NEXTGEN: ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) PROGRAM Travel Scholarship APPLICATION 2015
Application Deadline: Tuesday March 31, 2015
NEXTGEN: ‘PAGBABALIK’ (COMING HOME) PROGRAM 2020 N. California Ave Suite 7 Box 147 Chicago, IL 60647 Tel:(773) 273 -9703 www. fdnbayanihan.org I. OVERVIEW ...... 3 Description ...... 3 Objectives ...... 3 Schedule ...... 4 Application Checklist ...... 4
II. VOLUNTEER APPLICATION ...... 5
Contact Information ...... 5 Emergency Contact ...... 5 Medical History...... 6 Foreign Language Proficiency ...... 6 Survey ...... 6 Short Answer...... 7 Essay ...... 7 Costs & Program Expectations……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8 Certification ...... 8
III. Recommendation Letter ...... 9
IV. Notarized Release Form ...... 10
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Description
In 2008, 1.4 million Filipinos and their families have permanently settled abroad mostly in the US and Canada. However, no known program exists that promotes the cultural and heritage connection of the next generation Filipinos and actively engages the next generation youth to return, volunteer and give back to their parents’ homeland. The Next Generation (NEXTGEN) ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) Program is designed to fill that important gap to recruit the next generation youth from US and Canada to visit the Philippines, connect them to their homeland and cultural heritage, volunteer in long-term sustainable projects and encourage them to be long-term partners for change in the Philippines.
NEXTGEN is an initiative by the Bayanihan Foundation Worldwide, which is a registered 501c3 public charity with a commitment to improve the living conditions of Filipinos in the Philippines or wherever they may live. It is working in improving the lives your kababayans (countrymen) in the areas of education, health, environment, community development, youth involvement and advocacy.
Objectives
In 2015, the Bayanihan Foundation will sponsor travel and accommodations for up to three young adults ages 18 years old and above to visit the Philippines for 14 days. The immersion trip is coordinated to promote diaspora philanthropy; know more about Filipino culture; learn about the foundation’s sustainable projects; connect and develop the participant’s potential sustainable projects; and connect with relatives and the participant’s heritage.
www.fdnbayanihan.org 3 Schedule
Duration: Tuesday June 23, 2015 – Tuesday July 7, 2015
Date Location Activity
May 2015 Online Preparatory coursework –journal writing (requirement), asset mapping, community service, fundraising
Online orientation - cultural background, heritage, Pilipino language at Adamson University in Manila/ half day tour of Manila
June 23 Chicago Departure from Chicago, other cities to Manila
June 24 Manila Late pm arrival in Manila
June 25 Manila Orientation/ Half day tour of Manila
June 26 - Cebu Students visit with youth on environmental sustainability, permaculture
June 27 Students plant mangrove tree seedlings
June 28 Cebu One day island beach resort
June 29 – Leyte Students visit with street children in Leyte
July 1 Samar Students inaugurate latrines, high school youth in Giporlos, Samar
July 1 – Iligan City, Students visit water well & latrine projects with Rotary clubs Mindanao July 3
July 3 – Clark, Students visit with Filipino Amerasians, attend 4th of July rally Pampanga July 5 Half day tour Mt. Pinatubo volcano
July 6 Manila Students travel back to Manila, souvenir shopping in Makati
July 7 Chicago, Students travel back to US, arrive same day
Other cities
August 22 Chicago Students attend Final Report Back and Evaluation (requirement)
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Completed Volunteer Application be received or postmarked by March 31, 2015
Type or print your name, phone number and e-mail address on all documents you submit (on the upper, right-hand corner of all pages).
Application form Short answer attachment Essay attachment Certification Two Recommendation letters (one academic and one professional, preferred) Notarized release form 1 Official Transcript (Sealed)
II. Volunteer Application
Please complete all sections of the application and mail to Bayanihan Foundation Worldwide to the address noted on the cover page. All applications must be notarized. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, meaning applicants can be accepted and notified within a short timeframe once before the final deadline of March 31st, 2015, if a significant number of applications are received early in the process. If you have any questions about the application process or about the program please contact Bayanihan Foundation Worldwide at [email protected]
Contact Information
Full Name (as it appears on your passport)
Address
Home Phone (Area Code ) Mobile Phone (Area Code )
Birth Date Passport Country
Passport Number Passport Expiration
University Name
Current Employer
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Emergency Contact Name
Address
Home Phone Mobile Phone
Work Phone Relationship to you
Medical History
Do you have any health problems that might interfere with your participation in the program, including but not limited to: dietary restrictions, allergies, disabilities, and psychiatric disorders? (Check one) YES NO
If yes, please Explain:
Academic Standing
University Name College Major 2nd major (if applicable) Minor (if applicable) Enrollment status
Year in college in the 2014-2015 academic year Grade Point Average (GPA) (Check one) Sophomore Junior Senior
Numbers of hours earn at the end of 2014-2015 academic year Quarter Hours Semester Hours
www.fdnbayanihan.org 6 Foreign Language Proficiency (not required, for informational purposes only)
Please indicate your proficiency level (R –reading; W- writing; S-speaking) for the language(s) listed below: Excellent Good Fair None Tagalog Kapangpangan Bisaya Waray Other dialects
Survey How did you hear about the NEXTGEN: ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) Program?
Student Association Facebook/Twitter/ YouTube Flyer Brochure Other:
Short Answer Essay
Please complete the questions below on three to five brief sentences. Please include your answers on a separate sheet entitled “Short Answer Essay Attachment”.
1. Do you have previous experience working with non-profit, student or humanitarian organizations? If yes, please identify the organization you work with and your role within the organization.
2. Please describe your leadership skills.
3. Have you ever been to the Philippines or another developing country before? If so, where, when, for how long, and for what purpose?
4. What do you think will be the most difficult part of the trip? What strengths will you rely on the help you to deal with potential challenges while on the trip?
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Write a short essay with the minimum of 250 word and maximum 500 words answering the questions below. Please include your answer on a separate piece of paper entitled “Essay Attachment”.
1. Why do you wish to participate in the NEXTGEN: ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) Program? How do you envision this program impacting your life?
2. What do you hope to gain from this experience? And what do you hope to contribute to the group during the program?
3. How would you use and apply the learning and experience from this trip?
Participant Costs
Scholarship Cost: valued at $3,500 (Includes international airfare to Manila from Chicago, domestic transportation in the Philippines, meals, lodging, and sightseeing)
Cost to qualifying student: $0 * Students are expected to pay for the following: 1) passport and/or visa costs; 2) incidentals; 3) souvenirs; 4) travel vaccinations (please consult your doctor); and 4) travel insurance costs around $300. Students are also encouraged to fundraise individually or with their friends and family to raise $300 to $1,000 for their own individual service projects in the Philippines).
Requirements & Expectations
1. Pre-departure orientation. All participants are required to attend online and/ or conference call preparation instructions and orientation.
2. Attendance on all portions of travel. All participants are required to attend all portions of the 14-day travel itinerary. Changes in travel may result in forfeiture of scholarship and payment of the entire travel costs. Participants are encouraged to visit family and friends before or after the scheduled itinerary.
3. Journaling. All participants are required to make daily online journal entries and prepare to write a personal essay to share during the Final Learning Summit and evaluation. All participants are also expected to share their journal entries and personal essays publicly. These journals and essays will be part of the Bayanihan Foundation’s learning and property.
4. Final Report Back and Evaluation. All participants are required to attend the Final Report Back Event.
www.fdnbayanihan.org 8 5. Fundraising for one local service project. All participants are not required but encouraged, to fundraise $300 to $1,000 individually or with family and friends. These funds will be used for service projects in the Philippines and promote diaspora philanthropy.
6. Help in Promotion of the NEXTGEN Program in 2016. All participants are required to help in the promotion of the NEXTGEN Program in 2016. Participants’ time, images, photos and essays may be used
Requirements & Expectations (continued) to encourage the next cohort of NEXTGEN participants. Participants are also expected to mentor and encourage future participants and continue to be involved in Filipino diaspora philanthropy.
Certification
All program participants must observe the following rules and regulations at all times:
1. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age at the time of travel. Volunteers cannot go out alone at any time. Always use the buddy system by taking another volunteer with you.
2. Always notify the Program Coordinator where you are going, what you are doing, and when you plan on returning.
3. Volunteers cannot be late or absent from any activities. This includes: volunteer activities; group meals; sightseeing excursions; and all other group activities. Absence will only be permitted for health reasons, which should be discussed with the Program Coordinator.
4. Volunteers must always act in a manner that does not jeopardize their own or other volunteers’ safety.
5. Volunteers must treat everyone who they meet with respect and dignity.
6. If the Program Coordinator specifically prohibits you from doing something, you must comply with their request.
7. All interactions across gender should be held in common areas.
8. The Program Coordinator, with approval from the Program Director, can send any volunteer home for violating these rules at anytime during the Program.
9. Volunteers are required to maintain journals or blogs during the trip that will aid in preparation of a trip report due 30 days after the completion of the program. Failure to complete a trip report will jeopardize opportunities to receive recommendations from SVP leadership for future career/academic opportunities, and volunteers may be excluded from future alumni activities (e.g. reunions, regional dinners, etc.)
www.fdnbayanihan.org 9 I hereby certify that I have carefully read and completed the entire NEXTGEN: ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) Program Application Form. I have read and agree with all of the rules and regulations of the NEXTGEN: ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) Program and will abide by all leadership decisions made by the Program Coordinator. I further certify that my answers to all of the questions on this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Signature Date II. Recommendation Letter
A letter of recommendation from one person is required. The letter must be from a professional, religious or academic advisor (relatives are not allowed). Speak with your recommender about the NEXTGEN: ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) Program so they understand the program’s objectives and why you would like to attend. Please give your recommender this page to complete and return to you.
Thank you for taking the time to provide valuable feedback about the applicant, which will help us to evaluate the applicant. Please integrate answers to the following questions in your letter (on a separate piece of paper):
1. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?
2. Please comment on the applicant’s leadership skills. What do you see as the applicant’s strengths and weaknesses in this regard?
3. How will an intensive volunteer and travel program help the applicant to grow as an individual? Please comment also on the applicant's academic and/ or social skills as well as maturity level.
4. We strongly encourage you to supplement your previous comments with any additional information you feel will be beneficial to us.
Name
Address
Home Phone
Employer and Title
Mobile Phone
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Date
IV. Notarized Release Form
1. It is the responsibility of NEXTGEN: ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) Program participant to carry full and complete insurance coverage on his/her personal property and him/herself.
2. NEXTGEN: ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) Program participant agrees to assume any and all risks and NEXTGEN: ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) Program and Bayanihan Foundation Worldwide disclaims all roles, involved in or arising from the participant’s participation in the NEXTGEN: ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) Program and use of or presence upon facilities in the Philippines including, without limitation but not limited to, the risks of death, bodily injury, property damage, fire or explosion, the unavailability of emergency medical care, or the negligence or deliberate act of another person.
3. NEXTGEN: ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) Program participant agrees to hold NEXTGEN: ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) Program, Bayanihan Foundation Worldwide or any Partner Organizations and all of its successors, assigns, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees and agents completely harmless and not liable and release them from all liability whatsoever and agrees not to sue them on account of or in connection with any claims, causes of action, injuries, damages, cost or expenses arising out of actions of NEXTGEN: ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) Program participant while participating in the program and use of or presence of facilities in the Philippines, including without limitation, those based on death, bodily injury, property damage, including consequential damages, except if the damages are caused by the direct, or willful actions or the wanton negligence of the officers or employees NEXTGEN: ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) Program and the Bayanihan Foundation while acting in their capacities as officers or employees.
4. NEXTGEN: ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) Program participant agrees to waive the protection afforded by any statute or law, subject to such law, in any jurisdiction whose purpose, substance and/or effect is to provide that a general release shall not extend to claims, material or otherwise, which the person giving the release does not know or suspect to exist at the time of executing the release.
5. NEXTGEN: ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) Program participant agrees to indemnify and defend NEXTGEN: ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) Program and the Bayanihan Foundation Worldwide against, and holds it harmless from, any and all claims, causes of action, damages, judgments, costs or expenses, including attorney’s fees, against Bayanihan Foundation Worldwide or its Partner Organization which arise out of the actions of NEXTGEN: ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) Program participant while participating in the program which arising out of actions of NEXTGEN: ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) Program participant while participating in the program and use of or presence of facilities in The Philippines, including without limitation, those based on death, bodily injury, property damage, including consequential damages, except if the damages are caused by the direct, or willful actions or the wanton negligence of the officers or employees NEXTGEN: ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) Program and the Bayanihan Foundation Worldwide while acting in their capacities as officers or employees.
6. NEXTGEN: ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) Program participant agrees to abide by all Rules and Regulations stated at the time of Orientation and in this Program Overview Document.
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8. This contract is non-assignable and non-transferable and is made and entered into the State of ILLINOIS, and shall be enforced and interpreted under the laws of this state. Should any clause be in conflict with State Law, then that clause is null and void, but the remainder of the agreement shall stay intact.
Name of the Volunteer (please print) Signature of Participant
Subscribed and sworn before me ______on the ______day of ______, 20____ My commission expires ______(Notary Public)
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