Project Identification/Request for
VIDA Volunteer Assistance. A project to be assisted by a VIDA is
identified from among the requests submitted to PNVSCA by government
agencies, local government units and non-government organizations.
Selection of projects is based on the national development priorities of
government and needs of projects.
Identification of Volunteers. Along with the request for
volunteer, VIDA candidates are nominated by the requesting agency (RA)
to PNVSCA. A VIDA volunteer shall have the following basic
qualification:
- at least
18 years old
- possesses
technical skills required in project implementation
-
unemployed and willing to render full time service
- a
resident of the community where he/she will be assigned
- must not
be holding any elective position
-
physically and morally fit
Criteria for Selection. VIDAs are selected based on their
commitment to volunteering, learning and development; ability to work
with others and technical competence.
Pre-Service Orientation. PNVSCA
provides the VIDA volunteers pre-service orientation on the volunteer
program and training on selected areas which will enable them to
effectively perform their role as volunteers and development
facilitators.
Deployment. VIDAs are
assigned to projects in their own communities. The volunteers
serve full time and receive a monthly living allowance of P2,000.00 from
PNVSCA. They are also provided with health and life
insurance. Work-related travel expenses are borne by the host
organization.
Monitoring and Supervision.
Host organization (HO) directly supervise the VIDA. PNVSCA
monitors the VIDA assignment through field visits and monthly reports
submitted by the volunteers and HO. Tripartite consultations among
HO, PNVSCA and concerned VIDA are undertaken to address issues and
concerns affecting volunteer assignment. Upon completion of
assignment, the VIDA submit, a terminal report to PNVSCA.
Extension and Replacement.
Requests for VIDA extension or replacement are submitted by host
organizations to PNVSCA for evaluation and approval. Requests for
extension needs the concurrence of the VIDA volunteer. A VIDA can
serve for a maximum period of three (3) years.
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INFORMATION
AND DEVELOPMENT
ASSISTANCE (VIDA)
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