The Volunteerism Actualization of the Young Generation During the Covid-19 Pandemic

DOI

10.2991/assehr.k.220108.069How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Civic engagement; Covid-19 pandemic; The younger generation; Volunteerism

Abstract

The increase in Covid-19 cases in Indonesia is at a very worrying level. Seen from the booming number of Covid-19 patients in various hospitals. Covid-19 is a common problem that must be immediately resolved, therefore the participation of all elements is needed, not only the regional central government but also the community must play an active role. The role of the younger generation is very much needed during this pandemic. This study aims to determine and analyze the form of volunteerism of the younger generation during the covid-19 pandemic. This research conducted through a qualitative approach with a literature study method, focused data analysis: data reduction, displaying verification data or drawing conclusions. The result of the research is that the younger generation has the opportunity to create a supportive environment in a health emergency. The younger generation is a potential resource and group of citizens with various influences, and will encourage the implementation of various effective policies to ensure the control of Covid-19 throughout Indonesia. The younger generation has advantages that generally lead to the nature of creativity, proficient in using technology. The role of the younger generation as agents of change, agents of social control and agents of moral strength provides strength in society to come together to rise up against this pandemic. Volunteering in civic engagement as a driving force and development to create citizens who have high discipline, responsibility, have strong independence and national values based on the spirit of social care, sincerity, volunteerism and also togetherness as a nation and state.

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© 2022 The Authors. Published by Atlantis Press SARL.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Risti Nur Rohmawati
AU  - Idrus Affandi
AU  - Leni Anggraeni
PY  - 2022
DA  - 2022/01/21
TI  - The Volunteerism Actualization of the Young Generation During the Covid-19 Pandemic
BT  - Proceedings of the Annual Civic Education Conference (ACEC 2021)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 375
EP  - 380
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.220108.069
DO  - 10.2991/assehr.k.220108.069
ID  - Rohmawati2022
ER  -