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Volunteerism in Malaysia : fostering civic responsibility / Universiti Sains Malaysian.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher number: MWT11352161Series: Penerbit USM special publication seriesPublisher: Pulau Pinang : Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2013Description: 1 online resource (133 pages) : color illustrationsContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9789838617253
  • 9838617253
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version:: Volunteerism in Malaysia.DDC classification:
  • 361.3709595 23
LOC classification:
  • HN700.6.Z9 V943 2013
Online resources:
Contents:
Cover Page; Half Title Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; QUOTES; CONTENTS; FIGURES; TABLES; FOREWORD; PREFACE; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; ABBREVIATIONS; INTRODUCTION; Chapter 1 EVOLUTION OF VOLUNTEERISM IN MALAYSIA; Introduction: The Historical Panorama; Volunteerism in Indigenous Societies of Pre-Colonial Malaya: Some Considerations; Volunteerism in 20th Century Pre-Colonial Malaya and Independent Malaysia; Conclusion; Chapter 2 VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT; Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Volunteerism; Advocacy and Public Policy on Volunteerism; Planning and Management Structures for Volunteerism
Challenges of Volunteer EngagementTrends and Future Considerations; Chapter 3 UNIVERSITY MODEL, FRAME WORK AND VENUES FOR VOLUNTEERISM; Overview of Volunteer Engagement Models; Overview of University-Community/Industry Engagement; Chapter 4 THE UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM) EXPERIENCE; Volunteerism in Malaysia Institutions of Higher Learning; Universiti Sains Malaysia: A Brief Overview; Global Linkages; Chapter 5 SUSTAINING VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT; APPENDIX; REFERENCES
Summary: The culture of volunteerism, of selfless service to your fellow beings, must be an integral part of every person and community. This book brilliantly captures the spirit, essence and practical application of that culture. It provides frameworls and real experiences from the field that can assist universities, civic, institution and others in moving forward their community engagement programmes more vigorously, effectively and deeply. While based primarily on the rich Malaysia experience, the Universiti Sains Malaysia has produced an excellent broad-based and unique resource that will also have.
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Cover Page; Half Title Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; QUOTES; CONTENTS; FIGURES; TABLES; FOREWORD; PREFACE; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; ABBREVIATIONS; INTRODUCTION; Chapter 1 EVOLUTION OF VOLUNTEERISM IN MALAYSIA; Introduction: The Historical Panorama; Volunteerism in Indigenous Societies of Pre-Colonial Malaya: Some Considerations; Volunteerism in 20th Century Pre-Colonial Malaya and Independent Malaysia; Conclusion; Chapter 2 VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT; Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Volunteerism; Advocacy and Public Policy on Volunteerism; Planning and Management Structures for Volunteerism

Challenges of Volunteer EngagementTrends and Future Considerations; Chapter 3 UNIVERSITY MODEL, FRAME WORK AND VENUES FOR VOLUNTEERISM; Overview of Volunteer Engagement Models; Overview of University-Community/Industry Engagement; Chapter 4 THE UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM) EXPERIENCE; Volunteerism in Malaysia Institutions of Higher Learning; Universiti Sains Malaysia: A Brief Overview; Global Linkages; Chapter 5 SUSTAINING VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT; APPENDIX; REFERENCES

The culture of volunteerism, of selfless service to your fellow beings, must be an integral part of every person and community. This book brilliantly captures the spirit, essence and practical application of that culture. It provides frameworls and real experiences from the field that can assist universities, civic, institution and others in moving forward their community engagement programmes more vigorously, effectively and deeply. While based primarily on the rich Malaysia experience, the Universiti Sains Malaysia has produced an excellent broad-based and unique resource that will also have.

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