Strengthening the Development of the Potential of Volunteer Leaders of Network Partners for the Care, Rehabilitating, and Improving of the Quality of Life of Vulnerable Groups Affected by the Situation of COVID-19 in Saraburi Province DOI:

Abstract

         The objectives of this research were 1) to strengthen and develop the potential of volunteer leaders of network partners in taking care, rehabilitating, and healing the vulnerable people’s quality of life due to the impact of the Covid-19 situation in Saraburi province 2) to enhance and develop skills of volunteer leaders of network partners in taking care, restoring, and healing the vulnerable people’s quality of life due to the impact of the Covic-19 situation in Saraburi province and 3) to create associate networks and organize a public forum of exchange and learning among network leaders in order to solve the problems of vulnerable people in social welfare of various groups of people in Saraburi province due to the impact of the COVID-19 situation. The qualitative research is conducted in this research by 1) in-depth interviews, 2) focus group discussions, and 3) public forums to express any opinions and suggestions with the sample group who were leaders in all 13 districts.

        The research results were summarized as follows; 1) The leadership is shown with clear examples. As a volunteer, it is necessary to explain to new members understanding that joining the group is to help society without expecting any returns. The health of volunteers attending the meeting or doing activities together is healthy. The Knowledge of volunteers is not required by any degree because the leaders already possess it by adhering to the philosophy of sufficiency economy. In terms of time, the leaders must be available to join activities with prior notice. 2) It found that the operators know only part of their responsibility. There is still no clear understanding. There is a lack of integration in collaboration. The budget is not enough to carry out activities. There is no encouragement at the policy level for local administration support. In order to be prepared in terms of knowledge and clear understanding, the solutions suggested that the operators should develop and improve their roles, tasks, and responsibilities in the operations.