VOLUNTEER IN
THE PHILIPPINES 2026
Empowering Indigenous Youth through Skill-Based Volunteering
in Baguio, Philippines
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Join skilled professionals from around the globe to support Indigenous youth and local changemakers in Baguio, Philippines, through digital capacity-building, organizational mentorship, and inclusive development strategies.
What You’ll Do as a Volunteer in Baguio
In-person
program
The Volunteer Alliance will take place in Baguio City, Cordillera Region, from February 7 to 25, 2026. Known as a center of education and Indigenous identity in northern Luzon, Baguio offers a dynamic environment for youth-led innovation.
Volunteer engagement
Each volunteer commits to one in-person week of intensive engagement, complemented by virtual onboarding sessions in the months leading up to deployment. This structure enables high-impact collaboration while remaining accessible to busy professionals.
Participant structure
The program brings together a diverse mix of local participants, including youth innovators leading grassroots projects, university students seeking to strengthen their digital and leadership skills, and Cordilleran Youth Center staff who are expanding their capacity to manage programs and mentor others.
Curriculum & tools
Workshops and mentoring will focus on building essential skills in project management, branding, storytelling, social media strategy, financial planning, AI for productivity, and cybersecurity.
Strategic impact
This program is not about one-off training, it's about building systems. By the end of the three weeks, participating youth and organizations will walk away with stronger operational workflows, digital assets, and practical skills they can replicate and scale.
Empowering Indigenous Youth Through Skills-Based Volunteering
Human-centered Design
We start by listening. Venture 2 Impact and the Cordilleran Youth Center co-create every element of the program with Indigenous youth and local partners. Through collaborative design rooted in cultural identity and lived realities, we respond to real barriers with context-driven solutions, not assumptions.
Skilled-based Volunteering
Each week, 10–13 professionals from global companies bring their expertise in project management, communications, finance, and digital tools. Volunteers deliver practical workshops and 1:1 mentorship sessions, ensuring local youth and CYC staff can immediately apply what they learn.
Peer Mentorship
One-on-one mentoring bridges global experience with local leadership. Volunteers work closely with youth innovators to strengthen operations, explore sustainable strategies, and elevate digital presence, fostering agency, confidence, and long-term resilience.
Workshops with Impact
Every session is co-designed with the Cordilleran Youth Center to align with community priorities. Topics include digital marketing, social media, financial literacy, storytelling, AI for productivity, and cybersecurity.
We embed Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) to track real-time progress and scale success.
Be Part of the Mission for 2026
In 2026, our goal is to deepen our impact in the Cordillera Region by supporting over 15 youth-led community initiatives with practical tools and strategic guidance. Throughout the program, we aim to deliver more than 20 interactive, co-designed workshops that respond directly to local needs. By expanding access to technical mentorship and strengthening the capabilities of young leaders and organizations, we’ll build a foundation for long-term, community-driven change. At the heart of this vision is a commitment to equity, fostering authentic partnerships between global volunteers and local changemakers that are rooted in mutual respect and shared learning.
Ready to Co-Create with Cordilleran Changemakers?
Lend your time, tools, and talent to help Baguio’s youth scale their impact.
APPLY FOR YOUR PREFERRED DATES
You can join for one of the following weeks:
(Each week hosts a new group of selected volunteers)
- Week 1: Tues, February 3rd - Fri, February 13th
- Week 2: Tues, February 10th - Fri, February 20th
- Week 3: Tues, February 17th - Fri, February 27th
Volunteers commit to one full week. Spaces are limited per cohort.
You're in Great Company
Professionals from global firms are preparing to bring their skills to the Cordillera.
