A study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) reports that in 2010, there are 129 million 21 to 34 year olds with tertiary education. These graduates will be the policy makers of the nation, leading the nation into the frontiers of science and technology. Hence their learning years in the university is a pivotal point not only in shaping the future but also to mould a
whole complete person. However, the global development has presented new challenges. It has affected the way students grow up and think. Students are generally very energetic, full of purpose and exuberant with their ideas. With the technology available to them, spreading their ideas seems a relatively small challenge. However their enthusiasm may sometimes result in rebelliousness and also noncompliance. Yet these students are still in their comfort zone. Encased in their daily campus life, students are oblivious to what is happening around them. Despite their main responsibility to strive and focus in academic achievement, students must be exposed on how to contribute to the society outside their circle. Volunteerism presents the opportunity for students to give back to the community. It allows students to understand the sufferings of people outside the university. The current trend however shows that although there are many students that do participate in voluntarily activities, it does not give an impactful effect to the society.
