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About VFV. Founded in 2004, by Jason Coppage and Troy Peden (Go Abroad) - Volunteer for the Visayans is a non-profit established NGO We focus on community development and international education. About VFV. Currently 6 local staff – (Volunteer Coordinator).
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About VFV • Founded in 2004, by Jason Coppage and Troy Peden (Go Abroad) • - Volunteer for the Visayans is a non-profit established NGO • We focus on community development and international education
About VFV • Currently 6 local staff – (Volunteer Coordinator) Helena Claire F. Arong a.k.a “Wimwim” (Coordinator) Aldous B. Moro (Director)
About VFV • Want international volunteers to experience the life from a Filipino’s perspective and experience living in a third world country that needs a lot of help • Want volunteers to experience a culture foreign to their own • Aside from volunteer placements VFV raises funds for local projects, collects donations for kids, and runs a child sponsorship program
Location • Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines – 360 Miles Southeast of Manila, in the Visayans area • not a tourist destination so amazing cultural experiences • speak local dialect of Waray Waray • may be placed in local towns – Tanauan, Alang Alang, Tolosa, Bliss
Location - Homestays • Volunteers will be placed with a Filipino Family (either by yourself, in pairs, or small groups) • Filipino families will provide breakfast and dinner for volunteers • one homestay usually has 1 CR (Comfort Room) • Home is very different from typical North American home
Volunteer Placements Offered Medical Placement • Volunteers can shadow and observe medical practices in the Philippines • ability to work and volunteer in rural areas • one doctor for the whole town/community • volunteers will assist the local doctors and get hands on experience • some days spent in the clinic other days in the community • consultation, weight, blood pressure, temperature, vaccinations, circumcisions?
Why VFV? • A non government organization • Cheaper volunteer fees compared to other organizations • Ability to gain experience volunteering in a third world country, but great exposure to a country with so much culture • Concern for the volunteers, and treats volunteers with great respect
Orientation and Excursions • Volunteers will be met at the at the airport • Will provide a city tour, and culture lessons • Orientation for a couple of days • Will visit the Santa Nino Shrine – Heritage Center • Will visit MacArthur Park • Volunteers will be taken to a beach resort on one of their last days • A farewell dinner well also be organized
What it takes to volunteer • Passion, Determination, Genuine • Ability to adapt to environments quickly • Enthusiasm, Open Mind, Sincerity, Maturity
Safety • There are certain provinces in the Philippines where it is extremely unsafe to go. • In Tacloban City, Leyte it is safe for volunteers, but volunteers should still take the same precautious as they do when they travel anywhere else • Must be 18 when arriving in the Philippines
Warnings/Tips • Must be able to withstand extremely high temperatures • Must be open to eating different types of food • Sanitation • Celebrity Status • Many health related precautions • Animal Rights • Last but not the least………………………………
Pre-Med’s Philippines Trip!!!Date: May 1st, 09 - May 29th , 09 Policies and Goals *WILL BE POSTED ON UWO WEBSITE*
Applications open TODAY and close at 11:59pm on October 2nd, 2008. (www.usc.uwo.ca/clubs/pre-med) • TWO applications are required • Pre-med application • VFV application form • Electronic copies are to be emailed to uwopremed@gmail.com, and hardcopies must be submitted to Pre-med’s office before noon after the due date (UCC 312)
Estimated Costs • Airfare: $1600-$1800 CDN • Volunteer Fees: $930 USD* • Vaccinations: $200 - $400 CDN (Not under USC health plan) • Spending: $100-$200 CDN/Week * Returning volunteers TBD ALL COSTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE CHANGES
Dates • Applications due: Oct 2nd, 2008 (Individual emails will be sent out to successful candidates by the end of October) • Deposit of $150 USD due: November 7th, 2008 • Airfare and full volunteer fees due: December 12th, 2008
Rules and Regulations • 2 Strikes Rule • Placements and excursions are NOT optional • No alcohol policy • Volunteers must be 18 when arriving in the Philippines. • More leaders will be chosen at a later date depending on the size of the group.
Other placements Pre-med group is only accepting volunteers for medical placements. New or returning volunteers who are interested in going to another placement, please contact gordon@visayans.org.
Questions? • Please feel free to contact me at anytime between now to October 2nd,08. Email: slai43@uwo.ca Office Hour: Tuesdays at 9:30 am – 10:30 am
GOOD LUCK! I’M REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING EVERYONE ON THIS TRIP! I HOPE TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE THIS A REALLY MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE!!