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Description

As a non-profit organization, Lotus sponsors and organizes a number of volunteer programs in China. We hope that through these activities, you will be able to offer help to the needy, understand different cultures, and build friendships from around the world.

Highlights

The scenery of the Tibetan areas are extraordinarily beautiful; and the local people are natural minded and kind hearted. However, as the altitude is over 4,000 meters, the living conditions are rugged. For volunteers, food and accommodation will be provided. Food is Zangba (Tibetan food made from highland barley), rice, yak meat, cabbage and potato. Accommodation is shared dormitories.

Students who are interested in volunteer teaching, please contact our Beijing Office.

Qualifications

Native English speakers

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD1,980

Cost Include Description:

- Airport pick-up and drop-off in Beijing
- 10 nights Homestay in Beijing (for periods before and after volunteering in Tibet), including private bedroom, breakfast & dinner, computer and free DSL Internet service
- Round-trip flight tickets from Beijing to Chengdu
- USD100 donation to the school
- Accommodation and food provided by the orphan school
- Supervision and 24-hour phone assistance from Lotus Beijing Office

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

16-65

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel to China

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Other

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-4 weeks

Lotus Educational Foundation's Mission Statement

The mission of the Lotus Education Foundation is to foster international cultural exchange and help restore China's threatened cultural heritage. We also support charity organizations working in a variety of fields such as providing aid in impoverished areas and promoting environmental protection. As the top study abroad and homestay facilitator in China, we provide quality programs at the lowest possible cost. Participants in our programs are afforded a great opportunity to discover China and Chinese culture. Lotus is a non-profit organization based in California. Hundreds of students and travelers join our unique programs each year. Lotus believes that cultural exchange can reduce misunderstanding between nations and bring more peace to this world. Part of Lotus's mission is to help rebuild some of China's traditional culture, large portions of which have sadly been destroyed in recent times by the vast changes taking place in China. China, with its amazingly long and rich history, is in danger of losing more and more good things from the past. Many Chinese people have lost touch with traditional culture and the teachings of their ancestors. Lotus wants to help local communities to understand that glorious heritage. We regularly organize seminars and lectures about traditional Chinese culture and invite our host families to join us in this. At the same time, overseas students and travelers can learn about traditional Chinese culture from our host families.

Year Founded

2000