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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: Neglected, abandoned, or run-away children on the streets in Tacloban City, Philippines live a life that is often void of love and warmth, safety, protection, and parental care. Volunteers help to change this reality through their involvement in after-school programs that focus on providing the children basic daily care. Volunteers work directly with a social worker from the Department of Social Welfare and may help to administer programs such as English language training, computer training, and medical care.

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 assisting a local social worker with a variety of programs for street children. Volunteers may be asked to provide basic care for the children or participate in other programs. Volunteers who are flexible and eager to help can make a significant contribution in the lives of these children.

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.

Degrees Available: Associates

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, childcare/children, community centers, education, primary education, social services, social work, street kids and youth

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.