Volunteerism- Personal Development

What is Volunteerism?

• Any activity in which time is given freely to benefit another person, group, or organization.

• Any activity in which one is forced to benefit another person, group, or organization.

• Any activity in which time is given freely to benefit oneself.

What is the origin of volunteerism?

*select all that apply*

• Biblical nature

• Middle ages in Britain

• Revolutionary war

• Civic improvement

This type of volunteerism involves youth. Students are provided with the opportunity to join volunteering programs abroad. They live with the people and even immerse themselves in the communities’ local cultures.

• Formal volunteering

• Non-formal volunteering

• Gap year volunteering

• Social action volunteering

• Volunteering in governance

This is the type of volunteering that involves the coming together of volunteers united by a common goal or advocacy.

• Formal volunteering

• Non-formal volunteering

• Gap year volunteering

• Social action volunteering

• Volunteering in governance

What are the benefits of volunteerism?

*Select all that apply*

• Teaches you valuable skills.

• Provides you with a sense of purpose.

• Increases your social skills.

• Helps the sick, poor, and needy.

Which agency trains volunteers about emergency techniques for disasters or accidents?

• Mustard seed communities

• ODPEM

• Jamaica red Cross

• Jampact

This is a non-profit organization consisting of young Jamaican professionals and students, contributing to the improvement of social and economic conditions in Jamaica.

• Mustard seed communities

• ODPEM

• Jamaica red Cross

• Jampact

This organization recruits volunteers to assist adults and children with disabilities, or those who have been abandoned.

• Mustard Seed Communities

• ODPEM

• Jamaica Red Cross

• Jampact

This organization recruits volunteers who participate in youth clubs, community outreach projects, health clinics, fairs, and relief services.

• Mustard Seed Communities

• ODPEM

• Jamaica Red Cross

• Jampact

Can issues arise from volunteerism?

• Yes

• No