Unfortunately, due to the evolving COVID-19 situation, Project PEARLS will no longer allow guest volunteers to attend our daily feeding in the slums of Tondo, Manila.  This is to ensure the health and well-being of all.

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Feed the Tummy!

Feeding Program, 8:00 am to 9:00 am

Hi there! We invite you to join our daily feeding program for around 150 to 200 kids in the community of Helping Land, Tondo! Every morning, these kids line up as early as 6:30 am to have their breakfast before going to school. We serve hearty meals (such as champorado, rice with viand, pansit, bread, and banana) together with a dose of multivitamins. After the feeding, the kids also sing and dance their hearts out! It is definitely a unique exercise that is good for both kids and adults!

As a volunteer, you will be assigned in any of the following tasks: food preparation, set-up, serving, and cleaning up. And of course, you are encouraged to dance, play, and interact with the kids!

Nourish the Mind!

Toy Library, 9:00 am to 9:30 am

After the feeding program, we set up the toy library for the kids. More than just providing toys, the toy library provides a safe space where kids can just be kids – they can play around and interact with one another while developing important social skills. We also do some educational games and watch child-friendly movies on some days. Volunteers will help in supervising the kids while enjoying a fun playtime!

Time2Learn Program, 9:30 am to 10:30 am 

We offer fun activities, educational experiences, and homework help for children and youth in all ages. Volunteers will teach kids reading, writing, and other exercises that may be required from the kids’ homework.

Join us from Monday to Friday and show your love for the kids!

Meet-up Details:  7:30am, in front of Inland Corp. gate,  Radial Road 10, Tondo (wait outside the gate and do not go in INLAND). Please follow the map so you won’t get lost: https://goo.gl/maps/hziT9jwZdvfm3LTb6

Contact person: Divine at 09174365041. Please message Divine at least a day before so you can be informed of any last-minute announcements. Kindly mention that you got her number from iVolunteer website.

Once you are included to volunteer for this date, it is already given that you may attend. No need to wait for a text message for another confirmation.

Reminders: 

       1. For commute: 

         Get off at LRT-1 Tayuman Station  
         Ride Pritil Puregold jeepney   
         Get off at Puregold Pritil/Tayuman  
         Ride tricycle to Inland Corp. R-10
         Take a u-turn in front of Shell Gas Station w/ overpass in front  (tricycle fare is 50 pesos only)  
         Get off in front of Inland Corp. blue gate

       2. Please text Divine at (0917) 436 5041 when you are already in front of Inland Corp. blue gate so our community volunteer will meet you. DO NOT GO IN. Just wait at the outside area. From there it will be a 5-minute walk to the Pearls courtyard.

       3. As a precautionary measure during this COVID-19 threat, we are checking all people entering the courtyard with an infrared thermometer. Please bring alcohol/alcogel. If you have a cold or cough, we discourage you from attending. 

       4. There is limited to no parking space in the area.

       5. Wear rain boots or footwear you can use for muddy areas.

By signing-up as a volunteer, I agree to follow and adhere to the Code of Conduct and Volunteer Guidelines of Project PEARLS that can be found on this link: Code of Conduct and Volunteer Guidelines

Please don’t forget to read our Child Protection Policy as well. See you soon!

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