Water system & co-op store development

Cebu, Philippines

Project Overview

The project consist of combating extreme poverty in the Philippines and discovering the Philippine culture by building relationships with the villagers.
The main aim is to transmit your knowledge and skills to increase the competences of the villagers and bring to light the potentials of the village for community empowerment

Volunteer Profile (at least 2 of these)

Project management
Entrepreneurial mindset
Creativity and imagination
Marketing
Strategic thinking
Consulting
Effective communication
Ability to co-work and co-build with local communities

Languages Required

English

Minimum Stay

4 weeks

Available Dates

All year round
Flexible dates

Open Positions

10 positions left

Project Details

To create a sustainable livelihood project for the community as an additional source of income
Developing a community water system
Improving and expanding community cooperative store

Designing an operational and a marketing plan to develop a water refilling station and to expand a cooperative store including distribution strategies to develop and/or expand both businesses
Purchasing materials and equipment needed to build the water refilling station
Building the water refilling station with the beneficiaries
Attending training (if needed) and training the beneficiaries to work together to maintain and sustain the businesses

Value the ability, skills, knowledge, connections and potential of the team and the community - Encourage each Community member to actively contribute and share inputs related to the project.
Turn struggles into strengths - encourage the community to be proactive and participate in the creation and maintenance of the livelihood project
Create a facebook page to give visibility to the development of the livelihood project in the community and act as an inspirational page to potential interns
Create a powerpoint presentation to be presented at the end of the internship as a basis for the logistics and details of the livelihood project

Fees

Philippines – Water system & co-op store development

Length of program	Program Fee $USD
4 weeks	$362
5 weeks	$409
6 weeks	$455
8 weeks	$549
10 weeks	$643
12 weeks	$736

All programs attract a Registration Fee of €279 on top of the Program Fee (partially refundable until 60 days before your program start date). A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
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What extra costs will I have?

Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, in-country trips or tours, transport to and from your placement, transfer back to the airport at conclusion of the program.
Spending money – Volunteers in The Philippines generally find US$30 to be sufficient for weekly expenses

Program Fee includes

24/7 in-country support
Airport pick-up
Program orientation
Volunteer placement
Accommodation
3 Meals/day

Registration Fee

Most affordable program fees
Support from YouSocial Volunteer team
YouSocial Consulting Guide
Fundraising kit to fund your project/trip
Comprehensive Pre-departure Pack
Deals on travel insurance
YouSocial Volunteer Certificate

Water system & co-op store development

Project Overview

Volunteer Profile (at least 2 of these)

Languages Required

Minimum Stay

Available Dates

Open Positions

Photo Gallery

Project Details

Fees

Philippines – Water system & co-op store development

What extra costs will I have?

Program Fee includes

Registration Fee

How to join?

1. Select a project

2. Apply

3. Start packing!

Ready for a life-changing experience?

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Water system & co-op store development

Project Overview

Volunteer Profile (at least 2 of these)

Languages Required

Minimum Stay

Available Dates

Open Positions

Photo Gallery

Project Details

Fees

Philippines – Water system & co-op store development

What extra costs will I have?

Program Fee includes

Registration Fee

How to join?

1. Select a project

2. Apply

3. Start packing!

Ready for a life-changing experience?