About the Program
The program focuses on improving early childhood education and supporting local teachers in Tigman Village’s kindergartens. Volunteers provide hands-on help in teaching English, organizing fun learning activities, and caring for children. This experience fosters cultural exchange while making a lasting impact on the community.
About the Volunteer Work
As a volunteer on this project, you will assist with daily activities, such as teaching basic English, preparing lessons, and organizing fun and educational games. Care tasks include helping with hygiene routines like hand washing, combing hair, and nail trimming. Volunteers also promote cultural exchange by introducing children to different cultures through stories, songs, and games.
Volunteer tasks will include:
- Teach basic English through fun lessons and creative activities.
- Assist with hygiene routines like hand washing and teeth brushing.
- Prepare lessons, games, and learning materials.
- Organize music, storytelling, and arts & crafts sessions.
- Provide general classroom support and help with children’s meals.
- Take part in local school and community events.
- Help with assessment and progress monitoring.
A typical day: Start your day early with breakfast before heading to the kindergarten for morning teaching sessions, where you’ll engage children in fun, educational activities like songs, storytelling, and basic English lessons. After lunch, return for afternoon sessions focused on creative play, games, and preparation of lessons/topics/activities for the next day. The program provides daily transportation to and from the program site. Evenings are free for relaxation, or social activities like Thursday’s karaoke night at a nearby beach bar.
Holidays: While regular kindergarten classes do not take place during school holidays and breaks, the program continues with an English Summer Camp (mid-May to mid-July) held at the Volunteer Center, Village Plaza, and the Tribal Multi-Purpose Hall. This camp serves children aged 3–6 from the village, including members of the Tagbanwa Tribe from nearby barangays. Volunteer work does not take place during national holidays, such as Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday, and Labor Day. However, you are welcome to take part in local celebrations during these times. After registering, you will receive a detailed file with the holiday dates of the kindergarten program.
