This place was awesome! Such a great experience!

This was my first time volunteering abroad, and I did it all on my own. I was in the Philippines for one month and worked on the feeding program in Tanauan, a 45 minute Jeepney ride from Tacloban city M-F. I loved getting to know the kids, the other volunteers, my host family, and the staff for the VFV. Filipinos are the friendliest people I have ever met. They are so willing to go out of their own way to accommodate others. Although it was a culture shock when I got there, I learned to adjust through out the weeks. I would most definitely recommend volunteering through the VFV. I wouldn't trade my experience in the Philippines for anything!