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Orphanage Volunteer in Shanghai, China
Make a difference where it is most needed while exploring one of China's most successful and modern cities, Shanghai. The placement is at an orphanage center in a children’s hospital, where injured and sick orphans are sent to receive better medical treatment. These children come from other orphanages in rural areas and, with your love and care, you can help them through their recovery. Voluntee...
Make a difference where it is most needed while exploring one of China's most successful and modern cities, Shanghai. The placement is at an orphanage center in a children’s hospital, where injured and sick orphans are sent to receive better medical treatment. These children come from other orphanages in rural areas and, with your love and care, you can help them through their recovery. Volunteer responsibilities include: * Assist with daily operations such as preparing food, serving meals, cleaning, and arranging activities for the children * Teach English to the center staff. As a reputable orphanage in Shanghai, it receives loving overseas parents who want to adopt Chinese children. If you can help improve the staff's English skills, we can see a brighter future for the orphans as the...
Program Highlights
Join an orientation with comprehensive topics – Intro to China, Culture & Customs, Rules & Expectations, Safety, Travel Opportunities, Intro to Project & Placement, and Sightseeing in Shanghai.
Learn quintessential Chinese culture through organized monthly cultural immersion activities for volunteers.
Experience authentic way of life in Shanghai while staying with a host family or dive into multicultural exchange in a shared accommodation with other volunteers.
Ensure optimum convenience while in Shanghai, thanks ot airport-pick up and transfer services.
Enjoy a range of program inclusions, such as 3 meals per day and countrywide 24/7 support.
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Quick Details
- Shanghai, China
- 7-12 Months
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Summer
- Childcare & Children
- English Teaching
- Orphans
- Teaching
- All Nationalities
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Doing something meaningful
by: Fanny Holzmann - GermanyProgram: Orphanage Volunteer in Shanghai, ChinaDuring my time at the orphanage I met some of the most impressive and lovely people in my life. The staff was incredibly welcoming and spending time with the kids was fulfilling and lovely. They all are precious, smart and funny. For the first time in life I actually felt like I was doing something meaningful and important. I can absolutely recommend volunteering at Shanghai baby’s home! No matter how long you can stay, if you like kids and are ready invest some time in getting to know them you’...
Dear Fanny,<br/><br/>Nice to hear from you here and thanks for sharing your experience with us.<br/><br/>We are glad that you had a great time volunteering in Shanghai and having met new people whom you found lovely. It is good to know that this expe...
Really meaningful experience volunteering through Wanderlust
by: Elizabeth S. - United StatesProgram: Orphanage Volunteer in Shanghai, ChinaI had a wonderful experience volunteering through Wanderlust in Shanghai and hope others consider this as an option as they look for volunteer/abroad programs. As a young professional with a couple of months off from work, I was looking for a program that was both flexible with timing and impactful. When I came across Wanderlust's Orphanage program I was really excited by both the mission and the flexibility (ability to volunteer for 2-4 weeks vs. 2-4 months). The Wanderlust Program team was so ...
Dear Elizabeth,<br/><br/>Thank you so much for your lovely words and sharing your experience in volunteering in Shanghai.<br/><br/>It is such a pleasure to have an aupair like you, who is passionate about Chinese culture and gave so much love to thos...
Baby's home teaching experience
by: Massimo Spiandorello - ItalyProgram: Orphanage Volunteer in Shanghai, ChinaI had a priceless experience with Daisy, Min and the amazing kids of Shanghai's Baby Home. I will never forget the amazing people I met. More than anything I feel extremely grateful to have gotten the chance to meet these children and the staff. This experience will definitely shape my future life and has made me eternally grateful for everything I had growing up. I had a lot of fun with the kids and other volunteers while I was there and I would definitely recommend this experience.
Dear Massimo,<br/><br/>Thanks for sharing your story with us. We are so delighted that you had a great time volunteering in Shanghai’s Baby Home. We believe children there enjoyed the time with you as much as you do. Your efforts have lit up their li...
Program Details
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Locations
- Shanghai, China
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Childcare & Children
- English Teaching
- Orphans
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
- 7-12 Months
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Medical / Accident Insurance
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Home-stays
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- Some college credit, no degree
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Phone/Video Interview
- In-Person Interview Required
- Online Application
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