Asst. Prof. Dr. Niwat Keawpradub stated that PSU has always embraced the royal guidance of His Royal Highness Prince Mahidol of Songkla: “True success is not in the learning, but in its application for the benefit of mankind.” Guided by this philosophy, the university consistently fosters a strong sense of public consciousness among its students through various social engagement initiatives. The PSU Volunteer Center was established as a key unit to drive volunteerism for social development and to coordinate both domestic and international networks. The university has previously hosted five Southern Volunteer Expositions and two international volunteerism events. This national-level youth volunteer conference, held in partnership with multiple organizations, marks another significant milestone in strengthening the culture of volunteerism.
Highlight activities included keynote lectures and special talks by experts and youth representatives, along with breakout sessions such as:
• Youth Volunteerism Project Presentations
• Graduate Volunteers and Lifelong Learning
• Volunteerism and Soft Skills: What Do We Gain?
• Partnerships: The Power of Networks in Driving Youth Volunteerism
• Panel Discussion: Children and Youth Participation in Development through Volunteerism
In addition, there was a volunteerism fair (“Volunteer Marketplace”), capacity-building workshops, and community-based volunteer fieldwork in areas such as rice paddies at Na Khao Sia. The conference was expected to draw more than 500 participants from 20 academic institutions, 10 volunteer organizations, and members of the general public.
