Aligned with the university existing policies and procedures the Office, Volunteerism Services continues to carry out its goals and objectives. It gradually instills amongst its volunteers and the entire community the value of volunteerism and solidarity. We strongly believe that it is our duty to serve the society and the communities we belong. As such we educate to impart knowledge and skills, we touch lives and we share our blessings. A critical component of our mission is to influence and be a catalyst of change. Understanding the dignity of human being is our guiding principle. TAMBayani volunteers together with NGO’s, local government and other local partners responded to the call for charity in conformity with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The University through its Volunteerism Services Office sustained the existing projects and aligned the implementation of its programs with the current national and global issues. Indeed, innovation and adaptation are two attributes the TAMBayani Volunteers and its team (the entire FEU Community) are now practicing as we move into the future. Conversely, investing and focusing in education through literacy, entrepreneurship, livelihood projects, skills development, healthcare and other psycho-social intervention programs are key priorities in response to the demand of job creation, economic growth and positive social development.
The University through its Volunteerism Services Office sustained the existing projects and aligned the implementation of its programs with the current national and global issues. Indeed, innovation and adaptation are two attributes the TAMBayani Volunteers and its team (the entire FEU Community) are now practicing as we move into the future. Conversely, investing and focusing in education through literacy, entrepreneurship, livelihood projects, skills development, healthcare and other psycho-social intervention programs are key priorities in response to the demand of job creation, economic growth and positive social development.
A year at a glance
- Sustenance of SO’s (5) five-point agenda such as 1. On Education (People Empowerment and Youth Development), 2. Outreach Socio-Civic Community Service and Emergency Response Relief Operation. (Humanitarian Concern), 3. Environmental Conservation and Protection (Environmental Concern), 4. Livelihood Program (Poverty Alleviation).
- Successfully implemented the following programs and even went beyond what has been planned for the year. Details of each are reflected in our annual report and https://feuvso.weebly.com/feuvsoregform.html.
- TAMBayanihan: A Relief Operations - responded to various emergency operations for the victims of the different types of calamities such as:
- Distributed bags of groceries, bags and hygiene kits for the 36 Tamaraw Rangers and victims of calamities.(worth 46K @ Php 1,000 per relief packs) for Tamaraw Rangers and TCP Employees affected by Typhoon Ursula dated December 25, 2019, San Jose Occidental Mindoro
- Distributed a total of 2,400 bags @ Php 800/pack = Php 1,920,000.00 worth to various evacuation sites in four (4) batches from January 2020 to March 6, 2020: Calatagan and Sto. Tomas Batangas; Silang, Cavite; Seabreeze Res. Brgy Talaibon, Ibaan, Batangas (2x)
- TAMBayanihan: Brave as One Against Covid-19 – from April 2020 to July 2020. Fully supported the entire FEU Community, spear headed by Team VSO – ARO – NRMF
Total cost for the project – combined (Cash and In-kind) = Php 1,758,035.00
Operations includes:
- Provision of meals for selected hospitals
- One-month supply of Vitamin C for selected hospitals in partnership with Pay It Forward
- Distribution of Face Shields and Face Masks
- 100 Packs of goods for FEU Students who stranded in their dormitories.
- Distribution of Packs of Goods worth 360K in partnership with Young Alumni Leaders: Baseco, Tondo, Manila; Pandacan, Manila; Pingkian Village, Diliman, Quezon City; Payatas, Quezon City
- Distribution of 400 PPE’s to selected hospitals.
- Distribution of Face Masks worth 360K to selected hospitals.
Consistent Participation in SERVATHON - or service marathon is the Hands On Manila (HOM) annual flagship program which gathers thousand of volunteers from corporations and from our pool of volunteers, held September 28, 2019, PICC Tent, Pasay City, with the theme “Hands On, Hearts Out for the Environment”.
Visit to the Elderly, April 26, 2019, Emmaus House of Apostolate - home for the elderly that caters to the abandoned, old, sick, dying, homeless and “poorest of the poor” who are unable to fend for themselves in Malolos, Bulacan together with the TAMBayani Volunteers and Officers of FEUNAF, Inc., donated three (3) boxes of diapers. Parts of the program are feeding, distribution of diapers and entertainment activities such as song and dance numbers.
Institutional Partnership with the South East Asian Games 2019 or SEA GAMES 2019 in various activities – HOSTED GENERAL MEETINGFOR THE sea Games volunteers catering to 300 + participants across Universities in Manila held September 15, 2019 at FEU Mini Auditorium. FEU Volunteers were deployed to different venues and tasks for the entire duration of the event of December 2019
Project SHIFT (Skills Honing Individual for Future Transformation): Beneficiaries: FEU Service (Janitors; Security Guards)
Seminar Topic: Standard Code of Ethics, Basic Safety Measures & Car Prevented and Basic Maintenance and Road Safety Guides/Tips. Held December 2, 3, & 4, 2019, respectively.
Golden Spoon Project – undergone feeding amidst COVID 19. Conducted three (3) days of distribution of meals to the front liners in the following: Brgy. Ampid, San Mateo, Rizal, 259 families of jeepney drivers and tricycle drivers. Feeding Police and Military Personnel at the checkpoints of Silang, Cavite sponsored by Miss Amor Collera.
Project 3P’s” The Power of Pen and Pencil “The Right to Write” – received three (3) balikbayan boxes of pens and pencils from Mr. Nelson Co. Initially distributed pens and pencils, 8 Bags of assorted school supplies (notebooks, papers) to Juan Sumulong Elementary School, Manila; Plaridel Elementary School, Tondo, Manila. The rest are for “Brigada Eskwela”
Community Based Urban Renewal Project – reaching out to the nearby community comprising and involving the stakeholders along Morayta, Lerma and R. Papa. This is in pursuant to the thrust of the current administration to revitalize the environmental concerns whose goal is clean, safe and beautiful surroundings, this meeting proposed to be organized relative to the advocacy of the University about “Environmental Protection and Conservation Program”
TAMAWAS’ MONTH CELEBRATION – by virtue of the Presidential Proclamation No. 273 Declaring the Moth of October a “Special Month for the Tamaraws. Activities includes the Following:
Roving Exhibits: the TAMWorld – Part of Culminating Activities – October 28 to 31, 2019 participants from Far Eastern University (FEU), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Tamaraw Conservation Program (TCP) along with its supported and sponsors.
FORA@2019 on Environmental Protection and Conservation dubbed with “Anti Bullying” - participated in by two hundred (200) elementary pupils (AM Session) and two hundred fifty (250) High School students (PM Sessions) representing public schools in Manila, approved by DepEd Manila.
“Samut Sari para sa Tamaraws” An Expo of Advocacies – activities held from October 28 to 30, 2019, spearheaded by FEUCSO anchored on the following four-point agent: 1. Education (People Empowerment and Youth Development) 2. Outreach Socio- Civic Community Service and Emergency Response Relief Operations (Humanitarian Concern) 3. Environmental Conservation and Protection (Environmental Concern) 4. Livelihood Program (Poverty Alleviation)
Trip to Mindoro (October 24 – 26, 2019) - an opportunity to see the lone captive Tamaraw “ Kalibasib” at the Gene Pool. Trip includes visit to TAU Buid Community, Mount Iglit and Gene Pool for Environmental Scanning.
Paskong Handog Mulasa FEUSO, December 18, 2019 - distributed Php 274,000 worth of gift packs to acknowledge the selfless dedication of our service personnel puts in their work daily, but also because it is a great way to re-energize the workforce, celebrate success and reflect on the year’s achievements before we start off a productive new year.
Christmas Cheers for Children – GIVEN OUT Php 108,000 plus gift packs for 200 kids sponsored by FEU Alumni Foundation. Activities includes cheering the children with song and dance numbers
Participation in the Annual Tamaraw Counting (April 01 – 08, 2019) - IN San Jose, Occidental Mindoro with various outreach activities with the TAU Buid Community.
Increased and raised awareness among the FEU community the sense of responsibility, social and community involvement manifested by their active involvement and volunteerism. Previous volunteers’ count 421 (47%) versus this year 474 (53%) An increase of 6% .
Generated a total of Php 1,920,000.00 worth in all, out of donations in-kind and in-cash for Taal Victims out of stakeholders donations (alumni are the top donors and supporters) .With this amount we were able to provide packs of goods to the different sites in four (4) batches.
Distributed donations to Feeder schools as part of “Brigada Eskwela” (school supplies, face masks , emergency kits, etc.)
Strengthened partnerships with nearby barangays, LGU’s (Local Government selected NGOs and other institutions .
Readily responded to calamities and emergency cases such as:
- Typhoon Ursula (December 2019)
- Taal Volcano Eruption (January 2020) four (4) batches
- COVid 19 front liners and Hospitals
Received plaques, certificates, letters of commendations/recognitions from the beneficiaries and partner institutions for the initiatives made and work done well for the community.
Maintenance of the following Output-based projects.
- Exhibit Artworks (paintings) composition for consistent Annual Exhibits as part of intensive awareness program for the “Save the Tamaraws Project”.
- Mini-Playroom for the Tau Buid Elementary School
- Mini-Library for the Tau Buid Tamisan Elementary School
Shared best practices with other Universities and Colleges relative to outreach and community service program
Increased partnerships and collaborations with Non-Government Organizations (NGO’s) and Local Government Units (LGU’s).
