“To be men and women for others,” this Ignatian motto is ingrained in students, staff and faculty members of any Jesuit universities in the world. One way to find expression of this motto is through volunteering. After three decades since Pedro Arrupe, SJ, coined this Ignatian motto, how is one Jesuit university in the Philippines living up to the motto through volunteering?
The Ateneo de Naga University as a modern university serves in four functions; instruction, research, extension and public service, and preservation and transmission of culture. The four are expected to flow from and contribute to each other (Javier 1995). Thus far in Ateneo de Naga University, various councils and committees were instituted to put premium on the first two traditional functions, instruction and research. Consequently as in other universities, among the four, the third function -extension and public service as well as the fourth one, are sparingly given the same regard as instruction and research.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 Introduction
Objectives
Significance of the Study
Scope and Delimitation of the study
Review of Literature
Definition of Terms
Conceptual Framework
CHAPTER 2 Methodology
Research design and sampling.
Instrument.
Data collection procedure.
Data analysis procedure.
CHAPTER 3 Results and Discussion
Faculty members
Part-time.
Staff members
Academic staff.
Non-academic staff.
Students
First year.
Second year.
Third year.
Fourth year.
Fifth year.
CHAPTER 4 Summary of Findings, Conclusion and Recommendations
Summary
Top volunteer activity
Activity least likely to attract volunteers
Yes or no to volunteering
Organizer of volunteer activities
Extent of volunteering by the number of hours
Reasons or motivations of volunteering and not volunteering
Conclusion
Recommendations
Further studies
Program and policy designs
Research Objectives & Key Themes
This study aims to investigate the participation in volunteering activities among faculty, staff, and students at a Jesuit university in the Philippines. It seeks to identify the most common volunteer activities, the motivations behind volunteering, and the reasons for non-participation, while evaluating how these activities align with the university's mission and policy frameworks.
- Analysis of volunteering activities across various university sectors.
- Assessment of motivations and barriers related to volunteerism.
- Evaluation of school-based vs. personal volunteer initiatives.
- Impact of institutional policies on volunteer participation.
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Scope and Delimitation of the study
With all the nuances and possible forms of volunteering, this survey tries as much as possible to enumerate activities that embody the spirit of volunteerism. Activities should meet the three (3) criteria given by International Year of Volunteers 2001 (IYV) Measuring volunteering toolkit, namely; 1) It is not undertaken essentially for financial gain, 2) It is rendered of one's free will, 3) It bears benefits to a third party and the volunteer her/himself. Any activities that are mandated or required by the job, department, office, curriculum, and any activities that make one receive remuneration or compensation, are not considered as volunteering. To be covered by the survey, activities should have been done since August 2000, the time the ADNU Board of trustees had approved CORPLAN 2010, until 2003. More so, this survey would identify the reasons and motivations for volunteering as well as for not volunteering. Yet the survey would not look into the rewards and benefits people get out of volunteering. It is also beyond this survey to find out the effects of volunteering to the participants and communities they intended to serve.
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER 1 Introduction: This chapter introduces the Ignatian motto of "men and women for others" and sets the context for volunteering at the Ateneo de Naga University.
CHAPTER 2 Methodology: This chapter outlines the descriptive research design, sampling methods used for different university sectors, and the data collection and analysis procedures.
CHAPTER 3 Results and Discussion: This chapter presents the statistical results concerning participation rates, types of activities, and motivations for volunteering or non-volunteering among faculty, staff, and students.
CHAPTER 4 Summary of Findings, Conclusion and Recommendations: This chapter synthesizes the study findings and provides recommendations for future research and institutional policy improvements regarding volunteer engagement.
Keywords
Volunteering, Volunteerism, Jesuit University, Ateneo de Naga University, CORPLAN 2010, Ignatian motto, Community Extension, Student Organizations, Faculty Engagement, Staff Participation, Social Service, Philanthropy, Bayanihan, Motivations, Volunteer Barriers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research?
The study investigates the nature and extent of volunteer activities performed by students, faculty, and staff at a Jesuit university in the Philippines to understand how the institution lives up to its motto of being "men and women for others."
What are the main thematic areas covered?
The study covers the types of volunteer activities, the role of school-sponsored versus personal initiatives, the time investment required for these activities, and the specific motivations or barriers influencing participation.
What is the central research question?
The core question asks how one Jesuit university in the Philippines is living up to its motto of serving others through volunteering, specifically by looking at the participation distribution among its constituents.
Which methodology was employed in the study?
The study utilized a descriptive research design, employing self-administered survey questionnaires for faculty and staff, and stratified random sampling for students.
What is treated in the main body of the work?
The main body provides a detailed analysis of volunteer participation across nine specific respondent groups, complete with tables showing activity rankings, organizers, duration of service, and qualitative reasons for volunteering or abstaining.
Which keywords characterize this work?
Key terms include volunteering, Jesuit university, community extension, institutional policy, and motivational factors.
How does the university's mission influence volunteering?
The study highlights how the institution's official policies, such as CORPLAN 2010, and its Ignatian education roots create a normative environment that encourages students and staff to engage in activities beneficial to society.
What is the primary reason individuals choose not to volunteer?
Across almost all groups, being too busy or lacking time due to school or professional work commitments is identified as the primary barrier to volunteer participation.
- Quote paper
- Menandro Abanes (Author), 2007, Measuring Volunteering in a Jesuit university in the Philippines, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/161238
