Community
development and farming activities in a rural village on Hainan Island
Liren
May 26 - June 8, 2008
Liren
July 7 - July 20, 2008
Liren
July 21 - August 3, 2008
Liren
August 4 - August 17, 2008
Liren
August 18 - August 31, 2008
Liren
September 1 - September 14, 2008
Liren
September 29 - October 12, 2008
Volunteer
project:
The project takes place in Liren village, located about 90 km away from
the main city of Haikou on Hainan Island. The village consists of 90
households, a closely related community with a very rich culture. You
will experience the farmer's life in this rural China village, as there
will be farm stay activities scheduled during the project.
The project activities involve:
- Developing friendship between the participants and the local students,
teachers and villagers.
- Doing some farm work with the villagers in the field.
- Helping the villagers with community service projects for betterment of their
living environmental such as: rebuilding the road or planting some trees,
improving the sanitation, etc.
- Teaching English to the children in the village.
- Learning Chinese and local language.
- Taking part in some sport games with the students.
The international volunteer project is an opportunity for the local youths to
meet friends from other parts of the world and expand their horizons.
Special requirements: Interest in social
and cultural work.
Free time: Activities during the weekend will be going to the beach near
the village, visiting the cultural temples, etc.
Language: English
Accommodation:
The place where you will stay is a traditional Chinese style house.
Conditions are simple and the sleeping place will be dormitory style.
Please, bring a sleeping bag. The food will be vegetarian.
Location: The camp is located in
the midst of Liren village. Liren village is about 90 km away from the
main city on Hainan Island, Haikou.
Terminal: Melan airport, Haikou.
The volunteers will be picked up at Melan airport and will travel
together to the project site.
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 1.500 Rmb (about $190
US)
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting
organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival
on the project.
Cultural exchange
and teaching
English to students on Hainan
Island
Wenchang
May 5 - May 18, 2008
Wenchang
May 19 - June 1, 2008
Wenchang
June 9 - June 22, 2008
Wenchang
June 16 - June 29, 2008
Wenchang
June 23 - July 6, 2008
Wenchang
July 7 - July 20, 2008
Wenchang
July 14 - July 27, 2008
Wenchang
July 28 - August 10, 2008
Wenchang
August 11 - August 24, 2008
Wenchang
August 25 - September 7, 2008
Wenchang
September 8 - September 21, 2008
Wenchang
September 15 - September 28, 2008
Wenchang
October 6 - October 19, 2008
Wenchang
October 13 - October 26, 2008
Wenchang
October 20 - November 2, 2008
Wenchang
October 27 - November 9, 2008
Wenchang
November 3 - November 16, 2008
Wenchang
November 10 - November 23, 2008
Wenchang
November 17 - November 30, 2008
Wenchang
November 24 - December 7, 2008
Wenchang
December 1 - December 14, 2008
Wenchang
December 8 - December 21, 2008
Wenchang
December 15 - December 28, 2008
Volunteer project: The project takes place
in Wenchang, about 70 km away from the main city of Haikou on Hainan Island.
Wenchang town consist of a closely related community with a rich culture.
During the project, the international participants will work together
with other volunteers and local students of different ages. The main activities
consist of:
- Developing friendship between the participants and the local students and
teachers.
- Visiting schools around Wenchang town.
- Teaching English with the local English teachers.
- Learning Chinese and local language.
- Taking part in some sport games with the students.
Along with teaching the local students English, it is very important to let them
meet friends from other parts of the world, thus giving them a chance to expand
their horizons.

Special requirements: Interest in teaching and cultural work.
Free time:
Activities during the weekend will be going to the beach near Wenchang,
visiting the cultural temples, etc.
Language: English
Accommodation: The place where you
will stay is a Chinese school. Conditions are simple and the sleeping
place will be dormitory style. Please, bring a sleeping bag. The food
will be vegetarian.
Location: The camp is situated in
Wenchang town. Wenchang town is about 70 km away from the main city on
Hainan Island, Haikou.
Terminal: Melan airport, Haikou.
The volunteers will be picked up at Melan airport and will travel
together to the project site.
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 1.500 Rmb (about $190
US)
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does
not have sufficient funds. It
is due upon arrival on the project.

English
teaching program in Wenchang
Wenchang
May 19 - June 15, 2008
Wenchang
June 16 - July 13, 2008
Wenchang
September 1 - September 28, 2008
Wenchang
September 29 - October 26, 2008
Wenchang
October 27 - November 23, 2008
Wenchang
November 24 - December 21, 2008
Volunteer project: The
project takes place in Wenchang, located in the Northeast of Hainan
Island, about 70 km from the main city Haikou. Wenchang town consist of
a closely related community with a rich culture. This is a special
teaching project with a duration of one month. Just two volunteers will be
participating at a time.
The project tasks include developing friendship
between the participants and the local students and teachers, teaching English
to local students, learning Chinese and local language, participating in some
sport games with the students. The students can dance and draw, and you can also
learn a lot from them.
The project is an opportunity for the children to meet friends from other parts
of the world and expand their horizons.

Special requirements: Interest in teaching and cultural work.
Free time:
Activities during the weekend will be going to the beach near Wenchang,
visiting the cultural temples, etc.
Language: English
Accommodation: The place where you
will stay is a Chinese school. Conditions are simple and the sleeping
place will be dormitory style. Please, bring a sleeping bag. The food
will be vegetarian.
Location: The camp is situated in
Wenchang town. Wenchang town is about 70 km away from the main city on
Hainan Island, Haikou.
Terminal: Melan airport, Haikou.
The volunteers will be picked up at Melan airport and will travel
together to the project site.
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 3.000 Rmb (about $380
US)
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does
not have sufficient funds. It
is due upon arrival on the project.
Hainan
Different from other provinces, Hainan is the
largest ocean island and the smallest land province in China. Its natural beauty
has gained a good reputation among the visitors and has been widely known around
the world. People call it "the Oriental Hawaii". Hainan is located at south end
of China, and its neighbouring countries are Philippines towards the east,
Malaysia and Brunei towards the south, Indonesia towards the southwest, and
Vietnam towards the west. Due to the mild climate and favourable environment,
Hainan is regarded as a long life island. Hainan now has a population of 7.11
million, among which about one million are ethnic minorities.

The hospitable villagers in ethnic villages
will treat you to traditional food as well as wonderful singing and dancing
performances. Furthermore, Hainan is famous for their beautiful handicrafts,
like shell carvings.
The capital of Hainan is Haikou City. Located in northern part of the island, it
is the political, economic, cultural and transportation center of the whole
province.
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