Saturday, July 21, 2012

Voluntourism: Book Sharing Project 2012

Imagine your life without books... For some, it's a sad reality.

This backpacker mum is stoked to be part of an awesome team that will help bring an early Christmas to Rizal Elementary School in Gubat, Sorsogon this year. The Book Sharing Project, organized by local volunteers and a bunch of bloggers, aims to collect donated books that will be handed over to a school that's been around for almost fifty years but never had a library.


Fifty years! Tsk. Watch this video prepared by fellow travel blogger Journeying James to know more about the project.


We have done our small part, now we just need YOU to help us make a difference...

Where you can drop off books (from July 12 to July 31):

A Runner's Circle
Website: http://arunnerscircle.com.ph/
Location: Unit H, Aloha Hotel, 2150 Roxas Boulevard Cor. Quirino Ave., Malate, Manila, 1004 Philippines
Store Hours: Monday - Closed; Tuesday to Friday - 12NN to 7PM; Saturday & Sunday - 9AM to 6PM

Ground Floor, R.O.X. Bonifacio High Street
Address : R.O.X. MANILAB1 Bonifacio High St., The Fort, Taguig City.Tel. No. +63 (2) 856.4639
FB Page : https://www.facebook.com/roxphilippines
Store Hours : Friday-Saturday - 12:00PM-11:00PM Sunday-Thursday - 12:00PM-10:00PM


Spread the word!





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16 comments:

Gwapito said...
July 21, 2012 at 1:51 PM

After the library is filled with books, please put a fire extinguisher.

Pinay Travel Junkie said...
July 21, 2012 at 2:01 PM

Hopefully someone donates that too.

bertN said...
July 22, 2012 at 8:45 PM

What kind of books do they need?

Pinay Travel Junkie said...
July 23, 2012 at 8:59 AM

Educational books preferably. But novels, magazines (wholesome ones at least) are welcome too. The library will also serve the community, not just the students :)

Unknown said...
July 23, 2012 at 11:49 AM

Ganda ng advocacy niyo. :)

Pinay Travel Junkie said...
July 23, 2012 at 2:31 PM

Thanks Marco! Please help us spread the word :)

Pinoy Adventurista said...
July 24, 2012 at 8:36 PM

hanggang July 31 na lang pala?

Pinay Travel Junkie said...
July 24, 2012 at 8:47 PM

Yeah Mervz. Then the team will collect/sort the books and hand them over to the school in Sorsogon :)

gene said...
July 25, 2012 at 10:53 AM

is it ok if we donate books of all kinds, from educational to fashion magazines to self-help books?

Pinay Travel Junkie said...
July 25, 2012 at 12:35 PM

Yes Gene, that woud be awesome! Thanks in advance :)

ardee sean said...
July 26, 2012 at 4:39 PM

this is really a nice project.. have seen this with journeying james.. keep it up guys..

joan | the backpack chronicles said...
July 28, 2012 at 9:52 PM

It's great that travel bloggers are using their blogs to help serve the community! Kudos to you and the organizers!

Would love to join the trip to Sorsogon! I've never been to that place yet and I'm sure this event will be a memorable one kaya dun na lang ako mismo sa event sasama!

Pinay Travel Junkie said...
July 28, 2012 at 9:54 PM

Hope you do join us Joan! We are in need of extra hands :) Holler at James if you wanna confirm.

Unknown said...
August 8, 2012 at 8:44 AM

Great project! Hope it fares well. Hope this is year round too so I could donate a few come December when come home for vacay. =)

Ephraim Arriesgado said...
September 10, 2012 at 10:33 AM

This is a great project! I hope your team will also do this in the Visayas or here in Leyte. I have books that I can give.. :)

Pinay Travel Junkie said...
September 11, 2012 at 5:01 PM

Thanks Ephraim! Will let the rest of the team know :)

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