Description

As a volunteer in Shanghai, you will work on various projects such as assisting with childhood literacy projects, leading life skills workshops, putting together youth career expos and working as a teacher's assistant. Volunteers may get involved in work with young people focusing on combining soccer and basketball with life skills training, coaching sports at an underprivileged school, putting together workshops and talent shows with high school students, and assisting with the overall operations of youth development and sports programs.

Highlights

Connect-123 program highlights:

- A placement coordinator who specializes in your field of interest to guide you through the application process, giving you insight into local opportunities and placing you in a position that suits your specific skills and experience.
- All the information you need to plan your trip and prepare for life in Shanghai
- Secure, central housing, with easy access to our on-the-ground staff
- Substantial local support, from providing logistical assistance to career and personal mentoring to hands-on help in case of an emergency
- Regular social and cultural activities to help you meet other volunteers and experience all that Shanghai has to offer.

Shanghai Highlights:

Experience the clash of traditional Chinese culture and modernization firsthand in Shanghai, China. Shanghai culture is a refined mixture of East and West, where the best of both come together often to form something exciting. In Shanghai, you can find everything from traditional tea houses, Tai Chi, calligraphy and Chinese cooking classes to modern museums and edgy art galleries and some of the tallest skyscrapers in the world.

Check out the traditional forms of martial arts and dance practiced early in the morning in the numerous large and well-manicured parks throughout the city. Then, show off your bargaining prowess at the markets, or participate in some of the activities organized by the vibrant expat community, such as game nights or rock climbing and skiing. When you need a break from the city, escape to bamboo forests, water towns and the extensive hiking trails of Morganshan on the city limits. Shanghai is home to world renowned restaurants featuring international and fusion treats as well as locally trained chefs serving up traditional Shanghai fare. Its vibrant nightlife offers everything from trance clubs to salsa parties to Japanese Sake bars to stylish clubs with stunning views of the skyline.

Spend time exploring the natural, cultural and historic relics of ancient and modern China beyond Shanghai's city limits. There are endless places of natural beauty to explore in China, including lush rice fields, bamboo forests, hot springs, fishing villages. Not to mention the manmade wonders such as Terracotta Warriors in Xian, the Potala Palace in Tibet, the Great Wall in Beijing, Great Buddha Leshan in Sichuan and the numerous pagodas and temples.

With so much to do and see in Shanghai and China, we're always happy to provide advice on how to plan your adventure.

Qualifications

Connect-123 volunteer positions are tailor-made for students, graduates, and professionals in any field. Based on your specific interests and goals, we will find a unique opportunity where you can contribute your valuable skills. Chinese language is not a requirement for all programs and supplemental Chinese lessons are offered to all program participants.

Languages

• Chinese
• English

Cost in US$:

1,595

Cost Includes:

• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Connect-123's program fee includes the following:

- facilitating a volunteer experience in Shanghai that specifically meets your needs
- arranging secure, high quality, centrally located accommodation based on your budget
- assisting with local transport and providing advice on public transport routes
- airport meet and greet service
- a complete China preparation and orientation information pack
- advice, assistance, and guidance before, during, and after your stay
- group-rate discounts
- 24/7 emergency support and assistance

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18-35

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living
• Home-stays
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

one week

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

Connect-123 Internship & Volunteer Programs's Mission Statement

Connect-123 facilitates international internship and volunteer positions, linking students and graduates with hands-on learning opportunities in Argentina, China, Ireland, South Africa and Spain for personal and career development. We work across a wide range of fields including business, education, health care, human rights, journalism, social work, and sustainable development and, through our unique consulting process, aim to match the right person to the right local organization, creating equal value for both. Our local knowledge, commitment and passion for what we do ensures that participants feel fully supported and helps them to make the most of their experience abroad.

Year Founded

2005