35 VOpp: Resource person on baking

Enable public school students to bake more products for their livelihood project.

Volunteer as:
RESOURCE PERSON ON BAKING
ANDRES BONIFACIO INTEGRATED SCHOOL

: : Beneficiaries
Urban poor; elderly

: : Estimated Valuation (no cash involved)
Volunteer work--Php 500/day
Organization’s counterpart--Php 500/day

: : Nature
Education/training; livelihood

: : Tasks
To demonstrate how to bake breads, pastries

: : Expected volunteer output
Baking demonstration classes

: : Qualification
1. Must have the technology and know-how in baking
2. Have the commitment and dedication to do the job 

: : Location
Mandaluyong City

: : Schedule
Whole year, staggered
Average 1-4 hours per week
Weekdays, during office hours

: : Support/benefits from the organization
Food/snacks
Recognition/award

Please contact:
Ma. Julia D. Belolo-TLE Coordinator
Grace B. Mendoza-Asst. TLE Coordinator
Nancy N. Descanzo-YECS Moderator
T [2] 532.3179 E abismand@yahoo.com

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10 VOpp: Basic/Advance Computer Trainer

Develop computer literacy of women and youth leaders of different urban poor communities.

Volunteer as:
BASIC/ADVANCE COMPUTER TRAINER
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION, INC. *

: : Beneficiaries
Children and youth; women; urban poor

: : Estimated Valuation (no cash involved)
Volunteer work--Php 14,000
Organization’s counterpart--Php 7,000

: : Nature
Education/training; livelihood

: : Tasks
To teach basic computer operation
To teach MS word and Excel
To set-up databases for membership and lending cycles

: : Expected volunteer output
Trained 2-3 leaders
Trainees are able to operate MS word, Excel, make graphs and analyze
Databases for membership and lending cycles

: : Qualification
Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, others)
Can work in people’s organization (urban poor) with minimal facilities available
Physically fit

: : Location
Metro Manila

: : Schedule
2-3 hours per week
Weekdays, during office hours; Saturdays

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

* ERDA is a fund-operating organization with more that 160 partner organizations nationwide. Its main thrust is to provide poor children aged 5-14 years with greater access to basic education and to support their families and communities with integrated programs and community organizing.

Please contact:
Ma. Carmen Alicio, Social Marketing Officer/Technical Assistant
66 Linaw St., Sta. Mesa Heights, Quezon City
T [2] 732.4347 / 732.3198 E erda_edo@vasia.com

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6 VOpp: Consultant for product design, development and management

Improve the sustainability of entrepreneurial ventures and livelihood programs for the urban poor.

Volunteer as:
CONSULTANT FOR PRODUCT DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT
CHARITY FIRST FOUNDATION, INC. *

: : Beneficiaries
Urban poor

: : Estimated Valuation (no cash involved)
Volunteer work--Php 12,000 per month
Organization’s counterpart--Php 2,000 per month

: : Nature
Business advising; livelihood

: : Tasks
To create product design, development and management plans for CFFI’s livelihood program and other possible entrepreneurial ventures

: : Expected volunteer output
Product design, development and management plans

: : Qualification
Professionally experienced in product design, development and management

: : Location
Quezon City

: : Schedule
Two Wednesdays in a month; 1-4 hours per week
Weekdays, during office hours

: : Support/benefits from the organization
Food/snacks
Recognition/award
Others, for consideration

*Founded in 2001 by a group of Chinese-Filipino businessmen, Charity First Foundation, Inc. aims to improve the quality of life of marginalized sectors of society by partnering with individuals, groups and institutions in addressing common humanitarian concerns through relevant and responsive programs.

Please contact:
Ma. Helen Dabu, Executive Director
84 Hemady St., New Manila, Quezon City
T [2] 727.4394 M 0920.2239942 E helenbamby@yahoo.com

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3 VOpp: Trainors on livelihood

Enable at least 50% of urban poor families in Metro Manila start up small businesses and access various resources.

Volunteer as:
TRAINORS ON LIVELIHOOD
CARITAS MANILA*

: : Beneficiaries
Women; urban poor; elderly

: : Estimated Valuation (no cash involved)
Volunteer work--Php 97,200
Organization's counterpart--Php 810,000

: : Nature
Education/training; livelihood

: : Tasks
To conduct training on various sources of livelihood for the parishes

: : Expected volunteer output
Trainings in different parishes of Manila

: : Qualification
Have the knowledge in various livelihood skills
Have strong communication skills in English and Tagalog
Have experiences in handling group discussion
Have good interpersonal skills

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

: : Schedule
4x a year, one Saturday or Sunday per quarter
Weekends, 2–4 hours per session

: : 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.

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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