Shoutout to the Redditors who came to Project Pearls, Tondo these past few weeks!! Ngl, it's genuinely heartwarming to see random internet strangers helping, feeding, and teaching the kids. Proof that kindness still exists, even in places like the Philippines

Job isn't over yet though! So if you guys ever decide to come back and help, Project Pearls will always be here, every weekend (kahit di posted), Sunday and Saturday, from 7:30 am to 11:00 am.

(For other schedules like weekdays and different time slots, please contact Project Pearl's program coordinator. I can share their contact numbers if ever)

(Image provided is actually public in their website, but still censored them nevertheless for privacy)

Main program information

• NGO: Project Pearls
• Time: Sunday/Saturday, 7:30 am to 11:00 am
• 7:30 am to 8:00 am: Onboarding & dancing with kids
• 8:00 am to 9:00 am: Feeding (200+ residents of Tondo)
• 9:00 am to 10:30 am: Teaching (Saturday is arts & crafts, Sunday is letters and numbers)
• 10:30 am to 11:00 am: Offboarding!

How to volunteer

• Option 1: Walk in! No sign-up required! Simply give our project coordinator a heads up that you're coming (you can message me for her contact deets!)
• Option 2: Walk in! Even if the slots are full, you can still go! In fact, there's usually a number of flakers din :<
• Option 3: You can also sign up via iVolunteer link, though sometimes we don't post schedules there

How to commute (jeep method)

1. Jeep to Divisoria (PHP 13). Stops at Juan Luna St. Google Map link
2. Second jeep to Velasquez, Deca Mall (PHP 13). Jeepney terminal is near Jollibee Google Map link
3. Walk from Deca Mall to the Inland Corp. R-10 blue gate. Google Map link
4. Contact us to come pick you up!

Estimated cost: PHP ~100 (back and forth)

How to commute (LRT method)

1. LRT-1 Tayuman Station
2. Look for the Pritil Puregold jeepney
3. Get off at Puregold Pritil/Tayuman
4. Ride tricycle to Inland Corp. R-10
5. Wait in the Inland Corp. R-10 blue gate. Google Map link
6. Contact us to come pick you up!

Estimated cost: PHP ~100 (back and forth)

(If ever you're Manila-based, you can also come with us so you don't get lost! Brought a few Redditors to Tondo na haha)

What to bring

1. Water bottle (optional, but you might get dehydrated!!)
2. Towel (in case you sweat easily haha)
3. Umbrella (rain or shine!)
4. Extra clothes (in case you sweat a lot lol)

FAQs

1. Do I need to know anything beforehand? Nope! Any normal person can walk in! Just be yourself :D and be passionate about helping people
2. Can I bring food/books/medicine to donate to the residents? Sure! Just contact Project Pearl's coordinator beforehand to let them know
3. Can I bring my friends? The more, the merrier! There are like 50+ kids, and only about ~10 volunteers a day! So we need all the help we can get haha

Other Project Pearls branches

• St. Martha’s Village, Brgy. Batia, Bocaue, Bulacan
• Erika Louise Ville, Brgy. Malainen, Naic, Cavite
• Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Mindanao

 

(For more details about these, just message me, and I'll give you the Project Pearls contact for these!)