Volunteer in a surfing community

Project Description

With the aim of providing after-school programmes that are interactive and educational, this non-profit engages children in a surfing community to attend vocational and livelihood courses as well as mentoring programs. Volunteers are expected to participate as a facilitator, mentor, and coach for these programmes.

Focus

Alternative Learning System (ALS)
After School Vocational Programmes
Sustainable Livelihood Programmes
Mentoring Programmes
Volunteering
Intercultural Learning

Learning Outcomes

Community development approaches and strategies
Facilitation of vocational and livelihood education programmes
Increased knowledge and appreciation of different cultures

The team at AFS Philippines are looking forward to discussing the programmes with you and can be called or Whatsapp’d on +63 917 654 7282 between 6am and 10am.

Alternatively apply now and we’ll call you back.

Overview

Program Type
- Teaching
- Volunteering
Location
- Philippines
Program for an individual or for a group

Individual
Program highlights
- Provide after school educational programmes
- Serve as a mentor to children
- Participate in fundraising activities

Specifics

Volunteering field
- Children and Youth
- Community Development
- Education
- Environment
Subject

Surfing, Environmental, Teaching
Working days per week

5

Requirements

Age Range
- 18
- 40
Educational requirements

Background in surfing and teaching children.
Language at project
- English
- Filipino
Instruction language
- English
Soft skills and other requirements

You should have good communication skills and team spirit. You should also be well-organized, mature, independent, and willing to assist in surf-mentorship operations. Likewise, you should be willing to adapt to a foreign environment (e.g. learn a local dialect as needed) and be flexible and open-minded.

Housing and Meals

Housing type
- At project/school
- Group Stay
- Host Family
Meals included
- 3 per day
Housing / meals details

Participants will stay with host families who will provide the meals. A regular meal costs around Php50-100 (1-2USD) per meal. However, participants are expected to be responsible for their own transportation. Transportation fee will not exceed Php100 (2USD) per day (roundtrip).

Extra

Social life

The Philippines is a tropical country and an archipelago with more than 7,400 islands. Participants can spend their weekends by traveling in nearby beaches, waterfalls, mountains, lakes etc. We also have several festivals every month nationwide. They can join these street parties, eat local foods, join family activities and experience city life.

Foods and transportation are inexpensive with a regular meal that ranges Php50-100 (1-2USD) and jeepney minimum fare of Php8.00
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Host Family Placement
24/7 Emergency Support
Meals
Global Competence Certificate
Continuous Support
Orientations during your time abroad
Individual Contact Person
Airport Pick-up
Visa Application Assistance
Community Service Placement

Airfare
Domestic Transport
Visa and Passport Fees
Medical Insurance
Vaccinations
Cultural Tours

Volunteer in a surfing community

Mentor children in interactive after-school programmes

Program Details