Volunteer Act of 2007 - Written Report

Semi-Detailed Written Report
Topic: Volunteer Act of 2007 (Republic Act 9418)
(before the proper discussion, students will be shown a short video clip about the
Volunteer Act of 2007)
I. Title (Section 1)
 This act shall be known and cited as the “Volunteer Act of 2007”.
II. Declaration of Policy (Section 2)
 It shall be the policy of the State to 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. The inculcation of volunteerism
as a way of life shall rekindle in every Filipino the time-honored tradition of
bayanihan to foster social justice, solidarity and sustainable development.
III. Statement of Goals and Objectives (Section 3)
 To provide a policy framework on volunteerism that shall underscore the

fundamental principles necessary to harness and harmonize the broad and
diverse efforts of the voluntary sector in the country into an integrative and
effective partnership for local and national development as well as
international cooperation and understanding.
 To provide a conducive and enabling environment for volunteers and

volunteer service organizations by setting mechanism to protect volunteers’
rights and privileges and give due recognition to highlight their roles and
contributions to society; and
 To provide an effective institutional mechanism to strengthen the role of the

Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) to
perform its mandates and to oversee the implementation of this Act.
IV. Definition of Terms
 Volunteerism - refers to an act involving a wide range of activities, including

traditional forms of mutual aid and developmental interventions that provides
an enabling and empowering environment both on the part of the beneficiary
receiving and the volunteer rendering the act, undertaken for reasons arising
from sociodevelopmental, business or corporate orientation, commitment or
conviction for the attainment of the public good and where monetary and other
incentives or reward are not the primary motivating factors.
 Volunteer - refers to an individual or group who for reasons arising from their
sociodevelopmental, 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.
 Volunteer Service Organization - refers to a 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.
 Voluntary Sector - refers to those sectors of Philippine society that organizes

themselves into volunteers to take advocacy and action primarily for local and
national development as well as international cooperation and understanding.
V. Role and Modalities of Volunteerism in the Private Sector
 Volunteerism in the academe includes, but is not limited to, provision of

technical assistance and sharing of technology within the academic circle,
target communities and other clienteles and the upgrading of the quality of
education and curriculum methodologies while providing career enhancement
and exposure to the volunteers;
 Volunteerism in the corporate sector as an expression of corporate social

responsibility and citizenship, refers to activities recognized by the company,
where employees give their time, skills and resources in the service of the
company’s internal and/or external communities. These volunteering activities
include, but are not limited to, employee giving of material resources to
specific causes; employee-led fund-raising; one-time outreach activities;
environmental campaign; medical and health-related advocacies; knowledge
and change management; scholarship programs; and sharing of expertise,
particularly of business and developmental skills through mentoring, tutoring,
training, business, consulting/advising and rendering of pro bono services on
a case-to-case basis; and
 Volunteerism by not-for-profit organizations includes, but is not limited to,
provision of complementary service delivery and human resource
development in underserved communities as well as advocacy and
articulation of the cause of the disadvantaged and vulnerable groups.
VI. Role and Modalities of Volunteerism by Foreign Volunteer Organizations

(Section 6)
 Volunteerism by foreign volunteer organizations includes, but is not limited to,
provision of technical assistance not locally accessible in priority development
areas within the framework of technical cooperation and sociocultural
exchange.
VII. Role and Modalities of Volunteerism by Foreign Volunteer Organizations

(Section 7)
 The government shall coordinate, facilitate and encourage the participation of

the voluntary sector in the promotion, utilization and recognition of
volunteerism in national development and international cooperation. This shall
be achieved through the provision of enabling and conducive environment for
volunteer work.
VIII. The Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA)

(Section 8)
 The PNVSCA created by Executive Order No. 134, as amended, shall

undertake the implementation and execution of the provisions of this Act.
IX. Mandates of the PNVSCA
 Review and formulate policies and guidelines concerning the national

volunteer service program consistent with national development priorities;
 Coordinate, monitor and evaluate the national volunteer service program in

order that volunteer assistance may fit into the total national development
goals;
 Act as clearing house for matters pertaining to international volunteer

services;
 Develop and implement prototypes and models of volunteering for adoption

by institutions and communities;
 Provide technical services and support for capability building of volunteers

and volunteer organizations;
 Undertake advocacy for the promotion and recognition of volunteerism as a

tool for development;
 Establish and maintain a national network of volunteer organizations and
serve as liaison between and among local and foreign governmental private
voluntary organizations including the United Nations Volunteers (UNV); and
 Administer all the PNVSCA funds from all sources including foreign aid in
accordance with accounting and auditing requirements.
X. The MultiSectoral Advisory Body (MSAB) (Section 10)
 The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA);

 The Department of Education (DepEd);
 The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA);
 The Department of Justice (DOJ);
 The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG);
 The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD);
 The Commission on Higher Education (CHED);
 The Presidential Management Staff (PMS), Office of the President;
 The Representative/s from the corporate sector;
 The Representative/s from the private academe sector; and
 The Representative/s from the not-for-profit sector.
XI. Functions of the MSAB (Section 11)
 Provide advice in the formulation of policies and guidelines for the national
volunteer service program;
 Provide consultative and technical advisory services on volunteer matters;

and
 Serve as a forum to enhance and strengthen linkages between and among

volunteer groups and communities.
XII. Special Provisions (Section 12)
 Establishment of a National Volunteer Infrastructure and Forum. — The

PNVSCA shall develop and establish a system of national registration and
networking to improve coordination of volunteers and volunteer service
organizations to widen horizon for sharing and complementing information,
experiences and resources.
 Integration of Volunteerism in the Basic and Higher Education Curriculum. —

The DepEd and the CHED shall integrate volunteerism as part of the
curriculum in basic and higher education to raise the consciousness of the
youth and develop the culture of volunteerism among the citizenry.
 Establishment of Volunteer Program in National Government Agencies and

Local Government Units (LGUs). — National government agencies and LGUs
shall establish volunteer programs in their respective offices to promote and
encourage volunteering in government programs and projects as well as
enjoin government employees to render volunteer service in social, economic
and humanitarian development undertakings in the community.
 Recognition and Incentives to Volunteers. — Government agencies and

nongovernment organizations (NGOs) implementing volunteer programs are
encouraged to develop and provide volunteers recognition and incentive
package which may include, but not limited to allowance, insurance, training
and the grant of privileges and status to Filipino overseas volunteers at par
with Filipino overseas workers.
 Visa Privileges for Foreign Volunteers. — Foreign volunteers approved for

assignment by the PNVSCA as well as their legal dependents may be entitled
to 47 (a) (2) visa with multiple entry privileges and corresponding exemption
from visa and immigration fees and other related processing/application fees
or charges. Foreign nationals already in the Philippines who have been
approved for volunteer assignment by the PNVSCA may avail of the above
visa category and privileges upon endorsement by the PNVSCA to the DOJ.
XIII. Institutional Mechanism for Research, Documentation, Recognition and

Modeling of Best Volunteer Practices (Section 13)
 To carry out the purposes of this Act, an institutional mechanism shall be

established, to be spearheaded and administered by the PNVSCA, for
continuing research, documentation, recognition and modeling of best
volunteer practices as an important component of implementing development
programs and projects and undertaking humanitarian activities. For this
purpose, the PNVSCA in consultation with any and all relevant government
agencies, NGOs, private institutions and persons shall effect the setting up of
the mechanisms as well as determine all requirements and, or necessary acts
to ensure its effective implementation.
XIV. Implementing Rules and Regulations (Section 14)
 The PNVSCA, with advice from the MSAB, shall promulgate the rules and
regulations to effectively implement the provisions of this Act.
XV. Repealing Cause (Section 15)
 All laws, decrees, executive orders and rules and regulations or parts thereof
contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, including SEC. 12 of
Executive Order No. 635 are hereby deemed repealed or modified
accordingly.
XVI. Effectivity (Section 16)
 This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its publication in the
Official Gazette or in at least two newspapers of general circulation.
XVII. Conclusion
 The Volunteer Act is not comprehensive to address all the needs of the
volunteer community but it is a first great step and a step in the right direction.
 With the Volunteer Act of 2007, the academe is expected to renew and
assume a more dynamic role, more so in participatory governance and other
developmental advocacies as volunteerism move to higher levels of civic
engagements. Let us all welcome this challenge and join hands in promoting,
nurturing, and sustaining the volunteers’ spirit within the academic community.

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Semi-Detailed Written Report

Topic: Volunteer Act of 2007 (Republic Act 9418)

II. Declaration of Policy (Section 2)

III. Statement of Goals and Objectives (Section 3)

 To provide a policy framework on volunteerism that shall underscore the

 To provide a conducive and enabling environment for volunteers and

 To provide an effective institutional mechanism to strengthen the role of the

IV. Definition of Terms

 Volunteerism - refers to an act involving a wide range of activities, including

 Volunteer Service Organization - refers to a local or foreign group that

 Voluntary Sector - refers to those sectors of Philippine society that organizes

V. Role and Modalities of Volunteerism in the Private Sector

 Volunteerism in the academe includes, but is not limited to, provision of

 Volunteerism in the corporate sector as an expression of corporate social

VI. Role and Modalities of Volunteerism by Foreign Volunteer Organizations

VII. Role and Modalities of Volunteerism by Foreign Volunteer Organizations

 The government shall coordinate, facilitate and encourage the participation of

VIII. The Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA)

 The PNVSCA created by Executive Order No. 134, as amended, shall

IX. Mandates of the PNVSCA

 Review and formulate policies and guidelines concerning the national

 Coordinate, monitor and evaluate the national volunteer service program in

 Act as clearing house for matters pertaining to international volunteer

 Develop and implement prototypes and models of volunteering for adoption

 Provide technical services and support for capability building of volunteers

 Undertake advocacy for the promotion and recognition of volunteerism as a

X. The MultiSectoral Advisory Body (MSAB) (Section 10)

 The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA);

XI. Functions of the MSAB (Section 11)

 Provide consultative and technical advisory services on volunteer matters;

 Serve as a forum to enhance and strengthen linkages between and among

XII. Special Provisions (Section 12)

 Establishment of a National Volunteer Infrastructure and Forum. — The

 Integration of Volunteerism in the Basic and Higher Education Curriculum. —

 Establishment of Volunteer Program in National Government Agencies and

 Recognition and Incentives to Volunteers. — Government agencies and

 Visa Privileges for Foreign Volunteers. — Foreign volunteers approved for

XIII. Institutional Mechanism for Research, Documentation, Recognition and

 To carry out the purposes of this Act, an institutional mechanism shall be

XIV. Implementing Rules and Regulations (Section 14)

XV. Repealing Cause (Section 15)

XVI. Effectivity (Section 16)

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