Teacher Assistant at Rural Elementary School in the Philippines
Highlights
- Seamless Airport Transfers: We ensure your hassle-free arrival and departure in Tacloban City, taking you to your homestay and back to the airport.
- Comprehensive Orientation: Our detailed orientation covers the program, organization, and various initiatives, ensuring you're well-prepared for your volunteer experience.
- Exploration and Relaxation: Discover the city, our community centers, and the communities we serve. Plus, unwind with a day at the beach, soaking in the sun and sea.
- Cultural Homestay Immersion: Live with local families, experiencing their culture as a cherished family member.
- Round-the-Clock Support: We offer continuous support from the moment you apply, ensuring you can reach out to us anytime during your stay.
Overview
Volunteering at rural Filipino schools aids remote communities. Education is vital for job prospects, particularly with a focus on English, essential for professional success. Native English-speaking volunteers help students practice the language and boost confidence.
Typically, rural schools have seven teachers, including a school head, serving grades K-6. Class sizes vary, impacting attention due to administrative tasks. Volunteers lighten this load and offer diverse perspectives. Subjects taught include English, Math, Science, Geography, Arts, Music, Sports, and Computer Skills, with flexibility for volunteers. Your help significantly impacts students' education.
Important Information
While volunteers are assigned to their specific programs, Volunteer for the Visayans (VFV) offers side projects that they may get involved with during their down time. VFV supports over 300 children sponsored by individuals from all over the world. Volunteers could get involved by helping prepare lunch for the children who come our three communities. They may also help out with tutorials. Kids could benefit from a native English speaker. Reading and comprehension and spelling are some of the areas that our children need help with.
Every month we distribute groceries and other essential items to our sponsored kids. From purchasing, to sorting, and distribution, we could also benefit from the assistance of volunteers. VFV is also involved in various community projects which are donation based. Whenever we have outreach activities, we ask volunteers to join us. Our side projects serve as a way for the volunteers to see the different facet of the organization. We are not simply an organization that offers volunteer opportunities. We do more.