Volunteer’s Guide

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Dear Walls of Hope Volunteer,

Before anything, we would like to thank you for expressing your commitment to making the Walls of Hope project a success! As volunteers, each and everyone of you make up the lifeblood of this initiative and we are very glad to have you on board.

Secondly, with big wide open arms, we would like to welcome you to the Walls of Hope family! If at any time during the preparation stage or actual event, you have any question or concerns, feel free to contact our volunteer hotline at +639228651487.

Again, thank you! Together, we can restore and help sustain the walls of PCMC so that hope can be experienced by future generations!

We can’t wait to meet you! See you soon!

WOH Team

THANK YOU!

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ABOUT PCMC

ABOUT WALLS OF HOPE Walls of Hope is a private initiative organized to restore the colorful murals in the Philippine Children’s Medical Center. It is our way of giving back to the hospital that once catered to the health needs of our generation back when we were young.

Our vision is to gather a community of hospital staff and volunteers who will be working together to bring back the hope that PCMC’s walls have been known to give its patients and visitors throughout the years.

The project is a 3-day event scheduled to happen on December 19-21, 2009 at the hospital grounds. It will be capped off by an art exhibit on the 22nd of December to show our gratitude to all the volunteers and donors who have helped us make Walls of Hope happen!

The Philippine Children’s Medical Center is one of the government-owned and controlled corporate National Centers for Specialized Health Care under the Department of Health. It is a 200-bed capacity tertiary hospital with a mandate to provide pediatric care, offer training programs for medical and allied health care providers, and be a center in clinical research.

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WHY DO YOU LOVE VOLUNTEERING?

Because it gives me a chance to make something out of myself.

Cess Celestino

It gives me a sense of

fulfillment.

Vicky Gidaya

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COMMUTE: From MRT Quezon Avenue Station, board a bus or jeepney bound for Fairview/Lagro/Philcoa/UP and get dropped off in front of the Philippine Children’s Medical Center. From Manila, jeepneys and buses with signboard Fairview, Lagro and Philcoa all pass by the place. From LRT Monumento station, you need to board buses going to Baclaran or Cubao then alight on Quezon Avenue before transferring to a Fairview-bound jeep or bus.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From Makati or SLEX, take EDSA going to Q.C., right turn on Quezon Avenue then enter the hospital entrance gate about a couple of meters from the corner of Agham road. From NLEX, take EDSA then North Avenue, passing by SM North EDSA, right turn on Agham Road then left turn again on Quezon Avenue. From Manila, it’s just a straight drive from Quiapo’s Quezon Boulevard, Lerma, Espana, pass by Welcome Rotonda to reach Quezon Avenue.

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GENERAL INFORMATION Volunteer Schedule

December 19-21, 2009 (Sat-Mon) * Dec 19: 8am-9pm * Dec 20: 8am-9pm * Dec 21: 8am-6pm

Volunteers are not required to be present during the whole duration of the event. You will be asked to indicate how many hours you will spend volunteering for WOH when you register for the project.

Volunteers are encouraged (but not required) to bring the ff:

•  Paint brushes •  Old re-usable cups so that you can carry paint around with ease.

VOLUNTEER PROTOCOL Enter through the main lobby of PCMC and proceed to the main atrium

Look for the registration table for attendance taking and assignment of tasks

You will be assigned to your designated area. Volunteers will be deployed right after the briefing.

Look for your area heads. They will give you your wall assignment and brief you on the over-all design of the wall.

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Walk-in volunteers are allowed but only pre-registered volunteers (through e-mail and Facebook) will be given WOH tokens.

Proceed back to the main atrium after your shift to receive your Walls of Hope baller ID and free parking ticket. 5

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WALLS OF HOPE AREAS

Registration table at the main atrium

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VOLUNTEER TIPS

Dress casual and wear old clothes because there is a chance that you will get splashed with paint. 1

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Come with a smile! Smiles are contagious and people need motivation throughout the day.

Be prepared to get dirty! So bring an extra change of clothes, towels, alcohol, tissue, etc. 3

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