Teaching English in Rural Palawan Schools

IVHQ Philippines · Palawan, Philippines

Volunteers teach English in primary and secondary schools in Tigman Village, Aborlan District, on the east coast of Palawan. Classes are held in under-resourced rural schools alongside local teachers, supporting communities far from tourist routes. Accommodation in a dormitory near the village, meals, airport pickup, and 24/7 support are included. Programs start every Monday; flexible 1–24 week durations.

Mangrove Reforestation & Coastal Conservation

IVHQ Philippines · Palawan, Philippines

Volunteers restore Palawan's threatened mangrove forests in Tigman Village, Aborlan — one of the Philippines' most biodiverse coastal zones. Work includes mangrove replanting, seed gathering for erosion control, beach clean-ups, and running litter-education sessions with local communities. Full accommodation, meals, airport pickup and 24/7 support included. Programs start every Monday; 1–24 weeks.

Community Support, Teaching & Outreach in Cebu

Rise Above Foundation Cebu · Cebu City, Philippines

Rise Above Foundation operates in Guadalupe, Cebu City, welcoming international volunteers to its Community Centre and Family Care Centre. Volunteers teach, lead activities for children, assist with medical and dental outreach missions, support feeding programmes, and help with construction and repairs. A truly grassroots organisation where your hours are immediately visible. Open to individuals, groups, and families.

Childcare – Aborlan, Palawan

IVHQ · Aborlan, Palawan, Philippines

Assist in kindergartens and childcare centres in the Aborlan district of Palawan, one of the Philippines' most biodiverse and beautiful islands. Volunteers help local staff with early education activities, meals, play, and English language games for young children from underserved communities.

Construction & Renovation – Palawan

IVHQ · Aborlan, Palawan, Philippines

Contribute to building and renovation projects at schools, community centres, and health clinics on Palawan island. Volunteers work alongside local builders with no prior construction experience required, directly improving infrastructure for communities in one of Southeast Asia's last ecological frontiers. Fee includes air-conditioned dormitory accommodation with a pool, three meals a day on weekdays and two meals on weekends, airport pickup, daily transport to your placement, in-country orientation, and 24/7 emergency support.

Environmental Conservation – Palawan

IVHQ · Aborlan, Palawan, Philippines

Support conservation efforts on Palawan, named the world's best island multiple times. Volunteers assist with reforestation, mangrove restoration, coastal clean-ups, and environmental education in schools, helping protect one of the world's most biodiverse terrestrial and marine ecosystems. Fee includes air-conditioned dormitory accommodation with a pool, three meals a day on weekdays and two meals on weekends, airport pickup, daily transport to your placement, in-country orientation, and 24/7 emergency support.

Healthcare – Aborlan, Palawan

IVHQ · Aborlan, Palawan, Philippines

Assist in rural health clinics and community health programmes in Aborlan, Palawan, gaining hands-on healthcare experience in a remote island setting. Volunteers shadow local doctors and nurses, assist with basic patient care, and support health outreach campaigns in underserved barangays. Fee includes air-conditioned dormitory accommodation with a pool, three meals a day on weekdays and two meals on weekends, airport pickup, daily transport to your placement, in-country orientation, and 24/7 emergency support.

Teaching – Aborlan, Palawan

IVHQ · Aborlan, Palawan, Philippines

Teach English and other subjects in schools across the Aborlan district of Palawan. Volunteers support local teachers in under-resourced classrooms and may also assist with after-school tutoring, sports, and creative activities — all surrounded by the extraordinary natural beauty of Palawan island. Fee includes air-conditioned dormitory accommodation with a pool, three meals a day on weekdays and two meals on weekends, airport pickup, daily transport to your placement, in-country orientation, and 24/7 emergency support.

Early Childhood Education in El Nido

GoEco · El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

Support education for children aged 3–5 in El Nido, teaching basic English, hygiene, and creative expression through singing, dancing, and games. Dorm-style rooms and meals provided. Ages 18+ (17 with parental consent).

Supporter for Marine Conservation

Help local communities protect reefs and mangroves, conduct scientific diving and learn marine biology. · Zamboanguita, Philippines

Join us as a volunteer, learn scientific diving and study marine biology, help campaign and meet people from all over the world who may end up as your lifelong friends. If you are not certified as a diver already, you will start your participation in our program by getting licensed through the PADI system of education. As the work we carry out on fragile reefs require divers with excellent skills, we add additional practice and excursion dives until you’re ready ...