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Trip | Volunteer in Philippines
Renovation Project in Tigman, Palawan, Philippinen
Tigman, Philippines
Quick Facts
about this position
Working hours
none
Minimum age
from 18 years
Education
no particular
Language skills
Good english knowledge
About this position
Overview: Renovation Project in Tigman, Palawan, Philippinen
On Palawan, the people don’t have the necessary financial resources to carry out essential renovations. The aim of this program is to realize long-desired construction projects and fulfill the longings of the locals. Within this project, for example, damaged houses and community centers are repaired or schools are built. In this project, a close collaboration with the Palawan Filipinos takes place, which is an excellent opportunity to meet the Filipinos as they are: hospitable, grateful and cordial!What to expect
Description: Renovation Project in Tigman, Palawan, Philippinen
As participant in this project, you will do construction and renovation work, such as painting walls, repairing furniture, cultivating green areas and a lot more. You do not have to have any experience with construction work but you should be motivated and energetic to improve the living conditions of the locals! This project offers a wonderful cultural exchange as well as on opportunity to find friends forever. Working together and supporting each other is a wonderful experience that you will never forget after finishing the project.
Daily schedule:
From Monday to Friday you will work in the mornings as well as in the afternoons in the project. in between you will have time to get your lunch. Before your project work starts you will have an introductory week to prepare you for the new and foreign culture.
Itinerary of your stay abroad
Program flow in Tigman, Philippinen
Time of arrivalArrival day is always on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Our partner organization will pick you up from the airport (Puerto Princesa International Airport) and drop you at your accommodation in Tigman. Introduction week and start of the program
Before the project work begins, a cultural introduction week takes place, in order to overcome the first culture shock easily. During this week you will get all relevant information about your project, you will get to know Tigman and the surroundings and immerse yourself in the local culture and traditions during a Philippine language and cooking class. In addition you will have excursions to the island's capital Puerto Princesa and to Narra. On the Monday after the introduction week your project work will start. Weekends
Weekends are freetime! Consult your program coordinator for excursions, activities and must see's around Tigman. Departure
Please consult our partner organization to help you organize your drop to the airport or to other destinations.
Ready to get started?
Renovation Project in Tigman, Palawan, Philippinen
Flexible dates
min. 2 weeks
from 18 years
Good english knowledge
from
990 EUR
Questions? We will help you!
Contact usYour accommodation
Accommodation during your Community Engagement work in Tigman, Philippines
Together with other volunteers, who are participating in a project around Tigman, you will be accommodated in a volunteer house. This house was built with a lot of natural elements and offers a tropical view on the beach! The rooms are equipped with bunk beds and offer space for 6-8 people. There is only a limited number of laundry facilities available, so you either have to wash your clothes by hand or you can use the laundry service for a small fee. Meals During the weeks you will be provided with 3 meals and on the weekend with 2 meals per day. The food mainly consists of local Philippine cuisine (lots of vegetables, meat, egg and rice) and will be served directly in you accommodation.Our Service
Service community engagement in the Philippines - what's in and what's not in
Services for your community engagement work abroad include the active support in the preparation of your entire stay abroad. The team of our partner organization in each country supports you, wherever you require it: What's included:- Placement in a community engagement project according to you demands
- Assisting visa application
- Information about cheap flights, travel insurances and other important travel documents
- Airport transportation with direct transfer to your accommodation
- Accommodation during your whole volunteer work (in dormitories in the volunteer house)
- Every day transport to the project site
- 3 meals during the weekdays
- 2 meals on Saturday and Sunday
- Tips and information about freetime activities
- Contact person during your stay abroad
- 24-hour emergency number
- Regular meetings with all volunteers or interns
- Certificate
- Visa
- Flights
- Insurance
- Personal expenses
- Transfer to the airport after the end of your project work
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