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Work with Children with Disabilities - Volunteers Needed

Location: China: Shanghai

Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad)

Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks

http://www.lovevolunteers.org

5 Manor Road Guildford, Surrey GU2 9NE England

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Phone: 00447530844071

Description

Working closely with an established partner NGO, the Love Volunteers team now offers volunteers the chance to experience an eye-opening placement in China. Placements are with children living in disadvantage situations and the volunteer's efforts (and mere presence) are enormously appreciated.

Volunteering in China brings both rewards and challenges. There are opportunities for you to acquire valuable teaching experience, while really embracing the culture. There is profound satisfaction to be gained from knowing that communities and institutions in China have benefited from your contribution. From the "green city" of Zhengzhou to dynamic and diverse Shanghai, projects are available in a range of locations in this immense country. Also featured are Chang Xing Island, Cong Ming Island, Su Zhou, and Mian Yang City. Volunteers are frequently invited to their students' houses to dine with them, and are often invited to travel with local families.

Working in South Shanghai with children who have cerebral palsy, volunteers help the children to eat and to look after themselves, including assisting with their personal development and with hygiene education.

There is also work to be done behind the scenes. Helping to design and update the centre's own website, as well as writing content and approaching international organisation on their behalf, are all hugely beneficial. Those volunteers who have nursing or medical qualifications may additionally become involved in the children's treatment plans.

In Mian Yang City, Si Chuan, a Special Education School for children aged 6-15 also requires volunteers, whose role is to assist the local teacher with physical exercise, and help in dance, cooking, English, pottery and craft classes.

Highlights

* Love Volunteers is a not-for-profit organisation that provides fun, rewarding, safe and affordable volunteering opportunities in developing countries around the world.

* Since Love Volunteers is a not-for-profit organization, it is one of the most affordable ways to help out in a developing country while being immersed in the local culture.

* In all cases, except in Zhengzhou, volunteers are accommodated in either a volunteer flat, which our local team manages, or in a flat belonging to the school. Volunteers should be aware that the traffic congestion in many Chinese cities can make for a long commute. In Shanghai, for example, the journey from the volunteer flat to the programs can take up to one-hour. Zhengzhou Middle School, however, is a boarding school with its own flat on the campus. This flat has an Internet connection, air conditioning, a DVD player and hot water. In many cases, all three meals are available from the school cafeteria at the volunteer placement

* Volunteers are picked up from the airport. Orientation is provided upon arrival and is of five days duration, a 1-hour culture course, a Chinese cultural introduction, sightseeing, and an introductory session for teachers. Once in their placement, volunteers have 24-hour support.

* Six hours of Mandarin lessons are provided (over 3 days), during the orientation program. Our local team can assist those volunteers wishing to undertake additional study to find a tutor or group lessons.

* In most cases, the volunteer's working week consists of a five day week, working up to eight hours per day maximum, generally teaching 35 to 40-minute lessons, Monday to Friday. None of the programs require you to work in the evenings or at weekends. Free time can be spent relaxing or travelling to visit some of China's many attractions. Seeing the Forbidden Palace, walking along the Great Wall or ascending the famous Oriental Pearl Tower are all great options. Alternatively, strolling down Dongtai Road looking for antiques and curios is a great way to spend an afternoon.

Languages
  • English

Cost in US$:

Prices starting at USD 458 for 2 weeks

Cost Include Description:

Includes accommodation, food, an airport pick-up, orientation and 24/7 in-country support.

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • Academic Reinforcement
  • Arts
  • Childcare/children
  • Community Centers
  • Community Health
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Education
  • English Teaching
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Literacy
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Playgrounds
  • Population Issues
  • Recreation
  • Tutor
  • Volunteering
  • Women
  • Youth
  • Youth Development
This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Dormitory
  • Group living

Participants Travel to China

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves
  • Other
  • Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
48 hours
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
  • Exit Debriefing Abroad
Love Volunteers's Mission Statement

We are a not-for-profit organization that provides fun, rewarding, safe and affordable volunteering opportunities in developing countries around the world. Whether you're planning a week helping a local community as you travel around a country, six months learning the local language, or putting your gap year to good use, Love Volunteers has a program that will give you the best possible experience.

Year Founded

2009

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