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1.      Define volunteerism in your own words

Volunteering is the practice of providing your time or adding value to something, free, or not for a cost, but without concern about a return.

2.      What does CSR stand for? Explain briefly.

CSR Means Corporate Social Responsibility. It is based on the responsibility of a business to be ethical and its obligation to make itself relevant in promoting economic growth, that ultimately enhances the standard of living for employees, local community and society at large.

3.      State one similarity and one difference between volunteerism and CSR.

Commonality:They both seek to have a positive social impact.

Differences Instead of calling system’s de facto model, here a volunteer is the main motivation for individuals to respond and CSR as overall strategy

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1.      A hotel in Langkawi organizes a tree-planting program with local students. Is this an example of volunteerism or CSR? Why?

It’s a CSR; where the as business company is taking initiative in arranging such activity to promote eco-friendliness and community relation that fit the corporate responsibility target.

2.      Give one example of volunteerism activity that you can join as a student.

As a student you can get involved in beach cleaning campaign to save marine life and raise awareness about environment.

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1.   In your opinion, why is volunteerism important for university students in the field of hospitality, tourism, and wellness?

Where volunteerism will have an impact for students, is in learning empathy, the value of teamwork and their ability to communicate with all kinds of people—skills that are crucially important for future jobs in hospitality and tourism. It also fosters social responsibility and is actual experience of helping others.

2.      How can CSR activities of a company inspire students to become volunteers?

CSR activities showcase how businesses can make a difference, which can motivate students to take initiative and contribute to similar causes. Seeing companies invest in social and environmental efforts can spark a desire to be part of meaningful change.

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Volunteering and CSR both put social responsibility at their core. Individuals participating in volunteering give their time and energy to community service, whereas in CSR the companies do such a take it as a social responsibility benefiting the society and the environment through their voluntary actions. Society that is ethical, caring, and sustainable is supported by both practices.

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Program Objectives :

- Eliminate social isolation of the elderly in urban areas.

- Constant mental health support through physical and online interaction.

- Promote the exchange of knowledge between volunteers from different locations.

Core Components of the Hybrid Model

1. Local Face-to-Face Engagement

Home & Community Visits: Local volunteers visit the homes or community centers of elderly people weekly for light physical activities, storytelling, and sharing their company.

Emotional Support Sessions: Volunteers get basic training in listening attentively and being empathetic to provide informal emotional support.

Intergenerational Activities: Young volunteers (like university students) participate in seniors’ lives through the common interests, giving tech lessons, and exchanging cultures.

2. Global Virtual Support

Tele-Counseling Services: World-renowned mental health experts do remote counseling sessions that are specifically designed for the elderly.

Online Wellness Workshops: Online events on mental health, serenity, and aging are conducted through Zoom or YouTube.

Global Volunteer Network: Volunteers from different countries provide the local team with ideas, resources, and technical help to improve the local actions.

3. Knowledge Transfer Mechanism

Digital Knowledge Hub: An online site that is accessible to all volunteers and has training modules, best practices, and case studies that are stored in the main area.

Two-Way Mentorship System: Mentor pairs are formed by matching experienced and new volunteers for providing support, sharing knowledge, and monitoring each other’s work.