Volunteer statistics (ILO)*
Source: ILOSTATS. The data is collected by ILO from national statistical offices. As national statistics on volunteer work are produced using a variety of approaches and tools, direct and cross-country comparisons are not recommended. For more information, visit https://ilostat.ilo.org/topics/volunteer-work/
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Measurement work
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Laws, Policies, Schemes on Volunteering
Does the country have a piece of legislation on volunteering?
Does the country have a national policy, scheme, plan or strategy specific to volunteering?
Yes
| Name of specific policy, strategy or plan on volunteering at the national level. | Year created | Source link | What are the relevant SDG areas/crosscutting themes of the policy, plan scheme or strategy? |
|---|---|---|---|
National Volunteer Program |
2002 | View source |
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Volunteer and Citizenship Program in each of the Local Government Units |
2013 | View source |
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Does the country have a sectoral and cross-sectoral policy, scheme, plan or strategy that mentions volunteering?
Yes
| Name of specific policy, strategy or plan on volunteering at the national level. | Year created | Source link | What are the relevant SDG areas/crosscutting themes of the policy, plan scheme or strategy? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippine Youth Development Plan (PYDP) 2017-2022 | 2017 | View source |
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VNR Reporting
National Voluntary Review Report PHILIPPINES
View sourceParagraph 1, page 20
The annual Brigada Eskwela brings together nationwide voluntary efforts from stakeholders and communities to prepare public school facilities for the opening of the school year. It allows private partners to donate materials and volunteer time for public school maintenance and improvement, fostering shared governance among stakeholders and communities.
No mention2022 Voluntary National Review of the Philippines
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Reporting positive contribution of volunteering to the SDGs
Reporting on volunteering connected to matters of gender equality, women's empowerment or similar
Paragraph 1, page 32
During the pandemic this program distributed Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials for ensuring good health and nutrition for pregnant women, ensuring the safety of health volunteers, and ensuring continuity of the First 1,000 Days services by the local government.
Paragraph 2, page 34
Public-Private Task Force T3 is convened to expand RT-PCR testing for COVID-19. It involves private companies and volunteer executive teams who are working with the national and local government for COVID-19 response and management.
Paragraph 3, page 65
PLDT and Smart provided drone equipment, mobile phones, radio devices, and personal protective gear to upgrade the biodiversity, disaster risk reduction, and carbon sequestration patrolling and monitoring activities of the Bantay Danao volunteers that protect the AMWS.
Paragraph 4, page 73
Overseas Filipinos with different options for further investment in the country. To facilitate ease in
doing business, the BaLinkBayan.gov.ph portal provides Overseas Filipinos with a one-stop shop portal for diaspora engagements. This also links them to various partners and government services that allow for business, investment, and volunteer opportunities.