Enervon donates 1M pesos to Virlanie Foundation

27 January 2010, Makati, Philippines – As part of its Share the Happy campaign, Enervon, with the help of the Filipino public, has donated one million pesos to the Virlanie Foundation, an organization dedicated to uplifting the lives of street children.

United Laboratories Incorporated (Unilab), owner and manufacturer of the Enervon brand, has been a staunch supporter of the Virlanie Foundation for years now. In December 2009, the pharamceuticals firm launched a campaign called, “Share the Happy” wherein the public was enjoined to contribute to the cause via a text drive. The progress of the text drive was represented by an interactive billboard along EDSA. Each donation made was symbolized by a light bulb on the billboard. When the whole billboard has been lit, Enervon pledged to turn over the proceeds to the Virlanie Foundation on behalf of everyone who supported the campaign.

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Big Brother Big Sister (BBBS) in Ifugao, May 22 to 23, 2010

BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER

Dinosaurs roamed the earth 65 million years ago …  now they are extinct.

Children roam the streets because their parents cannot afford the school supplies to send them to school … will you let literate children become extinct?

The Big Brother Big Sister (BBBS) Community Outreach Program is here to fill that need for these children in the Philippines, especially those who live in remote mountain areas.  Each year, sponsors and volunteers carry the school supplies and trek through mountain trails to give them to the children in person.  On May 22 - 23 this year, BBBS will visit the communities of Cambulo and Batad in Ifugao province, Northern Luzon to distribute school packs.

For only THREE HUNDRED PHILIPPINE PESOS (P 300.00) or approximately SEVEN U.S. DOLLARS (USD 7.00), a big brother or sister may sponsor one student’s school supplies for one year.

FIVE HUNDRED children need big brothers and big sisters like YOU!

Here’s how you can be a big brother or sister:

1. Pledge to sponsor one child or more
Email to helpbbbs@gmail.com or contact Joanne Del Mindo +639163444404 / Marilet de Guzman +639285032075.
2. Come and meet the kids yourself, sign up as a BBBS volunteer*
For more information, visit the BBBS websites:  http://bbbs2005.multiply.com or http://www.bbbsoutreach.com.

It’s too late to revive the dinosaurs, but it’s not too late for the children.  Don’t let educated children become extinct!

BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER
Big dreams begin with small steps!

Click on “More…” to see last year’s BBBS event at Cabatuan Elementary School, Buhi, Camarines Sur.

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AIJC 2010 school year opens

Why Volunteer?

When asked why s/he has chosen to pursue volunteering many potential volunteers find this hard to express.

There are many reasons why someone decides to make time to volunteer. The catalysts can be personal, professional, community or society driven. Motivation trends change and evolve over time.

It is important for individuals, non-profit organizations and volunteer centres to understand what motivates volunteers because this affects the success of the future mutual experience. Motivations determine how, why, when and where volunteers are most fulfilled, and are therefore most effective in their chosen voluntary positions. A positive volunteer experience in turn leads to the success of community services and programs.

Individuals (and groups) volunteer to:

• Experience personal growth, learning and satisfaction
• Pursue professional growth and development
• Create employment skills
• Expand his/her professional network
• Enjoy social interaction / meet new people
• Master a new language
• Learn about a new society, country or community
• Fulfill a sense of empathy / connection with a “cause”
• Be a part of positive change in their community
• Have fun
• Build personal empowerment and self-esteem
• Instill a value of giving and caring
• Complete education or work experience requirements

From Volunteer BC.  Read more from their website.