Care About Volunteer Teacher

In order to support government program so mandated in Constitution with a view to improving national life way of thinking, role of education in all sectors is very important. Education constitutes a human resources development investment, which is useful for Indonesian people, therefore, investment phases should be jointly considered, as educational issues are not only responsibility of government or people, one of the most instrumental education components is teacher who in charge of educating, teaching, guiding directing, training, evaluating students.

In September 2008, PT Odira Energy Persada provided Lebaran's Day package in an effort to carry out its commitment to social care through program of corporate social responsibility (CSR). The package includes incentive and clothes intended to volunteer teachers at schools managed by Sekolah Rakyat (SR) Foundation Bekasi. Such assistance was distributed to 360 volunteer teachers spread in 17 subdistricts within territory of Regency and Bekasi City.

This foundation established free schools such as development of Independent Study Activity Place (TKBM) SMP (Junior High School) Terbuka addressed to students who cannot afford to continue their study in regular SMP and those who are economically poor. At present, it has established 23 TKBM with 2263 students at 17 subdistricts within Regency and Bekasi City.

This assistance is an appreciation for the volunteer teachers who voluntarily conduct their tasks regardless of compensation they gain with full attention and highly dedicated spirit. In addition, it aims to motivate in teaching students thereby improving public role and empowerment in education sector.