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PNVSCA
is the government
agency in charge of promoting and coordinating all volunteer service
matters in the Philippines. Read more
VOLUNTEER ACT OF 2007 President
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed on April 10, 2007 Republic
Act No. 9418 also known as the “Volunteer Act of 2007”
institutionalizing volunteerism as a strategy for national development
and international cooperation.
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more
In 2007,
PNVSCA focused its activities in providing policy advice and direction,
information services and technical support to its stakeholders in the
volunteer community. The most significant achievement of which was the
passage of Republic Act No. 9418, otherwise known as the “Volunteer Act
of 2007”, in which PNVSCA closely collaborate with the House Committee
on Rural Development in drafting said RA and in the conduct of
consultation with various stakeholders.
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WHAT'S NEW?
- JOCV Turn-Over Ceremony. The 138th Batch of Japanese volunteers under the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) were handed over to their host organizations during yesterday’s Turn-Over Ceremony at the ‘Bulwagan Bayanihan”-Volunteer Knowledge and Resource Center (VKRC). Read more
- Inauguration of VKRC. The PNVSCA and its partner volunteer organizations and stakeholders celebrated the opening of the "Bulwagan Bayanihan"-Volunteer Knowledge and Resource Center (VKRC) on July 25, together with the NEDA Family and other guests. Read more
- MOA Signing for the Project "Enhancing Dairy Buffalo Enterprise Development". The KOICA, the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) and the PNVSCA forged a Memorandum of Agreement on 22 July 2008 to deploy Korea Overseas Volunteers in local communities to assist in areas related to dairy business and management, animal husbandry, dairy processing and quality control. Read more
- Joint Evaluation for the Dairy Development Enhancement Project under JOCV Program. A Japanese Evaluation Team organized by the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers/JICA visited the Philippines on 13 July 2008 to evaluate the Dairy Development Enhancement Project together with the Philippine Evaluation Team. Read more
- Volunteering is an amazing experience. I am a VSO volunteer working with Kapamagogopa in Mindanao as organizational development and resource mobilization advisor. This NGO is a Muslim sending volunteer organization that educates young Muslims to become peace weavers, in Mindanao as. Read more.
- African Experience.
Having
been into volunteering assignments twice already, first in Pakistan
and now, in Malawi, I can say that Filipinos can prove to be
adaptable and flexible.
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more.
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CELEBRATE VOLUNTEERISM. Volunteering
has been an integral part of the lives of people and communities all
over the world.
Individuals and institutions benefit from the valuable assistance
of volunteer workers who share their knowledge, skills, time and
resources... Read more.
 JOIN THE SEARCH FOR OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERS (SOV) 2008
They are the everyday heroes in your community. People changing people's lives; making a difference. Share their story; nominate them to SOV 2008. Submission of nominations to the Regional Search Committees (RSCs) has been extended until 29 August 2008 Guidelines . . .
Nomination forms:
Individual category/Group category
 2008 NVM HONORARY CHAIR
Dr. Amelita Dayrit-Go, 2001 SOV Awardee is now the 2008 NVM Honorary Chair. Dr. Go is a long time advocate and champion of volunteerism. She will lead the National Volunteer Month (NVM) with the NVM Steering Committee celebration as it builds nationwide public awareness of volunteerism, create the environment for volunteering and recognize volunteers as partners in development.
Dr. Go’s involvement in volunteerism dates back to her student days as a Girl Scout and onwards as member of the Board of the GSP, Dr. Go is the past President and currently the Honorary Chair of the Philippine Association for Volunteer Efforts, Inc. (PAVE) and Member of the Board of the International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE), an organization known to engage in diverse volunteer programs advocating service through volunteerism and mobilizing all sectors of society to promote volunteerism as a Filipino way of life.
BE A VOLUNTEER
Join the ranks of men and
women who discovered a life of service and making a difference in other
people's lives. Read
more.
IN NEED OF VOLUNTEER
ASSISTANCE?
PNVSCA facilitates assistance to fill up
manpower gaps in programs and projects through the services of
volunteers.
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more.
BAYANIHANG BAYAN PROGRAM
 The
Bayanihang Bayan, a volunteer program for government service.
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September is . . .
 . . . Civil Service Month. The Philippine Civil Service celebrates its 108th anniversary this year with the theme “Republic Service-Kabalikat ng Bayan sa Panahon ng Paghamon”. This year’s anniversary shall honor the significant role played by civil servants in national development and nation-building – highlighting individual and collective efforts to be responsive to people’s needs and enjoining civil servants to take pride in nobility of their profession despite challenging times. Please visit www.csc.gov.ph for more information.
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