Volunteerism I. Scope

MODULE 2
VOLUNTEERISM
I. SCOPE
A. Introduction to Volunteerism
B. Filipino Culture
C. Concepts and Principles of Volunteerism
D. Volunteerism in the Present Philippine Context
E. Volunteer Mobilization and Management for DRRM
I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the module, the students are able to:
A. To instill among the NSTP students the importance of volunteerism
and develop their motivation toward sustained volunteer
engagement in the community and at the workplace.
II. CONTENT
A. Introduction to Volunteerism
1. Filipino Culture
1.1 The diverse Filipino culture is a combination of the indigenous practices

and foreign influences that mold the Filipino character through the
years.
1.2 The preamble of the 1987 Philippine Constitution states that the role of
the government is to promote the common good. The current Philippine
Development Plan 2017-2022 also espouses the inculcation of values
for the common good, cultivating creativity, and strengthening culture
sensitive governance and development. Promoting Philippine Culture
and values is seen at the first step to regain the Filipino spirit of
nationalism and pride and enhance the social fabric or “malasakit” in
every Filipino, and collectively as a nation. One the strategies identified
in the PDP to implement this goal is to mainstream cultural education in
the basic, technical, vocational, and higher education systems. Hence,
the academe plays a pivotal role in this important national undertaking.
The “common good” or “public good” refers to the “just and/ or fair
distribution of material goods. Of freedom and rights” in society. It
consists primarily of having the social systems, institutions, and
environments on which we all depend work in a manner the benefits all
people. (www.filipinomind.com).
To achieve the common good, the government, the private sector, the
community and the citizens must work together.
1.3 “Bayanihan” is one of the values for common good that translates
volunteerism and which has become a symbol of the Filipino national
character. The term itself describes its significance. “Bayanihan” is
rooted in the word “bayani” or hero. It can also come from “bayan”
which also means town or a community of persons. Thus, “Bayanihan”
exemplifies a heroic act, or people working together for mutual benefit.
2. Concepts and Principles of Volunteerism
2.1 Volunteerism has three basic elements:

 Free will
 Volunteerism is based on the choice of an individual or group,
without pressure or force from other parties.
 No material reward
 Volunteers do not expect financial or material remuneration for
the services rendered, but institutions mobilizing volunteers,
receiving volunteer assistance, and government are encouraged
to provide incentive package and recognition.
 Mutual/reciprocal benefits
 Both the recipient of assistance and the volunteer benefit from
volunteering in terms of knowledge, skills values, and networks.
 Volunteerism also promotes respect and trust, inclusivity and
sustainability.
2.2 Why do people volunteer? There are many reasons why people
volunteer, which can be categorized into the following:
 To help others – people want to give back to society while others
want to make difference in other people’s lives.
 To belong to a group – volunteers wants to feel valued.
 To learn – people volunteer in order to gain new skills, experience

or knowledge.
2.3 Modalities of Volunteering
 People volunteer their time, talent and treasure
 Skills interests and resource
 As an individual or as a part of a group or organization
 Full-time or part-time; short-term or long-term
 Within or outside your organization/community
 In the country or overseas
2.4 Benefits of volunteering

 To the partner group or community
 Capacity building
 Partnership
 Positive image
For partner institutions or communities, the immediate effect is the building

of organizational capacity. The role of volunteers is to help the community
access social services and economic opportunities aimed at sustainability
and empowerment.
On the side of the institution providing volunteer assistance, volunteerism
is another window to promote its value and positive image as an agency.
This credential can generate and sustain clientele groups, create
improved community perception and linkage which will enable it to get
support and cooperation of key partners for its programs and activities.
Participation in development programs will enhance the organization’s
status as a model and a leader in the community.
 To the society and government

 Economic contribution
 Citizen participation in development
While volunteers are not paid, the contributions of volunteers if translated

in monetary terms is immense, and can be considered as inputs in the
total economic benefits of the country. The benefits or learning brought
about by volunteering impacts on the society as a whole. It promotes
citizen participation and governance. And lastly, it builds social and human
capital, the collective benefits of the interaction between and among
persons or groups which is a very important asset of a nation or society,
harness the power of the people which is the most important asset of a
nation.
 To the volunteer
 Knowledge, skills values
 Networks
 Self-fulfillment
For the volunteer, the learning benefit is immense in terms of knowledge,

skills, and values acquired. Volunteers who are doing community
organizing work develop communication, coordination, and leadership
skills while volunteers involved in implementing projects acquire first-step
hand experience in managerial work and are able to establish
relationships with other groups and organizations involved in the project.
These exposures, social and professional groups and friendships can be

further developed in preparation for future careers and employment. The
most important benefit that a volunteer gains is self-fulfillment or
actualizing the desire to help in which the volunteer finds happiness and
joy in volunteer work.
3. Volunteer in the Present Philippine Context
3.1 The landscape of Philippine volunteering has evolved through the

years and is presently a shared commitment among various
stakeholders of society.
 Volunteerism in the not-for-profit or non-government organization is

generally in the areas of provision of complementary social and
technical services in underserved communities.
 Volunteerism in the corporate sector is an expression of the company’s
corporate social responsibility through employee volunteering.
 Volunteerism in the academe is in the form of knowledge and skills
sharing in the community, as well as in enriching knowledge
management through research and curriculum development.
 Volunteerism in the government is implemented by enjoining
government agencies to set up volunteer programs to provide
opportunities for the public sector to volunteer as well as encourage
government employee volunteering.
 International volunteer service organizations deploy foreign volunteers
to provide technical assistance especially in areas where local
expertise is not readily available. Volunteer assistance is aligned with
the national development priorities and needs of the institutions and
communities where foreign volunteers are assigned.
3.2 The cooperation of the different sectors result to (a) promotion to

inclusivity in volunteering, (b) sharing of resources and information in
strengthening each other’s capacities, and (c) partnerships for
sustainability and lasting impact.
Currently, among the emerging sectoral and thematic engagements are

in disaster response, corporate volunteerism, and youth volunteering.
B. Community Immersion and Volunteerism
1. Community Immersion as an Entry Point for Promoting Volunteerism

1.1 The NSTP Community immersion is a required course for the students.
However, the Community Immersion is seen as a window to provide
the students with exposure in volunteer work. It is expected that the
NSTP students will have a positive experience in community immersion
that will motivate and inspire them toward continued volunteer work
after the NSTP.
1.2 There are myriad of opportunities for volunteer engagement after the
NSTP. As provided in RA 9163, the National Service Reserve Corps
(NSRC) is created composed of graduates of NSTP who may be
tapped by the state for literacy and civic welfare activities.
Other venues for volunteering after NSTP are:

 Student organizations
 Youth organizations
 Faith-based organizations
 Professional organizations
 Employee volunteering in the work place
 Volunteering with the family
 Individual effort with a host organization
1.3 As we encourage youth participation in volunteer service, one of the

most important aspects of volunteerism is the promotion of responsible
volunteering, some of the principles associated with responsible
volunteering are:
 On-the-job training or internship; paid work with a non-government

organization is not volunteerism
 There should be clear rules and roles for the volunteers and
volunteer-involving organizations such as job description,
accountabilities, responsibilities of both parties.
 The welfare and safety of the volunteers is paramount
 Volunteers should be given orientation and necessary training
before their deployment.
 Volunteer assistance should be aligned with cultural, political,
environmental and gender policies and good practices.
2. Volunteerism in Various Dimensions of Development

Volunteerism contributes to a wide- ranging community development effort,
such as in environment, health, education, entrepreneurship, disaster
response, recreation and wellness, morals of citizenry, and other social
services.
Examples of Volunteering in Different Sectors:

 Environment – national greening program
 Health – medical missions
 Education- alternative and tutorial sessions
 Entrepreneurship – livelihood skills training
 Disaster response- relief efforts, education and advocacy
 Recreation and wellness- Community Theater
 Morals of citizenry- election watch
 Other social services- assistance in drug rehabilitation
3. Impact of Volunteerism
3.1 Improvement of the quality of life of the community
Volunteerism improves the living condition of assisted individuals.
Institution or community by providing access to basic services and
building staff and organizational capacities. Volunteerism also
strengthens the volunteers ability to fulfill his or her purpose or mission
as a citizen through active contribution of time, expertise and talents.
Volunteerism facilitates social cohesion in the community and creates
stringer bonds and strengthen social network. All these contribute to
the attainment of the social well-being of society.
3.2 Supporting the goals of National Development

The Philippine government has recognized the importance of
volunteerism as a strategy for development. In 2007, the Philippine
congress passed Republic Act 9418 or the Volunteer Act of 2007 that
aims to integrate the efforts of the various sectors engaged in
volunteering to support national development and international
understanding. The Philippine Development Plan from the
administration of President Estrada to the present government of
President Duterte cited volunteerism as a strategy in implementing
development programs and projects. Under the PDP 2017-2022,
volunteers are seen to play an important role in supporting the three
pillars of growth – malasakit or enhancing the social fabric;
pagbabbago or inequality- reducing transformation; and patuloy na
pag-unlad or increasing growth potential. In particular, volunteerism
emphasized in the areas of citizen engagement for participatory
governance, instilling the values for the common good, harnessing
knowledge, and skills for ensuring access of vulnerable groups to basic
services, capability for economic productivity and food security,
strategic intervention in new initiatives, promoting ecological integrity
and in peace and development.
Let us remember: One book, one pen. One child,

and one teacher can change the world.
Malala Yousafzai

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MODULE 2

1.1 The diverse Filipino culture is a combination of the indigenous practices

2. Concepts and Principles of Volunteerism

2.1 Volunteerism has three basic elements:

 To belong to a group – volunteers wants to feel valued.

 To learn – people volunteer in order to gain new skills, experience

2.4 Benefits of volunteering

For partner institutions or communities, the immediate effect is the building

 To the society and government

While volunteers are not paid, the contributions of volunteers if translated

For the volunteer, the learning benefit is immense in terms of knowledge,

These exposures, social and professional groups and friendships can be

3. Volunteer in the Present Philippine Context

3.1 The landscape of Philippine volunteering has evolved through the

 Volunteerism in the not-for-profit or non-government organization is

3.2 The cooperation of the different sectors result to (a) promotion to

Currently, among the emerging sectoral and thematic engagements are

B. Community Immersion and Volunteerism

1. Community Immersion as an Entry Point for Promoting Volunteerism

Other venues for volunteering after NSTP are:

1.3 As we encourage youth participation in volunteer service, one of the

 On-the-job training or internship; paid work with a non-government

2. Volunteerism in Various Dimensions of Development

Examples of Volunteering in Different Sectors:

3.2 Supporting the goals of National Development

Let us remember: One book, one pen. One child,

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