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Trip | Volunteer in Philippines
Support Local Fishermen and Farm Workers During Their Daily Work in Tigman, Palawan, Philippines
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: Support local fishermen and farm workers during their daily work in Tigman, Palawan, Philippines
The average salary of the inhabitants of Palawan it not very high. Many of the people living in the village don’t have an adequate education and earn their costs of living with traditional fishing and farming. In this project a close cooperation with the locals takes place, which allows to get a deep insight into the culture and traditions of the Filipinos. This program focuses mainly on the culture exchange and non-profit assistance. This is a unique chance to experience the Philippines in a way that only a few get the chance to.
What to expect
Description: Support local fishermen and farm workers during their daily work in Tigman, Palawan, Philippines
As participant in this project, you will learn to art of fishing and the traditional farming first-hand from experienced Filipinos. You will support the villagers in the preparation and follow-up of the daily fishing with tasks like preparation of the angling accessories and processing of the caught fish as well as helping on the rice and vegetable fields.
Your exact tasks depend on the weather conditions and the season. But no matter if rain or sun, the cultural exchange and progress of the local community is guaranteed in all weather conditions! Depending on the season and the weather conditions, you will help in the mornings and afternoons either the fishermen or on the field. The program is very dependent on the weather and can be changed if necessary.
Before your project work starts you will have an cultural introduction week to be prepared 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?
Support Local Fishermen and Farm Workers During Their Daily Work in Tigman, Palawan, Philippines
Flexible dates
min. 2 weeks
from 18 years
Good english knowledge
from
950 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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