📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
GIED takes an active role by initiating programs and activities that promote rich inter-cultural learning experiences in partnership with The Department of Education (DepEd), Negros Island Region and the Negros Oriental Provincial Government. The two projects are inspired to promote learning English language in a fun and non-formal way, showcase the Silliman University festival to promote preservation of history and culture as well as the organization of local youth camp for Negors Oriental youth. Philippines is regarded as one of the English speaking countries in Asia. With a number of English language schools established in the country catered for mostly South Korean and Japan nationals, GIED see it fitting to introduce a language camp in a local community setting at the most practical way with the most friendly and hospitable Filipino people.
The DepEd will co-organize this project to promote the school’s social development effort through special English language sessions with the volunteers to hone their knowledge and skills in English language proficiency , experience of Silliman University Festival which is the most awaited and popular event in the province as well as the organization of youth camp for the youth of Negros Oriental.
💼 What the programme involves
With the support and assistance of the Department of Education-Negros Island Region and the Provincial Local Government of Negros Oriental, local community and volunteers will have the activities such as:
1. Learn English language with the local community
2. Experience rich cultural festival
3. Exchange of culture through music, sports/games, food, language, etc
4. Interact with the local children and youth through art, sports and team building activities
🏠 Accommodation on site
The international participants will be accommodated at a dormitory facility of DepEd in Dumaguete City. Personal sleeping bag is needed. Filipino food will be prepared by a local cook and International volunteers are encouraged to assist in the preparations to know about Filipino way of preparing and cooking food.
📍 About the location
Dumaguete City is the capital city of Negros Oriental province in the Negros Island Region. Dumaguete is referred to as a university town because of the presence of four universities and home to the best known Silliman University, the country's first Protestant university and the first American university in Asia.
Negros Island is rich in natural sea and land natural resources. During leisure time, volunteers can choose to visit various cultural and heritage sites like Silliman University the first Protestant American University in the Philippines, Old churches and local heritage sites in the city. The Negros Oriental Provinces is also famous for their unique and exciting eco-tourism adventure sites activities like mountain trekking to Mt. Talinis, kayaking in Lake Balinsasayao, cave exploration in Mabinay, dolphin watching in Bais City, heed to the famous Apo Island with the most beautiful natural marine park for diving and snorkeling or swimming at the natural hot and cold springs in Valencia.
⚠️ Requirements
15 years old to below 18 participants are required to submit together with the other requirements a parental consent in order to guarantee participation.
ℹ️ Additional information
Participants may bring their local food (Snacks/drink), educational supplies and art materials and used educational books if possible to be used and distributed to local children/youth during camp.