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[Infographic] Overview of volunteer activities in the 2014-2015 school year

Diverse volunteer activities

During the past academic year, the Youth Union and Student Association of the University focused on diversifying volunteer activities such as: promoting on-site volunteer activities, linking volunteer activities with the specific professional characteristics of each unit, and developing volunteer activities at the branch unions and student associations, in order to attract and maximize the capabilities of student members.

On-site volunteer activities have become a familiar gathering place for students throughout the university. With the establishment of the youth blood donation campaign team, humanitarian blood donation activities have become more widespread."The rosy sunshine of humanism"It has become a festival for all union members and students throughout the school.

Notable figures from on-site volunteer activities include: the "Pink Sunshine" blood donation day, which collected 641 units of blood; and the "Green Humanities" day, which attracted 600 volunteers participating in activities such as cleaning computer rooms, lecture halls, removing adhesive tape from blackboards, and posting posters promoting the cleanliness of benches and trees. These activities demonstrated many practical benefits and raised awareness of maintaining environmental hygiene and the school's pedagogical landscape.

The Student Union and Student Association of the Psychology Faculty participated in the volunteer activity "Warm Clothes for Children".

Alongside on-site volunteer activities, the Youth Union and Student Association of the University have directed and supported units in volunteer activities related to their professional fields, aiming to leverage the strengths of student union members.

The activities of the student union during the past academic year in volunteer work in remote areas include: the Student Union and the Student Association of the Psychology Faculty with volunteer activities."Warm coat for you"in Mu Cang Chai, Yen Bai; or the Student Union and Student Association of the Faculty of Information and Library Science with the project"The mobile library is on the move."In Ta Voi, Lao Cai... along with many other trips organized by all departments in the university, these activities have created a unique and vibrant volunteer spirit for the Faculty of Humanities.

In addition, there are volunteer activities organized by clubs with brands associated with the school, such as: activities"Warm winter in Dong Van"";"Square Tet"; "Knights of May";work"Singing forever about him"; "My journey to fulfilling my dreams";Ha Giang Smile Activities"The summer of the Red Dao people"...All activities were carried out very effectively, maximizing the volunteer spirit and proactive approach of the school's youth.

The 2015 Green Summer Campaign was a great success. Specifically, the exam support activities took place from May 28th to August 6th, 2015. The student volunteer team deployed its activities during the two rounds of the VNU aptitude test and the National High School Graduation Examination, with a total of 130 volunteers participating throughout the three rounds.

The team located and gathered 87 affordable accommodations (including 13 free ones), maintained order around the examination area, provided accommodation advice and guidance to 665 candidates, distributed 728 bottles of water, 800 free meals, 1180 maps, and 1110 hand fans to candidates and parents. The team also mobilized 50 bottles of purified water and 16 containers of free iced tea for parents while they waited. The team also assisted in transporting disabled candidates, those who arrived late, and those who went to the wrong examination location, and helped maintain security and order around the examination area.

To ensure these activities were widely disseminated and inspired students throughout the university, the campaign's reporting team worked diligently and enthusiastically, capturing beautiful moments, heartfelt stories from volunteers, and places marked by the footsteps of the Humanities' youth volunteers. This contributed to creating a diverse and colorful picture, reflecting the youthful energy and enthusiasm of the Humanities' young people.

The university's student volunteer team organized the "Colors of Childhood" competition in Van Tho commune.

The Humanities Youth Journey: "Back to the Roots"

In anticipation of the 70th anniversary of the school's founding and the 20th anniversary of its establishment, the Student Union organized four teams of student volunteers to visit the places where faculty and students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities were evacuated during the war against the US. These included Hoang Dong and Van Tho communes in Dai Tu district, Thai Nguyen province; and Dung Liet and Yen Trung communes in Yen Phong district, Bac Ninh province.

The volunteer teams here have built many youth projects such as: a village lighting project, two humanities bookcases, a national flagpole, and 18 pesticide packaging storage tanks, with a total value of 34.5 million VND.

Volunteer teams also showed interest in creating playgrounds for local children, such as the "Colors of Childhood" painting competition in Van Tho commune; the "A Glimpse of Homeland" painting competition in Dung Liet commune; and opening English classes and group activities. The teams also presented 72 gifts to underprivileged students and visited and presented gifts to 63 families with revolutionary merit, totaling 18.5 million VND. Activities such as participating in cultural performances with youth, supporting local people in increasing production, and protecting the environment were all organized effectively.

Integrating volunteering with professional activities

This activity is most clearly demonstrated in the promotion of the cultural and historical heritage of Thang Long - Hanoi. Based on the teams already established, at the beginning of the 2014-2015 school year, the School Youth Union Executive Committee decided to establish a new team."Cultural and Historical Propaganda Team"The main focus is on promoting cultural and historical values, while also supporting and guiding tourists at historical sites and museums.

Throughout the past school year, especially during the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Hanoi and this past summer, the school's blue uniforms have been seen at the Vietnam National Historical Museum, Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Temple of Literature, and Ho Chi Minh Museum. Thousands of visitors have received guided tours, tourism advice, and information about the cultural and historical values ​​of the capital and the country.

Associate Professor Pham Quang Minh (Vice Rector of the university) led a delegation to visit and encourage the teams promoting cultural and historical information.

In addition, the clubs actively participate in investigating and surveying the needs of visitors at various sites. They assist the Management Board in filming, photographing, and promoting the image of the sites. They proactively coordinate with the Monument Management Board in some professional activities.

After nearly a year of operation, the club has done its job well. Volunteers have demonstrated their abilities by regularly guiding foreign tourists, earning the goodwill of visitors and the satisfaction of the Management Board.

In his speech at the "Youth Journey" program, Associate Professor Pham Quang Minh, Vice Rector of the University, expressed his honor and pride in learning about the achievements of the university's youth. The numbers and accomplishments they have achieved are truly impressive. "This has inspired in me a simple wish: to be young again like them, to wear the green volunteer uniform like them. Something that was impossible more than 30 years ago when I was studying at the University," Associate Professor Pham Quang Minh shared.

To avoid regrets about their university years, Associate Professor Pham Quang Minh advised: “You are having the most beautiful years of your life. Study hard, play hard, and contribute wholeheartedly because your student years are years you will never have again, so that later you will not regret not having done everything you wanted to do.”

It can be said that the past academic year has witnessed many achievements in volunteer work, bringing the image and prestige of the University to the community, contributing to the overall success of the University's youth. With outstanding achievements leading the emulation in Youth Union and student association work at VNU, this has created strong motivation for us to enter the new academic year with enthusiasm and passion to achieve new successes and victories.