GO VOLUNTEER 2023: #DISCOVERNEW, DISCOVER VOLUNTEERING AT SM MEGAMALL

After months of preparation, iVolunteer finally brought back Go Volunteer, a 2-day volunteer expo, held at SM Megamall last May 6 (Saturday) and 7 (Sunday). This event was co-presented by SM Cares and Cravewell, and made possible through the cooperation of NGO partners, volunteers, and sponsors. With the goal of encouraging more volunteers into the […]

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VOLUNTEER CHAMPION 2022: SHOWING COMPASSION WITH CHRISTIAN BONDOC, ANIMAL KINGDOM FOUNDATION LEAD VOLUNTEER

Every year, iVolunteer recognizes outstanding volunteers who exemplify the organization’s core values: Integrity, Professionalism, Inclusivity, Nationalism, and Change Leadership. These volunteer champions are living proofs that everyday heroes do exist.        The 2022 iVolunteer Champion for Inclusivity is Christian Bondoc, a Human Resource Manager in Tarlac City who is a staunch animal welfare advocate. Apart […]

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SOCIAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE 2023: The Search for Volunteer Innovators to Build a Better Philippines

“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” ~ Steve Jobs The Philippines, like many other countries, has faced various challenges, including natural disasters, social inequalities, and the pandemic. These challenges have highlighted the need for innovative solutions that can help the country recover, rebuild, and create a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable future. iVolunteer’s Social […]

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VOLUNTEER CHAMPION 2022: ASPIRE TO INSPIRE WITH LAICA BAGNES, YOUTH FOR YOUTH CO-FOUNDER

Every year, iVolunteer recognizes outstanding volunteers as iVolunteer Champions. These Champions were selected because they exemplify the organization’s core values of Integrity, Professionalism, Inclusivity, Nationalism, and Change Leadership. The Volunteer Champion blog series is a way to showcase the volunteer journey of these inspiring individuals. Our 2022 iVolunteer Champion for Integrity is Laica Bagnes, a […]

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Volunteer Champion 2020: Building Communities and Reshaping Lives with Tatay Anton

Starting 2020, iVolunteer annually celebrates the International Volunteer Day by recognizing exceptional volunteers called the iVolunteer Champions. These are individuals who’ve made extraordinary contributions in their advocacies and they embody iVolunteer’s core values: Integrity, Professionalism, Inclusivity, Nationalism and Change Leadership. Each of them is a living proof that everyday heroes do exist. The 2020 iVolunteer […]

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Volunteer Champion: Empowering The Youth with Mirus Ponon, Youth Advocates for the Philippines’ Founder

Since 2020, iVolunteer has been recognizing Volunteer Champions who exemplify the organization’s core values: Integrity, Professionalism, Inclusivity, Nationalism, and Change Leadership. These volunteer champions are reminders that even in the worst of circumstances, there is always a reason to be positive.  The 2020 iVolunteer Volunteer Champion for Change Leadership is Emmanuel Mirus Ponon, a 21-year-old […]

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iVolunteer Through the Years: 13 Years of Leveraging Technology to Encourage Volunteerism

A lot would associate number 13 with bad luck and negative energy. But iVolunteer Philippines is proudly celebrating its 13th year anniversary this September. The organization is now entering its teenage years, and this is definitely a cause for celebration. Another year has gone by to mark the persistence and dedication of volunteers with a […]

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The Volunteer Mindset

Part of my hesitation to volunteer has been self-doubt. Why do I want to volunteer? What do I really think about getting from the experience? I mean, why am I even writing this piece? What got me to cave in was the thought that as long as I am contributing something, it wouldn’t matter what […]

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Tula: Sa Tulad Mo

Tumindig ka at sumama sa pag-aklas,‘Di nagpasindak sa kahit anumang dahas,Hinarap ang mga kalabang malakas,Makamtan lamang kung ano ang patas. Dinakip ka, sinaktan, minaltrato,Ikinulong sa madilim na presinto,Dugo mo’y dumanak sa aspalto. Tinanong ka kung bayan o sarili,Kung buhay mo o buhay ng mga api. Hindi ko lubos magawang isipin,Paano mo nagawang bayan ay piliin,Na […]

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iVolunteer Partners’ Meetup 2022: Catching Up With Partner Organizations

Last August 6, iVolunteer held the first hybrid Partners’ Meetup. Some members and partner organizations met in person for the first time since the pandemic, while the rest joined online. Even before the pandemic, it’s been a tradition for iVolunteer to gather their partner organizations into one place to strengthen the bond and to understand […]

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Tula: Pilipino Rin Kami

Katutubo kung kami’y tawagin, Kababayan ninyo bang ituring? Sa ami’y walang pumapansin, Hinahamak pa ng nagmamagaling. Karamihan sa ami’y nasa kabundukan, Malayong malayo sa kabihasnan. Minsan ay bumababa sa kapatagan, Subalit ang loob ay walang kapanatagan. Takot kami sa mga matang mapangutya, Na para bang kami ay masama. Maipalit lang ang aming kalakal ang sadya, […]

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Tula: Sa Aking Tagapagligtas

Isinilang lang ba ako para iwan? Pakalat-kalat sa magulong kalye,Kung saan lahat may sariling biyahe. Gutom, pagod at nag-iisa sa lansangan,Naghahanap ng mauuwiang tahanan,Umaasang makalayo sa kaguluhan. Sa tuwing may magbubusina, nanginginig ako.Sa tuwing may sumisigaw, tumatakbo ako.Sa tuwing may lumalapit, nagtatago ako. Sa dami na ng mga dumaan,Sa napakaraming mga buwan,Ito pa rin ang […]

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Volunteer Champion 2020: Keeping Hope Alive with Ruel Visca

Volunteer Champions are ordinary individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary contributions to their advocacies. Since 2020, iVolunteer has been recognizing Volunteer Champions who embody the organization’s core values: Integrity, Professionalism, Inclusivity, Nationalism and Change Leadership. The 2020 Volunteer Champions, the pioneer batch, represent hope amidst the chaos of the pandemic. They are proof that even in […]

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