The Nigerian National Volunteer Service (NNVS) is a volunteer management institution set up by the Federal Government to complement national development efforts through encouraging, harnessing, managing and effectively deploying volunteer services and activities of both Nigerians at home and abroad.
The organization was established in 2003, on the premise that Nigeria has a vast reservoir of human capital, technical expertise and investment potentials which if properly mobilized, could fast-track developmental processes especially in rural communities.
NNVS has the responsibility to coordinate volunteering processes as a tool to fight poverty in Nigeria, eliminate anti-development factors, break down barriers prejudices of tribes, religion and political affiliations that hinder national unity and socio-economic wellbeing of the people.
To organize, regulate, pro-active, efficient and responsive volunteering systems for the improvement of standards of living and quality of life of the citizens, and bring about speedy social, economic and cultural development of Nigeria.
To serve as a vehicle through which the country can accept and utilize voluntary helps and services from the public by coordinating, regulating and setting standards for volunteering, volunteers and all volunteer organizations wishing to operate in Nigeria.
To develop, encourage and harness volunteerism as a vehicle for national development.
Evolving strategies to promote volunteerism for social development and nation building through:-
Advocacy – creating awareness and raising the profile of volunteerism i.e. organizing sensitization seminars and workshops in all the (6) six geo-political zones.
Establishment of offices at the state level and desk offices at Local Government Areas.
Building capacity of NGOs and volunteers to create knowledge in volunteer management.
Working with corporate bodies in Nigeria on developing corporate social responsibility programmes that will encourage employers to support volunteers in volunteering work.
Developing appropriate policies and legislations to outline the rights and responsibilities of volunteers as well as standards on volunteer recruitment/selection, management and support.
Secretary to the Government of the Federation
Permanent Secretary, Political and Economic Affairs Office
(Director) Nigerian National Volunteer Service (NNVS)
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