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    The document summarizes key aspects of Republic Act 9418 or the Volunteer Act of 2007 in the Philippines, which aims to institutionalize volunteerism as a strategy for national development. It declares the state's policy of promoting volunteer participation across sectors. The law establishes the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency to oversee implementation and provides its mandates, such as developing volunteer policies and coordinating programs. It also creates a Multi-Sectoral Advisory Body comprising government agencies and sectors to advise on volunteer matters.

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    The document summarizes key aspects of Republic Act 9418 or the Volunteer Act of 2007 in the Philippines, which aims to institutionalize volunteerism as a strategy for national development. It declares the state's policy of promoting volunteer participation across sectors. The law establishes the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency to oversee implementation and provides its mandates, such as developing volunteer policies and coordinating programs. It also creates a Multi-Sectoral Advisory Body comprising government agencies and sectors to advise on volunteer matters.

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    NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM

    Instructor

    REPUBLIC ACT 9418


    AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING A STRATEGY FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT,
    STRENGTHENING VOLUNTEERISM AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

    Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known and cited as the “Volunteer Act of 2007”.

    Section 2. Declaration of Policy


    It shall be the policy of the State to promote the participation of the various sectors of the
    Filipino society, and as necessary, international and foreign volunteer organizations in public
    and civic affairs, and adopt and strengthen the practice of volunteerism as a strategy in order to
    attain national development and international understanding. The inculcation of volunteerism as
    a way of life shall rekindle in every Filipino the time-honored tradition of bayanihan to foster
    social justice, solidarity and sustainable development.

    Section. 3. Statement of Goals and Objectives.


    — To carry out the foregoing policy, the government shall pursue the attainment of the following
    goals and objectives:

    (a) To provide a policy framework on volunteerism that shall underscore the fundamental
    principles necessary to harness and harmonize the broad and diverse efforts of the voluntary
    sector in the country into an integrative and effective partnership for local and national
    development as well as international cooperation and understanding.

    (b) To provide a conducive and enabling environment for volunteers and volunteer service
    organizations by setting mechanism to protect volunteers’ rights and privileges and give due
    recognition to highlight their roles and contributions to society; and

    (c) To provide an effective institutional mechanism to strengthen the role of the Philippine
    National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) to perform its mandates and to
    oversee the implementation of this Act.

    Volunteer Act of 2007


    ● President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed on April 10, 2007 Republic Act 9418 also
    known as the “Volunteer Act of 2007”
    ● Institutionalizing volunteerism as a strategy for national development and international
    cooperation.
    ● RA 9418 was published in the Official Gazette on June 11, 2007.
    ● It is a collaborative effort of PNVSCA, partner volunteer organizations and advocates of
    volunteerism toward providing a conducive and enabling environment for volunteering in
    the Philippines.
    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 sociodevelopmental, business or 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.

    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-time basis to a just and essential social
    development cause, mission or endeavor in the belief that their activity is mutually
    meaningful and beneficial to public interest as well as to themselves.

    Volunteer Service Organization


    ● refers to a 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 building, advocacy and networking for the attainment of the common good.

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

    WHY VOLUNTEER?
    ● Learn or develop a new skill
    ● Be part of your community
    ● Sense of achievement
    ● Boost your career options
    ● Give something back
    ● New interests and hobbies
    ● New experiences
    ● Meeting a diverse range of people
    ● Send a signal to your future employer
    ● Impress your friends and family…

    Role of 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. This shall be achieved through the provision
    of enabling and conducive environment for volunteer work.

    The Volunteer Service Coordination Agency


    ● The Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency, created by Executive
    Order No. 134 as amended, shall undertake the implementation and execution of the
    provisions of this Act.

    Mandates of the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA)

    The PNVSCA shall have the following functions:


    1. Review and formulate policies and guidelines concerning the national volunteer service
    program consistent with national development priorities
    2. Coordinate, monitor and evaluate the national volunteer service program in order that
    volunteer assistance may fit into the total national development goals
    3. Act as clearinghouse for matters pertaining to international volunteer services
    4. Develop and implement prototypes and models of volunteering for adoption by
    institutions and communities
    5. Provide technical services and support for capability building of volunteers and volunteer
    organizations
    6. Undertake advocacy for the promotion and recognition of volunteerism as a tool for
    development
    7. Establish and maintain a national network of volunteer organizations and serve as
    liaison between and among local and foreign governmental private voluntary
    organizations including the United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
    8. Administer all PNVSCA funds from all sources including foreign aid in accordance with
    accounting and auditing requirements.

    The Multi-Sectoral Advisory Body (MSAB)


    a) National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
    b) Department of Education (DepEd)
    c) Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)
    d) Department of Justice (DOJ)
    e) The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
    f) The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
    g) The Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
    h) The Presidential Management Staff (PMS), Office of the President
    i) The Representative/s from the corporate sector
    j) The Representative/s from the private academe sector; and
    k) The Representatives/s from the non-profit sector.

    Functions of the Multi-Sectoral Advisory Body (MSAB)


    a) Provide advice in the formulation of policies and guidelines for the national volunteer
    service program
    b) Provide consultative and technical advisory services on volunteer matters
    c) Serve as a forum to enhance and strengthen linkages between and among volunteer
    groups and communities.

    Special Provisions

    1. Establishment of a National Volunteer Infrastructure and Forum


    2. Integration of Volunteerism in the Basic and Higher Education Curriculum
    3. Establishment of Volunteer Program in National Government Agencies and Local
    Government Units (LGUs)
    4. Recognition and Incentives to Volunteers
    5. Visa Privileges for Foreign Volunteers

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