Volunteers Stigmatised - Ministry Official

Kebonye Moepeng, a management director in the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture said on Wednesday that there is often a misconception that the youth who volunteer their services are irresponsible. She was speaking at the commemoration of International Volunteer Day at Tsholofelo Hall. She said that the day was about volunteers and their commendable efforts in sharing their skills, expertise and talent for free.

She said that by volunteering, the youth are paving a career path, to be responsible citizens and to familiarise themselves in the work environment. The theme for the commemoration was 'Youth Volunteering in Botswana.'