PHILIPPINE VOLUNTEERCOMMUNITY RESOURCEA MULTIPLIER FORCE
OF DOJ-PPA
BY:DR. MANUEL G. CO, CESO IPRESIDENT, CRIME PREVENTION PRACTITIONERASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINESFORMER ADMINISTRATOR, PAROLE AND PROBATIONADMINISTRATION

DOJ-PPA VOLUNTEERISM
Mission“To promote the rehabilitation and development of PPA clients
through a competent corps of Volunteers using the holistic approach inVolunteer and community resource development.”
VisionAs an institutionalized VPA system with competent members
working in effective partnership with the PPA in pursuing therehabilitation of its clients towards a better quality of life in thecommunity.

1DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE – PAROLE AND PROBATIONADMINISTRATION STRENGTH• Ownership of the Community of Individualized, Community-Based Treatment ofOffenders through the active involvement of Volunteer Probation Assistants in theover-all process of Rehabilitation of Offenders.
Basis
Section 28 of Presidential Decree No. 968, the Probation Law of 1976, as amended byRepublic Act“To assist the Chief Probation and Parole Officer in the Supervised Treatment Programof the Probationers, the Probation Administrator may appoint citizens of good reputeand probity, who have the willingness, aptitude, and capability to act as VPAs”

Amplify the extent of services
rendered to client

VRMP
OBJECTIVES

Volunteer
Resource
Management(VRMP) Program(Multiplier Force)

Develop a competent corps ofVPAs who will assist PPA Officer

Inculcate greater citizens
awareness and understanding of
CJS and its components

Enhance Community Participationin Crime Prevention Treatment ofOffenders and Dispensation ofJustice
Foster attitude of meaningful
involvement in the social,economic, cultural, and politicalaffairs of Community

2AGENCYSTRATEGIESIN THE
RECRUITMENT,
PLACEMENT, AND
SUSTAINEDINVOLVEMENT OFQUALITY VPA

Continuous conduct of public for aor gathering with the objective ofenticing sectoral and individual
involvement

Establish network of sectoral
groupings potential source ofvolunteers

AgencyStrategies

Conduct background inquiry on thepotential individuals interested toparticipate

Utilization of Agency Web-siteannouncing Recruitment of VPAs

Provide Field Offices a standard ofPreferences in Recruitment toseek:
1. Candidate with character,competence and commitment
2. Candidate with strong
involvement in community, civic,
sound, religious, or humanitarian
undertakings.

Preferably 25 years old or older

QUALIFICATIONOF CANDIDATEFOR VPAS

Reputable member of the community with goodmoral backgroundPreferably a resident of the same community as
the client

VPAs
Qualification

Preferably with adequate source of income oreconomically able

Willing to serve without compensation

Willing to prepare reports

No criminal records or conviction, except former
client who gained community acceptance throughexemplary behavior fit to be role models

With adequate good health3Work in close consultation andcollaboration with SO

VPA FUNCTIONSANDRESPONSIBILITIESVolunteers
Objectives
Develop Citizenry as a vital
resource in crime prevention,
treatment of offenders andAdministration of JusticeObserve strict confidentiality inaccordance with the(Data Privacy Act)

Maintain honest recording andmonthly reporting of activities tothe SO

Devote a substantial and quality time
for supervision of clients and performthe following specific tasks:
Guidance and Counselling
Act as job/skills placement
facilitator
Implement Treatment
Intervention
Refer Client to service Providers

Assist in the implementation of TC,
RJ, and other treatment
intervention

PROGRAM MONITORING AND EVALUATIONVPA appointment may be renewed and correspondingly re-appointment
papers issued together with VPA IDs:
• VPA served successfully, performed its responsibilities for a period oftwo (2) years;• VPA sustained interest in volunteer work and actively participates in theactivities of the Agency and the VPA Association;• VPA obtained satisfactory performance based on evaluation ofCPPO/OICs for consecutive rating periods; and• VPA has none of the reasons that will disqualify in the appointment.

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AWARD AND INCENTIVESWith a very limited budget, DOJ-PPA grants incentives and awards:• Plaque of Recognition/VPA Association for the Outstanding VPA as
individual performer who have outstanding contribution to rehabilitationof clients;• Certificate of Appreciation who have obtained Very Satisfactory
Performance for two (2) Rating Period;• Insurance Coverage; and• Reimbursement of Transportation expenses.

REVOCATION OF VPA APPOINTMENT
Grounds for Revocation:• Commission of an Offense;• Violation of any function or disclosure or misuse of confidential information;• Undue personal interest;• Abuse of Authority as VPA;
• Unauthorized use of Resources for personal benefit;• Extortion;• Unwanted meddling on the officer’s/activities, personnel and other VPAs; and• Physical or Mental illness or incapacity.
• Other Serious violation or behavior which affect his/her credibility, integrity orperformance of function.

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Total Number of Volunteer Probation Assistants(2010 – 2019)YEARAPPOINTEDMOBILIZED2010

12,369

4,512

2011

13,889

5,374

2012

11,864

3,691

2013

12,953

4,210

2014

13,013

3,650

2015

10,436

3,745

2016

7,224

5,049

2017

6,888

5,867

2018

7,262

5,904

2019
As of October 2020 – PPA
Appointed/Mobilized

7,932
Male – 4,700
Total- 8,121

6,145
Female- 3,421

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