Putri Agustina and the spirit of volunteerism in young Indonesians.

Volunteers play an important role in nearly parts of life in Australia. The spirit of volunteerism is also deeply ingrained in Indonesian culture. Has the pandemic impacted on volunteerism in Indonesia?

Putri Agustina (3rd from right) with young members of the Indonesian Volunteering Hub. Source: Courtesy Putri Agustina.

Every May Australia celebrates National Volunteers Week.  Indonesia thanks its volunteers in December.  Putri Agustina is the founder of @idvolunteering (the Indonesian Volunteering Hub.)  She explains why more and more young Indonesians are attracted to becoming volunteers.

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Putri Agustina (far left, back row) from right) with young Indonesian Volunteers. Why have young Indonesians shown increased interest in volunteering? Source: Courtesy Putri Agustina.