Year: 2021 | Month: December | Volume 9 | Issue 2
Youth Volunteerism: What do Young People want from Volunteerism?
Nrityanjali Sarmah
DOI:10.30954/2454-9525.02.2021.3
Abstract:
This paper establishes an understanding of youth volunteerism, the young mind’s perception of volunteerism, how beneficial volunteering is, and the challenges one has to go through the process. The paper will discuss volunteerism trends from an Indian perspective and the issues where the young generation is interested. The global estimate shows that there are almost 970 million volunteers worldwide. People from varied and distinguishing backgrounds come forward to volunteer eagerly. As we all know, youth are the assets of a nation. They have the potential needed for the overall development of a nation. They are always in the forefront of innovation or fighting for any new genesis. Youths with their talent and creativity can build a better world for everyone with their principles of freedom and acceptance. Volunteerism in India is a growing phenomenon; after the international year of volunteers in 2001 government of India brought in a few policy changes to involve volunteers in their flagship programs. In the past 18 years, the government of India has improved the participation of volunteers in its flagship programs. As we all know, the volunteers work not only in government programs but also in volunteer-involving organizations, non-profit organizations, corporate social responsibility programs, and youths through colleges and schools.
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