Teach Performing Arts to Disadvantaged Children
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If you have a flare for the fine arts, then Volunteer for the Visayans' Teaching Fine Arts to Disadvantaged Children project might be just the volunteer project you are looking for.
You have probably seen YouTube videos of Filipino street children break dancing, Filipino prison inmates dancing to Michael Jackson's Thriller, and local flight attendants dancing to Lady Gaga. So you know that Fili...
If you have a flare for the fine arts, then Volunteer for the Visayans' Teaching Fine Arts to Disadvantaged Children project might be just the volunteer project you are looking for.
You have probably seen YouTube videos of Filipino street children break dancing, Filipino prison inmates dancing to Michael Jackson's Thriller, and local flight attendants dancing to Lady Gaga. So you know that Filipinos love to dance! If you stroll through a Philippine neighborhood, you will probably see children outside their homes practicing the latest dance steps. They are good at it and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
Dancing is an excellent way of helping disadvantaged children to express themselves, gain self-confidence, and learn social skills. It also gives children something fun and wholesome to do...
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- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
Updated Dec 13, 2025
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Locations
- Tacloban City, Philippines
Types & Subjects
- Causes
- Arts
- Community Development
- Education
- English Teaching
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
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Elsa Thomasma
Participated in 2015
AlumniElsa graduated from Grand Valley State University with a degree in sociology and psychology. She worked as a caretaker for a boy with disabilities bot...
I had volunteered with VFV in 2009 and fell in love with the organization, the community, and the Filipino people. There was no doubt in my mind after that trip, that I would have to go back and volunteer again. Also, I needed to fulfill a practicum requirement for my sociology degree, so it was a win-win.
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