Hands on Volunteer Vacations (HOVV) is a volunteer-travel project,providing flexible volunteering and traveling opportunities; giving equal emphasis on the service-learning component of volunteer experience and fun element of vacation.
In this tour,volunteers help establish the organic farm of ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness of the Philippines,Inc.) and build the landscape for their temple. ISKCON is a nonsectarian,monotheistic movement which aims to promote the well-being of society by teaching the science of Krishna consciousness according to Bhagavad-gita and other ancient scriptures.
Activities range from planting of trees to gathering materials for mulch to watering and trimming plants. Volunteers also have the option to visit Ugu Bigyan,a famous potter in Quezon and feast on a healthy and sumptuous meal at Sonya's Garden.
Contact Details:
Hands On Manila Foundation,Inc.
Unit 10 Lower Penthouse Medical Plaza Building
Amorsolo cor. Dela Rosa Sts.,Legaspi Village
Makati City 1229
Tel. No.: (632) 8435231
Fax: (632)8437044
Email: info@handsonmanila.org
www.handsonmanila.org.ph
Last updated: 2008-03-02 07:33:24.55