Title of the Practice: Certified Voluntary Work (CVW)
Overview:
Certified Voluntary Work (CVW) was introduced as part of the Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS) curriculum in the academic year 2011-12. The primary objective of this initiative is to instill a service-oriented mindset among students and encourage them to contribute positively to society. Students earn credits and grades based on their participation each semester, fostering a sense of self-worth and respect.
Motto: “We Serve, We Gain”
Objectives:
- To promote community service, enhancing overall wellbeing and the quality of education.
- To develop excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- To educate individuals on good citizenship and foster a sense of nationalism.
- To raise awareness about literacy programs.
- To uphold the belief that service to mankind is service to God.
- To engage in voluntary work while earning credits for academic courses.
Practice:
Certified Voluntary Work encompasses various activities, including:
- Supervision of college campus facilities (classrooms, restrooms, library).
- Adult literacy programs in underserved areas.
- Eradication of child labor and school enrollment initiatives.
- Volunteering at old age homes and hospitals.
- Assistance at the student cooperative canteen.
Total Working Hours:
- Each semester: 40 hours
- Cumulative total for six semesters: 240 hours
Semester-wise Work Allotment:
- Semester I: Campus supervision, classroom, restroom, and hostel oversight.
- Semester II: Library maintenance and cooperative canteen assistance.
- Semester III: Child labor eradication and support for old age homes.
- Semester IV: Hospital volunteering and adult literacy in slums.
- Semester V: Service at orphanages.
- Semester VI: Teaching students at government schools.
Challenges Faced:
- Time Management: Limited availability during daytime makes hospital volunteering particularly challenging.
- Scheduling Conflicts: Coordination between student and school schedules can hinder effective interaction and engagement.
- Parental Concerns: Restrictions on volunteering during weekends and holidays can limit participation.
Despite these challenges, students develop empathy and a deeper understanding of the needs of others, particularly patients in hospitals.
Evidence of Success:
- Campus Supervision: Improved interaction among students and effective problem-solving on campus.
- Library Maintenance: Enhanced knowledge through exposure to new literature and systematic organization of resources.
- Teaching Experience: Development of skills in engaging with children and addressing their needs.
- Hospital Volunteering: Cultivated patience and confidence in dealing with patients, fostering gratitude for healthcare professionals.
- Old Age Home Engagement: Deepened compassion and wisdom through interactions with the elderly.
- Work at Orphanages: Strengthened ethical values and awareness of the challenges faced by orphans, contributing to personal growth.
Certified Voluntary Work – Activities
S.No | Date | Activity | No. of Students Participated | Qualitative Impact on Beneficiary | Qualitative Impact on Student Participant |
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1 | 06/07/2018 | Swachh Bharath | 48 | Very Good | Learned how to maintain clean surroundings |
2 | 16/07/2018 | Library Work | 10 | Very Good | Enhanced their knowledge and inculcated interest in new things |
3 | 20/08/2018 | Visiting Orphanages (Rainbow Homes, Medibaavi, Bible House) | 19 | Very Good | Ethical values were built |
4 | 22/09/2018 | Campus Cleaning Programme | 27 | Very Good | Learned how to maintain clean surroundings |
5 | 13/12/2018 | Service at Durgabai Deshmukh Hospital | 15 | Good | Built an attitude to deal with patients according to their necessities |
6 | 18/12/2018 | Painting at Gandhi Statue and Trees | 4 | Good | Learned work |
7 | 07/01/2019 | Library Work | 12 | Very Good | Enhanced their knowledge and inculcated interest in new things |
8 | 16/02/2019 | Volunteering at Masqati Dairy Farm and Parle-G Factory | 12 | Very Good | Guided and helped school students to visit the factory |
9 | 23/02/2019 | Volunteering at Zinda Thilismath and Parle-G Factory | 9 | Very Good | Guided and helped school students to visit the factory |