Description

Volunteer Abroad in the Philippines. Volunteers can work in community medical facilities in Tacloban and surrounding towns. Volunteers shadow the medical staff and observe medical practices in the Philippines. Premed students, medical students, doctors, nurses, or volunteers with experience working in the health industry are welcome to assist with the daily activities in the local community health center. The only free facility for the indigent people Tanauan has only one doctor to serve the entire community from 54 barangays, so the assistance from volunteers is appreciated.

The City Nutrition Office aims to reduce the number of malnourished children in Tacloban City. The office monitors malnourished children throughout Tacloban City. Volunteers can work with neighborhood nutrition committees directly and organize educational programs for parents, implement community and school vegetable gardens, and conduct weight surveys of children in different areas. Volunteers with this program should have knowledge of nutrition.

Highlights

The Philippines has been described as one of the world's best-kept secrets: this nation of 7,000 tropical islands offers pristine white beaches, turquoise waters, ancient rice terraces, virgin rainforests, volcanoes and some of the friendliest people in Asia. Explore this magical place and its diverse culture through a volunteer placement on the historic island of Leyte.

All Programs are set up on a completely individual basis according to the interests and skills of each participant and the current needs of the local organizations we work with.

Participants in the programs experience the famous hospitality of the Philippines through staying with a local host family.

Qualifications

Volunteers with experience in medical and health fields will have more choices in placement options.

Languages

• English
• Waray

Cost in US$:

Cost Includes:

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

Program Fees Include:

* Pre-departure Support: Our expert staff will be happy to assist you with planning your trip
* Airport Pickup: Participants are met when they arrive at the airport in Tacloban and brought to their homestay
* In-Country Orientation: Each program starts with a 2-3 day orientation to help participants get their feet on the ground and able to navigate the island.
* In-country Staff Support: Our coordinator in the Philippines has years of experience working with Volunteers She is very resourceful and on call 24/7 in case of emergency.
* Accommodations: Participants stay in with local host families and experience the warm hospitality of the Philippines and are provided with home cooked meals.

Experience Required

yes

Volunteers with more experience will have more placement options.

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

There is no typical international volunteer. We work with people from all over the world and a variety of backgrounds. We have placed volunteers ranging in age from 18-81. Successful volunteers are flexible, upbeat, energetic and inquisitive.

Age Range

18 and up

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Resume
• Written Application

International Volunteers's Mission Statement

International Volunteers is the volunteer branch of ELI Abroad, a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization, founded in 2001, that partners with organizations from around the world making a difference in their communities. We work closely with these groups to ensure that our volunteers get meaningful experiences at reasonable prices. We have something for everyone: whether you want to teach in Ghana, work in an orphanage in Nepal, animal rescue in the rainforest of Ecuador, medical clinic in South India, or study in a university in Buenos Aires.

Year Founded

2001