Dive into the small town of El Nido which is surrounded by crystal-clear waters, stunning lagoons, white sand beaches, rocky islet, towering limestone cliff and grass like waters coupled with various marine species or rainforest. But, this town is more than that. It is also rich in culture, local dialects, heritage, traditions and handicrafts. Thus, it is your great chance to immerse yourself with the rich culture and history of the Philippines particularly, El Nido, Palawan and make life changing travel and inter – cultural experiences.

The Philippines is filled with beautiful sceneries, rich culture, and tons of friendly and welcoming people. Interacting with people is one of the most exciting and unique travel experiences in the Philippines, particularly in the small island of Palawan, which is hailed as the most beautiful island in the world for the second time. In fact, Palawan or EL Nido Palawan is more than just crystal-clear waters, stunning lagoons, white sand beaches, rocky islet, towering limestone cliff and grass like waters coupled with various marine species or rainforest.

EL Nido Palawan does not only have natural beauty or rich in natural resources to offer but it is also rich in culture, local dialects, heritage, and traditions. Moreover, Palawan has a very rich diversity due to its vast numbers of culture groups and handicrafts. Thus, it is your great chance to immerse yourself with the rich culture and history of the Philippines particularly, El Nido, Palawan and make life changing travel and inter – cultural experiences.

This week also offers a great opportunity for you to learn and understand more about Palawan culture and to become more familiar with your surroundings in and around Palawan. It is an enriching experience to get to know the way of living and customs and adapt yourself to the local environment. Similarly, throughout the week, you will experience going to the towns’ public market and immerse with local vendors wherein you can buy some souvenir items. In addition, Philippines Language class and cooking class will take place, trips and relaxations to the crystal-clear water and beaches, bonfires, and many more exciting cultural experiences.

Moreover, there are a lot of active outdoor activities in these programs, thus, it is advisable to make sure that you are Medically and Physically Fit to move around, dive and swim as there are island tour hopping activities.

This week acts as a recommended introduction to Palawan and Philippine’s culture but also as the perfect platform for meeting and bonding with fellow participants across the globe and to the community. More so, as you wait for the day to travel again, discover, and explore the wonders and rich culture that awaits you in the most beautiful island in the world, El Nido, from the comfort of your home. Stay at home, dream, and wake up on the beautiful island of EL Nido.

The Culture Week has fixed start dates.

2025: 6 January, 20 January, 3 February, 17 February, 3 March, 17 March, 7 April, 21 April, 5 May, 19 May, 2 June, 16 June, 7 July, 21 July, 4 August, 18 August, 1 September, 15 September, 6 October, 20 October, 3 November, 17 November, 1 December, 15 December

Schedule

Monday
Breakfast
Introduction meeting, House rules, Setting Expectations, Health and Safety Advice, handling of documents & Signing up of relevant documents.
Filipino Do’s and Don’ts, Dress Codes, Filipino Culture Lessons and Basic Filipino Language Lessons.
Tour Around Town’s center and Local Area, and arrange a sim-card if necessary.
Lunch
Project Preparations with assigned Local Program Coordinators.
Welcome Dinner

Tuesday
Breakfast
Filipino Cooking Class
Lunch
Filipino Language Class
Dinner

Wednesday
Breakfast
Enjoy island Hopping
Lunch
Continue Island Hopping.
Headed back to the Accommodation Center.
Dinner

Thursday
Breakfast
Hand Fan Making
Lunch
Bracelet/Necklace Making
Dinner
Karaoke Night

Friday
Breakfast
Project Orientation and Observation
Lunch
Project Preparation
Dinner

This schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

Immerse yourself in a life-changing experience with rural village children and the community in the breathtaking island of El Nido, Palawan. In this program, you will prepare creative teaching lessons, assist with daily activities, and engage in nurturing tasks like putting children down for a nap. From organizing classes and developing learning materials to playing games and engaging in practical activities, you’ll guide children in feeding, hand washing, combing hair, and more. Join us for a fulfilling and impactful journey.

Kindergarten is a preschool educational approach based on engaging in practical activities and social interaction as part of the transitions for the children from home to school and to slowly adjust to formal education. In the Philippines, children ages 3 – 5 years old are already attending pre – school and kindergarten so that they cannot miss crucial periods of development in the early years.

This program desires that you will teach and communicate with the children using English and teaching them the language in a fun way. Numbers, Coloring, Sing and Dance, Alphabets, Shapes, Basic Writing are the main focus of the curriculum in the Kindergarten which you may also be assigned to teach them. In addition, besides teaching, you will also support the local coordinator and staff with the care taking of the children with the age ranging from 3 years until 5 years old.

Moreover, you will also partake in the day – to day activities and operations of the Kindergarten. Through this, you will be able to have some glimpse and insights on the daily operations of the centers, ideas on the Philippines educational systems and approaches and give the chance to significantly contribute to the betterment and improvement of the teaching and learning process. The Kindergarten is located at Nacpan Village, 17th Kilometers North of the town proper of El, Nido , Palawan.

On the other hand, Filipino children are always amazed and interested in knowing and learning more about foreign lands and countries including their cultures, beautiful places and sceneries, costumes, and historic festivals. Thus, you are encouraged to bring pictures and other visuals from your country, friends, family or objects that highlight your culture in order to promote intercultural exchange.

Finally, it is the biggest desire of this program that the children will learn from you and that you will also have a life changing experience from the children as well before leaving the program. Thus, making remarkable contributions to the hearts and life of the children.

The main focus of our Kindergarten program will depend upon the needs of the Kindergarten at that particular point in time. Your main roles will be, but are not limited to:

Care Taking of Children such as preparing their food and feeding them.
Help in the children’s basic hygiene and sanitation routines such as cutting nails, combing hair, hand washing, teeth brushing and so on.
Help them in cleaning their eating utensils.
Help them put down in their nap.
Teaching basic English alongside the local teachers.
Help them with basic writings in their notepads.
Prepares and organizes lessons and meaningful learning activities.
Facilitates children songs, dances and storytelling activities.
Facilitate learning activities such as playing fun games, coloring and other related activities.
Join other activities conducted at the Kindergarten.
Prepare assessment exercises.
Mark the monthly examinations or assessment.
Aims & Objectives
Widen the Island children’s multi – cultural interactions.
Improve the children’s educational prospects particularly in improving English Communication skills;
Assist the local staff and teachers by providing an extra hand.
Develop your teamwork and creativity skills through practical work.
Reciprocal Learning Experiences.
Give you invaluable and practical experience in teaching.

Schedule

Monday
Breakfast
Introduction meeting, House rules, Setting Expectations, Health and Safety Advice, handling of documents & Signing up of relevant documents.
Filipino Do’s and Don’ts, Dress Codes, Filipino Culture Lessons and Basic Filipino Language Lessons.
Tour Around Town’s center and Local Area, and arrange a sim-card if necessary.
Lunch
Project Meetings, Observation and Preparations with assigned Local Program Coordinators.
Welcome Dinner

Tuesday to Friday
Breakfast
Teaching Sessions and Activities at the Kindergarten. Arrange activities with the children (game, song, coloring, writing, basic English teaching) and support the local kindergarten staff with disciplining, managing and care taking
Lunch
Rest
Teaching First Grade or 6 years old children about Basic English.
Preparations of Lessons/Topics/Activities for the next day.
Dinner
Note: Every Thursday at 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm, we will be having a Karaoke Night. This activity will give you and other participants a time for relaxation, socialization, a welcome party for new comers and at the same time a farewell party for the participants who will end their programs.

This schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

The teaching program is organized as a formal English class which allows the participants to design and arrange simultaneous and various learning activities. You will not only teach and impart knowledge but inspire and motivate students/learners for life and take important steps in life.

Due to the fast growing tourism industry which serves as one of the backbone of Philippines economy and that El Nido, Palawan is one of the most visited towns for international and domestic tourists, there are high demands for communicating in English as an international language. However, we have noticed that the children within the community do not have much chance to learn and practice the use of English. Thus, this program desires to help the children to have a head start in life by helping them learn and improve their English at a young age.

What’s a good thing in this program, is that you will be able to significantly contribute to the English Language learning of students from elementary, secondary or high school in and around the Municipality of El Nido in the province of Palawan particularly in Nacpan Village located 7th kilometers north away from the town center. This means that your potential students could range from first grade to sixth grade and are between the age of 6 to 12 years old.

The teaching program is organized as a formal English class which allows the participants to design and arrange simultaneous and various learning activities. However, it needs to conform and align with the curriculum by the school such as grammar and conversation exercises. In addition, you are encouraged to be more creative, however, you need to keep in mind that everything should be based on teaching practical English for everyday situations in a fun and engaging way.

Finally, it is the biggest desire of this program that the children will learn from you and that you will also have a life changing experience from the children as well before leaving the program. Thus, making remarkable contributions to the hearts and life of the children.

An important component of this program is the cultural exchange that will occur during the teaching and learning process. Moreover, Filipino children are always amazed and interested in knowing and learning more about foreign lands and countries including their cultures, beautiful places and sceneries, customs, and historic festivals. Thus, you are encouraged to bring pictures and other visuals from your country, friends, family, or objects that highlight your culture to promote intercultural exchange.

On the other hand, teaching is a noble profession that comes with so much responsibility and duty towards students/learners. Thus, at some point, you will not only teach and impart knowledge but inspire and motivate students/learners for life and take important steps in life. Being said so, the main focus of our Teaching program will depend upon the needs of the public schools at that particular point in time.

Your main roles will be, but are not limited to:

Teaching English alongside the local teachers.
Prepares and organizes lessons and meaningful learning activities with the local program coordinator with various ages and grade levels.
Facilitate learning activities such as playing fun games, arts, songs, dances,grammar and conversational exercises, sports and other related activities.
Join other activities conducted at the school.
Prepare assessment exercises.
Checked assessment exercises.
Mark the monthly examinations or assessment.
Moreover, in order for you to prepare for the Teaching Program, the description and other information about the school that we work on are stated below.

Subjects: Prescribe subjects on the curriculum that includes Mathematics, Science, English, History and the like. Those subjects are taught using English, Filipino and Mother Tongue Language. Thus, you will only teach English, Mathematics and Sciences and help the pupils improve their English Communication skills and other sets of skills.

Other info: The school is very grateful to form a good working relationship with participants. They feel that participants are one of the best mediums to have a good foundation of English Communication skills as well as of social interaction with foreigners. They are also grateful that the participants enjoy themselves and get to visit the Village and the community, the island’s attractions and historical places.

Finally, during the teaching activities, always be on time and be mindful of class schedules and come to school prepared, be creative in preparing lessons in fun and engaging ways, smile and have lots of patience as you are working with children with various personalities and wear a dress that covers their shoulders and knees, and basically the more that is covered the better. Men must wear trousers, T-shirts and shoes or follow the dress code policy. You are also expected to actively join other activities and of course to enjoy and make the most of your stay and make memorable learning experiences

Schedule

Monday
Breakfast
Introduction meeting, House rules, Setting Expectations, Health and Safety Advice, handling of documents & Signing up of relevant documents.
Filipino Do’s and Don’ts, Dress Codes, Filipino Culture Lessons and Basic Filipino Language Lessons.
Tour Around Town’s center and Local Area, and arrange a sim-card if necessary.
Lunch
Project Meetings, Observation and Preparations with assigned Local Program Coordinators.
Welcome Dinner

Tuesday to Friday
Breakfast
Teaching Sessions and Activities at School.
Lunch
Teaching Sessions and Activities at School.
Preparations of Lessons/Topics/Activities for the next day.
Dinner

This schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

Join us in extending a helping hand to the local residents of Nacpan Village, El Nido, Palawan through our construction and renovation efforts. By participating in this project, you will make memorable and significant contributions to the lives of the people and the overall community of Nacpan. Your involvement will directly contribute to enhancing the infrastructure and facilities that support the community’s well-being.

El Nido, is a first-class municipality in the province of Palawan. It served as one of the most visited islands and beaches in the world. This is because of its stunning lagoons, white sand beaches, rocky islet, towering limestone cliff and grass like waters coupled with various marine species. Even though El Nido is said to be a popular tourist destination, there are communities living below subsistence levels and being unnoticed particularly, the Nacpan Village, which is located 17th kilometers north of El Nido town proper.

Nacpan Village is housed mostly by local fishermen where their houses are made of bamboo, nipa, light materials, and woods. Similarly, most of the residents here are living below subsistence level. This means that they do not have sufficient funds to uplift their standard of living as well by upgrading their houses. Similarly, like many other communal infrastructures in this village is not well maintained and hasn’t had the means to be preserved properly so many common areas or public spaces need reconstruction and even restructuring altogether.

In this, the primary focus and concern of this project varies from assisting the locals for the development, construction and renovation of communal infrastructures and institutions such as schools, healthcare centers, tribal hall, community centers, multi – purpose centers, residence houses and many more. These efforts will help the community to have secured, safe and comfortable spaces wherein most of the activities are being conducted.

Moreover, this project will immerse you and work with people in the community alongside with the local organized teams and other volunteers. These will give you unique experiences and insights into the cultures, folkways, basic language, and way of living of the locals of the community. This will also bring you closer to the kind, friendly and hospitable locals of El Nido, Palawan. Similarly, you will be enjoined by other participants from all corners of the world to jointly work on these construction efforts.

You don’t need special qualifications or even to have experience in construction efforts, but do consider this job requires physical strength and endurance in hot weather conditions.

Your main roles can or will include the following:

Assist in the construction and renovations of community infrastructures.
Help and assist in the construction or renovation of schools, classrooms or playgrounds.
Build and renovate communal facilities.
Paint school walls and other buildings.
Repair and work with wood and furniture.
Building and renovating materials.
Digging and assembling construction Materials.
Painting and renovating cultural sites such as churches, healthcare centers and so on.
Help in constructing and renovating local houses of residents.
Finally, during the construction activities, please be careful and mindful when using construction equipment and material, ask assistance from your local coordinators for heavy tasks and of course to enjoy and make the most of your stay and make memorable learning experiences.

Schedule

Monday
Breakfast
Introduction meeting, House rules, Setting Expectations, Health and Safety Advice, handling of documents & Signing up of relevant documents.
Filipino Do’s and Don’ts, Dress Codes, Filipino Culture Lessons and Basic Filipino Language Lessons.
Tour Around Town’s center and Local Area, and arrange a sim-card if necessary.
Lunch
Project Meetings, Observation and Preparations with assigned Local Program Coordinators.
Welcome Dinner

Tuesday to Friday
Breakfast
Engage in Construction and renovation efforts.
Lunch
Engage in Construction and renovation efforts.
Dinner

This schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

Unwind and relax in a beautiful location and explore the beauty of El Nido, Palawan and get to know the Philippine’s culture and people. This program will get you diving, snorkeling, kayaking, enjoying a massage and spending hours relaxing under the sun and enjoying the white sandy beach around you!

El Nido, a small town in the Northern part of the beautiful island of Palawan is hailed as one of the most popular and well – known international and local tourist destinations in the world. This is due to the town’s beautiful white sand beaches and islands and islets, stunning lagoons, crystal blue waters, spectacular variety of marine life and coral reefs, majestic towering limestone cliff, shipwreck sites and most especially friendly, kind and hospitable local residents living there.

Notably, this program aims to provide you with life changing and breathtaking experiences that will last a lifetime. This experience includes Island Hopping Tour as the protected area called Bacuit Bay, hosting almost 45 paradise islands where you can enjoy stunning lagoons, beautiful wildlife and explore secret beaches in the different islands, do hiking, beach walks during sunrise and do swimming and of course, enjoys having foods or drinks while watching sunsets that will give you internal serenity and peace.

Similarly, you will experience going to the towns’ public market and immerse yourself with local vendors while purchasing some local products and serves as a souvenir that will give you a memory of your best experience in the island paradise of El Nido.

Correspondingly, it is the ultimate desire of this program that through these experiences, you will be able to learn useful things that you may use when you went back to your hometown, able to learn the culture, local dialects and language, the history, the way of living and tradition of the local residences of El Nido.

You may experience the most exciting things that will eventually be a great story that you can tell others. And that when you grow old and look back at your life and your travel programs, you will realize how much you have done in life and that can provide you with utmost happiness and a more fulfilling life.

Moreover, there are a lot of active outdoor activities in these programs, thus, it is advisable to make sure that you are Medically and Physically Fit to move around, dive and swim as there are island tour hopping activities.

In order to make sure of your safety and security, you need to keep the following considerations and requirements while taking this spectacular experience and activities.Therefore, you are expected to adhere and follow all the stated rules and regulations set, thus, failure to comply may lead to your termination from the program.

Schedule

Monday
Breakfast
Fun Diving
Lunch
Fun Diving
Headed back to the Accommodation Center.
Welcome Dinner

Tuesday
Breakfast
Transfer and Visit Lio Beach.
Lunch
Relaxation at Lio Beach
Dinner

Wednesday
Breakfast
Enjoy island Hopping
Lunch
Continue Island Hopping.
Dinner

Thursday
Breakfast
Transfer and Visit Nacpan Beach
Lunch
Relaxing Time at Nacpan Beach.
Dinner
Karaoke Night

Friday
Breakfast
Walk Around the Town’s Center.
Lunch
Enjoy Body Massage.
Dinner

This schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

Experience Philippine culture first-hand through your exploration of local spots, immersing in the cuisine, visiting famous sights and more! Our culture week is tailored to introduce you to (just some!) of the best things the island of Palawan has to offer. This week will get you learning the basics of the language, cooking at a class, tasting authentic food, visiting the most famous sites and discovering areas where tourists don’t often go to!

Palawan, officially the Province of Palawan, is an archipelagic province of the Philippines that is located in the region of MIMAROPA. It is the largest province in the country in terms of total area of 14,649.73 square kilometers.The capital City is Puerto Princesa. In addition,Palawan is one of the best places to visit in the country, as it is consistently ranked as one of the best islands in the world, and for a good reason.

It boasts white sand beaches and islands, crystal clear blue waters, spectacular variety of marine life, shipwreck sites, amazing waterfalls, majestic towering cliffs, historic places and savory local delicacies and dishes that will offer you amazing, breathtaking and unforgettable experiences. Far from that, Palawan is also rich and has diverse cultural groups, customs, traditions and practices where you are able to meet them and experience it first hand.

Thus, this program offers a great opportunity for you to learn and understand more about Philippine culture and to become more familiar with your surroundings in and around Aborlan, Palawan. It is an enriching experience to get to know the local culture and customs and adapt yourself to the local environment.

Throughout this week, you will partake in Philippine language classes, a cooking class and visit a local market amongst many other things! The week acts as a recommended introduction to Palawan and Philippines culture but also as the perfect platform for meeting and bonding with fellow participants.

Your weekend through a meeting with your assigned coordinator. You will get all the information you need to know about your project. You will then observe the project first before deployment. Thus,you will need to prepare and get yourself ready for projects.

The Culture Week has fixed start dates.

2025: 6 January, 20 January, 3 February, 17 February, 3 March, 17 March, 7 April, 21 April, 5 May, 19 May, 2 June, 16 June, 7 July, 21 July, 4 August, 18 August, 1 September, 15 September, 6 October, 20 October, 3 November, 17 November, 1 December, 15 December

Schedule

Monday
Breakfast
Introduction meeting, House rules, Setting Expectations, Health and Safety Advice, handling of documents & Signing up of relevant documents.
Filipino Do’s and Don’ts, Dress Codes, Filipino Culture Lessons and Basic Filipino Language Lessons.
Tour Around Town’s center and Local Area, and arrange a sim-card if necessary.
Lunch
Transfer to and Visit Nelson’s Farm and have a farm experience.
Headed back to the Accommodation center
Dinner
Cultural Night

Tuesday
Breakfast
Cooking Class (Three Filipino Authentic Dishes)
Lunch
Language Class
Dinner

Wednesday
Breakfast
Transfer to Estrella Waterfalls at Narra, Palawan.
Picnic and Enjoy Swimming in the Waterfalls.
Packed/Picnic Lunch at the Waterfalls.
Transfer to Narra Town Center.
Visit and Explore Narra Public Market.
Headed back to the Accommodation Center.
Dinner

Thursday
Breakfast
Hand fan making and Nipa Hut Weaving.
Lunch
Pottery Making
Dinner
Karaoke Night

Friday
Breakfast
Project Meeting and Orientation
Lunch
Getting Prepared for Projects.
Dinner

This schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

Come and make a valuable history to the lives of the children by taking care and teaching them at a local kindergarten and Children Development Centers while enjoying a slow pace, peaceful and white sand beaches of Tigman Village, Aborlan, Palawan. You will get the chance to teach English to kids and care for them, but you will also enrich your own perspective by working alongside the Philippine people in one of the most beautiful islands in the world!

Municipality of Aborlan is a first class municipality and situated on the central portion of the beautiful island of Palawan.The seat of the municipal government is located 70 km Southeast of Puerto Princesa City. Similarly, the municipality serves as the gateway to the southern municipalities. It is accessible from the major growth centers of the province through the Palawan South Road extending from Puerto Princesa City down to the municipality of Brooke’s Point and Bataraza via Aborlan.

Moreover, stretching to an area of 80, 733 hectares, the Municipality is divided into nine coastal Barangays and ten non-coastal Barangays. One of the nine coastal Barangay is called Tigman Village where the TGL center is situated. Similarly, most of the programs and placement are also located such as Elementary schools for Kindergarten Program. Other placements and programs also took place at nearby Barangays or areas.

On the other hand, one of the major focuses of the country’s government is to put emphasis on education as it is vital for inclusive growth and national development. Thus, teaching and educating the children at a young age serves as the foundational pursuit for knowledge. This knowledge starts at the Kindergartens.

Kindergarten is a preschool educational approach based on engaging in practical activities and social interaction as part of the transitions for the children from home to school and to slowly adjust to formal education. Children whose ages range from 3 – 6 years old are already attending pre – school and kindergarten so that they cannot miss crucial periods of development in the early years.You will also teach an average of 20 – 45 kids in a class.

Thus, this program lets you partake in the day-to-day operations of childcare facilities and child development centers. Not only will this give you an insight into authentic Filipino life, but you will also get engaged into the day-to-day operations of the kindergarten. The kindergarten is located in the Tigman Village or areas of Aborlan, Palawan and the children who attend are between the ages of 3 and 6 years old. You can also get to your placement via walking or riding a tricycle for nearby areas.

Moreover, your primary task will be to communicate with the children using English and teaching them the language in a fun way. Besides teaching, you will also support the local staff with the care taking of the children. This task can range in activities, from organizing classes, playing games and guiding activities to feeding, cutting nails, combing hair and so on.

Further, the children are always interested in learning more about foreign lands and you are encouraged to bring pictures from your country, friends, family, etc or objects that highlight your culture in order to promote intercultural exchange.

Finally, it is the desire of the programs that the children will learn from you, but you will also leave the project having learned from them!

Don’t worry about not having special qualifications. The whole idea of this program is to provide any help possible, whether it is merely enabling children to hear English pronunciation by native English speakers or any additional help with other academic subjects. Please keep in mind that anything you can offer is very much appreciated and we are grateful for it. The main purpose is that aside from the additional learning and multi – cultural exchanges, you have touched the lives of the children that will surely leave a special space in their hearts.

On the other hand, the core focus of our Kindergarten program will depend upon the needs of the Child development Centers or schools at that particular point in time.

Your main roles will be, but are not limited to:

Care Taking of Children such as preparing their food and feeding them.
Help in the children’s basic hygiene and sanitation routines such as cutting nails, combing hair, hand washing, teeth brushing and so on.
Teaching English alongside the local teachers.
Prepares and organizes lessons and meaningful learning activities.
Facilitates children songs, dances and storytelling activities.
Facilitate learning activities such as playing fun games, coloring and other related activities.
Join other activities conducted at the center or school.
Prepare assessment exercises.
Mark the monthly examinations or assessment.
Moreover, in order for you to prepare for the Kindergarten Program, the description and other information about the school that we work on are stated below.

Subjects: Numbers, Coloring, Sing and Dance, Alphabets, Shapes, Basic Writing are the main focus of the curriculum in the Kindergarten.Thus, you will only teach English and help the children improve their English Communication skills and other sets of skills.

Other info: The school is very grateful to form a good working relationship with participants. They feel that participants are one of the best mediums to have a good foundation of English Communication skills as well as social interaction with foreigners. They are also grateful that the participants enjoy themselves and get to visit the Village and the community, the island’s attractions and historical places.

Please note that there are no classes during the school holidays and school breaks, however, the program still runs as we organized an English Summer Camp which takes place at the TGL center, Village Plaza, and at the Tribal Multi – Purpose Hall. The recipients are also children from the village ages ranging from 3 to 6 years old and are the Tagbanwa Tribe children located at nearby Barangay. This means that the Kindergarten program runs and is available all year round.

Schedule

Monday
Breakfast
Introduction meeting, House rules, Setting Expectations, Health and Safety Advice, handling of documents & Signing up of relevant documents.
Filipino Do’s and Don’ts, Dress Codes, Filipino Culture Lessons and Basic Filipino Language Lessons.
Tour Around Town’s center and Local Area, and arrange a sim-card if necessary.
Lunch
Project Meetings, Observation and Preparations with assigned Local Program Coordinators.
Welcome Dinner

Tuesday to Friday
Breakfast
Teaching Sessions and Activities.
Lunch
Teaching Sessions and Activities.
Preparations of Lessons/Topics/Activities for the next day.
Dinner

This schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

Make the most of your trip truly worthwhile and remarkable while helping the local children of Tigman Village, Aborlan, Palawan improve their English language skills at a local school and enjoy the quiet and peaceful life afar from the noise of the cities. This program will provide you with an insight into the Philippine educational system and specifically that of Palawan. You will be teaching English to children within all age groups at an Elementary school in a fun and practical way and give something back to this beautiful island community!

Municipality of Aborlan is a first class municipality and situated on the central portion of the beautiful island of Palawan.The seat of the municipal government is located 70 km Southeast of Puerto Princesa City. Similarly, the municipality serves as the gateway to the southern municipalities. It is accessible from the major growth centers of the province through the Palawan South Road extending from Puerto Princesa City down to the municipality of Brooke’s Point and Bataraza via Aborlan.

Moreover, stretching to an area of 80, 733 hectares, the Municipality is divided into nine coastal Barangays and ten non-coastal Barangays. One of the nine coastal Barangay is called Tigman Village where the TGL center is situated. Similarly, most of the programs and placement are also located such as Elementary schools for Teaching Program. Other placements and programs also took place at nearby Barangays or areas.

As the island of Palawan hailed as one of the most visited islands in the world by both local and international tourists, communicating in English is a must as English serves as the language of our international communication in all areas such as politics, media, internet and tourism. Thus, having a good command of English helps us to have more opportunities in life, first of all, our career and it should be started at a young age to learn the language. Hence, the first step is teaching English to children within all age groups at an Elementary school in a fun and practical way and giving something back to this beautiful island community!

On the other hand, though English subjects have been taught in schools, we have noticed that the children within the community don’t have much chance to learn or practice the use of English. That’s where you can help!

In addition, you may find yourself contributing to the elementary schools in and around the municipality of Aborlan. This means your potential pupils could range from grade 1 to grade 6 and are between the age of 6-12 and with an average of 20 – 50 children in a class.

Moreover, the teaching program is organized as an informal English class which allows you to arrange a variety of activities such as music, songs, playing games, arts, sports, conversation exercises and grammar exercises. You may also teach Mathematics and Science subjects.

Just get creative but always keep in mind that everything should be based on teaching practical English for everyday situations in a fun and engaging way!

Finally, an important component of this program is the cultural exchange that will occur. The pupils at the school are always very interested and keen to learn more about your family, country, culture and way of life. Therefore, we highly encourage you to bring a lot of pictures from home as they will be very much appreciated by the kids!

Don’t worry about not having special qualifications. The whole idea of this program is to provide any help possible, whether it is merely enabling children to hear English pronunciation by native English speakers or any additional help with other academic subjects. Please keep in mind that anything you can offer is very much appreciated and we are grateful for it. The main purpose is that aside from the additional learning and multi – cultural exchanges, you have touched the lives of the children that will surely leave a special space in their hearts.

On the other hand, the core focus of our Teaching program will depend upon the needs of the Elementary schools at that particular point in time.

Your main roles will be, but are not limited to:

Teaching English alongside the local teachers.
Prepares and organizes lessons and meaningful learning activities with the local program coordinator and local teachers.
Facilitate learning activities such as playing fun games, arts, songs, dances,grammar and conversational exercises, sports and other related activities.
Join other activities conducted at the school.
Prepare assessment exercises.
Checked assessment exercises.
Mark the monthly examinations or assessment.
Moreover, in order for you to prepare for the Teaching Program, the description and other information about the school that we work on are stated below.

Subjects: Prescribe subjects on the curriculum that includes Mathematics, Science, English, History and the like. Those subjects are taught using English, Filipino and Mother Tongue Language. Thus, you will only teach English, Mathematics and Sciences and help the pupils improve their English Communication skills and other sets of skills.

Other info: The school is very grateful to form a good working relationship with participants. They feel that participants are one of the best mediums to have a good foundation of English Communication skills as well as social interaction with foreigners. They are also grateful that the participants enjoy themselves and get to visit the Village and the community, the island’s attractions and historical places.

Please note that there are no classes during the school holidays and school breaks, however, the program still runs as we organized an English Summer Camp which takes place at the TGL center, Village Plaza, and at the Tribal Multi Purpose Hall. The recipients are also children from the village ages ranging from 6 to 12 years old and are the Tagbanwa Tribe children located at nearby Barangay. This means that the Teaching program runs and is available all year round.

Schedule

Monday
Breakfast
Introduction meeting, House rules, Setting Expectations, Health and Safety Advice, handling of documents & Signing up of relevant documents.
Filipino Do’s and Don’ts, Dress Codes, Filipino Culture Lessons and Basic Filipino Language Lessons.
Tour Around Town’s center and Local Area, and arrange a sim-card if necessary.
Lunch
Project Meetings, Observation and Preparations with assigned Local Program Coordinators.
Welcome Dinner

Tuesday to Friday
Breakfast
Teaching Sessions and Activities.
Lunch
Teaching Sessions and Activities.
Preparations of Lessons/Topics/Activities for the next day.
Dinner

This schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

Give back to the people of Palawan by constructing and renovating their houses, health care centers, schools, or other community facilities. In Palawan, there is a high demand for assistance in construction and renovation work. Many people on this Island don’t have the funds to renovate their houses or upgrade communal places such as schools, healthcare facilities and community centers. This program is sure to bring you closer to the kind and friendly people of Palawan.

The province of Palawan is in the MIMAROPA region and is the largest province in the country. In addition,Palawan is one of the best places to visit in the country, as it is consistently ranked as one of the best islands in the world, and for a good reason. It boasts white sand beaches and islands, crystal clear blue waters, a spectacular variety of marine life, shipwreck sites, amazing waterfalls, majestic towering cliffs, historic places, savory local delicacies and dishes and rich and diverse culture groups that will offer you amazing, breathtaking and unforgettable experiences.

However, despite the beauty and progressive Palawan, there are areas and places that need to be given attention to especially communal infrastructures. These communal infrastructures include schools, plazas, churches, health centers, multi-purpose halls, community centers and help in constructing Local people’s houses as there are many people living on the Island of Palawan who don’t have the funds to upgrade their living conditions.

These communal infrastructures need to be worked on, upgraded, constructed and renovated in order to provide quality, safe and conducive learning spaces for children, spaces to conduct historic and community events and for locals to have a comfortable home and so on. In addition, construction is vital in creating buildings and safe spaces that connect communities, creating jobs and improving the standard of the society. And that’s where you can extend help and extra hand.

In this project, you will work alongside local Palawan people and this will give them a unique insight into the lifestyle and culture of the population of this beautiful island. Moreover, you will join other participants from all over the world to jointly work on these construction efforts.

You don’t need special qualifications or even to have experience in construction efforts but do consider this job requires physical strength and endurance in hot weather conditions. In addition, your work will depend upon the needs of the school, community or recipients at that particular point in time.

However, your main roles will be, but are not limited to:

Assist in the construction and renovations of communal infrastructures such as schools, churches, local houses and so on;
Digging and assembling construction materials;
Laying brick and cement.
Help & Assist in the construction and renovations of school playgrounds;
Make school pathways and fence;
Build and renovate Toilet facilities;
Repair and Renovate School walls;
Help and assist in building new Classrooms or any other school facilities;
Help in Painting school buildings;
Gardening and Landscaping; and
Repair and make tables & Chairs.
Finally, during the construction activities, please be careful and mindful when using construction equipment and material, ask assistance from your local coordinators for heavy tasks and of course to enjoy and make the most of your stay and make memorable learning experiences.

Schedule

Monday
Breakfast
Introduction meeting, House rules, Setting Expectations, Health and Safety Advice, handling of documents & Signing up of relevant documents.
Filipino Do’s and Don’ts, Dress Codes, Filipino Culture Lessons and Basic Filipino Language Lessons.
Tour Around Town’s center and Local Area, and arrange a sim-card if necessary.
Lunch
Project Meetings, Observation and Preparations with assigned Local Program Coordinators.
Dinner
Cultural Night

Tuesday to Friday
Breakfast
Engage in Construction and renovation efforts.
Lunch
Engage in Construction and renovation efforts.
Dinner

This schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

Dedicate your time to rehabilitating the mangrove areas of Tigman Village, Aborlan, Palawan, which have been in severe decline for more than 10 years. Spend your time on conserving Palawan’s mangrove plantations, a vital habitat for its marine life. This unique ecosystem area serves as a coastal barrier, slowing storm surge, and reducing beach erosion. Other Eco-efforts include coastal clean-ups, planting moringa tree seeds, making Eco-bricks and making signage about the environment for the local village.

The province of Palawan is in the MIMAROPA region and is the largest province in the country, abundant with wildlife sanctuaries, marine reserves, and world heritages. Being the location of Palawan Island, one of the most biodiverse islands in the Philippines, the area has one of the most beautiful seascapes in the world receiving much local interest for conservation.

Our hope through this project is to conserve mangrove plantations and reverse the trend of deteriorating mangrove sites, which has seen a rapid decrease during recent years. This can realistically only be achieved through the education of younger generations, combined with the continual physical work of planting new mangroves.

That’s why we’ll be asking you to serve as a fortifier of our natural coastal barrier, which is slowing storm surges, reducing beach erosion, and cleaning the beaches. We also need your help with encouraging environmental conservation through training sessions with children.

Another thing is the plastic and environmental system, unfortunately Filipino people have become used to throwing their garbage anywhere. That’s why we came up with collecting Eco-bricks from the villagers and making it as well.

For our Tree planting portion of our program, we have chosen the Moringa seeds for their multitude of benefits, availability in the local area, and because they will grow easily here.

Moringa is a “superfood” that has a lot of health benefits as well. It is also known as “miracle tree” or horseradish tree. The pods, leaves, seeds and roots are all edible. It is a favorite of local villagers as their home remedies may include seeds or leaves for prevention and treatment of various diseases. The pods or leaves may also be used in local cuisine, as it pairs well with dishes of fish or meat.

This program is perfect for you if you have a good level of physical fitness, enthusiasm, and a passion for making a change that benefits the environment, as well as the local community!

Do consider this job requires physical strength and endurance in hot weather conditions. In addition, your work will vary from day to day.

Meanwhile, your main roles will be, but are not limited to:

Participate in Coastal Clean Up drive;
Collect mangrove seedlings;
Plant mangroves;
Prepare Lessons and Instructional Materials for Environmental Conservation Educational Campaign to Local Public Schools and to the Community.
Teach children and the community about Environmental Conservation particularly in Mangrove Rehabilitation;
Make Signage about Environmental Conservation;
Make Eco – Bricks.
Help the community in its Clean and Green Programs.
Moreover, throughout your stay you are expected to adhere and follow all the stated rules and regulations set, thus, failure to comply may lead to your termination from the program. Notably, you are expected to always be on time, be respectful with the local staff, the local people, fellow participants and to the community in general at all times, respect the culture, way of living and traditions of the village through wearing modest clothing, use appropriate words and politeness.

Finally, during the mangrove plantations and other activities, be careful and mindful, do not harm marine life and mangroves, under the influence of alcohol is strictly prohibited and ask assistance from your local coordinators for tasks that you are not sure with and of course to enjoy and make the most of your stay and make memorable learning experiences.

Schedule

Monday
Breakfast
Introduction meeting, House rules, Setting Expectations, Health and Safety Advice, handling of documents & Signing up of relevant documents.
Filipino Do’s and Don’ts, Dress Codes, Filipino Culture Lessons and Basic Filipino Language Lessons.
Tour Around the Local Area, and arrange a sim-card if necessary.
Lunch
Project Meetings, Observation and Preparations with assigned Local Program Coordinator
Dinner
Cultural Night

Tuesday
Breakfast
Tigman Village Mangrove Planting.
Headed back to the Accommodation Center
Lunch
Prepare Moringa Seeds and Making Eco – Bricks.
Dinner

Wednesday
Breakfast
Tigman Village Mangrove Planting.
Lunch
Preparing Lessons about Environmental Conservation.
Dinner

Thursday
Breakfast
Tigman Village Mangrove Planting
Headed back to the Accommodation Center
Lunch
Lecture and Educational Campaign about the Environmental Conservation at Local Public School.
Dinner
Karaoke Night

Friday
Breakfast
Tigman Village Mangrove Planting.
Headed back to the Accommodation Center.
Lunch
Making Signages about Environmental Conservation.
Dinner

This schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

If you are a qualified and aspiring medical practitioner or a person looking for a career in medicine or in a related field, this is the program you need to choose in this amazing location! Participants with a medical background who would like to gain more experience in rural healthcare practices will have the chance to exchange medical knowledge with local doctors and nurses. Each day is a new challenge to provide healthcare to the local people with very basic equipment and supplies.

Municipality of Aborlan, situated on the central island of Palawan, aims to eradicate public health problems through healthcare programs. However, there are limited numbers of medical and healthcare workers – and that’s where your help and assistance is much needed.

Moreso, many residents live below subsistence level specifically in the rural areas of Aborlan which is far away from the big hospitals in the cities. In these areas, residents tend to go to the local health care centers or units/clinics for their health care treatments for free as they do not have sufficient funds to support their medical needs. This center is what we called Rural Health Units/Clinics under the Local Government Units (LGUs) of certain Municipalities, thus, this project will take place at the Municipality of Aborlan’s Rural Health Unit/Clinic. .This Rural Health Unit (RHU) clinic serves as the main source of free healthcare for communities around the town. It aims to improve the health of the general public, especially for those who live below subsistence level, and to eradicate and eliminate public health problems.

On the other hand, this healthcare program requires participants with medical backgrounds or studying on a pre – medical track, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, occupational/physical therapy, or working in a relevant field who can lend a helping hand as well as healthcare professionals.

In addition, participants will tend medical assistance at the Municipality of Aborlan’s Rural Health Unit/Clinic where they can assist in the daily operation of the unit/clinic. They also have tasks to teach basic and personal hygiene for school children and further tend to the healthcare needs of the village through a medical check up and house visitation for babies, children and elders. Moreso, this program has a minimum of five (5) hours a day.

Moreover, during your placement at the Rural Health Unit/Clinic, the participants general duties will include the following: Shadowing, observing and assisting local Doctors and nurses, assisting patients/residents in their health concerns, assisting local Doctors/nurses on duty on operations and other medical procedures, and participating in basic triage, wound care, blood pressure measurement and medication preparation.

However, this program may encourage at least four to five participants at a time since the Rural Health Unit/Clinic will only accommodate the stated numbers due to unit/clinic physical condition.

Schedule

Monday
Breakfast
Introduction meeting, House rules, Setting Expectations, Health and Safety Advice, handling of documents & Signing up of relevant documents.
Filipino Do’s and Don’ts, Dress Codes, Filipino Culture Lessons and Basic Filipino Language Lessons.
Tour Around the Local Area, and arrange a sim-card if necessary.
Lunch
Project Meetings, Observation and Preparations with assigned Local Program Coordinator
Dinner
Cultural Night

Tuesday
Breakfast
Assists at the Municipal Rural Health Unit/Clinic.
Lunch
Prepares Lessons for Proper and Basic Hygiene to be taught to School Children.
Dinner

Wednesday
Breakfast
Assists at the Municipal Rural Health Unit/Clinic
Lunch
Teaching Proper and Basic Hygiene to School Children
Dinner

Thursday
Breakfast
Assists at the Municipal Rural Health Unit/Clinic
Lunch
Visit babies around the village. Conduct some medical and physical check up.
Dinner
Karaoke Night

Friday
Breakfast
Assists at the Municipal Rural Health Unit/Clinic
Lunch
Visit Elders around the village. Conduct some medical and physical check up.
Dinner

This schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

Ever wondered what it’s like to explore the Philippines? This experience will get you an amazing sightseeing, adventure picnic, trekking & swimming, learning about historical places and crocodiles, interacting with the local tribal people, enjoying the rich Palawan and Aborlan culture and more! Now is your time to discover and enjoy one of the world’s best islands, Palawan. Then explore Aborlan’s hidden beauty and pristine natural and scenic features. Take advantage of this ideal moment and location to launch your dream destinations and life-changing experiences!

Palawan, officially the Province of Palawan, is an archipelagic province of the Philippines that is located in the region of MIMAROPA. It is the largest province in the country in terms of total area of 14,649.73 square kilometers.The capital City is Puerto Princesa. In addition, Palawan is one of the best places to visit in the country, as it is consistently ranked as one of the best islands in the world, and for a good reason. It boasts white sand beaches and islands, crystal clear blue waters, a spectacular variety of marine life, shipwreck sites, amazing waterfalls, majestic towering cliffs, historic places, savory local delicacies and dishes, and rich and diverse culture groups that will offer you amazing, breathtaking and unforgettable experiences.

Meanwhile, one of the best spots to explore Palawan lies in the Southern part of the province, the Municipality of Aborlan. Aborlan is known to be the sleeping town in the Southern part of the province. In addition, Aborlan is a coastal municipality with a land area of 807.33 square kilometers which constitutes 5.51% of Palawan’s total area. Aside from that, Aborlan is known to have amazing and untouched tourist attractions that will leave you with so much admiration and unforgettable experiences such as crystal clear rivers, waterfalls, white sand beaches, and many more.Moreover, Aborlan is not just about scenic views, but also rich in Culture. In fact, it has an indigenous tribe named Tagbanwa. This tribe is the oldest ethnic tribe group and is rich in native culture.They also take part in the Rakudan Festival by showcasing their cultural dances and clothes. They are also known to practice the shifting cultivation of upland rice and are known for a rice wine ritual called Pagdiwata.The Tagbanwa tribes also believe in a lot of deities that they believe can be found in their surroundings.

Thus, this project is designed in order for you to explore and experience the scenic views and attractions of the town, historic places, rich culture, lifestyle, and customs of the Aborlan Community and in Palawan Community in general.This experience will make your stay surely memorable as well as comfortable.

Similarly, this well-designed and action-packed week will let you see the typical way of living of the people in Aborlan. You will have a time to visit the Town’s Tourism Office and learn more about the culture and places to visit in the town. You can also have some time to buy souvenir items from the town’s local public market which was originally made by the locals. Similarly, you will be amazed as you will see what products are being produced here in Aborlan and being sold by them in the market. Subsequently, you will be trained in making a pot or any design that you can make that is easier for you. In pottery making, you will use clay using your bare hands. Thus, you will be able to see and experience the process of making beautiful pots with the help of the locals.

Correspondingly, you will also have the chance to see, relax and have a picnic in Talakaigan River. It is a half day activity and you will have some time to swim and savor the crystal clear and refreshing water of Talakaigan river. Apart from that, you will have a time to visit the tribal villages of Tagbanwa and Palaw’ an tribes and be able to see the basic way of living of the people in the tribe. In addition, you will experience how to weave a basket or bag with the guidance and help by the tribal people.

Moreover, you will experience and see the hidden beauty of Aborlan nature as you will visit the crystal clear water of Aborlan waterfalls. Trekking for a few hours, have lunch in the area and swimming in refreshing water that will make your day perfect.

Furthermore, you will have the time to visit the City of Puerto Princesa and see more of the culture.You will also be able to explore and visit the Palawan Museum and one of the historical spots, the Plaza Cuartel. You will also have a chance to see the products that are originally made by the locals at the souvenir shop where you can also buy some items.

Thereafter, you will see and tour around at the Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center or the famous Crocodile Farm where you are able to know more information about crocodiles in Palawan and be able to see how they look and how big they are. A perfect day to end the week is that you will have a full day to relax on the beach with a great massage. Have lunch there and enjoy the peaceful and beautiful view of the place.

On the other hand, a lot of active outdoor activities in this program advise you to make sure that you are Medically and Physically Fit to move around, walk and swim as there are swimming activities.

Requirements

Required a medical background – studying on a pre-medical track, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, occupational/physical therapy, or working in a relevant field.

Digital copy and hard copy of Transcript or Records, CV/Resume and other relevant documents with medical backgrounds or related field.

Please be advised that even though the digital copy is being submitted, all participants should also bring a hard copy of their CV/Resume with them, to be presented to their placement when they arrive.

Please bring your scrubs and stethoscope. In addition, you can also bring your own face mask and medical gloves.

Bring comfortable working clothes and shoes (preferably a medical uniform or white overcoat) and follow the dress code policy.

Dress Code: The Philippines is a conservative country, so please wear modest clothing covering knees and shoulders. Loose and long clothing is both respectful and tends to keep you cooler in hot climates.

Schedule

Monday
Breakfast
Aborlan Sightseeing
Visit the Town’s Tourism Office
Explore Aborlan Local and Public Market.
Visit and Explore the town’s University.
Lunch at the town’s local restaurants.
Pottery Making at Dong Bak Pottery located at Magsaysay, Aborlan.
Headed back to the Accommodation center
Dinner
Cultural Night

Tuesday
Breakfast
Transfer to Talakaigan River.
Picnic at Talakaigan River.
Picnic Packed Lunch at Talakaigan River.
Transfer and Visit Tribal Village (Tagbanua and Palaw’an Tribe) at Cabigaan, Aborlan.
Explore local Culture of the Tribe.
Engage in weaving baskets or bags using natural materials.
Headed back to the Accommodation Center.
Dinner

Wednesday
Breakfast
Transfer to Aborlan Waterfalls.
Picnic ,Trekking and Swimming in the Waterfalls.
Packed/Picnic Lunch at the Waterfalls.
Picnic and Swimming in the Waterfalls.
Headed back to the Accommodation Center.
Dinner

Thursday
Breakfast
Transfer to Puerto Princesa City
Explore Puerto Princesa Historic and scenic Places.
Visit Palawan Museum
Visit Plaza Cuartel
Explore Puerto Princesa City Cathedral
Visit Souvenir Shops
Visit City Malls
Lunch at the Authentic Filipino Restaurants.
Experience and tour around at the Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center or the famous Crocodile Farm.
Headed back to the Accommodation Center.
Dinner
Karaoke Night

Friday
Breakfast
Relaxation at the Beach
Lunch
Enjoy Body Massage
Dinner

This schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

Join and support our healthcare education activities and campaigns in Palawan!

If you are a qualified medical practitioner, an individual seeking a career in medicine, or someone interested in assisting with healthcare education, this program is for you. You can contribute to the development of healthcare in Aborlan, Palawan area by either working as a professional in the field or teaching basic first-aid and methods to maintain personal hygiene to the local community.

The municipality of Aborlan, situated on the central island of Palawan, aims to eradicate public health problems through healthcare programs. However, there are limited numbers of medical and healthcare workers – and that’s where your help and assistance are much needed.

A large number of people, particularly in Aborlan’s rural districts remote from the major cities’ hospitals, live below the subsistence level. Because they lack the money to pay for their medical requirements, people of these communities typically travel to the nearby healthcare units, clinics, or centers for free medical care. This project will be conducted at the Rural Health Unit/Clinic of the Municipality of Aborlan which serves as the main source of free healthcare for communities around the town. It aims to improve the health of the general public, especially those who live below the subsistence level, and to eradicate and eliminate public health problems.

Our healthcare education initiative is in its early stages and requires the expertise of both experienced medical and healthcare professionals as well as those interested in teaching basic first-aid and personal hygiene. The great extremes in hygiene and health practices necessitate the need for project participants on either end of the medical spectrum. We need participants who can educate people on basic first-aid and personal hygiene, such as washing hands, brushing teeth, and general cleanliness, and qualified professionals to conduct health camps and dental checkups. This contributes to the prevention of many preventable health issues and diseases.

As a participant in this project, you will mainly join the teaching and awareness activities in schools and around the village. You can actively teach the importance of basic hygiene, emphasizing proper tooth brushing, hand washing, and general body cleanliness. Many daily routines we carry out without thinking are not common practices with the children we will meet, but starting simple education early can go a long way for immediate and future healthcare.

However, this program may encourage at least four to five participants at a time since the Rural Health Unit/Clinic will only accommodate the stated numbers due to the unit/clinic’s physical condition.

Schedule

Monday
Breakfast
Introduction meeting, House rules, Setting Expectations, Health and Safety Advice, handling of documents & signing up of relevant documents.
Filipino Do’s and Don’ts, Dress Codes, Filipino Culture Lessons and Basic Filipino Language Lessons.
Tour Around the Local Area and arrange a sim card if necessary.
Lunch
Project Meetings and Preparations for the Healthcare Lesson to be taught in School
Dinner
Cultural Night

Tuesday
Breakfast
Visit the Rural Health Unit and Aborlan Hospital
Headed back to the Accommodation Center.
Lunch
Teaching Healthcare education to the schoolchildren
Headed back to the Accommodation Center.
Dinner

Wednesday
Breakfast
Working at the Municipal Rural Health Unit.
Lunch
Working at the Aborlan Hospital
Headed back to the Accommodation Center.
Dinner

Thursday
Breakfast
Working at the Aborlan Hospital
Headed back to the Accommodation Center.
Lunch
Visit and Check-up the babies in the village
Headed back to the Accommodation Center.
Dinner

Friday
Breakfast
Working at the Municipal Rural Health Unit.
Headed back to the Accommodation Center.
Lunch
Check-up and Visit the Old people in the village
Headed back to the Accommodation Center.
Dinner

This schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

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