There are several organisations and volunteer projects in Manila. A few of these organisations provide the opportunity to volunteer seasonally to make a change. Oftentimes, these are moments for reunion, counting one’s blessings, and being charitable.
Manila is the vibrant capital of the Philippines and numerous seasonal volunteering opportunities exist here to assist people and communities. For the most part, these projects are concerned with feeding the people, educating them, developing their communities, and supporting environmental causes. By and large, these opportunities make it easy to find an interest to support.
- Several volunteers collaborate with orphanages, schools, and community organisations to plan Christmas events that include games, food, and gifts.
- The Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission regularly encourages citizens to organise trash collection throughout the Christmas season.
Top Volunteer Projects During the Holidays in Manila
Here are some of the top volunteer projects carried out during the holidays in Manila.
1. Food Relief Programs
One of the main activities experienced during the holiday periods is a food donation activity. Some of the organisations involved are Rise Against Hunger Philippines and parishes that organise the packing and distribution of meals to needy families in urban society. These projects are at their best during the Christmas season because everyone is Bayanihan (cooperative) in spirit.
2. Gift-giving and Outreach Events for Children.
Another area that has a significant impact is the gift and extended outreach to the children. Several volunteers work with orphanages, schools, and community centres to organise Christmas celebrations in the form of games, food, and gifts. This is often an excitement for children who would otherwise not be able to join in festive celebrations. Social outreach like the “Simbang Gabi Outreach” makes a point of engaging participants in donating as they gain insight into Filipino traditions.
3. Clean up Drives and Tree Planting Projects
People who care so much about the health of the environment should waste no time taking part in cleanup exercises and planting trees. The Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission and other local environmental groups usually encourage people to assist with rubbish collection during the holiday season and support river and park cleaning.
4. Skills-Sharing Workshops
Also, the skills-sharing provides civil society with highly context-specific ways for knowledge transfer to beneficiaries. From basic lessons in the use of computers to creative sessions such as arts and crafts, these are valuable ways of preparing and enabling the members for useful activities in the future.
Conclusion
All year-round, especially during the holiday season, participation in volunteer projects is provided for residents or tourists visiting Manila and one can feel the warmth of the Filipino people. Therefore in this holiday season of the year, it may not be a bad idea to skip the typical holiday events and find yourself a volunteer program. By doing so, you will not only distribute your blessings but also develop positive memories of sharing which will outlast the memories of the ceremonies.
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