Boomers Abroad

Description

The children in the Philippines begin learning English in grade one, so it's not a surprise that most of the population can speak and understand English. The benefits of learning English from a native speaker are inspiring for the young children.

We place volunteers in rural elementary schools an hour outside of Tacloban City to assist the local teachers with their English classes and other subjects. These volunteers are able to experience living in rural villages and will observe the true meaning of "community."

Another alternative to teaching in the rural setting is to teach the non-formal education classes in Tacloban. These classes work with out of school youth, and unemployed adults interested in learning the basic subjects taught in public school, as well as skills training. Our international volunteers can be role models for these struggling teenagers and adults. The non-formal education sector lacks the teachers they need to conduct regular classes for these students who have previously dropped out of school and are looking to continue their education. Our volunteers can organize and schedule classes daily and really have a profound effect on these student's lives. Teaching English experience or TEFL certification is preferred but not mandatory. Volunteer for the Visayans is dedicated to promoting international education about the people and culture of the Philippines, as well as the economic hardships they deal with everyday, through volunteerism and cultural immersion. At the same time, Volunteer for the Visayans aims to provide support services to the community through its host of local volunteers.

Volunteer for the Visayans is a non-government organization that works with the following objectives:

- To provide volunteer placements for the international and local volunteers in the Philippines
- To establish bonds between international volunteers and local hosts
- To provide support services in the areas of social welfare, education and ecology
- To share and contribute with one another the good thoughts, ideas, experiences, skills, expertise and resources which are possible for the welfare of individual members of the organization, their respective families and the community
- To enable society to profit from the good deeds and examples along with their cultural heritage, values and traditions for community and prosperity

Sponsor A Child

When you decide to sponsor a child, you'll get:

- An opportunity of a lifetime to form a lasting bond and friendship with a child in a poor community
- Regular email updates and reports on the life of a child
- Regular letter from the child
- The chance to change someone's life for the better, immediately and directly!

And the child will get:

- Needed school materials and books
- School uniform
- Regular visit to the doctor and supplemental health program
- Nutritional needs (vitamins, milk, rice, snacks, etc)
- After school tutoring and education program
- Organized activities