Author: Angelo Salandanan

Volunteer and contributing editor for iVolunteer Philippines.
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Ang Tulay, Ang Mga Bata sa La Huerta, at si “Titser Fe”

Taong 1993 noong nagsimulang maging guro si Titser Fe sa kanyang probinsya. Katulad ngayon, elementarya at mga bata ang kanyang tinuturuan dati sa Cavite. Samantala, mula 2007-2009, naging karagdagang trabaho niya ang pagtuturo sa isa sa mga unang bersyon ng tinatawag nating Alternative Learning System (ALS). Nung siya’y umalis sa programa, dito nakita ng guro ang pagkakataong itayo ang EUD sa tulong ng kanyang kabiyak. Continue reading Ang Tulay, Ang Mga Bata sa La Huerta, at si “Titser Fe”

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Closing a Decade of Volunteering and Onto a New One

What was your favorite moment with iVolunteer Philippines? “I can’t really say that there is that one fondest memory, I’d say that every interaction is a precious memory in itself,” shared Chum Espinas, who had been with the iVolunteer Philippines team since 2016. Her words (from the video) came at a night where interactions were … Continue reading Closing a Decade of Volunteering and Onto a New One

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iVolunteer Raises Php 300,000 for 15 Nonprofits Through BayaniRun 2019

Running for a prolonged period of time is never easy and perhaps not the obvious choice for everyone who wishes to stay in shape. Still, several hundred people⁠—even non-runners—often go out of their way to support ‘run for a cause’ events such as BayaniRun. So, if it isn’t running and competing, then what else is … Continue reading iVolunteer Raises Php 300,000 for 15 Nonprofits Through BayaniRun 2019

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Help Us Give an Early Holiday Gift for COSE’s Group Home Residents

With that we’d like to introduce you to Treasure Volunteer’s first beneficiary, the Coalition of Services of the Elderly’s (COSE) Sprinkle Twinkles on their Wrinkles project! With the holiday season fast-approaching, we’d like to vouch for this project from one of our long-time partners as an early present to 10 of our lolas at COSE’s Group Home residents. Continue reading Help Us Give an Early Holiday Gift for COSE’s Group Home Residents

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iVolunteer Introduces Treasure Volunteer — Support Your Advocacy Through Donations

Donating online isn’t new, but iVolunteer Philippines is looking to introduce a process that will let donors see how the projects they supported will be made to reality up to the point it makes an impact to someone else’s life. It’s a journey that we’d like to share with you and with our partners. With Treasure Volunteer, we hope to make volunteering more accessible and at the same time build more trust between nonprofits and volunteers. Tara! Volunteer tayo. Continue reading iVolunteer Introduces Treasure Volunteer — Support Your Advocacy Through Donations

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CDRC Celebrates 35th Anniversary of Helping Build Resilient Communities

CDRC, who is celebrating its 35th anniversary today at the Institute of Biology Auditorium, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City is also one of iVolunteer Philippines strongest partners of in our advocacy to promote Disaster Preparedness, Environment and Poverty Alleviation. Causes which you can also support in the upcoming BayaniRun 2019. Continue reading CDRC Celebrates 35th Anniversary of Helping Build Resilient Communities

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BayaniRun 2019 Is a NEW and Healthy Way to Volunteer

On November 17, we invite you to join us, our partners and hundreds of volunteer runners as we come together for the third annual BayaniRun advocacy run. This special gathering of volunteers at CCP Complex in Pasay, will also serve as a landmark event for the iVolunteer family as we celebrate our 10th year in the social service sector. Continue reading BayaniRun 2019 Is a NEW and Healthy Way to Volunteer

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‘Kill’ Your Heroes — Start Your Own Adventure

I’m not telling you to literally axe your heroes, or their statues. This is also not to say you should kill your dreams, or not have people you look towards for guidance or inspiration. Instead, think of it as allowing your heroes to be real human beings, and, in turn, allow yourself to be held to attainable standards. In your own terms, I’m calling you to become the hero you need. Continue reading ‘Kill’ Your Heroes — Start Your Own Adventure

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Social Innovation Challenge: How Can You Make an Impact?

iVolunteer Philippines is no stranger to challenges. In its 10 years, the team has faced a considerable amount of adversity and a few missed opportunities. Our journey is by no means perfect, but it’s been rewarding. And despite its difficulties, has been a steady source of inspiration for us and most people we’ve met along … Continue reading Social Innovation Challenge: How Can You Make an Impact?