ZAMBAYANIHAN: ROLES OF ZAMBALES’ YOUTH VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS IN NATION BUILDING

Abstract

This descriptive survey research evaluated the roles of the Zambales’ Youth Volunteer Organizations, particularly as to leadership, crisis response, environmental protection, indigenous people, and education in the province. Most of the youth volunteer organizations were situated at Iba, Zambales. Findings revealed that most of the organizations’ objectives affirmed that they imparted the various communities with essential knowledge and developed basic life skills by providing programs and training to build a better community and environment. The data gathered reflected that the role of volunteers in promoting leadership was Excellent through inspiring youth to become responsible in helping others wherein the inculcation of hard work is important to achieve goals. They also marked Excellent in promoting crisis response as they encourage people to characterize the spirit of Bayanihan, especially in times of adversity. Moreover, they were categorized as Excellent in Environmental protection as they encourage people to take part in coastal clean-up drive to protect marine life with the participation of other Non-Government Organizations. Furthermore, it was revealed that they were also Excellent in helping Indigenous People, for they conduct giftgiving/relief operations that will instill the value of sharing to the community. As for education, it was confirmed that they were Excellent through helping people to recognize the value of individuality by knowing how to socialize with others to achieve common goals in life. Lastly, it was revealed that the common best practice of the youth volunteer organizations is to be selfless by initiating various programs that raise awareness in protecting the environment and natural resources as well as the promotion of the Bayanihan spirit through collaboration with other agencies and linkages to achieve their specific goals, the betterment of the community.