At the Forefront of the New Economy

Reality 1. The true motivation of peacemakers is not monetary gain, but rather in helping others to make a better community.

Reality 2. Only by creating a strong Volunteer Success Story will major donors be interested.

Reality 3. Dependence on government-related grants is becoming less advisable.

 

People have ceded much of humanitarian efforts to government grants and government-funded NGOs. A few people,determine Humanitarian Response.

Volunteerism must rise to the level of “Public Policy”.

Can we Institutionalize the Golden Rule and Community Volunteerism?

Volunteerism: The New “Public Policy”

  • Public policy refers to the courses of action that address societal issues and fulfill the needs of the public.
  • Public Policy is how a government and the community choose to act on healthcare, education, environment, the economy, and more.

 

How can Volunteerism be integrated into Public Policy?

Current Strategic Volunteerism:

  • Advocacy and Activism
  • Public Participation
  • Petitions and Ballot Measures
  • Become Elected Officials
  • Voting and Fair Elections
  • Neighborhood Associations
  • Grassroots Coalitions
  • Media and Public Awareness

New Public Policy?

Volunteerism Commission: An ad hoc board or commission, volunteers led by a government official, with the responsibility to clear the way for volunteerism in the community.

New Public Square?

Volunteerism Collaborative: A grassroots, diverse non-governmental association of volunteers and volunteer groups to encourage and support the multitude of community volunteerism.

 

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