20 VOpp: Trainors on health and nutrition

Increase the awareness of urban poor families within the Archdiocese of Manila about the danger and prevention of malnutrition and common diseases.

Volunteer as:
TRAINORS ON HEALTH AND NUTRITION
CARITAS MANILA *

: : Beneficiaries
Children and youth; urban poor; member organizations

: : Estimated Valuation (no cash involved)
Volunteer work--Php 8,000
Organization’s counterpart--Php 160,000

: : Nature
Education/training; Medical/allied health service

: : Tasks
To conduct seminars on nutrition, hygiene and common diseases

: : Expected volunteer output
Once-a-month seminar in a parish

: : Qualification
Fluent in English and Tagalog
Has background in any health profession

: : Location
Manila, Makati, Mandaluyong, San Juan, Pasay City

: : Schedule
1-2 hours per week per parish
Weekends

: : Support/benefits from the organization
Food/snacks
Equipment, supplies and materials
Recognition/award

* For the past 53 years, Caritas Manila has journeyed with “those whom no one else serves,” being transformed from a purely charitable institution to one that seeks to empower communities of people. Caritas is now the Social Services and Development arm of the Archdiocese of Manila.

If you want to volunteer, please contact:
Helen P. Oreto, Operations Head
Caritas Compound, Jesus St., Pandacan, Manila
T [2] 563.9309 M 0918.6020562
Analyn Julian, Program Officer
T [2] 563.9298 M 0927.9096802

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