32 VOpp: Special Education Counselor

Improve the self esteem and socialization skills of children with special needs.

Volunteer as :
SPECIAL EDUCATION COUNSELOR
GUIDED AND UNIFIED INTERACTION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN INC.*

: : Beneficiaries
Youth and children

: : Estimated Valuation (no cash involved)
Volunteer work--Php 18,000 per volunteer
Organization’s counterpart--Php 32,000

: : Nature
Medical and allied health service
Advocacy

: : Tasks
Attend orientation, training and hands-on activities.
Assist the organizer to take care and manage needs of special children.
Assist the organizer to facilitate activities intended for special children.
Assist the organizer to prepare resources to meet the needs of special children.
Assist other volunteer caregivers/sped counselor in the conduct of activities intended for special children.

: : Expected volunteer output
Assistance during the Summer Camp

: : Qualification
Individuals (college students or professionals) who have interest and passion for the protection, welfare and integration of children with special needs to community

: : Location
Manila

: : Schedule
10 Sundays for training:
Manila Feb 20-April 24, 2011
Tayabas, Quezon April 25-29, 2011
10 consecutive days for volunteer work: April 29-May 8, 2011

: : Support/benefits from the organization
Food/snacks
Accommodation/board and lodging
Medical/health assistance
Equipment, supplies, materials
Transportation allowance
Insurance
Training
Referrals
Recognition/award

*GUIDE, Inc. helpS physically, mentally and emotionally handicapped children including orphaned, abandoned and street children from different institutions, orphanages and public SPED schools.

Please contact:
Gerry Duwin A. dela Zerna, President and Managing Director
126 Private Road, Brgy. Hulo, Mandaluyong City
M  0917.8437758  E  guidedchildren@gmail.com

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28 VOpp: Nutrition educators

Improve children's physical and mental development by providing nutritious foods at affordable costs.

Volunteer as:
NUTRITION EDUCATORS
CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL-ABOT KAMAY, INC. *

: : Beneficiaries
Children and youth; women; urban poor

: : Estimated Valuation (no cash involved)
Volunteer work--Php 2,500/volunteer
Organization’s counterpart--Php 80/volunteer

: : Nature
Education/training; allied health service

: : Tasks
To discuss/train parents of undernourished children about good nutrition using the PABASA module of the Nutrition Center of the Philippines

: : Expected volunteer output
Nutrition education trainings

: : Qualification
Knowledge on good nutrition
Excellent communication skills especially Filipino
Patient, flexible
Sociable; person-oriented
Willing to be trained

: : Location
Metro Manila

: : Schedule
5-8 hours per week
Weekdays, during office hours; Weekends (Saturday)

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

If you want to volunteer, please contact:
Myrna Basa, Chief of Programs
7-8 Don Pio St, Don Enrique Heights, Commonwealth, Quezon City
T [2] 952.2629 M 0918.9293035 E mbasa@mla.children.org.ph
Nancy Filio, SAC-Health Coordinator
T [2] 932.7910 loc 407 M 0920.8168674 E nfilio@mla.children.org.ph

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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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11 VOpp: Doctors and Dentists

Sustain the health advocacy for indigent children and families through medical and dental services.

Volunteer as:
DOCTOR OR DENTIST
KONKOKYO PEACE ACTIVITY CENTER INFORMATION OFFICE, INC. *

: : Beneficiaries
Children and youth; urban poor

: : Estimated Valuation (no cash involved)
Volunteer work--Php 157,500 (900 beneficiaries)
Organization’s counterpart--Php 67,500 (900 beneficiaries)

: : Nature
Advocacy; education/training; medical/allied health service

: : Tasks
To conduct medical check-up, give advice
To conduct tooth extraction, give fluoride treatment

: : Expected volunteer output
Medical diagnosis and advice to children
Extraction, fluoride treatment and dental advice to children

: : Qualification
Licensed general practitioner/pediatrician
Licensed dentist
Can conduct lectures or demonstration

: : Location
Brgy Putrero, Malabon; Brgy NBBS, Navotas

: : Schedule
Once a month in each area
Weekdays, during office hours

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

* KPACIO is committed to the growth and development of persons. Its programs and projects include early childhood development, education support, youth formation and micro-project assistance in Metro Manila, Cebu and Davao. Its partners include people's and non-government organizations.

Please contact:
Harriet Escarcha, Office Manager
Unit 204, Casa Malvar Bldg., Singalong cor. Gen. Malvar Sts., Malate, Manila
T [2] 536.8565 M 0919.2253336 E kpacio@info.com.ph
Joaquin B. Timogtimog Jr, Projects Officer
T [2] 536.8565 E kpacio@info.com.ph

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12 VOpp: Physical/Occupational Therapist

Extend proper diagnosis and therapy to children with special needs, making these services readily available to them.

Volunteer as:
PHYSICAL/OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION FOR CITIZENS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND LEARNING DISABILITIES, INC. *

: : Beneficiaries
Children and youth; persons with disability

: : Estimated Valuation (no cash involved)
Volunteer work--Php 50,000
Organization’s counterpart--Php 30,000

: : Nature
Education/training; Allied health service

: : Tasks
To assess and diagnose
To prepare occupation and physical therapy plans/activities
To train parents how to do the activities

: : Expected volunteer output
Children properly diagnosed
Children given appropriate therapy
Parents trained

: : Qualification
Developmental pediatrician
Occupational and physical therapist
Has background in health or early detection and intervention education

: : Location
Quezon City

: : Schedule
1-4 hours per week
Weekends

: : Support/benefits
Food/snacks
Equipment, supplies, materials
Recognition/award

* PACDLD is an NGO registered with SEC in 2002 which envisions all children with disabilities (CWDs) to live a life free from inequality and discrimination. It seeks to empower CWDs and their parents through programs, projects, advocacy and participation in policy making to promote their rights.

Please contact:
Felicite Jean Gonzalez, Projects Coordinator
69 Ermin Garcia St., Cubao, Quezon City
T [2] 410.6848 M 0919.7836494 E pacdld@tri-isys.com

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1 VOpp: Pediatrician

Regularly monitor the health status of children who live in a child care institution.

Volunteer as :
PEDIATRICIAN
ASILO DE SAN VICENTE DE PAUL *

: : Beneficiaries
Youth and children

: : Estimated Valuation (no cash involved)
Volunteer work--Php 18,000 per week
Organization’s counterpart--Php 4,800 per week

: : Nature
Medical and allied health service

: : Tasks
To conduct medical check-up for 60 children

: : Expected volunteer output
Medical check-up of children

: : Qualification
Licensed medical doctor or practitioner

: : Location
Manila

: : Schedule
Every Tuesday, 5-8 hours per week
Weekdays, during office hours

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

*Asilo de San Vicente de Paul was founded in 1885 by Sister Asuncion Ventura, a Daughter of Charity. It is a SEC-registered and DSWD-licensed child-caring institution that dynamically and continuously responds with quality service to a growing number of children in crisis.

Please contact:
Sr. Lorna Madrazo, DC, Health Services In-charge
1148 United Nations Avenue, Paco, Manila
T [2] 523.3829, [2] 523.1460 E asilomla@yahoo.com

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