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Volunteer Abroad in the Philippines and provide your time, skills and energy to worthwhile projects working in child welfare, education, community development and public health.

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To participate in one of our highly rewarding volunteer projects and experience a one-of-a-kind 'Pinoy' culture.
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Make a one-time cash donation or send urgently required supplies to one of VFV's ongoing Community Projects.

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Changing the Face of Canggumbang

By Chris | Published: October 31, 2011

Barangay Canggumbang in the rural town of Palo, Leyte has for a long time been an important area of focus for staff and volunteers at Volunteer for the Visayans. Over the years, the small rural barangay has been the recipient of a number of VFV Projects and Programs ranging from volunteer assistance at the local Elementary School to the distribution of school supplies through the Adopt-A-School Project and the provision of social welfare support to a number of children who are lucky enough to have been enrolled on VFV’s Child Sponsorship Program.

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Feel the Connection: Sponsor A Child in the Philippines

By Chris | Published: September 6, 2011

In today’s world there are literally hundreds of ways to reach out and assist disadvantaged communities and individuals in developing nations. Child Sponsorship, micro financing programs such as kiva.org and specific social media applications such as the infamous Causes are just a few ways in which you can spend a few bucks to contribute towards something that will make a positive improvement to the life of someone less fortunate.

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VFV’s new home?

By Chris | Published: September 1, 2011

Could this dilapidated three room building within the limits of San Roque Elementary School in Tanauan, Leyte be the next location for a Volunteer for the Visayans (VFV) Community Center? With over ninety regular program recipients in the area, VFV strongly believes that Tanauan, Leyte could and should be the next location for its community center expansion and with a little bit of help from Department of Education officials, could be made possible by as early as the first quarter of 2012.

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From The Kids

“ I enjoy being a sponsored child because I get to go on exucrsions with the volunteers. Then Ate Leoma give me a grocery and school supplies, a sack of rice and shoes - so i'm very happy. We also get extra help with our school work by having tutorials and all of the staff are very nice with me and my family, they even help build my house.

John Christian, 13 years old

From The Field

“ Before my Volunteer trip I always had an underlying passion to help the destitute. I decided to further my passion and get first-hand experience in the Philippines. I chose to work with VFV because their projects matched what I wanted to accomplish...

Blair Smart
Medical Volunteer / June-August 2010