Community and Extension Services

CODE: GIEDLTV17

Work:

Assist in the community initiatives of the university through the innovations office, organize and facilitate community-based workshops, work with community members to co-create small-scale entrepreneurial ventures, assist in preparing presentations or exhibitions and other related tasks

Accomodation and food

Living with host project (expect to have a shared room with staff or volunteers)

Location and leisure

Foundation University is located in Dumaguete City, Philippines, a place where education and nature are well balanced.

Location:
・Dumaguete City is surrounded by a mild climate and beautiful beaches, and it's about a 15-minute drive from Dumaguete Airport.
・The area has convenient transportation and is equipped with both academic and lifestyle facilities.

Leisure:
・Beaches: Enjoy snorkeling and diving at Apo Island.
・Tourist Spots: Rizal Boulevard, Silliman University Museum, and Casaroro Falls.
・Cafes and Restaurants: Plenty of student-friendly cafes and local restaurants.

Project hosted by

Foundation University (FU) serves to educate and further develop individuals to become productive, creative, and responsible citizens of society. We foster a dynamic and progressive environment that cultivates effective learning, generates innovative ideas, responds to societal needs, and offers opportunities for all. While FoundationU Greyhound Innovations aims to harness the power of entrepreneurship and collaboration in addressing problems in the communities.

Directions to meeting point

Directions to GIED Office Causing Feria Building, Osmeña Blvd, Cebu City By Taxi or Ride-Hailing Service (Approx. 30-45 minutes): Upon exiting the airport, proceed to the taxi or ride-hailing service area. Inform the driver to take you to Causing Feria Building, Osmeña Blvd, Cebu City. Depending on traffic, the driver will usually take either the Marcelo Fernan Bridge or the Mactan-Mandaue Bridge. The GIED office is located near Robinsons Fuente, beside the Shell Gas Station, and across the YMCA. By Public Transport (Approx. 1-1.5 hours): From the airport, board a jeepney or MyBus heading to SM City Cebu. At SM City Cebu, transfer to a jeepney going to Fuente Osmeña or Osmeña Blvd. Ask the driver to drop you near the Causing Feria Building, located beside the Shell Gas Station and across the YMCA, close to Robinsons Fuente.

Additional comments

The LTV 6-month program cost is Euro 2,350 and the LTV 12 months cost is Euro 3,800. The fee also covers the special volunteer visa (47a2) processing services. We charge program fees for extensions per month. We charge Euro 400 per month if below 10 months and 10 months up to 12 months, the total fee will be that of a 1-year program which Euro 3,800 is. Split fee is at Euro 450.