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Testimonials
The
Philippines is a country that radiates kindness, family and friendliness like
nowhere I’ve seen. It opened my eyes more than what I expected, I thought it
would be a simple 2 months and easy to leave, but not. I felt my teaching had
an impact, especially in the Children’s center had thought them to speak
better English. I was teaching having the student understand me. The team was
very supportive towards me and I was grateful the Adventures & the
Volunteering experience were truly amazing that left me wanting to return and
help more.
Charles McCarthy, Canada
I
felt I had a positive impact with the children and staff in the orphanage
that I was working with. I was taken care off and I felt that my opinions are
listened to. My experience in the Philippines was very fulfilling, moving,
inspiring & fun.
Amy Walker, USA
Teaching
Children English & arts and learning about Filipino Culture/language,
working successfully with the kids at the orphanage and seeing them enjoy and
happy is the best accomplishment I had in my volunteer travel experience.
Riding with public transport (Jeepneys) around the city was great! It made
the experience even better. We were able to see more in less time and weave
around pedestrian areas. The staff was very helpful in providing information
and helping especially when beginnings. I found the food and accommodation
has been very pleasant and comforting. I enjoyed my volunteer placement and
hope to visit with you again.
Nicole Matthews, SA
Think
of everything that you imagine you are going to learn, see, encounter, and
teach on the project and magnify that hundred times…there's your experience
in reality. It was incredible. The project opened a whole new door that I
never knew was there.
Amanda Jones, USA |
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About the Program
The CCSV-Philippines
volunteer program is based in Metro Manila and the nearby cities. The project
includes an outreach program for the street children, free education program
and day centers. The project focuses on the young and vulnerable to assist
them in finding a way out of the trap of poverty and to train them in
vocational skills so that they can become contributing members to their
families and society. In this program you can enjoy both a combine
Volunteering & adventures tours.
Volunteer duties
Volunteer help provide the children with English classes,
arts & craft, music, sports, computer literacy and various vocational
training. Volunteer on this project would spend their days with the children,
so all skills to keep the children entertained and happy are welcome.
Eligibility & Skills Required
Volunteers must
be:
- Fluent in English language
- Proficiency with computers
- A desire to help children grow
- Flexibility
- Self-motivation
- An openness to a new culture and a willingness to learn & live with a
Filipino host family
The Program Itinerary
After
Airport pickup, volunteers are provided an orientation that will familiarize
them with the city and the surrounding area, the Philippine culture, and the
volunteer program. To make volunteers feel welcome, a traditional Philippine
dinner will be prepared especially for volunteers the first evening. During
the first week of classes, volunteers will collaborate with the social
workers & orphanage staff’s to become familiar with the program & the
children.
Accommodation
Home stay with a local family or a shared room in a
dormitory. Participants will stay with a local host family during their stay
in the Philippines. A separate room will be offered to the participant. This
is a great opportunity for participants to learn experientially about
Philippine culture and family life. Participants can expect pleasant yet modest
accommodations. Traditional Philippine food is served twice a day, in the
morning and the evening.
The Volunteer Work
Volunteers
work about four to five hours a day, five days a week assisting a local
social worker with a variety of programs for the children. Volunteers may be
asked to provide basic care for the children or participate in other
programs. Volunteers who are flexible and eager to help can make a
significant contribution in the lives of these children.
Free Time
During
their free-time Volunteers can go to the beach, check their e-mail at an
Internet Cafe, do their laundry or explore nearby towns along the City.
Participants will also enjoy seeing the beauty of the local culture and
environment through several exciting excursions.
Participants
can choose when they would like to start and the duration of their volunteer
program. Program ranges from 2 weeks to 3 months.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive in Manila. Transfer to your accommodation.
Day 2& 3- Cultural Orientation,
basic Language lesson & sight seeing. An introduction to Manila & its
suburbs starting point Rizal Park and entering Fort Santiago. From the
Walled City of Intramuros, proceed to downtown Manila across the Pasig
River. Return to Manila central for a trip to the reclaimed area and the
Cultural Center Complex along Roxas Boulevard.
Day 4 &5 - Adventures Tour: Tagaytay
& Taal Volcano Crater Trek & Tours. Tagaytay tour & Taal
Volcano crater Trek about 1,5 hour drive South of Manila, Tagaytay Ridge at
2,250 ft. above sea level offers a panoramic view of Taal Volcano. Taal
Volcano is considered to be the smallest & lowest volcano in the world.
Sitting serenely on Taal Lake, the volcano offers a deceptive sight,
considering the violent history of past eruptions. In Ripley’s Believe It or
Not, it is described as “a lake within an island within a lake within an
island”. On the way to the ridge, drive-by-picturesque countryside of coconut
& pineapple plantations, fruit stalls & visit the famous Bamboo Organ
of Las Piñas Church, the only one of its kind in the world.
Day 6 - 12 - Drive to country side
south of Manila for your Volunteer Program Placement.
Day 13 - Return to Manila, time for
shopping for souvenirs and explore more of Manila City.
Day 14- Return to your Home Country
Please Note: The above Itinerary is just for 2 weeks volunteer placement only.
Please contact us for longer term volunteering-Thanks!
The Philippines Project Option
The Philippines Environmental Program
This program is based in Metro Manila and the nearby provinces of Laguna
& Batangas city. The project includes an outreach program for the street
children, free education program and day centers Environment research &
Medical Health. Bauan Sanctuary Area aims to start sustainable tourism as a
basis for nature conservation and environmental education. |
The Philippines Outreach program
This program is
based in Metro Manila and the nearby provinces of Laguna & Batangas city.
The project includes an outreach program for the street children, free
education program and day centers. Working alongside with social workers,
helping children & education advocacy… |
The Philippines Health Program
This program is based in Metro Manila and the nearby provinces of Laguna
& Batangas city. The project includes an outreach program for the street
children, free education program and day centers Environment research &
Medical Health. Working along side with doctors & Nurses & Assisting
medics in health Post or community, teaching Health & education, first
aid, in local communities & barangays in the Philippines… |
Contributions
Volunteer Contribution is vital to our organization for
raising funds. Please be aware that in addition to covering transportation
and accommodation cost we charge our volunteers a nominal amount supports the
on going efforts of the project and activities. CCSV-Philippines keeps cost
as low as possible, a difficult task in itself. The most important use for
the volunteer's program fees is on the project itself. Program fees help fund
the project and program activities, from school supplies to construction
materials. With every new volunteer comes the funding to continue the project
into the future.
A minimum of 2 weeks cost : US$ 650.00
Each additional Week cost US$ 75.00
The Program fees cover the following:
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Airport pick up and drop off
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Administration fee
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Accommodation and main meals during training and placement
- Basic
Filipino Language course/ cultural orientation
- 24/7
Local Support
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Transportation cost during Sight seeing & placement
- 2 to 3
days excursion/ adventures
Please note: The program fee does not include your Airfare, Visa & Visa Extension,
immunization, travel insurance & other personal expenses.
For more information about Programs in The Philippines (Click here)
For questions and
Additional information about Philippines Program, please contact
CCSV-Philippines at: ccsvnepal@wlink.com.np
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