To encourage students to develop a sense of social responsibility through volunteer engagement, the Department of Psychology organised an activity named Student Volunteer Initiative: Caring for the Environment and Society. Its initiative aims to promote active participation in community-based activities while raising awareness of environmental conservation and pollution reduction, in line with the HUSO GO GREEN policy. The activity contributes to SDG13: Climate Action by addressing environmental challenges and reducing pollution. It also supports SDG14: Life Below Water by protecting marine ecosystems and coastal environments.
Project Coordinator: Dr. Nissara Khammanee
Objectives:
– To encourage students to engage actively in volunteer activities that contribute to society, fostering a sense of responsibility, teamwork, and civic-mindedness through hands-on community service experiences.
– To raise awareness of environmental conservation and pollution reduction in line with the HUSO GO GREEN policy.
Program Activities:
Students were organised into groups to carry out volunteer activities at various community sites. These included beach clean-up activities at Bangsaen and Wonnapha beaches, cleaning turtle ponds at the Sea Turtle Conservation Center (Royal Thai Navy, Sattahip), cleaning temple facilities at Wat Saen Suk or Wang Saen Suk Monastery Garden, participating in waste collection campaigns in exchange for dog food, and producing storybooks for visually impaired children.
Expected Outcomes (Impacts):
– Students demonstrated a stronger sense of social responsibility through active participation in volunteer work.
– Awareness of environmental conservation and pollution reduction was significantly enhanced, with participants gaining a clearer understanding of sustainable practices and their real-world applications.
– The activities contributed to cleaner public spaces and supported local environmental efforts, particularly in coastal areas.
Date of Implementation: From September to October 2025
