Gualandi Mission for the Deaf

Gualandi Mission for the Deaf is an independent entity and was duly registered as a non-profit organization at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in April 27 2005. Though it is an independent organization in its management and administration from the Gualandi Mission for the Deaf; it remained still as its Volunteering Program. GVSP is a member of Volunteer Organizations Information Coordination and Exchange, Inc. (VOICE Network) and Organization of Rehabilitation Agencies, Inc. (ORA).

• To enable the Deaf to grow and develops as independent, integrated, fully human and empowered citizens in the hearing society and in the Church through volunteering efforts.
• To train and form volunteers with the necessary knowledge, skills and values to become competent and creative people; who are open to change; having a deep sense of justice and faith expressed in their concern and commitment to the service of the disadvantaged especially the Deaf.
• Deepen her/his acceptance of self and others and to develop the inner freedom to make a responsible commitment as volunteers.
• Develop his/her being as a person for others in relationships with the Deaf, fellow volunteers and people in general.
• Deepen the volunteers desire to serve and love unconditionally so as to intensify her/his appreciation and exercise of her/his volunteer involvement especially with the Deaf.
• Provide a support system and continuing education for volunteers. 

Main Activities

Managing Deaf Ministries. Deaf Community Organizing. Capacity building of Deaf Organizations. Deaf Rights Advocacy. Deaf Education (formal, non-formal and catechism/religion). FSL Interpreters of the Deaf. Liturgical Activities for the Deaf. Facilitators, logistics, coordinators for seminars, workshops, retreats and recollections and Deaf camps.

Volunteer tasks

Assist the trainers/facilitators in volunteer preparation activities. Assist the capacity building programs and activities. Assist the staff in the daily office work like development of promotional materials like print, audio and video presentations. Assist volunteer related advocacy campaigns in schools, communities, institutions and other events. Assist other relevant activities of the organization. Mingle with the children/volunteers and other clients/partners without prejudice and to share also his/her experiences from the country where s/he came from.

Volunteer requirements / Skills

Committed and dedicated Willing to be an agent for change Willing to learn and unlearn things Willing to make a difference in the Deaf community Competence and creativity Sense of Community Have a bigger heart for the disadvantaged/less privileged Flexible, open-minded and able to adopt the local situation Independent and requires less supervision Innovative, industrious, adventurous and fun loving Sense of justice and faith Will commit fulltime work while in country

Location

Main Office: Cebu City, Cebu (Central Visayas Region)

Other Areas of Operations:
Baguio City (Northern Luzon), Tagbilaran City, Bohol (Central Visayas Region), Davao City (Southern Mindanao Region)

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BEATITUDES FOR FRIENDS
OF THE DEAF

BLESSED ARE THEY
WHO SEEM TO KNOW
...that lip-reading is difficult and slow.

BLESSED ARE THEY
WHO SHAKE MY HAND
...and write notes to help me understand.

BLESSED ARE THEY
WHO KNOW I LONG
...to hear voices, music and song.

BLESSED ARE THEY
WHO SEEM TO SEE
...when I'm lost in a group of two or three.

BLESSED ARE THEY
WHO TAKE TIME OUT
...to explain what they are talking about.

BLESSED ARE THEY
WHO ARE PATIENT AND KIND
...that gives me comfort and peace of mind.

BLESSED ARE THEY
WHO HAVE A SMILE
...that makes my life more worthwhile.

BLESSED ARE THEY
WHO MAKE IT KNOWN
...by faith in God's promise; I'll not walk alone.

BLESSED ARE THEY
WHO UNDERSTAND
...As I journey to the City
"not made with hands".