39 VOpp: Plumber

With improved plumbing facilities, the wards need no longer assist in bringing water from one cottage to another.

Volunteer as:
PLUMBER
ELSIE GACHES VILLAGE - DSWD NCR *

: : Beneficiaries
Persons with disability

: : Estimated Valuation (no cash involved)
Volunteer work--Php 2,000
Organization’s counterpart--Php 500

: : Nature
Administration

: : Tasks
To maintain good plumbing system in the 26 cottages of the Village

: : Expected volunteer output
Repaired plumbing system

: : Qualification
Knowledgeable in plumbing
Very patient and persevering

: : Location
Muntinlupa City

: : Schedule
As need arises

: : Support/benefits from the organization
Food/snacks


* The Elsie Gaches Village is the only government center for the mentally challenged persons. It provides care and rehabilitation to abandoned, neglected, children with special needs such as cerebral palsy, epilepsy, visual and hearing impairment, mental retardation, autism an other related illnesses. It has 14 cottages that can accommodate up to 470 clients at a given time. It is managed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development, National Capital Region.


If you want to volunteer, please contact:
Fernando Bainto, Social Welfare Officer
T [2] 807.6023 E egv_ncr@yahoo.com

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34 VOpp: Consultant on organizational development

Improve the organizational structure so that new programs and projects for persons with disabilities may be introduced.

Volunteer as:
CONSULTANT ON ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ALYANSA NG MAY KAPANSANANG PINOY, INC. *

: : Beneficiaries
Persons with disability; member organizations

: : Estimated Valuation (no cash involved)
Volunteer work--Php 50,000
Organization’s counterpart--Php 20,000

: : Nature
Project management; resource mobilization; institution building

: : Tasks
To help formulate the organization’s manual of operations
To assist in organizational development

: : Expected volunteer output
An operations manual—whole year

: : Qualification
Skills in project management, policy formulation and organizational development

: : Location
Quezon City

: : Schedule
Whole year, staggered
Average 5-8 hours per week
Weekdays, during office hours

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

* AKAP-Pinoy was registered as a federation of persons with disabilities' (PWD) organizations in 2004. Its main goal is to organize the PWD sector and to advocate for barrier-free environment, a rights-based society for full equalization, participation and improvement of quality of life of persons with disability.

Please contact:
Carmen Zubiaga, Director-Media Affairs
Office of the Consultant on Disability Affairs,
G/F Mabini Hall, PVAO Compound, Camp Gen. Aguinaldo, Q.C.
T [2] 664.9154 M 0921.5498008 E carmenzubiaga@yahoo.com

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19 VOpp: Consultant on resource generation/mobilization

Help generate or mobilize resources for programs benefiting persons with disabilities.

Volunteer as:
CONSULTANT ON RESOURCE GENERATION/MOBILIZATION
ALYANSA NG MAY KAPANSANANG PINOY, INC. *

: : Beneficiaries
Persons with disability; member/partner organizations

: : Estimated Valuation (no cash involved)
Volunteer work--Php 50,000
Organization’s counterpart--Php 20,000

: : Nature
Project management; resource mobilization

: : Tasks
To assist in formulating project proposals or feasibility studies for resource generation/mobilization

: : Expected volunteer output
Project proposals and/or feasibility studies

: : Qualification
Skills in formulating feasibility studies
Has background in Financial Management

: : Location
Quezon City

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

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

* AKAP-Pinoy was registered as a federation of persons with disabilities' (PWD) organizations in 2004. Its main goal is to organize the PWD sector and to advocate for barrier-free environment, a rights-based society for full equalization, participation and improvement of quality of life of persons with disability.

Please contact:
Carmen Zubiaga, Director-Media Affairs
Office of the Consultant on Disability Affairs,
G/F Mabini Hall, PVAO Compound, Camp Gen. Aguinaldo, Q.C.
T [2] 664.9154 M 0921.5498008 E carmenzubiaga@yahoo.com

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33 VOpp: Administrative assistant

Make administrative work for the cause of the disabled sector more efficient.

Volunteer as:
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
ALYANSA NG MAY KAPANSANANG PINOY, INC. *

: : Beneficiaries
Persons with disability

: : Estimated valuation (no cash involved)
Volunteer work--Php 30,000
Organization’s counterpart--Php 10,000

: : Nature
Administration

: : Tasks
To coordinate and supervise daily administrative activities

: : Expected volunteer output
Office efficiency - whole year

: : Qualification
Undergraduate degree in Business or Management

: : Location
Quezon City

: : Schedule
Whole year, staggered (thrice a week only)
Average 5-8 hours per week
Weekdays, during office hours

: : Support/benefits from the organization
Food/snacks
Equipment, supplies, materials
Transportation allowance

* AKAP-Pinoy was registered as a federation of persons with disabilities' organizations in 2004. Its main goal is to organize the PWD sector and to advocate for barrier-free environment, a rights-based society for full equalization, participation and improvement of quality of life of persons with disability.

Please contact:
Carmen Zubiaga, Director-Media Affairs
T [2] 664.9154 M 0921.5498008  E carmenzubiaga@yahoo.com 


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18 VOpp: Technical assistant for broadcast media operations

Strengthen and expand the reach of the "voice" of the disabled sector in the country through media.

Volunteer as:
TECHNICAL ASSISTANT FOR BROADCAST MEDIA OPERATIONS
ALYANSA NG MAY KAPANSANANG PINOY, INC. *

: : Beneficiaries
Persons with disability

: : Estimated valuation (no cash involved)
Volunteer work--Php 30,000
Organization’s counterpart--Php 10,000

: : Nature
Advocacy; project management

: : Tasks
To formulate and organize a media plan for advocacy activities

: : Expected volunteer output
A comprehensive, realistic media plan

: : Qualification
Graduate of Mass Communications or related programs
Experience in radio broadcast operation (scriptwriting, etc.)

: : Location
Quezon City

: : Schedule
January - June 2011, staggered
Average 5-8 hours per week
Weekdays, during office hours

: : Support/benefits from the organization
Food/snacks
Equipment, supplies, materials
Transportation allowance

* AKAP-Pinoy was registered as a federation of persons with disabilities' organizations in 2004. Its main goal is to organize the PWD sector and to advocate for barrier-free environment, a rights-based society for full equalization, participation and improvement of quality of life of persons with disability.

Please contact:
Carmen Zubiaga, Director-Media Affairs
T [2] 664.9154 M 0921.5498008 E carmenzubiaga@yahoo.com
Daylin Taleon, Program Manager
T [2] 995.8616 M 0918.9212915 E daylintaleon@yahoo.com
Office of the Consultant on Disability Affairs,
G/F Mabini Hall, PVAO Compound, Camp Gen. Aguinaldo, Q.C.

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5 VOpp: Technical assistant for information technology

Make all published information on disability situations, issues and concerns in the Philippines accessible nationally and internationally via the Internet.

Volunteer as:
TECHNICAL ASSISTANT FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
ALYANSA NG MAY KAPANSANANG PINOY, INC.*

: : Beneficiaries
Persons with disability; member organizations

: : Estimated Valuation (no cash involved)
Volunteer work--Php 30,000
Organization's counterpart--Php 10,000

: : Nature
Advocacy; research and publication

: : Tasks
To update the website contents
To upgrade the related IT, if possible

: : Expected volunteer output
Updated website
Transfer of knowledge on IT

: : Qualification
Knowledge in information technology
Website preparation or maintenance

: : Schedule
January - June 2011, staggered
Average 5-8 hours per week
Weekdays, during office hours

: : Location
Quezon City

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

* AKAP-Pinoy was registered as a federation of persons with disabilities' (PWD) organizations in 2004. Its main goal is to organize the PWD sector and to advocate for barrier-free environment, a rights-based society for full equalization, participation and improvement of quality of life of persons with disability.

Please contact:
Carmen Zubiaga, Director-Media Affairs
T [2] 664.9154 M 0921.5498008 E carmenzubiaga@yahoo.com
Daylin Taleon, Program Manager
T [2] 995.8616 M 0918.9212915 E daylintaleon@yahoo.com
Office of the Consultant on Disability Affairs
G/F Mabini Hall, PVAO Compound,
Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City


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13 VOpp: English Tutorial Assistant (Elem)

Build children's trust and contribute significantly to their academic performance, self-confidence and self-respect.

Volunteer as:
ENGLISH TUTORIAL ASSISTANT (Elem)
SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES, PHILIPPINES *

: : Beneficiaries
Children and youth; persons with disability; urban poor

: : Estimated Valuation (no cash involved)
Volunteer work--Php 11,200 per month
Organization’s counterpart--Php 42,000 per month

: : Nature
Education/training; Counseling

: : Tasks
To check the assignments of the children
To track their progress in English proficiency
To teach the children proper English reading, speaking and writing

: : Expected volunteer output
Implemented English enhancement program per child
Written progress report per child

: : Qualification
Graduate of AB Liberal Arts/Communication or other related fields
Loves children
Honest, compassionate, God-fearing
Creative and patient

: : Location
Manila, Muntinlupa City

: : Schedule
3x/week (2 weekdays, 1 weekend)
5-8 hours per week
Weekdays, after office hours; Weekends

: : Support/benefits from the organization
Recognition/award/volunteer certificate
Referrals

* SOS Children's Villages is a place for orphaned, abandoned and neglected children to belong to a home and family where SOS mothers and co-workers give support and encouragement. It is a place which enriches the children's God-given talents so they can take their place in society.

Please contact:
Freya Pacis, Special Projects Assistant
Mindanao Drive, Ayala Alabang Village, Muntinlupa City
T [2] 807.0764 M 0918.3041211
Sharon Barzaga, PEDA Head SOS Children’s Village, Manila
T [2] 807.0764

16 VOpp: Math Tutorial Assistant (Elem)

Build a child's trust and contribute significantly to his/her academic performance, self-confidence and self-respect.

Volunteer as:
MATH TUTORIAL ASST (ELEM)
SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES, PHILIPPINES *

: : Beneficiaries
Children and youth; person with disability; urban poor

: : Estimated Valuation (no cash involved)
Volunteer work--Php 11,200 per month
Organization’s counterpart--Php 42,000 per month

: : Nature
Education/training; Counseling

: : Tasks
To check the assignments of the children
To track their progress in Math proficiency
To teach the children Math appreciation, comprehension and application

: : Expected volunteer output
Implemented Math enhancement program per child
Written progress report per child

: : Qualification
Graduate of BS Math/Engineering/Computer Science/Economics/Education
Loves children
Honest, compassionate, God-fearing
Creative and patient

: : Location
Manila, Muntinlupa City

: : Schedule
3x/week (2 weekdays, 1 weekend)
5-8 hours per week
Weekdays, after office hours; Weekends

: : Support/benefits from the organization
Recognition/award/volunteer certificate
Referrals

* SOS Children's Villages is a place for orphaned, abandoned and neglected children to belong to a home and family where SOS mothers and co-workers give support and encouragement. It is a place which enriches the children's God-given talents so they can take their place in society.

Please contact:
Kate Mehur, Special Projects Assistant
Mindanao Drive, Ayala Alabang Village, Muntinlupa City
T [2] 807.0764 M 0918.3041211
Sharon Barzaga, PEDA Head SOS Children's Manila 
T [2] 807.0764

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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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