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We can accommodate volunteers from 2 weeks to 6 months.
Volunteers must be at least 18 years and above. We recommend
volunteers interested in teaching to have a
TEFL certificate or some teaching English experience, although it
isn’t required. It is also preferred for volunteers interested in
working in the Nutrition office to have some prior knowledge of nutrition.
We do require that all volunteers are flexible, self-motivated,
open mind, sensitive to other cultures and a have a desire to
challenge themselves in an unfamiliar environment!
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Volunteer programs run throughout the year. Volunteers
can come for 2 weeks to 6 months. The volunteer program
starts on the 5th of every month.
During their free time, volunteers can visit the local
beaches, the local markets downtown, sing karaoke, and spend
time with their families. There are also a number of internet
cafes throughout the city. Volunteers are also welcome to
help out with ongoing community projects during their spare
time.
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If you are coming for three weeks or less, a tourist visa
is issued upon arrival for 21 days. If you know you are
coming for longer you should get a tourist visa for 59 days
before you leave. You can then extend your visa once you
are here for a maximum of 6 months.
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Aldous B. Moro - VFV Director: +63 927 5519106
Ma. May P. Militante - Volunteer Coordinator: +63 915 5055198
Lorena E. Mardo - Asst. Volunteer Coordinator: +63 928 6843430
Nikki R. Macasil - Asst. Sponsorship Program Coordinator: +63 9106206 932
Venessa R. Mendano - Asst. Sponsorship Program Coordinator: +63 (053) 325
2462
Helena A. Canayong - Center Coordinator: +63 915 9716772
Carina C. Mardo - Asst. Center Coordinator: +63 919 3518694
Volunteer for the Visayans Office : +63 (053) 325 2462
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Volunteers
can fly into Tacloban’s domestic airport, just 15 minutes
outside the city. Our local staff will greet you at the airport,
show you around the city, and accompany you to your homestay.
Volunteers will go through orientation the first four days
after their arrival. Orientation will consist of introductory
language classes in the morning so the volunteers are familiar
with common words and phrases in the Waray-Waray dialect.
In the afternoon, Filipino culture classes will be conducted
to familiarize volunteers with the people and culture of the
Philippines. Our staff will offer full support at all times
to help the volunteers make the necessary adjustments in this
developing country. In addition local excursions will be arranged
during this time.
During orientation,
the volunteers will be accompanied around the city and to
and from their placement until they become familiar with commuting
on the Jeepneys. Local coordinators will check on the volunteers
regularly at either their placement or home stay. Contact
numbers will be given to the volunteers when they arrive in
case they need assistance or problems arise.
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Volunteers
are placed with ordinary Filipino families so they can be
immersed in the culture and witness first hand everyday life
of a traditional local family. Host families are carefully
selected to host international volunteers. Filipinos are incredibly
hospitable and go out of their way to make their guests feel
at home. The host families will provide the volunteers with
two Filipino meals a day: breakfast and dinner. Volunteer
will have their own private room, with a secured lock on the
door. Most Filipino homes only have one C.R. (bathroom) for
the entire family so the volunteer will have to share this
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Two organized excursions will be planned
on days off for the volunteers. These excursions include
visiting the Santo Niño Shrine and Heritage Center,
the palatial resident and guest house of Imelda Marcos,
and MacArthur Park in Palo. In addition, other weekend excursions
may include visiting a local cultural parade or fiesta,
a trip to a rural village, a visit to a nearby beach resort,
or visits to other scenic areas in the region.
Volunteers will end their time in the
Philippines with a farewell dinner, consisting of traditional
Filipino dishes prepared by the host family. This is often
one of the highlights of the volunteer’s time in the
Philippines because it can be an endless night of eating,
singing, and cultural dancing!
For inquiries about project costs,
click here
to contact us.
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