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Cultural exchange and teaching English to students on Hainan Island
       Wenchang          May 18 - June 14, 2009
       Wenchang          June 15 - June 28, 2009
       Wenchang          June 22 - July 5, 2009
       Wenchang          July 13 - July 26, 2009
       Wenchang          August 31 - September 13, 2009
       Wenchang          September 14 - September 27, 2009
       Wenchang          September 21 - October 18, 2009
       Wenchang          October 12 - November 8, 2009
       Wenchang          October 19 - November 1, 2009
       Wenchang          November 2 - November 29, 2009
       Wenchang          November 30 - December 27, 2009

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. We expect all the volunteers to be open minded, leave prejudice behind and show initiative. Creative ideas for the work, discussions, and the free time are expected to come from the group.

Free time: Activities during the weekend will be going to the beach near Wenchang, visiting the cultural temples, etc.

Language: English

Accommodation: In a school. Conditions are simple and the sleeping place will be dormitory style. The food will be vegetarian.

Location: The project takes place in Wenchang town, about 70 km from Haikou, the main city on Hainan Island.

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 $210 US) for two weeks; 3.000 RMB (about $420 US) for four weeks.
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 for special needs children in Wenchang
       Wenchang          May 25 - June 21, 2009
       Wenchang          June 8 - July 5, 2009
       Wenchang          September 7 - October 4, 2009
       Wenchang          October 5 - November 1, 2009
       Wenchang          November 2 - November 29, 2009
       Wenchang          November 30 - December 27, 2009

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 teaching project with children with special needs. The project is with a duration of one month.

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 are mute and deaf, but they 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. We expect all the volunteers to be open minded, leave prejudice behind and show initiative. Creative ideas for the work, discussions, and the free time are expected to come from the group.

Free time: Activities during the weekend will be going to the beach near Wenchang, visiting the cultural temples, etc.

Language: English

Accommodation: In a school. Conditions are simple and the sleeping place will be dormitory style. The food will be vegetarian.

Location: The project takes place in Wenchang town, about 70 km from Haikou, the main city on Hainan Island.

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 $420 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.
 


 
 

Community development and farming activities in a rural village on Hainan Island
       Liren          July 27 - August 9, 2009
       Liren          August 3 - August 16, 2009
       Liren          August 3 - August 30, 2009

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 environment 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. We expect all the volunteers to be open minded, leave prejudice behind and show initiative. Creative ideas for the work, discussions, and the free time are expected to come from the group.

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. The food will be vegetarian.

Location: The camp is located in the midst of Liren village, about 90 km away from Haikou, the main city on Hainan Island.

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 $210 US) for two weeks; 3.000 RMB (about $420 US) for four weeks.
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 the northern part of the island, it is the political, economic, cultural and transportation center of the whole province.
 

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