The Staff Development Centre of the University of Vavuniya organised a discussion on “Building Social The Staff Development Centre of the University of Vavuniya recently organised an insightful discussion on Building Social Responsibility through Employee Volunteering. This important University Employee Volunteering Session took place at the Board Room of the IT Centre, University of Vavuniya. Specifically, the workshop aimed to strengthen corporate social responsibility awareness among academic, academic support, executive, and administrative staff members. By bringing together diverse departments, the university successfully reinforced its institutional commitment to community service and sustainable development goals.
Expert Resource Persons for the Volunteering Session
Two highly experienced international corporate social responsibility specialists conducted this specialized University Employee Volunteering Session. First, Mr. Balakumar Thangavelu, who serves as the Director of CSR, India Head of Outreach, and Global Lead of ESG, led the primary discussion. Second, Ms. Vidhya Bhojan, the founder of the prominent corporate social responsibility consulting firm Right Dots, contributed her vast field expertise. Furthermore, both resource persons shared valuable insights and real-world examples from successful international volunteering programmes to inspire the campus staff.
Five Key Strategic Volunteering Pathways
To provide a practical framework, this comprehensive University Employee Volunteering Session introduced five major action pathways tailored specifically for higher education institutions:
- Curriculum Linked Community Projects Staff and students collaborate to solve real community issues as a formal part of their academic learning activities.
- School and Infrastructure Support University teams work together to improve rural school facilities, technology labs, and basic educational needs.
- Health and Nutrition Outreach Campus staff voluntarily support regional health awareness campaigns, medical camps, and community nutrition programmes.
- Capacity Building and Teacher Training Academic staff members focus on improving regional school teacher skills through professional development training.
- Immersive Exposure and Mentoring University members directly mentor, guide, and inspire local youth through structured career guidance engagement.
Enhancing Institutional Community Impact
In conclusion, this successful University Employee Volunteering Session helped participants understand the true value of civic engagement. Finally, the workshop highlighted how such structured initiatives can enhance the university’s active role in regional social responsibility.
