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Description
Our program is a US-based, 501(c)3 non-profit organization that addresses the immediate and long-term needs of communities impacted by natural disasters by engaging and leveraging volunteers, partner organizations, and local communities. Our organization arrives early for the first response and stays late to rebuild schools and homes in a disaster-resilient way.
We have been on the ground in the Philippines for a few years, working with local organizations to support the communities affected by so many typhoons. Our program is seeking volunteers to help with building a new disaster-resilient building with bamboo technology and WASH facilities for a local school in Salvacion on the Catanduanes Island. These two classrooms will serve over 90 students.
We provide 3 meals a day on each working day and accommodation for the duration of your stay. We live in a communal house with 4-6 bunk beds in each room. Volunteers are responsible for all other expenses, including travel to and from the Philippines, as well as transportation to our base.
We have a wifi on base but no phone reception in the village.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
DIY and building projects
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Living and working in the Philippines provides a rich cultural exchange. A local community is incredibly welcoming and is always wanting to teach you about their culture and learn from you. On top of a unique cultural experience, you will also gain new construction knowledge because we will teach you everything you need to know to finish specific tasks. So do not worry about not having previous construction experience.
Help
Our program is seeking volunteers to help with building a new disaster-resilient building with sustainable bamboo technology and WASH facilities for a local school in Salvacion, along with skilled supervisors and local masons. No construction experience is needed as we will teach you everything needed.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Tagalog: Fluent
Accommodation
Our accommodation is communal living on a base with several rooms. Each room can accommodate around 4-6 people.
We are in Salvacion on the Catanduanes Island, living closely with the local community.
We offer 3 meals a day on work days
What else ...
We recommend flying to Virac and then taking a public van to Salvacion, where our base is located. The bus journey to our base can take about 2 hours. There are no ATM's in Salvacion, so we recommend bringing cash and any other necessary items, as the options are limited in the village.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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We are truly thankful that you have… read more
At the work site you get to interact with an amazing group of local Filipinos that will… read more
Even though the work is often hard and the working days are long, the warm community, the motivated staff and volunteers and the meaningful project are definitely worth the effort. Not only was I able to… read more
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We are truly thankful that you have… read more
At the work site you get to interact with an amazing group of local Filipinos that will… read more
Even though the work is often hard and the working days are long, the warm community, the motivated staff and volunteers and the meaningful project are definitely worth the effort. Not only was I able to… read more
first of all - biggest THANK YOU for joining us with all your good vibes, humour and motivation. There was no day your smile wouldn't bring sunshine (even on rainy days on site). It's to people like you that we are able to provide safe and lasting spaces for education and children to learn and grow. The community of St. Nino and AHAH… read more
Whether it was rain or sunshine - you always showed up and brightened the day with your smile, humour and positive spirit. Through your hard work and dedication you contributed immensly to safe… read more
It was amazing seeing you interact with people from all around the world, engaging in events and activies and your open mindset and communication really made it easy to get in contact with you. Through your hard… read more
