Description

Our volunteer projects in the Philippines are based in the Visayan Islands. Programs are available in Tacloban City and the surrounding rural towns; and also on Olango Island. Volunteers work in local orphanages, teach English in primary schools, support street children at a community shelter, work in medical clinics and help support environments and conservation projects on the islands.

Placements are available year round. There is no official start dates. Programs are customized for each participant. Project lengths vary from one week to two months. The work week is Monday-Friday 40 hours per week. Volunteers have evenings and weekend free to explore the towns, the local beaches and wonderful culture of the Philippines. Our projects are not based in typical tourist areas, so volunteers can gain a true sense of real life in a small community setting.

Highlights

- Safe, affordable quality projects
- Cultural immersion with a local host family
- Experience unique locations from the inside, not as a typical tourist
- Language classes
- Professional service, on the ground support staff during your project.

Hospitality is one of the Filipino characters that truly distinguish them from other Southeast Asian people. A visitor is treated as the most important person they have ever met and will be introduced to the best the family can offer - the best food, the best place in the table, the best things, and, if they have to stay overnight, the best room and bedding.

Qualifications

- 17 years and older
- Confident, self starting individuals
- Flexible attitude
- Healthcare volunteers require nursing/medical credentials, medical/nursing school enrollment.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Programs begin at 875 for one week

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

- Orientation guide and travel planning assistance
- Airport pick up
- Orientation training (language/cultural classes in Tacloban projects)
- Project briefing
- On-site project director
- Room and board with a pre-selected local host family
- Placement in a work project
- Farewell dinner (at Tacloban placement)
- Airport drop off
- Post trip evaluation, letter of completion and Service Award.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Volunteers come in all ages, background, education and skill levels. Those looking for a unique travel opportunity to explore a new part of their World, while giving back to the community they visit. Volunteers are welcome to join us from all nations.

Age Range

17 years and older

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

24-48 hours

A Broader View Volunteers Corp's Mission Statement

Decided to create an affordable, safe and worthy program so that anyone who wished to travel and volunteer - could easily afford to do so.

Year Founded

2007