Module 6

VOLUNTEERISM
VOLUNTEERISM

A way of life in pursuit of social

or community development
Benefits both society at large
and the individual volunteer by
strengthening trust, solidarity
and reciprocity among citizens,
and by purposefully creating
opportunities for participation (
united Nation Volunteerism)
It opens wide the doors of
opportunity for other things
 VOLUNTEER

Individuals or group of individuals who

willingly share talents, time, money, and
resources in the community well – being
without expecting material or financial
remuneration.
 NEED FOR
Needs are unexpected,
uncertain and at times VOLUNTEER
untimely, requiring a
ready pool of manpower Human service requires
and community resources. partnership with
indigenous volunteers to
facilitate community
development.

Government and private resources

are not always enough to assist
individuals or group of individuals
who are in need or those who have
special needs.
Community volunteers
Limited professionals and skilled
have the familiarity of local
personnel to work in specialized
needs and situations as well
task in organizations.
as a strong level of

community acceptability.
 SEVEN TIPS FOR
YOUTH VOLUNTEERS
1.Choose a job that interests you.
2.Be realistic about your time.
3. Consider transportation.
4. Explore your options.
5. Call some organizations.
6. Check things out first.
7. Make a decision.
1. A chance to “ make a difference”
2. A chance to use a skill or talent
3. A chance to gain professional
experience or contacts.

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 Ten Things that will help make your volunteer experience
1. Make it a commitment 7. Be realistic.
Treat your volunteer work like a regular Of course you want your work to have an impact. If
job.Get there on time. Show the people you’re your expectations are unrealistic, they can get in
working with what they can count on you. your way.
2. Get a job description. It’s a good idea to ask 8. Pace your self.
your supervisor for written job description, so Trying to do too much can be self-defeating.
you can be clear with your job duties. Slow down. Be aware of your energy level and
3. Ask for feedback . take your time.
Expect feedback on you work. Even as a volunteer, work in a manageable.
As “ how am I doing? “ if feedback are not Step back with your family needs you or work
given. crises arise.
4. Be aware of your own boundaries. 9. If it doesn’t work out.
5. Create support system. “ Don’t be martyr.” If despite your best intentions,
It’s good to have someone to talk to, you end up with a volunteer job that isn’t suited
whether it’s other volunteers, for you, then let your supervisor know that you
Friends who will listen to your feelings. won’t be coming back and explain it.
Share your enthusiasm, your questions, and 0. Recognize when it’s time to move on.
your ups and down. - Review what you are doing, check if it’s still
6. Expect an adjustment. working for you.
Working with a nonprofit group maybe - Moving on to a new volunteer job is not
frustrating if you come from a business group. desertion. It’s is celebration of your healthy
respect for the quality of your own life.
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GIVEN RULE
2. SPARE TIME TO SPEND ON USEFUL
ACTIVITIES FOR OTHER PEOPLE
3. MEET DIFFERENT PEOPLE AND
DEVELOP SOCIAL CONTRACTS AND
NETWORK
4. RESPONDING TO A CALL
5. DEVELOP SKILLS AND EXPAND
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10. INHERENT ALTRUISM
11. FIND PERSONAL MEANING IN ONE’S
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MANAGEMENT OF VOLUNTEERS
IN THE ORGANIZATION
5.1 Qualification 5.2 Expectation
Identify the job for which Agree and define with the staff
volunteers are needed-define what is expected from a volunteer’s
the qualification and personal involvement
Goals that are hoped to be
qualities required realistically achieved
Some jobs need a professional Expected perks/ benefits or
person/ skilled personnel; advantages.
- others need a person with
relevant experiences; 5.3 Selection
- others just with relevant A formal interview and
experiences; selection process, the selection
- others just need training must be initiated and done
thoroughly, not everyone is
suitable.
MANAGEMENT OF VOLUNTEERS
IN THE ORGANIZATION
5.4 Responsibility 5.6 Relation Building
Roles are clearly defined, a Build and retain good
written job description is relationship between
Advantageous volunteers, organizations’ staff

members and other senior
5.5 Training volunteers
Regular meetings, occasional
Volunteers need a period
parties/ gatherings, good
of orientation and communication exposures, (
evaluation newsletters, information chart,
There are tasks that need verbal ) are useful methods.
training, before volunteers
can take part in carrying on 5.7 Always acknowledge
with the responsibility. contribution,
Say thank you
 PRINCIPLES AND GUIDELINES IN WORKING WITH
VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers should be provided with information about the organization.

Volunteers should have freedom to choose the activity they will do; the task must be
defined ( job description).
Volunteers should be given the opportunity to ask questions, share concerns, give ideas
about the job they are doing in a structured way, know what to do and when (
supervision and management).
The organization should arrange regular meeting for the volunteers and staff to
exchange ideas and discuss issues or simply enjoy each other’s company.
The organization must provide the time available to work with volunteers.
 Right and Responsibilities of Volunteers

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Receive accurate information about the be safe in the job; to be covered by insurance
agency have choices and feel comfortable about
Receive a clearly explained/ written saying no
comprehensive job description Not be exploited
Have an understanding of lines of be informed of the organization’s policy on
accountability reimbursement of volunteer transportation
Be seen as belonging through inclusion at costs
meetings, social functions, etc. be reimbursed of out-of pocket expenses
Be seen as a person; to be supported in your incurred while on the job
role be consulted on matters directly or indirectly
Receiving training, both initially and on an affect you and your work, and be involved in
on-going basis decision making
Be trusted with confidential information if it clear grievance and conflict resolution
is necessary in order to carry out your job procedures
receive feedback on your work and
recognition for your contribution
your personal information be kept confidential
 Right and Responsibilities of Volunteers

RESPONSIBILITIES
Be reliable and arrive on time Be accountable and accept feedback
Be trustworthy Be committed to the program
Respect confidentiality Avoid over-extending yourself
Respect the rights of people you Acknowledge decisions made by the
work with staff members,
Have a non- judgmental approach Volunteers’ coordinator or similar
Support the agency you are working worker
with, and Ask support when it is needed
Represent its interests
Carry out the specified job
description
Give feedback
 Volunteers can become over-
enthusiastic, try to do more that they
Should, they may need to be kept in
check.
Volunteers may need to be trained in
particular skill before they start
work-make sure they are ready to
begin and supervise them closely.
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New experiences/learn new ideas
Opportunity to give / share ideas
Gain life’s purposes meaning
Gain spirituality and
personal/societal meaning
Meet new friends and
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 The organization must be committed to
WORK with volunteers
Volunteers give a very precious GIFT,
time & so organization should provide
and be prepared to give that time and a
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The organization must always provide
MEANING and SIGNIFICANCE to
volunteers’ contributions.
 CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF
VOLUNTEERS
Has good moral/ sound character
Has discipline and carry an amiable personality
Has the confidence and recognition of the beneficiary/ community with respect
to his personality and conduct
Has enthusiasm and time to do the work
Has good health
Has the necessary skills required by the work of which he is being considered
Willingness to be trained
Has the potential to stay long
CHALLENGES IN VOLUNTEERISM

Venues for involvement

Effective time management
Encouraged and enhanced participation
Assurance of system continuity
Enhanced resource mobilization
Formalization of practice
Address more development issues
Sustainability of program interventions
 VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION

HUMAN RIGHTS
ANIMALS/ENVIRONMENT
-Love Yourself
Greenpeace Philippines
-World Vision Philippines
Haribon Foundation
-Gentle Hands
Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)
-Amnesty International
World Wildlife Fund Philippines (WWF)
-Gawad Kalinga
-Habitat for Humanity
HEALTH -Virlanie Foundation
Philippines Red Cross -ChildHope Philippines
Volunteer Youth Leaders for Health- Philippines
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
United Nations World Food Programme
PinoyMe Foundation
ANIMALS/ENVIRONMENT
Greenpeace Philippines
Greenpeace Philippines is an active volunteer organization that
campaigns for their mission to save the environment. Some of
their campaigns include stopping climate change, saying no to
genetic engineering, and defending the ocean.

Haribon Foundation
Haribon Foundation is an organization built in 1972 that commits
to helping through nature conservation. The organization is
known with their services such as conserving sites and habitats,
saving species, encouraging sustainability, and empowering
people.
ANIMALS/ENVIRONMENT
Philippines Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)
PAWS is a registered nonprofit organization which is dedicated
to protect and promote humane treatment of all animals. The
organization helps rehabilitate animals by finding them new
homes. It also actively campaigns against animal fights and using
animals for entertainment.
World Wildlife Fund Philippines (WWF)
Focusing on nature, World Wide Fund for Nature – Philippines
(WWF-Philippines) Is focused on addressing the issues on the
Philippine environment as they also want to live in harmony with
nature. Aside from this, they also have a mission on addressing
the problems on the climate, the oceans, species, food, and
water.
HEALTH

Philippine Red Cross

One of the most popular volunteer organizations in the
Philippines, Red Cross aims to help people through its different
services. Some of these include national blood, disaster
management, safety, health, social, and youth services.

Volunteer Youth Leaders for Health-Philippines

VYLH Philippines is a service-oriented organization that aims to
empower the Filipino Youth for health. It was established in July
2009 that promotes awareness on the prevention of birth defects,
awareness on newborn screening, and support for orphan
disorders.
HEALTH

United Nations World Food Programme

World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian
organization which addresses the issue of hunger. Yearly since
its establishing in 1961, WFP is helping 80 million people in
about 80 countries. Aside from alleviating hunger, they also
focus on other issues including: climate action, disaster risk
reduction, gender equality, nutrition, and more.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Love Yourself
Love Yourself Inc. is a volunteer organization for the youth and
the LGBT-MSM that aims to promote loving oneself. Also, it
aims to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS among the youth
through counseling, awareness, and education.

World Vision Philippines

Improving the lives of more than 120,000 children in the
Philippines, World Vision aims to help Filipino youth through
health and nutrition, child participation, education, livelihood,
disaster response, and values formation. It is a Christian
humanitarian org that helps children, families and communities
to alleviate poverty and social injustices..
HUMAN RIGHTS
Gawad Kalinga
Empowered by people who are driven by faith and poverty,
Gawad Kalinga Community Development Foundation, In. (GK) is
a movement whose mission is to eradicate poverty for 5 millions
families, and restoring the human dignity of the poor. Their road
to eradicating poverty is in three steps: Social Justice, Social
Artistry, and Social Progress.

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity, a leader in answering the issues of
poverty in over 70 countries, has “helped more than 6.8 million
people find strength, stability, and independence through safe,
decent, and affordable shelter.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Virlanie Foundation
PinoyME Foundation started out as a social consortium to
support the growth of Microfinance Institution
(MFIs) before becoming a social investment banker for
microentrepreneurs