The selection and recruitment of volunteers is the process of choosing the right volunteer for a specific job as outlined in a written job description. This article serves as a guideline to community based organisations in the area of volunteer recruitment.

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"Not saving lives, just making himself more useful: Volunteering in disaster areas"

The above article was published in The Star Newspaper in 2006 and related to an individual's experience in volunteering.

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An interesting article by Nicole Boles on volunteerism and fundamental philiantrophy

Key points:-

1. What is fundamental philanthropy?

2. Why is fundamental philanthropy so important?

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The Kumpulan Senamrobik Taman Belia will be holding "Senamrobik Sessions" at the following schedules:-

1) Every Sunday (8.00am) and Wednesday (6.00pm) at Penang Youth Park

2) Every Monday (6.00pm) at Medan Mayang Pasir, Bayan Baru

3) Every Friday (8.00pm) at Cosmic Cafe, Prangin Mall (Below Giant)

The sessions will be led by experienced instructors, and talks on health, excercise, fitness and nutrition can be arranged.

For more information on the above sessions, or to volunteer, please contact Mr K. Subramaniam, President, Penang Physical Fitness Association, on 016 4112205 or e-mail jeorges@pd.jaring.my

Children's Protection Society (CPS) is looking for individuals to tutor their children within their premises after school hours, particularly for primary school children. These children need basic level classes. One-to-one tutoring or a classful is up to the tutor.

For secondary students, CPS is looking for individuals who can reinforce student's self-worth and teach them life skills on top of school lessons.

Contact Suria 04-8294046
Address: 118-A, Jalan Scotland.

There are numerous ways to be a volunteer or "sukarelawan" in Malaysia, just click this link:
http://www.salam.org.my/

The link lists out organizations from all over Malaysia where you can step up as a volunteer. 

A Blog about volunteering

http://www.fprablog.com/2006/04/the_benefits_of_volunteering.php written by Doreen Perez on the Benefits Of Volunteering.

She touches on how it is up to YOU to start volunteering, seeing that volunteering can be in many forms; through corporate volunteer programs to reading to children at the local library.

There are a few points:
-Feel good about yourself while helping others
-Build your portfolio
-Add to your skill set, etc.

Help by being a volunteer; a counsellor, legal adviser, outreach programs, fund-raising, general administration work and more! You will develop self-confidence and leadership qualities.

Please click on:-

http://www.wccpenang.org

Or

Call 604-228 0342
Email wcc@wccpenang.org

You can also visit WCC at:-

24D, Jalan Jones, 10250, Penang.

The Befrienders are looking for are people who are over 21 years of age, warm, caring and sensitive to the needs of others and are able to listen and communicate in a non-directive and non-judgmental manner.

Volunteers must be committed to perform the following:

i)   a 3-hour weekly duty and a monthly weekend duty
ii)  assist with the various needs of the organisation
iii) attend regular on-going training sessions

All Befrienders give their service voluntarily. They do not receive any payment.

For further details, please contact:-

04-2815161/2811108 or email pat@befpen.org

Please also visit thier website on:-

http://www.befpen.org/en/index.htm

Do you love SWIMMING or HANDICRAFT? The Cheshire Home Penang is looking for you to assist in the smooth running of their programmes.

Swimming lessons for the disabled are run mainly on Saturday mornings while the handicraft sessions will depend on the availability of volunteers.

For more information, Contact Jenny Ong at 04-2283319 or pgcheshirehome@gmail.com

The Hospice-At-Home Programme is a patient service provided by the Penang Branch of the National Cancer Society of Malaysia and financially supported by donations to the Society.

They are looking for volunteers to provide knowledge and skills in medicine, nursing, counselling, social work or help in the secretariat.

Contact:

Rumah Hospice
250A Jalan Air Itam 10460 Penang
Tel: (04)2284140 Fax (04)2264676

Or email: ncsmpg@tm.net.my

Visit Hospice Penang at http://www.penanghospice.org.my/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

The Spastic Children Association of Penang in Jalan Mesjid Negeri are looking for volunteers to assist their workers to teach and look after the 175 students presently registered with the association.

Please call 04-6570160 for further information.

REF: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/12/8/north/16257621&sec=north

What is EMAS?
Emergency Medical Assistance Service, set up by St. John's Ambulance

EMAS Penang Base:

Poliklinik Kesihatan Bayan Baru, Jalan Tengah 11900 Penang.
Tel: 04 - 6469934 , 013 - 4080 993
Email: emaspenang@gmail.com 

Be a EMAS Volunteer. Training is provided.

Further information on EMAS can be found at http://www.sjamemas.org.my/joinus.htm

The YMCA Deaf Club nees volunteers to help it run its programmes.

Please contact Rahela on 04-2298276 or 04-228 8211 for more details.

The Children's Protection Society in Penang appeals for volunteers who can tutor their kids (between 5 and 17 years of age) in Maths, English and Bahasa Malaysia as well as basic computer skills. Many of them have not been regular school-goers, and are academically weak. The organisation also welcomes donations such as foodstuff, school uniforms, shoes and stationery.

Please contact Ms Nirmala Devi on 04-8294 046 for more details.

Address:

CO-25-GF, Kompleks Masyarakat Penayayang, 10450 Pulau Pinang

Contact Person: En Abdul Said Hussain (Chairman)

E-Mail: abdsaid@tm.net.my

St Nicholas Home, Penang

St Nicholas Home, Penang
No 4 Jalan Bagan Jermal
10250 Penang, Malaysia

Postal Address

Locked Bag 3031, 10990 Penang, Malaysia

Tel : 04-2290800
Fax : 04-2297560

Email : ed@snh.org
Website : http://www.snh.org

Established in : 1926

Contact Person : Mr Ooi Chee Khoon
Designation : Executive Director

Core Activity of Organization

• Services, Assistance & Facilities for the Visually Impaired

Objectives of Organization

• To provide services and facilities for the social, economic and physical well-being of all categories of visually impaired persons and to co-operate with similar agencies in Malaysia and abroad.
• To provide and to assist with the educational training of visually impaired persons with a view to their employment and socio-economic integration into the community.

Activities

• Early Intervention Programme, Multi-handicapped Programme
• Community Based Rehabilitation Programme, Satchell Low Vision Centre
• Library Services for the Blind, Rehabilitation Training Centre
• Aftercare & Placement Services, Hostel Accommodation for the Blind and Visually Impaired
• Orientation & Mobility Training, Computer Training Unit
• Deaf/Blind Residential Programme, Home for the Aged Blind, Handicraft Workshop

Volunteers (requisites)

• Volunteers to assist in the Deaf/Blind Centre.
• Volunteers to assist in sending out of Appeal Letters.
• Volunteers to read Bahasa Malaysia books into tapes
• Volunteers to assist with the Senior Citizens in their outings such as shopping, etc.

Gerakan Belia Bersatu Malaysia (GBBM) P.P. 
CO-29-UP  
Kompleks Masyarakat Penyayang, 
Jalan Utama,  
10450 Penang

Website: http://www.gbbm.org.my/chinese

Contact:
660, MK6, Pondok Upeh, 11000 Balik Pulau, Pulau Penang
chinchong8@yahoo.com

or

221, MKC, Kuala Jalan Bahru, 11000 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang 
eannee_98@yahoo.com

Shalom House
Solok Bagan Jermal
10250 Penang

Contact: Ms Sheila Clemence

Tel: 04-2282052

E-mail: shalom7@tm.net.my

Target groups:-

Academic and Living skills Age 7-16
Pre Vocational Age 16-25

Pusat Harian Tunas Harapan Pektan
7 Lorong Cantik Empat
Mak Mandin 13400 B'worth

Contact: Ms Francisca Oon Soon Win

Tel: 04-3236493

Target group: Academic and Pre Vocational Age 5-20

Assoc. for the mentally retarded Children Center
7067 Jln. Mak Mandin
13400  Butterworth,
(under the umbrella of the Wellfare Dept.)
Ms. Francisca Oon Tel/Fax: 04-3236493

Target Group: Age 5 - 19

Address:-

Penang Heritage Trust
26 Church Street
10200 Penang
Malaysia

Phone:
+604 264 2631

Fax:
+604 262 8421

Email:
phtrust@streamyx.com

Website:
www.pht.org.my

Penang Chingay Association
191, Jalan Magazine, 10300 Penang

Tel: +604-261 8207

Facsimile: +604-261 4799

Mobile: +6012-478 0613

Website: http://www.penangchingay.org/index.html

Rumah Kesayangan (Down Syndrome)
1 & 3, Lebuhraya Muhibbah,
Taman Alma,
14000 Bukit Mertajam
Contact: Mr. Chan Lik Hoong
Tel: 04-5393382 / 012-4223382

E-mail: chanlh@pl.jaring.my

Education,Physiotherapy (Age 0 -15)         
Vocational Age 16+ Job-Training Age 16+
They run a retail shop as a Job Training Centre in Summit (BM) Plaza.

Penang Association of Counselling & Psychology 
CO-13-UP  
Kompleks Masyarakat Penyayang, 
Jalan Utama,  
10450 Penang

Contact: Indranee Liew

E-Mail: meiranee@yahoo.com

Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/pacp_penang/

Society of Active Generation (SAGE) / Pertubuhan Generasi Aktif Warga Berida 
CO-9&10-UP  
Kompleks Masyarakat Penyayang, 
Jalan Utama,  
10450 Penang.

Address:

CO-1&2-UP, Kompleks Masyarakat Penyayang, Jalan Utama, 10450 Penang

Contact Person: Robert Huang

E-mail: info@rotarypenang.org

Web: http://rotarypenang.org

Shree Balathan Dayuthabani Youth Association

Persatuan Belia Shree Balathan Dayuthabani 
CO-31-GF  
Kompleks Masyarakat Penyayang, 
Jalan Utama,  
10450 Penang

Address:

Pertubuhan Alumni ABK/AOTS

Penang Regional Centre, CO-34-GF, Kompleks Masyarakat Penyayang, Jalan Utama, 10450 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel/Fax: 04-2293931

Contact Person: Rachel Wong

E-mail: aotspg@tm.net.my / laicheunwong@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.aots.org

Tel: 04 8180 288
Fax: 04 8180 287

IPSI Malaysia Mailing Address
CO-33A-GF, Kompleks Masyarakat Penyayang
Jalan Utama, Georgetown, 10460 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Telephone No.
Office: 604-227 4849
Fax: 604-2274849

Bro. Kamarudin Abdullah (President)
Tel: 019 411 5665

Puan Rohaida Mohd Ismail (Treasurer)
Tel: 016 499 8229

Website: http://www.ipsi.com.my/

Contact:-

256 Jalan Air Itam,
10460 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel : 04-229-3635
Fax : 04-229-7157

Website: http://www.pja.org.my/

For all PACE enquiries please contact:-

Pusat BOLD-PSDC

48, Jalan Tembaga

          11600 Penang

Malaysia

       

          Tel/Fax: 04-6598611

Office Hours: 1pm - 5pm (Tues thru Sat)

Postal address

          Penang Branch:

Pusat BOLD-PSDC

48, Jalan Tembaga

          11600 Penang

Malaysia.

       

          Tel/Fax: 04-6598611

Office Hours: 1pm - 5pm (Tues thru Sat)

Address:

Pejabat Kebajikan Masyarakat Daerah Seberang Prai Tengah

JKR 138, Jalan Sri Bukit,
14000 Bukit Mertajam, Seberang Prai Tengah, Pulau Pinang.

Address:

Pejabat Kebajikan Masyarakat Daerah Seberang Prai Selatan,                    
Tingkat 1, Blok B,
Kompleks Pejabat-Pejabat Kerajaan,
Sungai Jawi,
14200 Sungai Jawi,
Seberang Prai Selatan.

Tel: 04-582 1879
Fax: 04-582 5191

Pejabat Kebajikan Masyarakat Daerah Seberang Prai Utara,
12000 Butterworth.

Tel: 04-331 3455            
Fax: 04-333 4458

Contact: En. Sulaiman Bin Ismail

Address:

Pejabat Kebajikan Masyarakat Daerah Timur Laut,
Kompleks Masyarakat Penyayang,
Jalan Utama, 10460 P. Pinang

Tel: 04-226 4531
Fax: 04-227 2537

Contact: Cik Lee Beng Choo

Pejabat Kebajikan Masyarakat Daerah Barat Daya,
11000 Balik Pulau.

Tel: 04-866 8442
Fax: 04-866 8442

World Environment Day, commemorated each year on 5 June, is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action.

The World Environment Day slogan for 2008 is Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy. Recognising that climate change is becoming the defining issue of our era, UNEP is asking countries, companies and communities to focus on greenhouse gas emissions and how to reduce them. The World Environment Day will highlight resources and initiatives that promote low carbon economies and life-styles, such as improved energy efficiency, alternative energy sources, forest conservation and eco-friendly consumption.

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If you have access to a computer and the Internet coupled with the right skills then you should consider volunteering online. There are many organizations that are tapping into this method. Your roles as online volunteer can range from giving free legal advice to NGOs in developing countries to building nonprofit websites.