From the Website of GPH - Government of the Philippines
links: http://www.gov.ph/2014/11/21/pnvsca-calls-for-participants-for-this-years-national-volunteers-month/From the National Economic and Development Authority, Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency
The
culture of volunteerism is a proud legacy of the Filipinos as a people
and as a nation. Service is our way of life, as the practice of
bayanihan or mutual cooperation has long been instilled in our
consciousness.
Over the years, volunteerism has become
instrumental in improving the lives of the needy and marginalized.
Volunteers who willingly devote their time and services to others serve
as indispensable partners of the nation in the pursuit of social change.
Volunteerism has played an important
role in helping the nation cope with recent crises and disasters. The
impact of volunteers is not only felt by the victims of disasters. They
have also managed to inspire others to facilitate change even in small,
simple ways. Undoubtedly, volunteerism has enabled the country to rise
above challenges and move forward.
The National Volunteer Month (NVM)
celebrated every December pays tribute to the commitment and dedication
of volunteers, regardless of class, age, gender, expertise, and
interest, who are united by a common goal of achieving equality, peace,
and development. NVM recognizes their significance in nation-building.
It honors the silent heroes who work without regard for material reward
and find fulfillment in witnessing the change in the lives of people and
communities they have touched.
The NVM 2014 theme “Volunteering for the
Environment” is a timely platform to translate the Millennium
Development Goal (MDG) on environmental sustainability and its vital
implications to the climate and the future of the next generation.
Volunteers, volunteer service organizations, and volunteerism
stakeholders are called and encouraged to be part of the unceasing
campaign to protect, preserve, and sustain our environment through
participation in national and local policy and plan development,
promotion and advocacy, and supporting programs, projects, and
activities for environmental causes.
NVM calls on all sectors of the Philippine society to collective and synergized action to
- pursue active awareness campaigns in the home, school, workplace, community, and the media to bring out the right information and perspectives about environmental issues and concerns;
- offer our time, talents, skills and other resources in undertaking environmental programs, projects and activities; and
- showcase and recognize the good practices in volunteering for the environment.
Let us volunteer to celebrate the national volunteer month!
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