PPO-VPA Training on volunteerism

VOLUNTEERISM : 

VOLUNTEERISM

Volunteerism : 

Volunteerism - an opportunity for maximum citizen’s participation or involvement in the community-based rehabilitation of clients.

Legal Bases : 

Legal Bases Section 28 of Presidential Decree 968 (Probation Law) authorizing the PPA Administrator to appoint Volunteer Probation Aide. E.0. 468 dated October 11, 2005-Revitalizing the VPA Agenda of the PPA

Basic Principles of Volunteerism : 

Basic Principles of Volunteerism A Volunteer Probation Aide must be a person who can serve as a living example and inspiration to the clients whom he/she will be assigned to supervise. “One cannot give what he/she does not have” The VPA shall serve in an organized way and shall assist with utmost fidelity in the fulfillment of the vision, mission and goals of the Agency. The VPA shall perform in the spirit of genuine service, without expecting any material return.

Basic Principles of Volunteerism : 

Basic Principles of Volunteerism The VPA shall serve in an organized way and shall assist with utmost fidelity in the fulfillment of the vision, mission and goals of the Agency. The VPA shall be a self-reliant person who performs his job in the spirit of genuine service for country and fellowmen, and therefore, does not expect any material return for said service as a volunteer.

Qualifications of VPA : 

Qualifications of VPA Must be a Filipino citizen Must be thirty-five years old and above Must be resident of the community where his/her client resides Must have adequate and stable income and willing to serve without compensation

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Must have no criminal record of conviction Must have adequate good health Must have time to supervise maximum of five clients Must be of good moral character Qualifications of VPA

Functions and Responsibilities of a VPA : 

Functions and Responsibilities of a VPA Must be willing to prepare regular reports Must have no criminal record of conviction Must have adequate good health Must have time to supervise maximum of five clients Must be of good moral character

Functions and Responsibilities of a VPA : 

Provide opportunity for skills training and livelihood project/s Refer clients for employment Facilitate family conferences Functions and Responsibilities of a VPA

Duties of a VPA : 

Duties of a VPA Supervises maximum of five clients Submits monthly reports Works in close consultation and coordination with officer-on-case Keep all information about the client in strict confidentiality

The VPA-PPO relationship : 

The VPA-PPO relationship The VPA and the PPO have a common mission – to rehabilitate offenders There must be an element of mutual trust, understanding and respect Both should work hand-in-hand with high level of professionalism and honesty

The VPA-PPO relationship : 

Both are role models to the clients The VPA and the PPO maintain openness The VPA regularly consults the PPO The PPO is the mentor of the VPA The VPA-PPO relationship

COMMUNICATION SKILLS : 

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Communication : 

- the process of transmitting information from one person to another. Communication

Communication : 

Effective communication occurs when the message that is received is essentially the same in meaning as the message that was sent. Communication

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If the receiver forms an idea that is similar to the idea the sender intended, effective communication has occurred. Anything that disrupts the communication process is called noise. Communication

Important Behavioral Process : 

Important Behavioral Process Attitudes are predispositions to respond farorably or unfavorably Perception is the way we receive and interpret environmental information.

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ORAL COMMUNICATION WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Advantages Disadvantages Advantages Disadvantages 1. Easy to use 1. Causes inaccuracies 1. Fairly accurate 1. Hinders feedback 2. Facilitates feedback 2. No record 2. Provides a record 2. More time-consuming Advantages & Disadvantages of Oral and Written Communication

Types of Communication : 

Types of Communication Verbal Non-verbal

Accomplishment and Progress Reports : 

Accomplishment and Progress Reports

INTERVIEWING SKILLS : 

INTERVIEWING SKILLS

Interview : 

Interview - is a tool to gather data and to validate information.

Do’s in Interviewing : 

Do’s in Interviewing Be a good listener Establish rapport Look at the person directly in the eyes Be empathic Start where the client is Be focused Be tactful

Don’ts in Interviewing : 

Don’ts in Interviewing Avoid physical contact Avoid writing Do not get emotionally involved Do not let your client manipulate the interview process Avoid intimidating the interviewee Avoid asking questions answerable by YES or NO

COMMUNITY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT : 

COMMUNITY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

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What is Community Resource Development? - a process of identifying, tapping, mobilizing and strengthening human and material community resources for crime prevention and rehabilitation of offenders.

Strategies in mobilizing community resources : 

Strategies in mobilizing community resources Planning – formulation of long/short term work plan Environmental scanning - inventory of community resources - matching of community resources with rehabilitation programs & project identified Lobbying and advocacy

Strategies in ensuring sustainability of resources : 

Provide updates/feedback to benefactors Give tokens of appreciation Strategies in ensuring sustainability of resources

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REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6713 Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees

Accountability of Public Officers : 

Public Office Is a Public Trust Accountability of Public Officers

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Norms of Conduct of Public Officials and Employees (Sec. 4) Commitment to public interest Professionalism Justness and sincerity Political Neutrality Responsiveness to the public Nationalism and patriotism Commitment to democracy Simple Living

Commitment to Public Interest : 

Uphold the public interest over and above personal interest. Commitment to Public Interest

Professionalism : 

Professionalism Perform and discharge their duties with the highest degree of excellence, professionalism, intelligence and skill. Enter public service with utmost devotion and dedication to duty.

Justness and Sincerity : 

Justness and Sincerity They shall not discriminate against anyone, especially the poor and the underpriviledged. They shall not dispense or extend undue favors on account of their office to their relatives.

Political Neutrality : 

To provide service to everyone without unfair discrimination and regardless of party affiliation or preference. Political Neutrality

Responsiveness to the Public : 

Responsiveness to the Public To extent prompt, courteous and adequate service to the public. To provide information on policies.

Nationalism and Patriotism : 

Promote the use of locally produced goods Encourage appreciation and pride of country Nationalism and Patriotism

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Commit themselves to the democratic way of life and values Manifest by deeds the supremacy of civilian authority Uphold the Constitution and put loyalty to country above loyalty to persons or party Commitment to Democracy

Simple Living : 

Simple Living They shall lead modest lives appropriate to their positions and income. They shall not indulge in extravagant or ostentatious display of wealth in any form

Maraming Salamat Po!!! : 

Maraming Salamat Po!!!