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Benilde faculty presents paper on deaf volunteerism at Mexico confab

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The De La Salle-College of St. Benilde (DLS-CSB) School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies (SDEAS) will participate in the International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE) World Volunteer Conference in Puebla, Mexico from Nov. 3 to 5.

The theme of this year’s conference, “Volunteering for Social Change,” recognizes that volunteerism is a powerful way in which individual and collective actions can bring needed change to communities, countries and the rapidly globalizing world. It also contributes to personal development by building knowledge of the realities of the society, reinforcing the instinct to care and to respond, and reminding of the ability to make a real difference in the lives of others.

SDEAS Social Responsibility and Outreach Program Coordinator William  Sidayon Jr. will present ‘Volunteerism in the Perspective of Deaf College Student Volunteers’ study at a global confab 

The paper was prepared by SDEAS Social Responsibility and Outreach Program Coordinator William I. Sidayon Jr., together with SDEAS Leadership Involvement Program Coordinator Marian Patricia Bea U. Francisco, under the aegis of SDEAS Center for Deaf Esteem and Formation Director Agnes C. Canayon.

Sidayon, the sole representative for the Philippines, will present the study “Volunteerism in the Perspective of Deaf College Student Volunteers” at the global convention.

Sidayon has a Business Management and Masters in Education Degree from Pasig Catholic College. He has been connected with DLS-CSB for the past three years.

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The report states that “Volunteering was a way for the deaf to socialize and to be an active member of society, and that through their volunteering efforts and advocacy, they are not only helping their community, they are also proving that the deaf can do anything, except hear.”

Using data gathered from interviews, reports and focus group discussions, it further said: “The volunteering experience of deaf students helps them grow to be value-laden and productive citizens. At the same time, they develop their self-esteem, their sense of belongingness and purpose in life. This presentation will focus on the perspective of deaf students on volunteering and how their experiences contribute to their well-being.”

It also provides implications, insights and recommendations for the continuous improvement of volunteer programs for the deaf, and how others can be encouraged to be volunteers.

The IAVE, founded in 1970, aims to promote, strengthen and celebrate volunteerism in its many forms throughout the world. It is a global network of NGOs, businesses, national volunteer centers and grassroots leaders of volunteering, with members in 70 countries across all the regions globally.

Since the very first conference in 1970, the IAVE World Volunteer Conference has been the premier gathering point for volunteer leaders internationally, for those who share a commitment to volunteering as a means to build understanding across borders through the active engagement of individuals in service to their communities, to their societies and to the planet.

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