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  Philippines

• Visayas: 
Tacloban City

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: On-going

Description: Volunteer on the island of Leyte, for an unforgettable and meaningful way to experience the Philippines, its culture, and people. Volunteers help shape young lives in the Philippines by sharing their English skills and teaching talents. They teach English and many other subjects to elementary school children from 5-12 years of age. Native or fluent English speakers with or without formal teaching experience can contribute greatly to a child's educational development. Volunteers assist local teachers in the instruction of classes, which typically range in size from 20 to 30 pupils.

The Philippines is made up of over 7,000 tropical islands stretching across a vast expanse of ocean in Southeast Asia. Its diverse ecosystems along with its even more diverse cultural history make it one of the most fascinating destinations in the world. As home to lively festivals, friendly people, cities and villages, beautiful beaches, tropical rainforests, volcanoes, waterfalls, and coral reefs teeming with life, the Philippines is truly a unique jewel in the South China Sea.

Highlights: Volunteers work about four to five hours a day, five days a week with a local primary school teacher. Activities may include teaching English or other subjects. Compared to many other developing countries, the class size is typically very small, with 20 to 30 pupils per class. Volunteers are encouraged to participate in a variety of other learning activities that might include music, art, outdoor activities, or games.

Activities: In their free-time, participants can go to the beach, check their e-mail at an Internet Cafe, or explore nearby towns along the coast.

Qualifications / Skills Needed: Volunteers must have: English language fluency, a desire to help children grow, flexibility, self-motivation, an openness to a new culture and a willingness to learn, willingness to live with a Filipino family.

Language: English

Cost Includes: Pre-departure packet to prepare you for your placement, World Endeavors support for any of your pre-trip questions, Airport pick-up and drop-off, All in-country travel and coordination, Philippine food and accommodations, Support from local World Endeavors representatives

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer Projects: academic reinforcement, education, English teaching, primary education, teaching and youth development

Typical Volunteer: World Endeavors volunteers are people from all backgrounds who are looking for a life-changing experience abroad. Our participants are of all ages and come from countries around the world. We seek to match volunteers to projects that best suit their interests and abilities in order to maximize their experience and their impact on their project.

Age Range: 18+

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

Typical Living Arrangement: Home-stays

Participants Travel to Philippines Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

World Endeavors's Mission Statement: World Endeavors is a provider of unique international volunteer, internship, and study programs. Our mission is to become a catalyst for positive change in our community and the world through quality international programs.