• 🌊 THE SHORE'S CALLING... ARE YOU IN? 🏝️

Cancel your weekend plans—we've got a better one. 🌊

Join Amihan sa Dahican: Balud sa Paglaom (Amihan) and iVolunteer Philippines as we spend a weekend caring for one of Mati's most beautiful coastlines. Meet fellow changemakers, experience the beauty of Dahican, and be part of a community that's creating impact—one shoreline at a time.

📍 Location: Dahican Beach, City of Mati

📅 Date: July 25–26, 2026 (Saturday–Sunday)

Departure from Davao (Travel to Mati City) :

-Meet-up date and time: July 25, 9 AM, at the Davao Overland Terminal (Ecoland bus terminal)

-Estimated time of take off (Bus): 10 AM (travel to Mati) ; Estimated arrival at Mati by 4 PM 

Departure from Mati (Travel back to Davao City) :

-Take off from Mati - date and time: July 26,  1 PM

🌿 What to expect:

🫧 Coastal Clean-Up

🤝 Meet and work alongside fellow volunteers

🌊 Experience the beauty of Dahican while giving back to the environment

💙 Spend your weekend creating a meaningful impact for our oceans

🎒 Things to bring:

☀️ Comfortable clothes and footwear suitable for beach activities

🧴 Sunscreen, hat or cap, and a reusable water bottle

🔦 Flashlight or headlamp

🔋 Power bank

🍴 Your own eating utensils

🛏️ Sleeping essentials (blanket, sleeping bag, hammock, or tent, if available)

🧤 Gloves (optional but recommended)

🍽️ Meals

A ₱300 meal contribution will be collected upon arrival at the venue. Any remaining balance after meal expenses will be refunded to participants.

📌 Please take note:

• Transportation to and from Mati, as well as other personal expenses, will be shouldered by each volunteer.

• An optional donation may be collected from participants who wish to join the Dugong Watching activity.

• Participants are encouraged to stay with the group throughout the activity for everyone's safety.

• Meals may be adjusted to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies whenever possible.

• Alcohol consumption is not encouraged during the activity.

• Additional reminders, event protocols, and important guidelines will be discussed during the Volunteer Orientation.