 | About PVI | Jan 14, 2005 |
PVI FOUNDATION INC., formerly known as Pagkakaisa Volunteers Inc., is a non-stock, non-profit organization established in February of 1979 and is composed of volunteer students and professional. PVI is committed to the welfare and development of Children with Special Needs: the mentally and physically challenged, abandoned, socially deprived, street smart, the physically and sexually abused, children with autism, with Down syndrome, with cerebral palsy and children with ADHD.
Education and information on special children is the top priority of PVI. It conducts seminars and workshops to volunteers, students, people or groups who request for such trainings because it firmly believes that education is the major key which can help reach out to as many people as it can to understand, accept and be equipped with basic information on special children – their characteristics, attributes, needs and potential. These various year-round activities not only address the special needs of the children but contribute to the enrichment of the volunteers’ lives as well. Since its inception, PVI trained volunteers not only from Metro Manila but also from the provinces of the Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao areas.
PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
GENERAL ASSEMBLIES (G.A’s) – PVI conducts a monthly general meeting or assembly in order to disseminate information to its member volunteers. Here members voice out their concerns for the continued improvement of the foundation and also current and future projects are monitored and planned. Apart from this, board/officer’s meetings are also conducted on a regular basis. An election of Officers is held every three years.
OPERATION BIG BROTHER (OBB) – This is a monthly activity held after Kamp Pagkakaisa where children with special needs from certain institutions are provided an outdoor experience like swimming, mall tours and visit to the museum, zoo, or park. OBB basically aims to provide activities, which will give the children a break from their usual routines on their respective homes. It is also a follow-up on the progress of some of the children and to strengthen ties with the institutions.
SPORTSFEST – An activity for all the volunteers. They gather together, play sports like basketball, volleyball, swimming, bowling etc. to enhance the bonding among each others.
ONE-DAY KAMP – This is an activity to be held within the metropolis, the activities we have during the ten-day summer camp are being put together in just one day.
FUND RAISING PROJECTS – Since much of the Foundation’s resources come from donations and contributions, project to raise funds are integral to its existence. Among the venture are: Corporate Solicitation, Sponsor-a-Camper (for Kamp Pagkakaisa), Bingo Socials, Stage Plays, Concerts, Raffle of Cakes, Cellular Phones, and other appliances, Signature Campaign for a Cause and the like.
CHRISTMAS GIFT GIVING – is held every December 23 the night before Christmas Eve. Volunteers go around the metropolis to give out pre-packed food items for Noche Buena to those who are really underprivileged families living on the esteros, rile of train, garbage dumps and sidewalks. Especially for street children and their families, PVI makes sure that they will have some food for Noche Buena.
TRAINING AND SEMINARS – First time volunteers are required to attend a training seminar designed to educate them on children with special needs: their characteristics, attributes, needs, how to handle them, and educating other interested people regarding these aspects. Throughout the year, volunteers also participate in different programs such as activity planning, assessment, exposure trips and outdoors activities, etc. which contribute to their over-all growth and development as volunteers.
KAMP PAGKAKAISA –This is the foundation’s main activity, a ten-day summer camp for special children. The camp is held in different rural areas every year and children are invited from government and non-government institutions as well as private families. Among the activities during the camp are Mardi Gras, Cheering Competition, Dance Festival, Arts & Crafts, Special Olympics, Cultural Night, Nature Study, Field Trips, School Setting and other activities that enhance the child’s innate talents, and potentials. Apart from this, volunteers are given a chance to educate the host townspeople on better understanding as regards to children with special needs. Kamp Pagkakaisa responds to the needs of the special children.
APPRECIATION PARTY – An overnight swimming event, exclusive for the volunteers who spent time, effort and render full service to the previously held kamps. However sponsors and other people who played a vital role and contributed to the success of the kamp in all aspects may as well join in the said event.
EVEN THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD
CANNOT PAY THE SAME KIND OF REWARD
YOU EARN AS A VOLUNTEER.
BECAUSE WHEN YOU GIVE FROM THE HEART,
IT ENRICHES YOUR WHOLE LIFE,
WITH RESPECT, WITH COMPASSION, WITH INTEGRITY.
DO IT TODAY AND DISCOVER WHY SOME OF THE RICHES PEOPLE IN THE WORLD ARE NOT MILLIONAIRES,
THEY ARE VOLUNTEERS!
To join, call or text our PVI Secretariat at nos 0906 257 9603 and/or 0919 570 2415
Education and information on special children is the top priority of PVI. It conducts seminars and workshops to volunteers, students, people or groups who request for such trainings because it firmly believes that education is the major key which can help reach out to as many people as it can to understand, accept and be equipped with basic information on special children – their characteristics, attributes, needs and potential. These various year-round activities not only address the special needs of the children but contribute to the enrichment of the volunteers’ lives as well. Since its inception, PVI trained volunteers not only from Metro Manila but also from the provinces of the Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao areas.
PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
GENERAL ASSEMBLIES (G.A’s) – PVI conducts a monthly general meeting or assembly in order to disseminate information to its member volunteers. Here members voice out their concerns for the continued improvement of the foundation and also current and future projects are monitored and planned. Apart from this, board/officer’s meetings are also conducted on a regular basis. An election of Officers is held every three years.
OPERATION BIG BROTHER (OBB) – This is a monthly activity held after Kamp Pagkakaisa where children with special needs from certain institutions are provided an outdoor experience like swimming, mall tours and visit to the museum, zoo, or park. OBB basically aims to provide activities, which will give the children a break from their usual routines on their respective homes. It is also a follow-up on the progress of some of the children and to strengthen ties with the institutions.
SPORTSFEST – An activity for all the volunteers. They gather together, play sports like basketball, volleyball, swimming, bowling etc. to enhance the bonding among each others.
ONE-DAY KAMP – This is an activity to be held within the metropolis, the activities we have during the ten-day summer camp are being put together in just one day.
FUND RAISING PROJECTS – Since much of the Foundation’s resources come from donations and contributions, project to raise funds are integral to its existence. Among the venture are: Corporate Solicitation, Sponsor-a-Camper (for Kamp Pagkakaisa), Bingo Socials, Stage Plays, Concerts, Raffle of Cakes, Cellular Phones, and other appliances, Signature Campaign for a Cause and the like.
CHRISTMAS GIFT GIVING – is held every December 23 the night before Christmas Eve. Volunteers go around the metropolis to give out pre-packed food items for Noche Buena to those who are really underprivileged families living on the esteros, rile of train, garbage dumps and sidewalks. Especially for street children and their families, PVI makes sure that they will have some food for Noche Buena.
TRAINING AND SEMINARS – First time volunteers are required to attend a training seminar designed to educate them on children with special needs: their characteristics, attributes, needs, how to handle them, and educating other interested people regarding these aspects. Throughout the year, volunteers also participate in different programs such as activity planning, assessment, exposure trips and outdoors activities, etc. which contribute to their over-all growth and development as volunteers.
KAMP PAGKAKAISA –This is the foundation’s main activity, a ten-day summer camp for special children. The camp is held in different rural areas every year and children are invited from government and non-government institutions as well as private families. Among the activities during the camp are Mardi Gras, Cheering Competition, Dance Festival, Arts & Crafts, Special Olympics, Cultural Night, Nature Study, Field Trips, School Setting and other activities that enhance the child’s innate talents, and potentials. Apart from this, volunteers are given a chance to educate the host townspeople on better understanding as regards to children with special needs. Kamp Pagkakaisa responds to the needs of the special children.
APPRECIATION PARTY – An overnight swimming event, exclusive for the volunteers who spent time, effort and render full service to the previously held kamps. However sponsors and other people who played a vital role and contributed to the success of the kamp in all aspects may as well join in the said event.
EVEN THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD
CANNOT PAY THE SAME KIND OF REWARD
YOU EARN AS A VOLUNTEER.
BECAUSE WHEN YOU GIVE FROM THE HEART,
IT ENRICHES YOUR WHOLE LIFE,
WITH RESPECT, WITH COMPASSION, WITH INTEGRITY.
DO IT TODAY AND DISCOVER WHY SOME OF THE RICHES PEOPLE IN THE WORLD ARE NOT MILLIONAIRES,
THEY ARE VOLUNTEERS!
To join, call or text our PVI Secretariat at nos 0906 257 9603 and/or 0919 570 2415
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MARAMING SALAMAT PO! - THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
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salud00 wrote on May 11, '11 ay.. miss ko na nung Camp sa Central School.. |
pvifoundation wrote on Mar 7, '11 hello po to all PVIans... our 33rd Kamp Pagkakaisa will be on April 9-18, 2011 at Iriga Central School, Iriga, Bicol... SEASONED VOLUNTEERS are welcome to join. please visit our Facebook account for the updates.. (PVI-Foundation Inc) ... Once a PVian will ALWAYS be a PVIan :) |
malecaub wrote on May 7, '10 kamusta na ba ang PVI ngayon?..i once joined your summer camp before (sto. tomas batangas) and i've learned so much..i'm a volunteer too..saan na ba ang susunod na destination?..Godbless |
sas9023 wrote on May 18, '08 Dear Ms. Abiento07, On behalf of PVI, we thank you for sharing your time with the special children. Looking back and remembering that you made a difference in the lives of a a special child, it must be a profound experience and worthy of emulation. Masarap talagang tumulong sa kapwa. Helping the handicapped is a worthy cause and up and until we have one person with a good heart like you, PVI Foundation is here to stay for the next generation to come. Your parents must be proud of your accomplishments |
abieton07 wrote on May 11, '08 To All the Staff of 30th kamp Pagkakaisa: To the PVI Officers: To the Founders of PVI: THANK YOU po sa pagtitiwala nyu po sa min at sakin pra maging asst sr... super dmi q natutunan dis kamp... unang una na un pagiging matatag sa lahat ng bagay at sa mga sitwasyon (good or bad man) na kinakaharap q at kakaharapin q p..I’ve learned 2 be strong na wag lge mgng emosyonal.. all da things i've learned from dis kamp will really help me alot,, di lang sa personalidad q kundi pra nrn sa iba pang grupo o institusyon na ililead q pti nrn sa work place.. now plng pg-iipunan q n ung nxt kmp.. ngsabi n po agad aq d2 sa bhay.,hehehe.. problema q lng ung sa skul requirements kc graduating na,, SANA MAKASAMA AKO NEXT KAMP! (when you visualize,you materials) haay..thank you po tlga sa pagtitiwala po sa min. di na q nkasulat,susulat po sana ako nun kamp kso la po me ngng free tym..busy tlga nun kmp,kya ngun po bumabawi aq.. God bless you! ingats lge. i Love you PVI! |
yoj118 wrote on Apr 1, '08 hi!! i was also once a volunteer of PVI..i joined kamp pagkakaisa in labrador pangasinan..that was so memorable to me..until now i could still remember the bonding moments i had with my two special children at that time..now that i already have a family and kids of my own, i always share those memories to them and i still dream of having the opportunity to join the kamp pagkakaisa together with my loved ones. I missed you guys!!! i hope my mentors like ate miko and the other teachers in trichet learning center are still there... |
ardiedreb wrote on Mar 22, '08 hi, i miss pvi. ive lost contact already. i've lost communication with my friends there. d ko alam anong batch ako eh, 2003 yata sa BOHOL camp. group two Ulan ako nun eh, snior ko c kuya jun. hayyyyy but the last time i communicated, they said its a different group now. but whatever it is, the heart of the group is still volunteerism. guys, update me, would want to go back and make my time more useful. |
icestarsailor wrote on Sep 26, '07 sana sa oct 7 sa RTU makasama na ako.. |
junoribiana wrote on Sep 14, '07 hmm...anong batch nga ba ako? :D ka-batch ko si alex caoleng, i guess i joined 1989 and 1990 summercamps. (magalang pampanga, and cebu). i'd really appreciate a periodic updates on your activities. i am also encouraging my niece to join in your group. here's her multiply site > http://fabricchromatography.multiply.com (she's very interested) |
pvifoundation wrote on Sep 14, '07 hello this is ien pvi secretary. ask ko po kung anung batch po kau. sana po makaattend kau sa mga upcoming activities ng pvi. up date ko po kau. thanks and God Bless |
junoribiana wrote on Sep 11, '07, edited on Sep 11, '07 hello volunteers! im so glad i found this site. keep up the good work. (and i am proud i was once a part of this) i miss PVI ! jun oribiana |
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