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Volunteer in Childcare/Special Needs in China
Given China’s one-child policy and the value Chinese society places on male babies, the country has seen a significant increase in the rate of child abandonment. Plus, many parents in China cannot afford special education or focused care for their children with physical or mental disabilities. Volunteers on this project work with children between the ages of 0 and 19 years. Childcare/Special N...
Given China’s one-child policy and the value Chinese society places on male babies, the country has seen a significant increase in the rate of child abandonment. Plus, many parents in China cannot afford special education or focused care for their children with physical or mental disabilities. Volunteers on this project work with children between the ages of 0 and 19 years. Childcare/Special Needs volunteers assist with a wide range of tasks, including administration, cleaning, feeding, caring for children, teaching, assisting with homework and arranging activities, such as painting, singing, and sports activities. However, the most valuable contribution volunteers can offer is providing love and support to the students. This project also provides an invaluable opportunity for the c...
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- Xi'an, China
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- 1-2 Weeks
- Childcare & Children
- Community Development
- Education
- Orphans
- Special Needs
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- American
- Australian
- European
- Canadian
- Asian
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It's been a humbling experience
by: Valerie LauProgram: Volunteer in Childcare/Special Needs in ChinaIt's been a humbling experience. The people made me remember that it only takes so little to make them happy. I'm looking forward to returning. Go with no expectations and you will be enriched. We embarked on the journey thinking we will teach them something but at the end of the day, I believed I received more. Expect minimal material comfort and leave the cosmopolitan and developed country mindset behind and you will enjoy it.
That was great!
by: Pablo LuengoProgram: Volunteer in Childcare/Special Needs in ChinaI think the best thing is seeing how the children progress and especially how some of them were able to learn the whole English alphabet during my two weeks there. That was not something I expected and I really loved the moment at the end of the volunteering project when they started reciting it together. That was great! Mainly I would say the biggest impact this volunteer experience had on me was the culture shock I have had. It took me completely out of my comfort zone and I was able to immerse myself in another culture. It really widened my worldview. I understand the fear of coming to a different country very far from home and to a culture which is most likely different than yours. I would say just to overcome this because only that way can you really enjoy volunteering. But be sure that wherever you go you will take something amazing back home with you, be it a memory or a better understanding of another point of view, etc.
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Locations
- Xi'an, China
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Childcare & Children
- Community Development
- Education
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- Australian
- European
- Canadian
Cost per week
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
Qualifications & Experience
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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