector” refers to those sectors of the Philippine society that organizes themselves into volunteers to take advocacy and action primarily for local and national development as well as international cooperation and understanding. Voluntary Sector

Notes / Significance:

• Defines the sector as a collective of volunteers organized for advocacy and action.
• Highlights focus on development locally, nationally, and internationally.

Page 12: Examples of Voluntary Sector Participants

• National level examples include: Greenpeace Philippines, Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), Volunteer Youth Leaders for Health- Philippines, World Vision Philippines, Gentle Hands, Amnesty International.
• Foreign Charities: World Vision, American Red Cross, YWCA.
• Foundations: David Suzuki Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
• Social Welfare Organizations: Human Rights Watch, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• The slide lists examples to illustrate the kinds of organizations involved in volunteerism.

Notes / Significance:

• Provides concrete examples of entities in the voluntary sector.
• Demonstrates diversity: national vs. foreign, charitable foundations, and welfare organizations.

Page 13: Volunteerism in the Academe / Role and Modality in the Private Sector (I)

• Role of volunteerism in the academe includes, but is not limited to:
  • provision of technical assistance and sharing of technology within the academic circle, target communities and other clienteles;
  • upgrading the quality of education and curriculum methodologies;
  • providing career enhancement and exposure to volunteers.
• The slide prompts: What is the role and modality of volunteerism in the private sector?

Notes / Significance:

• Highlights educational impact and knowledge transfer as a key modality.
• Connects academic collaboration with community development.

Page 14: Private Sector Volunteerism

• Definition: 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/or external communities.

Notes / Significance:

• Frames corporate volunteering as CSR and citizenship.
• Emphasizes the relationship between company, employees, and communities.

Page 15: Not-for-Profit Organizations and Volunteerism

• Not-for-Profit organizations engage in volunteerism, including:
  • provision of complementary service delivery and human resource development in underserved communities;
  • advocacy and articulation of the cause of the disadvantaged and vulnerable groups.

Notes / Significance:

• Shows how NPOs leverage volunteers for service delivery and advocacy.

Page 16: Volunteerism by Foreign Volunteer Organizations (FVOs)

• Roles include, but are not limited to:
  • provision of technical assistance not locally accessible in priority development areas;
  • within the framework of technical cooperation and socio – cultural exchange.
• The page also asks: What is the role or modality of volunteerism by foreign volunteers?

Notes / Significance:

• Recognizes international collaboration and cultural exchange as part of volunteer work.

Page 17: Role of the Government

• Government shall coordinate, facilitate and encourage the participation of the voluntary sector in the promotion, utilization, and recognition of volunteerism in national development and international cooperation.

Notes / Significance:

• Establishes government responsibility to support and recognize volunteers.
• Highlights coordination with private, NGO, and international actors.

Page 18: Questions and Answers

• A slide indicating a Q&A section; no substantive content provided in the transcript.

Notes / Significance:

• Encourages engagement and clarification of concepts.

Page 19: The Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA)

• The PNVSCA was established by Executive Order No. $134$ as amended. It undertakes the implementation and execution of the provisions of this Act.

Notes / Significance:

• Identifies the central government body responsible for coordinating volunteer efforts.
• Links to the legal framework via the Executive Order.

Page 20: Special Provisions of Republic Act $9418$ (2007)

• Key provisions include:

  • Establishment of National Volunteer Infrastructure and Forum;

  • Integration of Volunteerism in the Basic and Higher Education Curriculum;

  • Establishment of Volunteer Program in National Government Agencies and Local Government Units (LGUs);

  • Recognition and Incentives to Volunteers;

  • Visa Privileges for Foreign Volunteers;

  • Institutional Mechanism for Research, Documentation, Recognition and Modelling of Best Volunteer Practices.

Notes / Significance:

• Lays out practical mechanisms to institutionalize volunteerism across education, government, and international contexts.
• Addresses recognition, immigration considerations, and knowledge-building.

Page 21: RA 9418 – The Volunteer Act of 2007

• Republic Act $9418$, known as the Volunteer Act of $2007$, prepared by CWTS at the University of Cebu, and associated with the NSTP Facilitator program (Batch Katipunang Luntian).
• This page serves as bibliographic/credit information for the lecture.

Notes / Significance:

• Provides the formal reference to the law and its educational provenance.
• Indicates the educational setting and facilitator details for credibility and context.

• End of transcript summary.