Section 12April 10, 2007, Sec./Art. 12

Special Provisions.

(a) Establishment of a National Volunteer Infrastructure and Forum. The PNVSCA shall develop and establish a system of national registration and networking to improve coordination of volunteers and volunteer service organizations to widen horizon for sharing and complementing information, experiences and resources.

(b) Integration of Volunteerism in the Basic and Higher Education Curriculum. The DepEd and the CHED shall integrate volunteerism as part of the curriculum in basic and higher education to raise the consciousness of the youth and develop the culture of volunteerism among the citizenry.

(c) Establishment of Volunteer Program in National Government Agencies and Local Government Units (LGUs) . National government agencies and LGUs shall establish volunteer programs in their respective offices to promote and encourage volunteering in government programs and projects as well as enjoin government employees to render volunteer service in social, economic and humanitarian development undertakings in the community.

(d) Recognition and Incentives to Volunteers. Government agencies and nongovernment organizations (NGOs) implementing volunteer programs are encouraged to develop and provide volunteers recognition and incentive package which may include, but not limited to allowance, insurance, training and the grant of privileges and status to Filipino overseas volunteers at par with Filipino overseas workers.

(e) Visa Privileges for Foreign Volunteers. Foreign volunteers approved for assignment by the PNVSCA as well as their legal dependents may be entitled to 47 (a) (2) visa with multiple entry privileges and corresponding exemption from visa and immigration fees and other related processing/application fees or charges. Foreign nationals already in the Philippines who have been approved for volunteer assignment by the PNVSCA may avail of the above visa category and privileges upon endorsement by the PNVSCA to the DOJ.