UNIT VII VOLUNTEERISM Flashcards
are so effective in making up with the imperfections of every society
Humanitarian efforts
is an act or practice, or principle of contributing one’s time, talents, and resources freely to worthwhile purposes without tangible compensation.
Volunteerism
is the taking of initiative or letting oneself in (for the benefit of another) without expecting in return.
Volunteerism
you are doing an unselfish activity that places the welfare of other people ahead of your personal concerns.
By volunteering
receive nothing in return but gains self-worth, self-respect and fulfillment in their hearts.
Volunteers
allows you to connect to your community and make it a better place.
Volunteering
Volunteering is a two-way street: .
It can benefit you and your family as much as the cause you choose to help. Dedicating your time as a volunteer helps you make new friends, expand your network, and boost your social skills
The first element of volunteerism should be
. SELFLESSNESS
The “genesis” of every noble volunteering initiative is a desire to make life better for others, especially those who are underprivileged. Volunteers are those individuals who are commited to solving a problem in society not for any direct economic benefits but with the objective of putting smiles on the face of others.
SELFLESSNESS
are those individuals who are commited to solving a problem in society not for any direct economic benefits but with the objective of putting smiles on the face of others.
Volunteers
rightly wrote “what do we live for if not to make life less difficult for others”?
George Elliot
Selflessness leads to
sacrifice.
simply means to give up something valuable in order to attain a desired objective.
To sacrifice
requires a great deal of sacrifice. A response to the call to volunteerism demands a willingness to sacrifice one’s time, energy, money and other resources as well as stepping outside your comfort zone all in the name of making a difference in the life of others.
True volunteerism
Another necessary element of volunteerism is
service.
One question that keeps ringing in the mind of well-meaning volunteers is; what can I do in my own small way to contribute to “healing the world and making it a better place.”? The foundation of volunteerism is LOVE. And love as Mother Teresa once said ” cannot remain by itself — it has no meaning. Love has to be put into action and that action is service.”
SERVICE
as ___ once said ” cannot remain by itself — it has no meaning. Love has to be put into action and that action is service.”
Mother Teresa
Finally, every worthwhile volunteering endeavour needs the unremitting support of individuals, corporate bodies and even the political authourity.
SUPPORT
Individuals or groups who are volunteering to provide solutions to some identified problems and causing a positive change in society should be acknowledged and encouraged. You should support such ones financially if you have the means. If not, you can equally support with your prayers and that will also count as an invaluable contribution.
SUPPORT
The dream of a brighter future can only be realized when change makers, that is ____individuals who are making ___ to ___ in love are ____.
The dream of a brighter future can only be realized when change makers, that is SELFLESS individuals who are making SACRIFICES to SERVE in love are SUPPORTED.
as the hope of the future are considered as the most valuable resource of the country.
The Filipino youth