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Volunteer with the Street Children
By volunteering with street children, some of the Philippines' most under-served and underprivileged kids will be inspired, educated, and supported. Seeing kids begging for food and sleeping on the sidewalk is not unusual in the Philippines. Some of these kids live at home, but instead of attending school, they spend their days on the street. Several have left home to flee from abusive treatme...
By volunteering with street children, some of the Philippines' most under-served and underprivileged kids will be inspired, educated, and supported. Seeing kids begging for food and sleeping on the sidewalk is not unusual in the Philippines. Some of these kids live at home, but instead of attending school, they spend their days on the street. Several have left home to flee from abusive treatment. Others have resorted to begging due to the lack of food. Some street children sniff solvent-based adhesive. Most kids go without food in a day; hence, the lack of proper nutrition. Many are also vulnerable to sexual exploitation and recruitment from street gangs. Through volunteering, you can help improve the lives of these children. The placement could be in a shelter or rehabilitation fa...
Program Highlights
Experience an opportunity of a lifetime to form a lasting bond and friendship with a child in a poor community.
Change someone's life for the better, immediately and directly!
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, emergency relief, and school supply distribution projects on weekends and after program work hours
Get the chance to sponsor achild and form a lasting bond and friendship with a child in a poor community
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Quick Details
- Ormoc, Philippines
- Tacloban City, Philippines
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- Community Development
- Culture
- Economic Development See more
- All Nationalities
Program Details
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Locations
- Ormoc, Philippines
- Tacloban City, Philippines
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Community Development
- Culture
- Economic Development
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Written Application
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By volunteering with street children, some of the Philippines' most under-served and underprivileged kids will be inspired, educated, and supported. Seeing kids begging for food and sleeping on the sidewalk is not unusual in the Philippines. Some of these kids live at home, but instead of attending school, they spend their days on the street. Several have left home to flee from abusive treatment. Others have resorted to begging due to the lack of food. Some street children sniff solvent-based adhesive. Most kids go without food in a day; hence, the lack of proper nutrition. Many are also vulnerable to sexual exploitation and recruitment from street gangs. Through volunteering, you can help improve the lives of these children. The placement could be in a shelter or rehabilitation fa...
Volunteer for the Visayans
Volunteer for the Visayans
Ready to Learn More?
By volunteering with street children, some of the Philippines' most under-served and underprivileged kids will be inspired, educated, and supported. Seeing kids begging for food and sleeping on the sidewalk is not unusual in the Philippines. Some of these kids live at home, but instead of attending school, they spend their days on the street. Several have left home to flee from abusive treatment. Others have resorted to begging due to the lack of food. Some street children sniff solvent-based adhesive. Most kids go without food in a day; hence, the lack of proper nutrition. Many are also vulnerable to sexual exploitation and recruitment from street gangs. Through volunteering, you can help improve the lives of these children. The placement could be in a shelter or rehabilitation fa...
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