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Volunteer in the Philippines

Volunteer in the Philippines

Discover International Volunteer HQ’s incredible Philippines volunteer abroad program. Choose from a wide range of trusted Philippines volunteer projects, including Teaching, Childcare, Healthcare, and Environmental Conservation. Volunteer work in the Philippines is located in Palawan, an archipelagic province. With affordable Program Fees and top rated volunteer projects trusted by over 143,000 travellers, IVHQ is the best volunteer organisation in the Philippines.

Highlights:
  • 5 meaningful project options available year-round
  • Program Fees from AU$611 for 1 week
  • Includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 in-country support
  • Accommodation in dormitory-style accommodation in Palawan

  • Explore authentic Filipino culture with an optional Introduction Week add-on

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Key information

Fully hosted experience from AU$611
Volunteer from 1 - 24 weeks
Ages 16+ and families
Based in the province of Palawan
Projects align with UN Sustainable Development Goals
Impact driven projects run by locals
B Corporation certified organization
Explore stunning beaches & islands

Volunteer opportunities in the Philippines

Increases access to education

4-5 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from AU$611

  • Duration: 1 - 24 weeks
  • Programs start every Monday
  • Based in kindergartens in Palawan
  • Volunteers aged 16+ and families

Volunteer in kindergartens, with a focus on teaching 3-5 year olds English, math, science and arts and crafts lessons.

Supports community development

4 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from AU$690

  • Duration: 1 - 24 weeks
  • Programs start every Monday
  • Based at schools and medical centres
  • Volunteers aged 16+ and families

Help to beautify and maintain community services such as medical centres, daycares and schools around Palawan. Volunteer under the supervision of local staff, across a number of building projects that need assistance.

Conserves the environment

4-5 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from AU$611

  • Duration: 1 - 24 weeks
  • Programs start every Monday
  • Based on Palawan
  • Volunteers aged 16+ and families

Help to preserve and conserve the stunning natural environment around Palawan, with a focus on replanting important mangroves. Run education classes in the local community and also assist with clean up work around beaches.

Improves health & wellbeing

Up to 5 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from AU$611

  • Duration: 1 - 24 weeks
  • Programs start every Monday
  • Based in community care facilities in Palawan
  • Volunteers aged 16+

Contribute to the improvement of healthcare in Aborlan by educating the local community on essential healthcare topics and by assisting at an underresourced Rural Health Clinic.

Increases access to education

3-5 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from AU$611

  • Duration: 1 - 24 weeks
  • Programs start every Monday
  • Based in schools on Palawan
  • Volunteers aged 16+ and families

Teach lessons in English and other subjects in primary and secondary schools. Get the experience of leading a classroom, with the comfort of supervision from a local teacher.

What recent volunteers said about their IVHQ experience

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Flavia Camerlingo
12 Sep 2024

I didn't have big expectations going into this program, in the sense that I knew that I wouldn't change the world in such a short time. I wanted to explore a new part of the world and immerse myself in a different culture, keeping my heart open to anything new. What I didn't expect was to gain such an incredible new way of seeing and understanding the world and myself.

My advice for anyone who wants to do a volunteer programme would be to trust yourself and throw yourself into the deep water, as you will most likely find amazing new friends and new experiences you never even thought of, and coming out of it, hopefully, you will realise you are a different and better person than before.

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Darren Dimabuyu
12 Sep 2024

I loved the fact that I got to do a bit of extra work outside of my program, which was doing a bit of disaster relief for the impacted community when Typhoon Yagi hit the Philippines. Palawan wasn't too badly affected, but there was a tree down on a family's home in which my group kindly assisted.

It was the best experience for my first time travelling. This is because I feel like I've made an impact on the community, made friends, had valuable experiences, instead of travelling just for the sake of being a "tourist" and going "sight-seeing". The only small regret I have was having the attitude of "trying it out" and only staying for 1 week. But even though my time was short, my foundation for future travel and volunteering seems pretty stable, learning many lessons for my next trip.

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Cristian Tamasan
12 Sep 2024

I've learned new things about a different culture, including a few basic phrases in Tagalog. I've also learned and developed new skills like planting mangroves and working with pupils whose first language isn't English. I would encourage anyone to volunteer in the Philippines for a few weeks, it is totally worth it.

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Claudia Fort
03 Sep 2024

Finishing my volunteering in the Philippines makes me think about all the people who don’t have as much as we do, yet they are still so grateful and happy with just the little things. They are always so happy and very friendly. It doesn’t matter who you are; they will always welcome you with open arms. I learned a lot from the people there and always try to help others. It fills your heart with love, and whenever I leave the volunteer work, my heart feels weak because you want to stay and help them, but eventually, you have to go back home.

All the people you meet while volunteering are incredible and amazing. It’s such a great experience, and I recommend it to everyone. This is my second time volunteering with IVHQ, and both times were amazing experiences that I would gladly repeat. I just want to say that everyone who comes to volunteer should have an open mind, eager to meet new people and learn about the culture, language, and more.

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Jamie Smith
13 Aug 2024

I became more confident about myself by joining this program. I am still 16 and I had never traveled by myself before this trip. I was very nervous about going to the Philippines on my own. However, the local team helped me so much and supported me when I needed help. If someone is hesitating about going because they are worried about their life there, I think they should take action and apply for IVHQ. This program has been the best 2 weeks of my life. The friends I met and the experience I had was fantastic.

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Free-time experiences & tours in Philippines

Take your volunteer experience to the next level with IVHQ's affordable activity and tour add-ons in Philippines! Explore your options below and learn how to book them once you've been accepted onto the IVHQ Philippines program.

Philippine Introduction Week
Philippine Introduction Week

Introduction Week for the Philippines

AU$575
Philippine Introduction Week
Philippine Introduction Week

Introduction Week for the Philippines

AU$575

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