Lesson 7: Volunteerism

Question 1

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

Answer 1

RA 9418

Question 2

3 Main Objectives of Volunteer Act of 2007

Answer 2

1. To provide a policy framework on
   volunteerism.
2. To provide a conducive and enabling environment for volunteers and volunteer service organization.
3. To provide an effective institutional mechanism to strengthen the role of the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

Volunteer

Question 4

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.

Answer 4

Volunteer service organization

Question 5

sectors of Philippine society that organizes themselves into volunteers to take advocacy and action

Answer 5

Volunteer sector

Question 6

importance of volunteerism

Answer 6

it is a way of giving back to your
community while developing important social skills

Question 7

benefits of volunteering

Answer 7

• gives you the opportunity to practice and develop your social skills
• Community development
• Development of the skills of volunteers
• Peace, Solidarity, and Trust among
  citizens
• Career opportunities for volunteers
• Friendship among citizens
• Experience and self-steem gained by
  volunteers

Question 8

values expected of volunteers

Answer 8

• Commitment
• Professionalism
• Creativity
• Unity

Question 9

volunteer opportunities

Answer 9

• If you like to work in the medical field. You can volunteer at a community center.
• If you’re interested in teaching, you can volunteer at public school.
• If you are interested in science, you can volunteer at a local museum or zoo.
• If you like to work in an office someday, you can volunteer at a non-profit organization

Question 10

designed to improve the quality of life of community residents, particularly low income individuals, or to solve particular problems to their needs.

Answer 10

Community Service