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NSTP 1 Module 7 Volunteerism and Community Service Objectives
NSTP 1 Module 7 Volunteerism and Community Service Objectives
This chapter takes up volunteerism- its meaning and benefits, values expected of volunteers, and volunteer
opportunities.
Volunteerism helps hasten and strengthen community development as it promotes active participation of
individuals in different programs and projects that respond to the needs of community.
VOLUNTEERISM
Volunteerism is the act, 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.
Volunteerism 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.
Some people consider volunteerism as pastime; others see it as a vocation. Some volunteers
have high-paying jobs and stable careers; others are well known in their fields. Volunteers could be
teachers, doctors, lawyers, or celebrities. They could also be housewives, students or retirees.
Regardless of age, economic status, sex, and educational attainment, volunteers work together
toward a common cause for which they commit their time, know-how and expertise, and sometimes
even their own money.
However, one does not become a volunteer by simply raising his/her hand. A volunteer has to
undergo training and attend seminars for specific functions or task/s that he/she volunteers for.
Volunteers are people from all walks of life, all ages and stages, having a common desire to
make a difference in their community and their own life by giving of their time and expertise. For young
people, volunteering brings a new sense of confidence and self-gratification. It is a good way to interact
in the “grown-up world”. It enables them to develop communication, career-building, and social skills
that will be used in other facets of their lives.
Benefits of Volunteers
Volunteers yields the following benefits:
1. Community Development
2. Development of the skills of volunteers
3. Peace, solidarity, and trust among citizens
4. Career opportunities for volunteers
5. Friendship among citizens
6. Experience and self-esteem gained by volunteers
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Community service is identified by the higher educational institution (HEI) in consultation with
the local government, community-based organizations, and non-governmental organizations as
designed to improve the quality of life of community residents, particularly low-income individuals, or to
solve particular problems related to their needs. Community service includes the following:
1. First aid training or health care, preschool storytelling, social welfare, social services, trauma
counseling, group dynamics, crime prevention, recreation, street cleaning, and community
development.
2. Serving in the youth corps as defined in the NSTP Act of 2001
3. Assisting students with disabilities
4. Tutoring, supporting educational and recreational activities, and counseling, including career
counseling
Volunteer community-service can be rendered in government offices, private companies or in
any place where services may be needed. Volunteers can also work from their homes.
_APPLICATION_
If you’re going to do a volunteer work, what would it be? Why?
It won’t be called application if you are not going to actually do it. Make this _application_ within the week of deadline, attach a
picture of yourself while doing the volunteer work.