Batch 20 Volunteers - Momase Region Pre-Service Orientation
Mandate
National Volunteer Service of Papua New Guinea is a state Agency responsible in volunteer placement and volunteer management programs in communities around PNG.
Mission
To promote and support citizen participation in sustainable, people-centered development.
Vision
To be part of a nation-building driving the force instrumental in community empowerment in community development aimed at reducing inequality, dependency alleviating and poverty.
Welcome to National Volunteer Service
National Volunteer Service, as established under the National Volunteer Service Act 1990, is to institutionalize volunteerism as a national mechanism for socio-economic development in Papua New Guinea. It is tasked with promoting a spirit of sacrifice and service among citizens, mobilizing labor and skills to support community and government development priorities, and fostering economic activity at village and community levels. The Service also provides avenues for volunteers to educate, train, and build capacity, while demonstrating commitment to national progress. Furthermore, it is mandated to cooperate with state agencies, provincial governments, and voluntary organizations domestically, as well as collaborate with international institutions to advance humanitarian objectives. In essence, the NVS serves as a structured framework to coordinate, empower, and integrate volunteer contributions into the broader national development agenda.
NVS operates under a Governing Council, comprising representatives from key agencies, churches, NGOs, and the private sector, which provides policy direction and oversight. The Council reports to the Minister for Defense and ensures alignment with national priorities.
Professional volunteerism remains the highest agenda of the organization in terms of its volunteer placement and management programs. There are five divisions that make up the existence of NVS as an organization with each division incorporating its programs in accordance with the relevant Key Result Areas.
VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
The National Volunteer Service (NVS) of Papua New Guinea provides a range of volunteer programs and services aimed at supporting community development and national growth. NVS acts as a bridge between skilled citizens and communities in need, ensuring that volunteerism contributes directly to Papua New Guinea’s development goals.
Some services provided by NVS include:
- Volunteer Recruitment, Placement & Management
- Capacity Building & Training
- Community Empowerment
- Volunteer Monitoring & Evaluation
- Advocacy for Volunteerism
PRE-SERVICE
ORIENTATION
A Pre-Service Orientation (PSO) for the National Volunteer Service (NVS) is a structured induction program designed to prepare volunteers before they are deployed into communities across Papua New Guinea. It ensures that volunteers understand their roles, responsibilities, and the organizational framework they are working within.
MID-SERVICE
CONFERENCE
A Mid-Service Conference (MSC) for the National Volunteer Service (NVS) is a structured gathering held midway through a volunteer’s assignment. It serves as a checkpoint to review progress, address challenges, and strengthen the volunteer’s effectiveness before completing their service term.
END OF SERVICE
An End-of-Service (EOS) for the National Volunteer Service (NVS) is the formal closing stage of a volunteer’s assignment. It marks the transition from active service back to civilian or professional life, while ensuring that both the volunteer and the organization capture lessons learned and celebrate contributions.
KEY STATS:
The Outgoing batch 19…
Key operational priorities for 2026 include the recruitment and deployment of approximately 900 local volunteers and 10 international volunteers, the phased establishment of the National Volunteer Academy, and the strengthening of strategic partnerships across government, churches, civil society organizations, the private sector, and development partners.
Volunteer interventions will be targeted to priority sectors such as agriculture, health, education, youth development, and community services, contributing directly to MTDP IV outcomes related to human capital development, skills transfer, and employment pathways.
Economic Sector
Agriculture, Aqua Culture (fish farming), Fisheries, Forestry, Tourism and Financial Inclusion.
Social Sector
Health, Education (early childhood and adult literacy and primary education) and sports
Infrastructure
Transport, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Cross-cutting
Youth, Gender, HIV Aids, Vulnerable and Disadvantaged groups, Climate Change and Natural Disaster Management.
VOLUNTEER IMPACT STORIES
Agriculture Extension Officer - Cocoa Volunteer brings in K34, 000 to community
“Volunteering is incredibly rewarding! It allows me to make a real difference in my community,” says Steven. In 2016, he bought about 62,000 hybrid cocoa seedlings from Tavilo in East New Britain and brought them to Faiava village, Goodenough Island, where the cocoa project site was set up, and established a nursery where he later distributed to the locals.
Steven PESTO
Agriculture Extension Officer - Cocoa (VOLUNTEER)
From Home to Hope: How One Woman Turned Her Family House into a School for Generation
The Gaivakala Early Childhood School, home to 109 children aged 3 to 7, and the dream of one woman—
“I was troubled when I made the decision,” said Theresa, now 37. “I had so many questions—where would my family stay? How would we manage? But my heart for these children was stronger.”
Theresa Mari KALI
Elementary Teacher (VOLUNTEER)
An established fish farmer in Jiwaka will be working in the Central province to assist the locals in their fish farming project.
Ondkoi Teine from West Coast Kala in the Banz local level government of Jiwaka province has been a volunteer for over two years with the National Volunteer Services (NVS) and has recently been engaged to revive a fish farm in Inoma in the Rigo District of Central province.
A passionate agriculturist with a heart as vast as the fields he tends to, Samson Gaire harbors a dream of transforming his community through agriculture.
Samson is from Imuagoro village in the hinterlands of Rigo District, Central Province and is a committed volunteer attached with the National Volunteer Service (NVS).
Kum is already an outspoken volunteer and leader in the coffee processing and production in his community and LLG in Morobe Province. He currently has two brands of coffee; Alang and Turagu which is plans on taking with him to showcase in Athens in June(2023) to promote and showcase on behalf of his community and LLG.
latest News and Updates
K2.5 Milion MoA Signed between Central Governtment and National Volunteer Service of Papua New Guinea
Youths are encouraged to go into Volunteerism
Youths are encouraged to go into volunteerism as it plays a vital role in shaping responsible, skilled, and community-minded individuals. By engaging in volunteer activities, young people gain valuable life experience, develop leadership and teamwork skills, and build confidence while contributing meaningfully to society. Volunteerism not only strengthens communities but also nurtures a sense of civic responsibility, social awareness, and national pride. Through service, youths are empowered to broaden their perspectives, enhance their employability, and become active participants in nation-building and sustainable development.
Key Partners & Stakeholder
