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Volunteer work in China
China is a country of extreme proportions and contrasts. The most northern town of Mohe lies in line with Berlin and the tropical island of Hainan is situated on the same degree of latitude as the south Sahara. Between these extremes are gigantic cities, monuments to imperial dynasties, fertile lowlands, the Tibetan highlands, Mongolian grass steppes and vast deserts.
Discover China on a boat trip down the Yangtze, the third largest river in the world; travel along the millennium-old Silk Road or hike along the Great Wall, the largest construction made by man, which can even be seen from outer space.
At a glance
- Age: 18 years and above
- Duration: 5, 9 or 13 weeks
- Language: good or very good knowledge of English
- Starting dates: from February to December
Volunteer work in China: your travel destination
The economic progress in China has left its marks. Entire landscapes are being ploughed up and redesigned with a great deal of steel and concrete. This rapid advancement, however, also has its side effects – extreme income differences, inhumane working conditions and widespread corruption are the other realities of the uprising China.
As a volunteer helper, you can teach English in the land of Confucius, playing your part in allowing the Chinese people to get equal opportunities!
Volunteer work in China
Orientation days in Shanghai
You will spend your first five days in China in Shanghai, the “New York of the East”. The city with its 14 million inhabitants is the largest industrial metropolis in China and an important harbour for finance and trade. The city is also attracting more and more tourists with its numerous places of interest and “shopping paradises”.
Once you have arrived at the airport, you will be picked up by our partner organisation and taken to your accommodation. You will be accommodated with other volunteers in a shared room in a hostel or a shared apartment. During the orientation days, you will have the opportunity of getting to know Shanghai:
- You will visit the Chinese old town and walk along the Bund Promenade,
- You will receive 6 hours of lessons in the Mandarin language,
- You will learn about Chinese painting and calligraphy, embroidery or silhouette cutting in an art lesson.
This will allow you to gain your first insight into the Chinese culture and lifestyle and will ensure that you are well prepared for your subsequent English teaching work.
Volunteer work in China
- Activities: 13-15 hours of English teaching per week and additional help with non-school activities in the projects
- Time off: Normally on the weekend.
- Duration: 5, 9 or 13 weeks
- Application: At least 3-4 months before departure. We are happy to receive applications much earlier than this.
- Programme start: From February to December on the following dates: 1 Sept, 15 Sept, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov and 1 Dec 2008.
- Practical experience: Not mandatory, but it would certainly make your stay easier.
- Other: As you will be entering a completely new cultural region, patience, adaptability, self-sufficiency and travel experience are vital. A great deal of initiative is required.
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