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Map of communities served by the GP Program
The Gurong Pahinungód Program
The Gurong Pahinungód Program deploys UP graduates to serve as volunteer teachers for one year in public secondary schools in underserved areas.
These UP graduates embody the Oblation, UP's symbol for honor, excellence, and service, by committing a year of their life in the service of the underserved.
From 1998-2023, the GP Program was able to deploy 414 volunteers to 164 public secondary schools nationwide.
What A Gurong Pahinungód Does
The Gurong Pahinungód (GP) volunteer takes on many roles aside from classroom teaching.
A GP is:
A Teacher. They teach classroom subjects assigned by the school head.
A Mentor. They provide remediation and college preparatory sessions for high school students.
A Community Member. They become members of the community they live in. GPs also plan and conduct a community development project with and for the community.
An Ambassador of UP. They serve as a bridge to bring UP's services, such as teacher-training and other capacity-building projects, closer to underserved communities.
Why You Should Be a GP
Make a difference in the lives of learners and community members
Learn more about yourself as you live with a community
Become part of a community and experience their culture and way of life
Have the opportunity to take 18 units of education courses in UP for free which allows you to take the Licensure Exam for Professional Teachers
Meet fellow volunteers and build rapport with a team
Develop your creativity, collaborative and critical thinking skills
Receive a training allowance during the two-month training and a monthly stipend during the 10-month deployment
Who Can Be a GP
A degree holder of any University of the Philippines constituent unit
Willing to serve as a volunteer teacher and live in a community for one school year
Not necessarily an Education major but with specialization in content courses (English, Science, Math, Filipino, Social Studies, etc.)
The Application Process
Submit the following requirements at bit.ly/UPGP2024application:
Accomplished Volunteer Application Form
True Copy of Grades/Transcript of Records (for alumni only)
Birth certificate/marriage certificate (whichever is applicable)
Any valid government ID
Vaccination certificate/card
Photo ID with white background
Attend the Virtual Interview. This interview will help us get to know you better and determine your readiness in becoming a GP.
Take the Online Psychological Assessment Test. We want to ensure that you are psychologically and mentally fit to take on the role as a GP.
Obtain a Medical Certificate. You have to be healthy and free of any illnesses or serious medical conditions before we deploy you to our areas. Your wellbeing and safety is our priority!
Applications for the School Year 2025-2026 are now open. Deployment will be during the opening of classes of DepEd public schools.
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Listen to the stories of our most recent batch of Gurong Pahinungód volunteers deployed in South Upi, Maguindanao. They ended their 10-month deployment last July 15, 2023.
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Gurong Pahinungod Program.mp4Video credits: UP Ugnayan ng Pahinungód Diliman