Volunteer’s Journal
April 11, 2015
Project Pearls (Summer Class Program)
The meeting place is at LRT 2 –Recto Station, in front of Isetann Mall at 6:30 in the morning of Sunday. At exactly 7 a.m. we were ready to go the adoptive community area and it’s on Helping Land, Tondo, Manila near Pier.
We passed through many shabby houses and this is the reality of life. That many people really lacks in terms of financial aspect that their health and education are in great sufferings. It is really a slum area and it’s the best example of poverty. This made me realize that I was lucky enough to have the things that I need, that I have a family that can provide for me and now that I am earning for my own, I am luckier. We may have financial shortages in times, but them, really do have a lot.
Being here has really a purpose. God let me to be here because I can do something even on my own little ways. Naiisip ko nalang, masyado akong na-bless ni God at nandito ako ngayon para naman maging blessing para sa ibang tao.
Ms. Jedda Punzalan is the head of that org. for that day and she’s the one who oriented us about this program. There will be hundred plus of kids at iba-iba sila ng school level. We, volunteers will be divided per level. Napunta ako sa level 3 and will be handling four kids. We had allotted time for us to get to know them.
They are Hazel - 11 years old, MJ- 10 years old, Virginia -10 and Chona- 10. Sa susunod na pasukan ay mga grade four na daw sila and they were all studying on a nearby public elementary school. Sorry, I forgot the name of the school.
Hindi sila naging ganun kahirap turuan since marunong naman na silang magsulat at magbasa. As for our activity today, they will draw on how they will make their summer meaningful and fun.
Syempre ang unang idea na pumasok sa kanila ay swimming! And then I suggest, bakit hindi sila mag teacher-teacheran para maging meaningful ang summer nila? They can teach younger kids since marurunong naman na silang magbasa at magsulat and thankfully they agreed to me.
***They were busy drawing on a manila paper***
As for the second activity, I will be reading a book with them and then ilalagay nila sa isang paper using clay yung bida with its characters.
The story I red for them entitled, “May Magic Si Inay”.
So they mold a mother figure and put it on the paper then into its side ay yung mga magagandang katangian ni nanay.
JM was awarded as one of the best arts and of course I’m proud of her!
After that, they had their meals and dyaran! Uwian na! Three hours of being with them flies so fast.
JM is the one who is so clingy to me. After our class, she approached me saying, “Ate, bakit ang galing mo po magturo?” And that particular question melted my heart.
“Kasi mahal ko kayo.” I then said.
My Sunday morning is just worth the spending with these kids.
Facebook post last April 11, 2015
Question that melted my heart:
“Ate, bakit ang galing mo po magturo?”
#ProjectPearls
#tutorialvolunteerism
*insert picture here*
To join Project Pearls or to donate, this is their website: www.projectpearls.org/
And this is their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectPEARLS1
Or simply coordinate with Ms. Jedda Punzalan at this number: 09051443012
Ivolunteer website: (to look for other organizations that you can join) http://ivolunteer.com.ph/
April 11, 2015
Project Pearls (Summer Class Program)
The meeting place is at LRT 2 –Recto Station, in front of Isetann Mall at 6:30 in the morning of Sunday. At exactly 7 a.m. we were ready to go the adoptive community area and it’s on Helping Land, Tondo, Manila near Pier.
We passed through many shabby houses and this is the reality of life. That many people really lacks in terms of financial aspect that their health and education are in great sufferings. It is really a slum area and it’s the best example of poverty. This made me realize that I was lucky enough to have the things that I need, that I have a family that can provide for me and now that I am earning for my own, I am luckier. We may have financial shortages in times, but them, really do have a lot.
Being here has really a purpose. God let me to be here because I can do something even on my own little ways. Naiisip ko nalang, masyado akong na-bless ni God at nandito ako ngayon para naman maging blessing para sa ibang tao.
Ms. Jedda Punzalan is the head of that org. for that day and she’s the one who oriented us about this program. There will be hundred plus of kids at iba-iba sila ng school level. We, volunteers will be divided per level. Napunta ako sa level 3 and will be handling four kids. We had allotted time for us to get to know them.
They are Hazel - 11 years old, MJ- 10 years old, Virginia -10 and Chona- 10. Sa susunod na pasukan ay mga grade four na daw sila and they were all studying on a nearby public elementary school. Sorry, I forgot the name of the school.
Hindi sila naging ganun kahirap turuan since marunong naman na silang magsulat at magbasa. As for our activity today, they will draw on how they will make their summer meaningful and fun.
Syempre ang unang idea na pumasok sa kanila ay swimming! And then I suggest, bakit hindi sila mag teacher-teacheran para maging meaningful ang summer nila? They can teach younger kids since marurunong naman na silang magbasa at magsulat and thankfully they agreed to me.
***They were busy drawing on a manila paper***
As for the second activity, I will be reading a book with them and then ilalagay nila sa isang paper using clay yung bida with its characters.
The story I red for them entitled, “May Magic Si Inay”.
So they mold a mother figure and put it on the paper then into its side ay yung mga magagandang katangian ni nanay.
JM was awarded as one of the best arts and of course I’m proud of her!
After that, they had their meals and dyaran! Uwian na! Three hours of being with them flies so fast.
JM is the one who is so clingy to me. After our class, she approached me saying, “Ate, bakit ang galing mo po magturo?” And that particular question melted my heart.
“Kasi mahal ko kayo.” I then said.
My Sunday morning is just worth the spending with these kids.
Facebook post last April 11, 2015
Question that melted my heart:
“Ate, bakit ang galing mo po magturo?”
#ProjectPearls
#tutorialvolunteerism
*insert picture here*
To join Project Pearls or to donate, this is their website: www.projectpearls.org/
And this is their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectPEARLS1
Or simply coordinate with Ms. Jedda Punzalan at this number: 09051443012
Ivolunteer website: (to look for other organizations that you can join) http://ivolunteer.com.ph/
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