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Volunteer Abroad in Philippines: Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Abroad in Philippines: The culture of the Philippines is a combination of Asian and Spanish influence. The people are an ethnic mix of Malay, Chinese, Spanish, American, and Indian. Since the Spaniards dominated the Philippines for over 300 years, many of their traditions, and holidays originate from the Spaniards. Over 90% of the country is Christian and 80% of these are Catholics. Local feasts for patron saints are some of the popular catholic celebrations. Religion plays an important role in the lives of the Filipinos.

Filipino, also known as Tagalog, is the official national language in the Philippines with English considered as the country's unofficial one. Both English and Tagalog are taught in school starting in grade one. In addition, there are over 111 dialects spoken throughout the different regions of the country.

Hospitality is one of the Filipino characters that truly distinguish them from other Southeast Asian people. A visitor is treated as the most important person they have ever met and will be introduced to the best the family can offer - the best food, the best place in the table, the best things, and, if they have to stay overnight, the best room and beddings!

The Philippines primarily has a tropical rainforest climate. Heavy rains are common from June to October because of the Southwest Monsoon. Monsoons are rare from December through June so there is little rainfall during these months. Strong typhoons are a concern from June through November.

Our projects are located in the Visayans, on the Leyte Island, supporting the education of orphan and rural children from the surrounding areas. The poverty experienced in this area is not just a lack of money but also the inability to access basic needs, such as health care and health facilities, as well as basic quality education for all of its children.

Our programs allow you to take part in meaningful community service work, while discovering the people, sights, smells and tastes of the Philippines.

Volunteering while traveling n the Philippines is a way to totally immerse you in Filipino culture.

This is a great opportunity to make life-long friends, learn a new culture from the inside out and discover that one person really can make a difference.

Volunteer overseas with us and see A Broader View of the World.
Locations pages:

* Tacloban
* Tanauan
* Olango Island
* Philippines

1001 Dell Lane Suite B, Wyncote, PA 19095, USA Volunteer Abroad Project
Tel: 1-215-780-1845 / Toll Free: 1-866-423-3258 / Fax: 1-215-887-0915
volunteers@abroaderview.org - www.abroaderview.org - info@abroaderview.org

Requirements:
Program Length: 1-12 weeks
Program Date: Flexible Start & End Date
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hour per day
Accommodations: Shared volunteer residence or homestay Meals: Yes, 3 meals a day
Requirements: 17 years +, open-mindedness to new adventures.

Requirements

No

No

Language

English

Group Minimum and Maximum

1 - 30

Group Travel Opportunities

Family Vacation? Corporate Sponsored Project? Church Mission?

All types of groups travel with A Broader View Volunteers Ã?Â?Ã?Â?Ã?Â?Ã?Â? families with children, professional colleagues, corporate sponsored service learning, medical missions, faculty-led school
programs, church mission trips, etc.

Volunteer abroad with a group of your friends, colleagues, or peers makes for a gratifying and memorable experience. Embrace a new culture together and share in the experience of a lifetime. Traveling
as a group on our programs offers a unique opportunity to bond together in an experience that combines travel, volunteering, and immersion in a new culture.

We can arrange structured immersion programs customized for the needs of your group. Features can include home stay options, language classes, sightseeing trips, and on-site project coordinator. Your group may even be eligible for a discount on the program fee.

Why not spend your next family vacation, church mission trip or company project with us? Make a lasting impact that changes lives and provides you one of the most rewarding experiences of your life.

Here is just a sample of some group projects:

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* Community development construction projects in Kampala, Uganda
* Education/Teaching in a preschool and primary school in Arusha, Tanzania
* Orphanage assistance in the Volta Region of rural Ghana
* Medical and dental mission to community clinics in the Sacred Valley of Peru

Start your group volunteering abroad today!

Contact us to learn more about which country and project is best-suited for your
groupÃ?Â?Ã?Â?Ã?Â?Ã?Â?s size and interests. We can discuss project start dates; accommodations required and suggested day
to day itinerary needs.

Contact us today about volunteering as a group at volunteers@abroaderview.org or call us
1-215-780-1845 or 1-866-423-3258 (toll-free from the US or Canada).

Our program fees include the following services: * Prompt customer service answering your call and emails. * Pre-departure orientation guide with detailed travel, safety & cultural information * Detailed fundraising guide * Accommodations: Home stay, shared volunteer residence, guesthouses * Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily * Airport meet and greet * First night hotel accommodation *some programs * Guidance and support of a local project coordinator, 24/7 in case of emergency * Orientation/briefing on arrival * Placement in a volunteer project * Transportation to project site on arrival * Departure transfer * Letter of completion

12/31/2013