Volunteer Projects
Director
Aldous B. Moro is a graduate of Sacred Heart Seminary in Palo, Leyte with a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. After college, he left the seminary and enrolled in a computer school where his career as a computer instructor started. He taught computer courses in different schools and colleges in the region including one of the country’s leading computer universities and prestigious international business schools. His outstanding track record in the academe earned him various awards and recognitions in teaching excellence. A humanitarian in his own right, Aldous has been involved in different volunteer works sponsored by the Archdiocese of Palo. During his final year in the seminary, he was sent to a year-long apostulate work in the Archbishop Residence where he worked as secretary to the Bishop. Aldous is a hardworking, creative and positive person. He is committed and dedicated in achieving the organization’s goals by developing the best programs that would meet the highest standard of community welfare. He is prolific in ideas on how to help people in their best interests.
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Community Program Coordinator
Helena Claire A. Canayong, fondly known as Wimwim, is a graduate of the University of the Philippines in the Visayas with a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences major in Economics, and earned her Masters in Business Administration at the International Academy for Economics and Management. During her final year in college she volunteered as a research and training assistant for an NGO and after graduation served as the Research and Training Specialist for Micro-Enterprise Development whilst at the same time working as an Administrative and Finance Officer. Wimwim is the Community Program lead coordinator. She overseas all programs and offerings in both the local community and outreach projects. Wimwim is best known for initiating one of VFV’s most successful welfare projects that rehabilitates youths at the garbage dump site north of Tacloban.
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Sponsorship Program Coordinator & Registered Social Worker
Leoma Godinez, a Registered Social Worker, is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Social Work at Leyte Normal University. During her Third year in College, she practiced Casework and Group Work in handling clients in DSWD Home for Girls where she was assigned. During her Fourth year, she completed her Community Immersion by being assigned in Pastrana, Leyte under the supervision of the Municipal Social Welfare Officer wherein she practiced Community Organizing. She organized a Children’s Organization in the community and she conducted community surveys, orientation for the whole community about a certain legislation and also a Parent Effectiveness Seminar. Towards the end of her practicum, she helped the community where she was assigned, in coming up with a Community Development Plan, addressing the problems of the said community. Prior in working with Volunteer for the Visayans, she worked as an enumerator at Department of Social Welfare and Development. Leoma currently handles the role of Child Sponsorship Program Coordinator, overseeing the distribution of social welfare services of 144 children.
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Volunteer Program Coordinator
Devina Dalagan is a graduate of Eastern Visayas State University with a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering. Prior to her appointment at Volunteer for the Visayans, Devina volunteered on a Department of Education Project as a volunteer instructor for out-of-school youths. During her time on the project she helped prepare school drop-outs to prepare for acceleration exams and also taught basic literacy classes. Devina currently handles the roles of Volunteer Coordinator and is the primary point of contact for all of VFV’s international and local volunteers, she is well known for her creativity and expertize in conducting VFV’s Waray Waray Language Courses with international volunteers.
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Volunteer Program Coordinator
Ester Yao Costim is a graduate from the University of the Philippines with a Bachelors Degree in Biology. In recent years Ester has assisted in conducting research on the aquatic flora and fauna of local Philippine Lakes and is currently coordinating with local government agencies to help VFV expand it’s environmental projects. Ester is an avid photography and hiking enthusiast, prior to working at VFV she was an administrative staff at a local University. Today Ester is responsible for helping to look after many of our 200 annual volunteers as well as assisting in researching new projects which require the need for both international and local volunteers. Esters down-to-earth yet professional and friendly nature makes her well-liked by fellow staff and volunteers.
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Sponsorship Coordinator
Crisel Macabare is a graduate from Leyte Normal University with a Bachelors Degree in Teaching. Prior to being appointed as a Sponsorship Coordinator, Crisel was a local volunteer for VFV, working on both the Volunteer and Child Sponsorship Programs. Today, Crisel assists the Sponsorship Program in providing social welfare services for 144 disadvantaged children. Aside from this she is also responsible for coordinating the after-school tutorials for sponsored children in Bliss and assisting with facilitating communication with international child sponsors.
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Community Liaison Coordinator
John Balanlay is a former die-hard local volunteer who conveniently lives next door to our community center in BLISS Sagkahan. Today he is responsible for working as the Assistant Community Program Coordinator and helps oversee and assist operations for the Dumpsite Project, the Nutrition Project and several of VFV’s Local Community Clubs. John regularly works alongside international volunteers and is partially responsible for helping to spread awareness about VFV projects amongst volunteer abroad participants. In his spare time John likes to sit back, reflect on philosophy and drink a big mug of coffee.
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Intern
Winston Rabi a.k.a “Tongs” is a recent graduate in electrical engineering from Eastern Visayas State University. For a number of years, Tongs served as the president of the Volunteer for the Visayans Boys Club and continues to serve as a strong positive male role model for the children enrolled on VFV’s various welfare projects. Aside from this, Tongs was also one of VFV’s original scholars from what was previously known as the Peanut Butter Project. Today, Tongs is undergoing a probationary internship with VFV and is assisting across all three of VFV’s core programs. At present, Tongs assists with the orientation of VFV’s international volunteers, leads after-school tutorials for children enrolled on VFV’s Child Sponsorship Program and works alongside other staff by helping to coordinate activities for the Dumpsite Project.
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President
Christopher L. Franks, is a graduate from the University of Central Lancashire with a bachelors degree in Psychology. Prior to being appointed at VFV, Chris traveled and volunteered extensively throughout Europe and Asia, an act which developed his passion to be immersed in and learn from foreign cultures. Chris previously volunteered with Volunteer for the Visayans in 2008 and 2009 before being appointed to the roll of Associate Director in early 2010. Today Chris still continues to involve himself with VFV operations and is responsible for overseeing all developments in VFV programs whilst working diligently to improve VFV’s international image, to create links with international academic institutes and raise global awareness about VFV’s work. Chris has been the president of VFV’s Board of Trustees since January 2012.
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