The ability to read is a fundamental right, yet many young Filipino children struggle to grasp this essential skill. At Binhi English Literacy Foundation, Inc. (BINHI), we're working to change that, one child at a time. As a Volunteer Storyteller, you will bring stories to life by sparking imagination, nurturing a love for reading, and building the confidence our BINHI Scholars need.

About the Project

Founded in 2008, BINHI aims to improve English reading skills among identified non- and frustrated readers, aged 4-8, in public elementary schools and community centers through its 100-day free reading program.

Every month, a storytelling activity for the BINHI Scholars is conducted. We invite guest storytellers to read storybooks. A pre-recorded storytelling is posted monthly on BINHI's Facebook page and other social media platforms. The goals of this activity are a) to introduce Life Skills as a concept to the BINHI kids through creative storytelling and b) to introduce our advocacy to a wider audience.

To ensure volunteers are well-prepared, a virtual self-paced storytelling module will be shared followed by a Regrouping Orientation via Google Meet.

Volunteer Duties

• Review the storytellers' module released via Canva Sites
• Provide a sample recording reading a storybook for pre-screening
• Attend a virtual orientation prior to the storytelling schedule
• Submit an initial video draft 1 week before your scheduled storytelling date
• Submit the final video recording at least 2 days prior to your scheduled storytelling date

Timeline of Activities

• August 8, 2026 (Saturday) at 1:00 PM – Release of BINHI Volunteer Storytellers' Module via Canva Sites
• August 9-16, 2026 – Self-paced Learning for BINHI Volunteer Storytellers' Module (Asynchronous via Canva Sites)
  – Submission of sample recording
• August 17, 2026 (Monday) – BINHI Volunteer Storytellers' Regrouping Orientation (Synchronous via Google Meet*)
  – Selection of BINHI Storytellers and storybook/schedule assignment

* A Google Calendar invite will be sent at least a week before the Regrouping Orientation.

Storytelling Activity Schedules

• August 31, 2026 (Monday) – Buwan ng Wika Feature
• September 8, 2026 (Tuesday) – International Literacy Day
• October 5, 2026 (Monday) – World Teachers' Day
• November 27, 2026 (Friday) – National Reading Day
• December 5, 2026 (Saturday) – International Volunteer Day

LIMITED SLOTS AVAILABLE!

We can only accommodate 1 BINHI Storyteller per schedule. Applicants will be pre-screened based on their submitted sample recordings.

Together, we can build a brighter future for these young learners. The time you give will directly contribute to the success of our program and BINHI scholars. Be part of a community that believes in the power of literacy – sign up today!

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To ensure a successful and impactful experience, please familiarize yourself with our guidelines by reading the BINHI Volunteer Forms.

Certificates of Participation are available upon request and will be sent out in one batch at the end of the activity.

Learn more about Binhi English Literacy Foundation, Inc. at www.binhi.org or connect with us on social media: @BinhiEnglishLiteracyPH (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube).