Trixie Ann Bautista

Former President of UST JHS Young Community Stewards
Partnerships Officer of National Youth Organization Streets to Schools
Volunteer and Member-Advocate of the 2030 Youth Force in the Philippines

Volunteer Experiences:

· Co-organized Streets-to-School Hugs for Marawi Campaign

· Organized the Brigada Eskwela 2018 by UST JHS & USTJHS Young Community Stewards and the UST JHS Office for community development

· Organized the Batang Bibo at Marilao Bulacan by USTJHS Young Community Stewards and the USTJHS Office for community development

· Participated in Abot Kamay “Kulay at Buhay” in collaboration with ATD Fourth World

· Co-organized and a volunteer of the Project Foresight (Project for out of school youth around the UST Campus) in collaboration with USTJHS and Bridge Club Philippines

· Participated in incluED: Inclusive Education Dialogues at De Lasalle College of Saint Benilde by Virlanie Foundation Philippines

· Participated in Abot Kamay “Kapayapaan at Buhay” in collaboration with ATD Fourth World

· Volunteer in the Medical Mission of UST Medicine Alumni ‘89

· Volunteer in the Progressive Assistance Canada project for children in Tondo, Manila

1. For you, what is volunteerism?

Volunteerism is a genuine act of service for the people especially those in need. It is something that does not require things like credentials, educational attainment, age, or whatsoever. I believe volunteerism is innate, and the only thing we have to do is use it for the common good.

2. What made you start volunteering? Anything that inspired you to start your journey?

I started volunteering since junior high, I saw a lot of inequalities and injustices especially to children who were not able to live a normal life like other children. I want to promote inclusivity. I see a lot of potential in the youth, but society is disregarding them. Seeing them struggle and be deprived of the opportunities is what makes me want to work hard and help them.