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Volunteer in China
.: The ProgramIn this program you will be based in the village of Jiuguan teaching English to local kindergarten and primary school students. As with the urban program there is a strong need to learn English in order for the students to become successful. However, in this program most of the students you will be working with will be from poor farming families who cannot afford to send their children to better resourced city schools.Because you will be living in a poor rural area there may be the opportunity to take part in wider community development activities as they arise. This is a new program and volunteers can potentially help to develop new initiatives. This program requires a 3 month minimum commitment. The type of teaching you'll be expected to do will consist of helping the students practice comprehension and pronunciation. You may be needed to do a little more, but if so, you'll be guided by the teachers and school principal. You are the sole teacher in the classroom. There are Chinese teachers of English in the schools that also take these students for English on other aspects of the language. For this reason your lessons should have a practical approach focusing on comprehension and building confidence in the student's English speaking skills. This program is located in Shandong Province and you can teach conversational English at a primary or kindergarten level. .: Program LocationYantai is a coastal region on the eastern tip of the Shandong Peninsula, located in Northern China, across the Yellow Sea from Japan. Volunteers are placed at a rural school in the village of Jiuguan 40 minutes outside of Yantai City..: Program RequirementsAs a volunteer teacher in China you must:
.: Program ScheduleThis does vary from school to school, but generally volunteers usually teach between 14 hours and 20 hours per week. The teaching timetable is discussed personally with the school principal or English teaching staff. There may be some evening and weekend classes in your program. School exams take place at both mid term and end of term which will affect your teaching schedule to varying degrees depending on the school you are placed in.Ideally, you will arrive for the beginning of the semester.
.: Program CostThe costs of the program are as follows:Global Volunteer Network - Application Fee: US $350.00. The application fee covers administration, marketing, program information, and communication. China Program Fee:
The program fee covers administrative charge, placement arrangement, accommodation, transportation for volunteers and supervision. (This fee is paid to us 8 weeks before you leave for China). The other costs you will need to meet are: Your flights (international and a domestic flight to Yantai), Visa, shots, travel insurance and corresponding airport departure taxes. .: Frequently Asked QuestionsWe have put together the following page, which answers the majority of questions people have.Click here .: SinocultureGVN's subsidiary organisation Sinoculture offers additional programs, with opportunities for long term paid teaching and for learning Mandarin on campus at a Yantai university. Please visit Sinoculture for details..: Volunteer JournalsIf you would like to read about the experiences of some of our volunteers who are currently volunteering, you can do so here. This journal service is provided free to all our volunteers.Click here .: Book ResourcesWe have a selection of books available that you may find useful if you decide to volunteer in China.Click here .: Application ProcessAll, applicants will be notified by email as to whether their application has been successful.(1) Complete the Application Form: Fill out the application form via the link below. Upon receipt of the form we will assess your suitability for the program. (2) Contact You: If you are successful we will then email you a letter of acceptance. (3) Decision Point: Once you have read through the letter of acceptance and we have answered any questions or concerns that you might have, it is time to pay your application fee to secure your place on the program. Please note that we will refund your application fee if you decide not to go. (4) Confirmation: Once the application fee is paid, our volunteer partner will contact you to ensure everything is organized. We will also send you the link to our program guide which covers topics such as: country information, travel links, visa application process, fundraising ideas and much more! (5) Program Fee: This needs to be paid to us 6 weeks before you leave for China. (6) Communication and Support: Throughout your volunteer placement we will communicate with you to see how you are progressing and discuss any issues. Click here to apply for the China program. |
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