Special Event Volunteers
St. Charles Borromeo Philippine Medical Mission

Background

Founded in 1999 as an outreach project of the Social Justice Ministry at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Arlington, Virginia, the St. Charles Borromeo Philippine Medical Mission (SCBPMM) is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the inherent rights of the poor and underprivileged in the Philippines through the provision of health care, education, and basic human services. To achieve its mission, the Philippine Medical Mission works in partnership with its non-profit partner agencies in the Philippines, including ANAWIM Lay Missions Foundations, Childhope Asia Philippines, the Foundation of Our Lady of Peace, the Religious of Notre Dame of the Missions, the Archbishop Gabriel M. Reyes Memorial Foundation, and Tulay ng Kabataan. SCBPMM supports the work of the partner agencies through ongoing technical support, capacity building, and fundraising activities.

Responsibilities:

St. Charles Borromeo Philippine Medical Mission Special Event Volunteers are “on-call” heroes supporting SCBPMM’s cultural and fundraising events. Contact information for Special Event Volunteers is maintained in SCBPMM’s volunteer database and volunteers are informed of opportunities to serve throughout the year, allowing volunteers the flexibility to participate when their schedule permits. As such, Special Event Volunteer opportunities are ideal for individuals seeking to serve others, but who have minimum time to contribute to the community due to other commitments. One-time volunteers are welcome, but membership in the volunteer program is highly encouraged. Special Events Volunteers may work on activities such as:

• Providing logistical support for SCBPMM’s annual events, including its Barrio Fiesta and other events throughout the year that benefit SCBPMM’s mission to serve the poor and underprivileged in the Philippines through its partner agencies;
• Supporting fundraising activities, including mailings, raffle sales, silent auctions, and other activities;
• Assisting with planning, marketing, and supporting special events from set-up to clean-up.

Qualifications:

• Flexibility and a desire to put the “fun” into fundraising.
• Willingness to serve in a variety of roles and work on the essential tasks that make special events successful.
• A strong desire to serve the poor and underprivileged in the Philippines.

SCBPMM volunteers are required to attend one semi-annual meeting at the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Arlington, Virginia. These positions report to the Volunteer Coordinator.

Interested candidates should contact SCBPMM at inquiries@scbphilippinemedicalmission.org.