8 International Service Projects in the Philippines

  Philippines

• Visayas: 
Cebu City

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Various Dates

Description: VFP offers over 3000 affordable, short-term voluntary service projects in 100+ countries, including 8 in the Philippines. These international voluntary service projects are an opportunity to participate in meaningful community service while living and interacting in an intercultural environment. Work projects include: construction/renovation of low-income housing or community buildings, historic preservation, archeology; environmental projects such as trail building, environmental education, wildlife surveying, park maintenance, organic farming; social services working with children, the elderly, physically or mentally handicapped, refugees, minority groups, drug/alcohol recovery, AIDS education; as well as arts projects and festivals.

Most projects are limited to ages 18+ and are usually from May through September and are of 2 to 3 weeks in duration, although there are 200+ projects scheduled for the 'off-season.' A USD 250 per-project registration fee includes accommodation and food. There may be a small additional fee for projects in developing countries. Transportation is arranged and paid for by the volunteer. VFP offers a free newsletter which provides a clear picture of what the program is about including many photos of volunteers in action.

Highlights: Affordable intercultural immersion-volunteers from at least four countries in every program.

Cost in US$: USD 300-USD 500

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Motivated, hard-working, open-minded, and flexible.

Age Range: 18-28+

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Philippines Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Scholarships are Available. visit our website to learn more

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Volunteers For Peace, Inc.'s Mission Statement: Volunteers For Peace promotes International Voluntary Service as an effective means of intercultural education, service learning and community development. We provide projects where people from diverse backgrounds can work together to help overcome the need, violence and environmental challenges facing our planet. Our projects are truly a microcosm of a world where nations join together to improve life on our planet. They are a practical way to both prevent and resolve conflict. By participating in a voluntary service project, volunteers help sow the seeds of a better future for all life on the planet.

Year Founded: 1982