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海外建築ボランティア体験リポート
Overseas Building Volunteer Report

Philippines: Sendai JETs

Team Name Sendai JETs
Country Philippines, Zion Puerto Princesa Habitat for Humanity
Work site Barangay Bahile, Palawan, 5 Families, 1 story houses made of interlocking, cement blocks
Itinerary 15 Day(s): 25-Apr 2009(SAT) ? 09-May 2009(SAT)
Member Total: 11, JET(M): 6, JET(F): 5
Expense Traveling:64320 JPY（taxes included）/person
In-country:5000 JPY（taxes included）/person/day
Route Narita, Japan-->Manila, Philippines (Philippine Airlines)
Manila, Philippines-->Puerto Princesa, Philippines (Cebu Pacific Air)
Report Our Sendai JET team assembled in August 08 to begin a 9 month long fundraising process that resulted in an unforgettable, fulfilling week of working alongside volunteers and families to build houses in Puerto Princesa (PPS). Gathered from the U.S., Canada, Japan, and New Zealand to teach English in Japan, some of us knew each other for less than a month before committing to H4H. Though we had two veteran volunteers, no one anticipated the amount of work & sweat that went into the fundraising, preparation, and building of the houses. What we also didn't realize was how life-changing this trip would be, and how much we would take back from it.

AFFILIATE: The Zion Habitat Palawan volunteers were a pleasure to work with and made us feel amazingly welcome in Palawan. Straight off the airplane at PPS, they greeted us with a huge "Mabuhai" sign, shell leis, and warm hugs, which set the tone of the trip. During the first night in Palawan they presented a very organized and informative powerpoint presentation, explaining the H4H organization on international and local scales. They spoke about the history and specific goals of their affiliate program and clarified questions we had regarding the itinerary and expenses. On site, they introduced us to the Bahile Community and led our opening and closing ceremonies. They supervised our daily routines, making sure that we had food, water, and transportation. They also organized our R&R days: island hopping and snorkeling in the pristine waters of Honda Bay, and visiting Sabang beach on our last day. Whenever we had a question or concern, they would gladly help us out.
ACCOMODATION: Just 5 minutes from PPS airport, we drove to the Balay Inato Pension which was our accommodation throughout building week. It was simple, clean, safe, and affordable. We had 4 rooms of 2-3 people, most with single twin beds and some with a shared double bed. There was cable TV in the rooms and the hotel had internet access and laundry services. The staff was very friendly and breakfast good and ready by 7:00AM! We had no difficulty storing our valuables in a safe box in a locked room. We did however encounter problems with the showers and toilets throughout the week.
BUILDING: We drove 45 minutes to the Barangay Bahile village and worked from 8AM-4PM every day. Pat, our engineer, explained the layout and dynamics of building a house and assigned us tasks and goals. We also worked closely with skilled workers and home partners from Bahile. Tasks included: laying the houses' concrete flooring by mixing & pouring bags of cement & dirt, digging the base for the septic tank, wheel-barrowing cement bricks, laying bricks in formation & pouring concrete to reinforce them, making the interlocking concrete blocks, and twisting wires around the metal beams for support. By the end of the week we blessed & dedicated 5 houses: completing 3 previously begun houses and starting 2 more. It was muscle-straining and hot, but Pat had a first-aid kit on site for safety, and volunteers monitored our breaks, giving us water, snacks, and a gourmet lunch buffet.

Holistically, the H4H experience was a beautiful experience: beautiful people, beautiful cause, beautiful place, but I think we'll most remember the individual faces and names that touched us and contributed to making our trip successful. Aside from the Palawan volunteers, our drivers & bodyguards became our friends, sharing stories and laughs over dinner. The Bahile community welcomed us with open arms: from the smiles & "Magandang Umaga," to the children performing folk dances, the daily conversations on and off the worksite, and families welcoming us into their homes for homestays. Many of us have names, pictures, and exchanged information to sustain the relationships we've formed. In the end, we learned that the H4H experience was more than just building houses; it was about home, family, and finding the common thread that ties together those from all walks of life.
Photo Upper left: with homeowners, Upper right: building
Lower left: finished building, Lower right: hotel

* Click the image to zoom-in.

Team Name	Sendai JETs
Country	Philippines, Zion Puerto Princesa Habitat for Humanity
Work site	Barangay Bahile, Palawan, 5 Families, 1 story houses made of interlocking, cement blocks
Itinerary	15 Day(s): 25-Apr 2009(SAT) ? 09-May 2009(SAT)
Member	Total: 11, JET(M): 6, JET(F): 5
Expense	Traveling:64320 JPY（taxes included）/person In-country:5000 JPY（taxes included）/person/day
Route	Narita, Japan-->Manila, Philippines (Philippine Airlines) Manila, Philippines-->Puerto Princesa, Philippines (Cebu Pacific Air)
Report	Our Sendai JET team assembled in August 08 to begin a 9 month long fundraising process that resulted in an unforgettable, fulfilling week of working alongside volunteers and families to build houses in Puerto Princesa (PPS). Gathered from the U.S., Canada, Japan, and New Zealand to teach English in Japan, some of us knew each other for less than a month before committing to H4H. Though we had two veteran volunteers, no one anticipated the amount of work & sweat that went into the fundraising, preparation, and building of the houses. What we also didn't realize was how life-changing this trip would be, and how much we would take back from it. AFFILIATE: The Zion Habitat Palawan volunteers were a pleasure to work with and made us feel amazingly welcome in Palawan. Straight off the airplane at PPS, they greeted us with a huge "Mabuhai" sign, shell leis, and warm hugs, which set the tone of the trip. During the first night in Palawan they presented a very organized and informative powerpoint presentation, explaining the H4H organization on international and local scales. They spoke about the history and specific goals of their affiliate program and clarified questions we had regarding the itinerary and expenses. On site, they introduced us to the Bahile Community and led our opening and closing ceremonies. They supervised our daily routines, making sure that we had food, water, and transportation. They also organized our R&R days: island hopping and snorkeling in the pristine waters of Honda Bay, and visiting Sabang beach on our last day. Whenever we had a question or concern, they would gladly help us out. ACCOMODATION: Just 5 minutes from PPS airport, we drove to the Balay Inato Pension which was our accommodation throughout building week. It was simple, clean, safe, and affordable. We had 4 rooms of 2-3 people, most with single twin beds and some with a shared double bed. There was cable TV in the rooms and the hotel had internet access and laundry services. The staff was very friendly and breakfast good and ready by 7:00AM! We had no difficulty storing our valuables in a safe box in a locked room. We did however encounter problems with the showers and toilets throughout the week. BUILDING: We drove 45 minutes to the Barangay Bahile village and worked from 8AM-4PM every day. Pat, our engineer, explained the layout and dynamics of building a house and assigned us tasks and goals. We also worked closely with skilled workers and home partners from Bahile. Tasks included: laying the houses' concrete flooring by mixing & pouring bags of cement & dirt, digging the base for the septic tank, wheel-barrowing cement bricks, laying bricks in formation & pouring concrete to reinforce them, making the interlocking concrete blocks, and twisting wires around the metal beams for support. By the end of the week we blessed & dedicated 5 houses: completing 3 previously begun houses and starting 2 more. It was muscle-straining and hot, but Pat had a first-aid kit on site for safety, and volunteers monitored our breaks, giving us water, snacks, and a gourmet lunch buffet. Holistically, the H4H experience was a beautiful experience: beautiful people, beautiful cause, beautiful place, but I think we'll most remember the individual faces and names that touched us and contributed to making our trip successful. Aside from the Palawan volunteers, our drivers & bodyguards became our friends, sharing stories and laughs over dinner. The Bahile community welcomed us with open arms: from the smiles & "Magandang Umaga," to the children performing folk dances, the daily conversations on and off the worksite, and families welcoming us into their homes for homestays. Many of us have names, pictures, and exchanged information to sustain the relationships we've formed. In the end, we learned that the H4H experience was more than just building houses; it was about home, family, and finding the common thread that ties together those from all walks of life.
Photo	Upper left: with homeowners, Upper right: building Lower left: finished building, Lower right: hotel * Click the image to zoom-in.

投稿者: Habitat Japan 日時: 2009年5月28日 02:44