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Volunteer: Volunteer in the Philippines

Organization: The GVN Foundation
Based in: United States,   US EIN #: 20-3087760

Volunteer

Quick Facts

The Global Volunteer Network has opportunities for you to volunteer in either urban and rural areas of the Philippines. Their objective is to assist and develop local Filipino communities through education, integration, research and volunteerism.. . . Learn more

Locations:   Various locations in the Luzon group of, Philippines
Dates/Costs:   Flexible dates available. Duration: 2 weeks to 5 months
(participation cost details)
Focus Areas:   Children
Education
Environment
Health
Type of NGO:   UniversalGiving Partner

Full Description

Description

The Global Volunteer Network has opportunities for you to volunteer in either urban and rural areas of the Philippines. Their objective is to assist and develop local Filipino communities through education, integration, research and volunteerism. Their programs are nationwide, assisting local communities with their basic needs, focusing on children.

The volunteer opportunities are in the following areas:
- Teaching and education
- School building and maintenance
- Environment
- Childcare

Children's Program
Volunteers are needed to help in Childcare Centres with children ages 3 to 5. You will work alongside the staff at the Centres to help with classroom teaching, basic childcare duties, and the daily running of the Daycare. Volunteers will teach the alphabet and basic concepts like colours, shapes, sizes, days of the week. Volunteers are also encouraged to organize subjects of interest such as art and crafts, dance, music, sports or games.

 
Cost Details
A US$97 application fee secures your place on the program, this one-time payment allows you to access any of GVN's volunteer programs over the next 5 years. Your application fee benefits include: - Personal Staff Support - Your Philippines Program Guide - Your Fundraising Guide and Software - Access to Your Own Online Journal Your program fee, which is paid 12 weeks before you are due to begin your placement, varies with the length of placement. Your program fee includes the following benefits: - In-Country Fee (meals, accommodation and orientation program) - In-Country Support - 24hr Emergency Line - Membership To The Change Makers Club - Letter Of Completion
 
 
A Great Opportunity For...
Teens
Seniors
Retirees
Groups
Professionals
 
Language Needed
 
Skills Needed/ Experience
Volunteers for the Philippines program must:

* be 18 years or older
* have no major health problems
* possess genuine openness to different cultures, sensibilities and conditions
 
Detailed Location Information
Training and orientation is held on the 1st of each month. Volunteers are required to arrive before the start of the month they are volunteering in.

The Philippines program has two general program locations: Romblon Province south of the main island of Luzon and in and around the capital city of Manila. Volunteers travel to their program location after the completion of their training program in Manila.

The in-country fee covers administrative charge, training, accommodation and meals during training and placement, transportation for volunteers, and supervision.

You will also need to meet the costs of your flights, visa, shots, travel insurance, police check, airport departure tax, transport to airport, and personal expenses.

About The GVN Foundation

The vision of The GVN Foundation is to support the charitable and educational work of local community organizations in various countries through the distribution of financial, in-kind and material donations. Learn More

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