2. Volunteerism is a program of PPA aimed at generating maximum, effective and efficient citizen participation and community involvement in the process of client rehabilitation, prevention of crime and the overall administration of criminal justice. WHAT IS VOLUNTEERISM?
3.
4. WHAT ARE THE LEGAL BASES FOR THE VPA PROGRAM OF THE PPA? Presidential Decree No. 968 permits the employment of Volunteer Probation Aides, specifically under Section 28 which states: “ To assist the Provincial or City Probation Officers in the supervision of probationers, the Probation Administrator may appoint citizens of good repute and probity to act as probation Aides. Probation Aides shall not receive any regular Compensation for services except for reasonable travel allowance. They shall hold office for such period as may be determined by the Probation Administrator. Their qualifications and maximum case loads shall be provided in the rules promulgated pursuant to this Decree.”
5.
6. LEGAL BASIS This Executive Order provides the Coordination among Government Agencies, Non-Government Oganizations and People’s Organizations specifically under Section 3 which states: “ The PPA shall coordinate with other government agencies, non-government organizations and people’s organizations that are involved in developing programs related to volunteerism for the purpose of developing programs and attaining programs impact and synergy.”
7. LEGAL BASIS This Executive Order provides the Coordination among Government Agencies, Non-Government Oganizations and People’s Organization “ Specifically, the support and cooperation of the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency, the Department of the Interior and Local Government, the National Police Commission, the Liga ng mga Barangay, the Department of Social Welfare and Development, the Department of Justice, among Others, shall be tapped for the foregoing purpose.”
8.
9.
10.
11. WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS? QUALIFICATIONS Preferably 35 years old A reputable member of the community and of good moral character Preferably a resident of the same community as the client
12. WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS? QUALIFICATIONS Preferably with adequate source of income or financially able Willing to serve without compensation
13. WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS? QUALIFICATIONS Able and willing to prepare monthly reports on his supervision activities Has no criminal record of conviction except former clients who have shown exemplary behavior and may therefore be considered as role models of their fellow offenders With adequate good health
14. WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS? DOCUMENTS NEEDED Duly accomplished VPA application form Two ID (2x2) pictures Indorsement of and/or certification of Chief Probation and Parole Officer/Officer-in-Charge based on background investigation Recommendation of the Regional Director/ Regional Officer-in-Charge
15.
16.
17. WHAT IS THE TERM OF SERVICE? The VPA shall be appointed for two years by the Administrator through the Community Services Division and the National Screening Committee subject to renewal/revocation thereafter, upon the recommendation of the Regional Director.
