Description

The children in the Philippines begin learning English in grade one, so it's not a surprise that most of the population can speak and understand English. The benefits of learning English from a native speaker are inspiring for the young children.

We place volunteers in rural elementary schools an hour outside of Tacloban City to assist the local teachers with their English classes and other subjects. These volunteers are able to experience living in rural villages and will observe the true meaning of "community."

Another alternative to teaching in the rural setting is to teach the non-formal education classes in Tacloban. These classes work with out of school youth, and unemployed adults interested in learning the basic subjects taught in public school, as well as skills training. Our international volunteers can be role models for these struggling teenagers and adults. The non-formal education sector lacks the teachers they need to conduct regular classes for these students who have previously dropped out of school and are looking to continue their education. Our volunteers can organize and schedule classes daily and really have a profound effect on these student's lives. Teaching English experience or TEFL certification is preferred but not mandatory. Volunteer for the Visayans is dedicated to promoting international education about the people and culture of the Philippines, as well as the economic hardships they deal with everyday, through volunteerism and cultural immersion. At the same time, Volunteer for the Visayans aims to provide support services to the community through its host of local volunteers.

Highlights

Additional optional activities:-

- Conduct After-School Tutorials with Children on the Volunteer for the Visayans Child Sponsorship Program between 5pm and 7pm.

- Participate with a wide variety of local community based projects such as adolescent youth groups and local mothers groups outside of your regular working hours.

- Assist VFV with outreach projects such as building houses through their build-a-home project, assist with emergency relief and school supply distribution projects on weekends and after regular program hours.

Discover the Community

All volunteers are accommodated within a small close knit Filipino community. All home stays are within 1 minute from each and within 1 minute from VFV's office and community centre - this offers great cultural immersion as well as a great way for volunteers to socialise outside of project hours.

Qualifications

- Volunteers must be prepared to experience a new culture.
- Teaching experience and TEFL certification are preferred but not required.

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

$799 for 2 weeks, $80 for each additional week

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Culture
• Education
• English Teaching
• Teaching

Typical Volunteer

Volunteers will assist local school teachers with English classes and organize activities for the pupils in order to combat issues such as large classroom sizes and provide closer academic support to needy children.

Age Range

18 years old and above

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Application Process Involves

• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Year Founded

2004