Become a Coach in a Surfing Community

Program Overview

Departure Dates

26 July 2019
3 August 2019
7 September 2019
5 October 2019
9 November 2019
7 December 2019
11 January 2020
1 February 2020
7 March 2020
4 April 2020
9 May 2020
6 June 2020

Duration

4 WeeksContact us for more details

Application Deadline

8 weeks before departure date

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Project Description

With the aim of providing after-school programs that are interactive and educational, this non-profit engages children in a surfing community to attend vocational and livelihood courses as well as mentoring programs. Volunteers are expected to participate as a facilitator, mentor and coach for of these programs.

Focus

Alternative Learning System (ALS)
After School Vocational Programs
Sustainable Livelihood Programs
Mentoring Programs
Volunteering
Intercultural Learning

Learning Outcomes

Community Development Approaches and Strategies;
Facilitation of vocational and livelihood education programs
Mentorship;
Increased knowledge and appreciation of different cultures.

You may choose to take part in this program for either 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 44 or 48 weeks. Please contact us for more details.

Overview

Program Type
- Teaching
- Volunteering
Location
- Philippines
Program for an individual or for a group

Individual
Program highlights
- Provide after school programs that includes surfing
- Vocational and livelihood education
- Serve as a mentor to children
- Participate in fundraising activities

Specifics

Volunteering field
- Children and Youth
- Community Development
- Education
- Environment
Subject

Surfing, Environmental, Teaching
Working days per week

5

Requirements

Age Range
- 18
- 40
Educational requirements

With a background in Surfing and Teaching the Kids
Language at project
- English
- Filipino
Instruction language
- English
Soft skills and other requirements

The participant must have good communication skills, team spirit, and good organizational skills. The participant must also possess the willingness to assist in surf-mentorship operations who shows maturity and independence. Likewise, the participant must be willing to adapt and adjust in a foreign environment (i.e. to learn a local dialect as needed), flexible and open-minded.

Housing and Meals

Housing type
- At project/school
- Group Stay
- Host Family
Meals included
- 3 per day
Housing / meals details

Participants will be accommodated by host families who will be providing the meals. However, participants are expected to responsible for their transportation expenses. A regular meal usually costs around Php50-100 (1-2USD) per meal. Transportation fee will not exceed Php100 (2USD) per day (roundtrip).

Extra

Social life

The Philippines is a tropical country and an archipelago with more than 7,400 islands. Participants can spend their weekends by traveling in nearby beaches, waterfalls, mountains, lakes etc. We also have several festivals every month nationwide. They can join these street parties, eat local foods, join family activities and experience city life.

Foods and transportation are inexpensive with a regular meal that ranges Php50-100 (1-2USD) and jeepney minimum fare of Php8.00
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Host Family Placement
24/7 Emergency Support
Meals
Global Competence Certificate
Continuous Support
Orientations during your time abroad
Individual Contact Person
Airport Pick-up
Visa Application Assistance
Community Service Placement

Airfare
Domestic Transport
Visa and Passport Fees
Medical Insurance
Vaccinations
Cultural Tours