Panel Discussion Proposal Introduction to Civil Society “Creating a better society through volunteerism”
1. Participants Moderator: Ahmed Nasir Panelists: Raja Farah Rinati Rozalina Shahista Shagufa Mahboob Azrina Johara Bibi 2. Topic “Creating a better society through volunteerism” 3. General Outline Thesis Statement There are several reasons to address volunteerism towards creating better society like the reasons to become the volunteer the problem faced as a volunteer and the benefits of volunteerism. 4. Outline for each panelist Points to be covered by the panelists i. The importance of volunteerism in civil society ii. Problems faced In volunteerism iii. The panelist experience volunteering iv. How the panelists benefited while volunteering Questions to be addressed by the panelists i. Why does the participants volunteer ii. what can be done to make volunteerism more effective iii. How has volunteerism benefited the society iv. What can be done to attract more people to volunteer? 5. References
Is Volunteering Rewarding in Itself? (http://ftp.iza.org/dp1045.pdf)
http://technorati.com/lifestyle/article/volunteering-good-for-others-good-for/
Challenges for the Future (http://www.energizeinc.com/art/achal.html)
Volunteering and its Surprising Benefits (http://www.helpguide.org/life/volunteer_opportunities_benefits_volunteering.htm)