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Volunteer in Philippines
Volunteer in Philippines

Volunteer in Philippines

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Quick Facts

Start Dates : All Year Round

Duration : 2-24 Weeks

Program Locations : Tacloban

Minimum Age : 17 years+

Certificate : Offered after Program completion

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At a Glance

Currency Used : Philippine Peso

Language : Filipino & English

Travel on Weekends to : Manila or explore the beautiful beaches

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Program Overview

Be a volunteer in the Philippines with Volunteering Solutions and choose from a range of the most affordable volunteer abroad programs including Public Health Nutrition, Teaching Programs, Childcare, and Medical Volunteer Projects at rural clinics.

Our volunteer projects in the Philippines are dedicated to an on-going growth of sustainable project development efforts in Leyte, Philippines, particularly working in the areas of child welfare, community development, education,social welfare, and health and nutrition.

Volunteer projects in the Philippines are located in and around Tacloban.The city is strategically located right in the heart of Eastern Visayas. It lies along the northeastern seaboard of the island of Leyte.Volunteer opportunities in the Philippines are best fit for gap year travelers, high school/ college students, groups, families, and solo travelers to acquire useful international work experience.

Each year, Volunteering Solutions places many volunteers from around the world who choose to participate in short term to mid-term volunteer programs in Tacloban. These volunteers participate in a wide variety of projects which aim to educate disadvantaged communities,improve the health of low-income families, and offer sustainable support to marginalized individuals.

In addition to this, our local community partners in the Philippines continue to remain active outside the volunteer program by implementing and maintaining sustainable community-based projects which aim to improve the infrastructure of low-income communities and help empower a wide range of disadvantaged demographics. Such projects involve the construction and renovation of houses for families living in unsafe and uncomfortable living conditions, renovation of classrooms at underfunded schools, and the provision of supplementary feeding projects and nutrition education seminars for the mothers of malnourished children.

Highlights

  • Experience local way of life and culture by staying with a Philipino host family
  • 4 meaningful volunteering opportunities all year round from 2 to 24 weeks
  • Low-cost volunteer projects including airport transfers, orientation, meals, support and accommodation
  • Detailed orientation and city tour on arrival with the local team
  • Explore Leyte Province or travel to other islands on weekends
  • Comprehensive in country and UK based support

Suggested Weekend Travel Options

There are a lot of things to do in the Philippines, considering the fact that there are 7000 islands! Explore Tacloban City and other places in Leyte. During the weekends, volunteers usually visit the local areas of interest such as San Juanico Bridge, the Santo Nino Shrine, and the MacArthur Landing Memorial Park. You can also travel to Manila, the capital city. Some volunteers also opt to explore Cebu Island and experience its amazing nightlife. Discuss with the country coordinator before you plan anything.

Take a day trip and go kayaking at Lake Danao - kayaking at Lake DanaoThe guitar-shaped Lake Danao in the island of Leyte would be perfect for a day trip during the weekends. You can go for a refreshing swim in the tranquil water or rent a kayak and explore the rest of the area.

Visit the Santo Nino Shrine and Heritage Museum - Tacloban City is filled with historic sites, and you'll be amazed while exploring the Santo Nino Shrine and Heritage Museum, built by former President Ferdinand Marcos. Take a trip to this beloved heritage site and see its wide collection of antiques and artworks not only from the Philippines, but also from Germany, Italy, and France. At the shrine, you will see the image of the Santo Nino, which is the Catholic’s title for the baby Jesus.

Go for a trek to Masaba Falls - In case you are looking for some adrenaline rush and trekking is there on your bucket list, then you'll definitely enjoy going hiking up the Masaba Falls. The only way to reach the site is by river trekking, and it usually takes 30 to 60 minutes before you reach the site. Along the way, you will pass through the forest, giving you a chance to get closer to nature. When you arrive at the seven-tiered waterfalls, you can go for a swim or just sit on one of the rocks and admire the scenery.

Head off to Cebu -Cebu island How about planning a 2 days trip to another island? With its sugar-white beaches, azure waters and pristine coral gardens, the island of Cebu in the Philippines is the perfect tropical escape. You can simply chill on the beaches, and take a dip in the turquoise waters. It'll be the best way to unwind!

Go snorkeling at Kalanggaman - If you are a water baby, craving to take a dive and get closer to the underwater world, then you can head off the Kalanggaman beach, which is one of the best places for snorkeling in Leyte.

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