Description

Find Happiness Through Helping!

The Volunteer Program China (VPC) has been set up in conjunction with a wonderful non-profit organisation, which supports the development of blind and visually impaired orphans in Beijing.

This 8 or 12 Week project runs 4 times a year, offering hands on volunteering experience and full cultural exchange for those who are serious about dedicating their time to helping others.

Volunteers will live at the orphanage, located on a self-sustainable farm and become part of the family. Full training into how to work with children with disabilities will be provided and volunteers will be responsible for providing assistance through teaching English, helping with sponsorship and fundraising, working on the farm, organising extra curriculum activities, teaching music and much more!

As well as becoming actively involved in the day to day running of the orphanage, volunteers will be fully immersed into the Chinese way of life, through language learning and cultural activities.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Part of your program fee will be donated directly to the charity, the rest of the fee will go towards ensuring all volunteers get the most from their experience, including; 24/7 onshore support both before arriving into China and throughout the volunteer placement, An airport pick up, full orientation, city tour, training, meals and accommodation, Mandarin lessons and much more.

Experience Required

yes

Some work experience either paid or voluntary a plus Experience in working with children a plus Independent travel experience to developing countries a plus

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

A typical volunteer joining this program should have the following atributes; maturity, sensitivity, a passion for helping others, creativity, good communication skills, flexibility and an ability to cope with new challenges.

Age Range

20 - 60

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-4 weeks

Post Services Include

• Job and Internship Network

IES Global (IESG)'s Mission Statement

IESG is responsible for bringing hundreds of participants to join our programs, to immerse and understand the unique differences in culture between Western and Eastern countries. We have more than 500 participants each year from around the world who join us as culturally different and individual people; but leave as a culturally rich and experienced individuals.

Year Founded

1994