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Are you a college student
or a professional,
18 years old or above?

Moved by your faith
to serve the Church
and the Filipino people?

Cross & Heart

Inspired to do something for the country?

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Maging

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ng Bayan

Service Ignited for the Nation Anchored in God or SINAG
is the volunteer program of Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan (SLB)
that aims to provide avenue for individuals
towards participative & engaged citizenship,
inspired by the Ignatian formation of the Philippine Jesuits

SIMPLIFIED APPLICATION PROCESS—

1

Download the

to see your opportunities.

2

Fill out the

.

3

Wait for an email for the schedule of your online interview.

4

Attend the interview and wait for the result after a few days!

YOU HAVE A NUMBER OF ENGAGEMENTS TO CHOOSE FROM —

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RESEARCH

  • Gathering accurate information regarding socio-political issues

  • Fact-checking claims and statements, and information

  • Checking and identifying Church teaching and documents that address current social realities

Voters

ADVOCACY

  • Disseminating information on socio-political issues and relevant Catholic Social Teaching

  • Guiding people in the formation of opinions

  • Encouraging vigilance, engagement, and participation among people

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EDUCATION +
FORMATION

  • Equipping people with the knowledge regarding difficult realities in our country

  • Teaching and training people to think critically and discern response and action to social problems

  • Enlightening them about basic legal principles and Church teachings

  • Empowering people to hold public officials accountable

  • Guiding the youth to meaningfully engage in dialogue and taking appropriate action

COMPLETE LIST OF
ACTIVITIES

Research

  • Drafting of research bulletins 

  • News monitoring and compilation, creation of news briefs 

  • Creation of fact-check reports  

  • Creating a database of applicable Church teachings, pronouncements, positions 

  • Helping form National Situationers

  • Facilitate Balitaan Sessions among volunteers and staff 

  • Conduct socio-political analyses and discernment sessions

  • Creation of thought/opinion pieces/articles

ADVOCACY

  • Maximize use of social media platforms to raise awareness and promote engagement  

  • Creation of media content: short videos, memes, infographics, thought pieces, feature articles, prayers, songs, music videos

  • Drafting  of talking points to be used by circles of discernment

  • Maintenance and updating of SLB Social Media Accounts and Website 

  • Formation of circles of discernment/dialogue

  • Organize peaceful demonstrations, prayer vigils, rallies (virtual; physically, when already permitted by government regulations)

  • Staging exhibits that can go around different schools and parishes

EDUCATION + FORMATION

  • Develop and implement National Situationer – Conscientization – Church Social Engagement Seminars and Workshops (Kuwentuhang Bayan) 

  • Organize fora, talks regarding current issues 

  • Construct prayer guides with themes revolving around current realities (for BECs)

  • Training of facilitators to conduct citizenship engagement workshops, seminars, modules.

Research Volunteer
Advocacy Volunteer
Education + Formation Volunteer
FOR YOUR QUESTIONS—

Thanks for submitting!

Direct Line: 8426-5968

Local Line: 8426-6134 loc. 4838

slb@affiliate.ateneo.edu

Room 107, Benigno Mayo Hall, Institute of Social Order Building, Social Development Complex

Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City 1108 Philippines

© 2022 Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan

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