When it comes to mission trips, traveling to China may not be the first place that you think of. After all, most people don’t think of China as needing all that much support. There’s not a lot of information out there about their needs. But the truth is, there’s a great deal that you could be doing in China and ways that you could be helping those who need it most. All you need to do is check out A Broader View and you’ll see why mission trips in China are definitely the next big thing.
China is an amazing country that’s full of spectacular people and cultures. The buildings and the landmarks are truly something amazing. And there’s so much that you can see and do in the country during your free time. In fact, you may even have thought about traveling to China as a visitor. But you could be helping the people and the animals in this country as well, if you’re willing to step outside of your comfort zone just a little bit and see what’s really out there in the world.
One of the really amazing ways that you could volunteer and make a difference on your mission trips in China is through volunteering with the giant pandas. These poor pandas are facing a great deal of trouble with damage to their habitats and just a general lack of care and even knowledge about them. But you can make a difference in that. You can help to educate people, to provide care to the pandas and even to improve and rebuild their habitats. All you have to do is choose this program when you’re ready to sign up with A Broader View.
Volunteer opportunities with people are also possible in China. What you’re going to be doing here is actually teaching the locals how to speak English in a more conversational way. You don’t need to have any special training to do this either. You can simply join the program and start working with people of all different ages who are interested in learning English. What’s even more fun is you can also work with an optional program where you’ll be able to learn Mandarin Chinese. That way, you’re going to gain even more knowledge and awareness while you’re going through the program.
If you’re looking for a unique opportunity to take this year then mission trips in China are definitely a great way to go. You might be surprised at how much you’re going to learn and how much you’re going to enjoy the experience. The people in this amazing country can definitely benefit from your visit and you can learn a great deal while you’re at it. There’s a million reasons why you should be signing up for this program and there’s definitely no reason you should be turning it down. Take a little time to evaluate the programs and make sure you’re signing up for something you can enjoy, right now.
Volunteering in China is a way to immerse yourself in a new culture, while discovering one person can make a real difference in the life of a child's education
Holidays/Program Closed:
The Chinese Lunar New Year February 4 to 19
The China National Holidays from Oct 1 to 7
International Labour Day Holidays from May 1 to 3
Volunteering Projects in China Yantai
Teaching / Education
Volunteers China needed to teach conversational English in the local schools in and around Yantai. Placement are available in kindergartens, primary schools, high schools and colleges throughout the city. Teacher assistants are supported by the local teacher, and will focus on language comprehension and speaking. The teachers and students are eager to learn English, so volunteers are very welcome at the schools.
Class sizes vary from 20-30 students per class. Volunteers assist the local (bi-lingual) teacher, and will be provided guidance and instructions. The classes are Monday –Friday and volunteers should be prepared to teach 20-25 hours per week (3-4 classes a day). Volunteers are teaching conversation English, using songs, books, teaching aids and any other ideas that you can come up with. *Limited arrivals in May and October due to National holidays.
- Spring Semester: March through mid June
- Fall Semester: September through mid December
Holidays/Program Closed:
The Chinese Lunar New Year February 4 to 19
The China National Holidays from Oct 1 to 7
International Labour Day Holidays from May 1 to 3
Overview
- Project length: From 1 week to 8 Weeks
- Arrival Airport: Yantai (YNT)
- Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 4-5 hours per day
- Requirements: Tourist Visa, native English speaker
- Age Limits: Minimum 18yrs or older for solo travelers.
- Airlines: Air China, Delta, United, China Souther, Korean Air, Cathay Pacific
- Vaccinations: Typhoid and Hep A wwwnc.cdc.gov
Inclusions
- Accommodation: Private dorm room with bathroom
- Meals: 3 Meals
- Arrival: Airport meet and greet by ABV Staff
- Orientation: Project Overview and Orientation
- Support: Pre-trip written guide, In-country ABV staff available 24/7
- Departure: ABV Staff Escorted Airport Transfer
Language Lessons
The Program provides international volunteers with opportunities to study not only the Mandarin language and Chinese culture, but also its history and modern society as well through daily cultural immersion activities and the organized events in the local communities in the typical traditional Chinese city mixed with modern life.
The unique program is designed to immerse volunteer candidates in learning Mandarin language through class instruction, social visits and experience to any cultural events, language exchange activities with native Mandarin speakers, and optional electives. The immersion programs integrate all aspects of the language: reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, phonetics, and vocabulary. The immersion project will be closely connected with local charity events and volunteer service work in the local community by using the language and culture and customs, the program and course will include and involve any volunteering work and providing the help in local orphanage schools, the health care centers, the conversation sites and the animal adoption park etc. The volunteers could use their own knowledge and expertise to mobilize the local Chinese volunteers to handle the environmental awareness and health care issues etc.
We offer courses at different levels depending on your language skills from absolute beginner to advanced level.
Holidays/Program Closed:
The Chinese Lunar New Year February 4 to 19
The China National Holidays from Oct 1 to 7
International Labour Day Holidays from May 1 to 3
Inclusions
- Tuition, all textbooks and notebooks,
- Accommodation: Two volunteers share one standard youth hostel room with comfortable living facilities such as the bathroom, all beddings and sheets, furniture, air-conditioning facilities, phone with internet access, TV and hostel security and cleaning service
- Internet cost in the room
- Three meals per day for 7 days a week in the cafeteria on campus;
- Free access to use of library and sports facilities on campus;
- Local traffic/transportation in Yantai;
- Airport pick-up, landing service and support during the whole program;
- Assistance in opening any banking account if required with translation/interpretation service;
- Program support and logistics service throughout the program such as orientation and coordination;
- Assistance in organizing and planning tours and bookings for travels around China;
- Visit to museums and city tours around and partaking in any service in charities and local NGOs.
- Certificate of Completion of Program;
- Arrangements of credits transfer back to home schools;
- Help in case of any emergency and need.
- Welcome dinner and farewell party;
- Airport departure service at Yantai.
Volunteering Projects in China Chengdu
Animal Rescue Center: Giant Panda
Animal lovers, adventure seekers, professionals and families are welcome to join us and make a difference by volunteering with animals. Come and meet new people, be part of a meaningful work project and learn about the fascinating culture of Pandas.
In Chengdu, Sichuan the hometown of the giant pandas, volunteers provide support to the survival of the Giant Panda species, China’s national treasure. Based in the Sichuan province, which is said to be the birthplace of Chinese Taoism, volunteers can spend one week or two at a natural reserve which is focused on habitat restoration, rehabilitation and veterinary care for captive and wild pandas. The basecamp includes a panda hospital, medical lab, panda kitchen, educational center, staff housing and 40 enclosures. The camp is spread over 130 acres complete with a vast bamboo forest and scenic green surroundings. The six areas of focus include rescue/quarantine areas, disease control/prevention and research, rehabilitation/training area, public education reception area, natural vegetation area and the main offices.
The center provides rescue and quarantine services on pandas rescued from the wild who are sick or injured so they can receive medical care and rehabilitation. At this project there is a major focus on senior and disabled pandas. Essentially, it serves as a panda “nursing home” where they receive special care and attention.
Volunteer tasks include:
- Cleaning panda areas and enclosures
- Cleaning general areas of the centers
- Preparing food for the pandas including apples, carrots, nutritional biscuits
- Carrying lots of bamboo/cracking bamboo
- Making intelligence toys for the panda
- Planting new bamboo for the pandas
- Observing behavior for research and analysis
Overview
- Project length: one or two weeks
- Arrival Airport: Chengdu Shuangliu Airport (code CTU)
- Work Schedule: 6-8 hours per day
- Requirements: Tour visa, medical exam within 90 days of arrival.
- Age Limits: 12-70 years old (under 18 must be accompanied)
- Accommodations: 1-night Chengdu hotel/ 6 or 13 nights on-site at basecamp
- Meals: 3 per day
Schedule
- Day One: Airport pick up and overnight in Chengdu. Health/Safety briefing with staff
- Day Two: Chengdu city tour (Jinsha Museum), transportation to panda center. Welcome dinner
- Day Three: Orientation with staff: project work explained, tasks assigned
- Day Four: Full day with the pandas
- Day Five: Full day with the pandas
- Day Six: Full day with the pandas
- Day Seven: Transfer back to Chengdu Airport.
Inclusions
- Airport pick up in Chengdu Airport by local staff
- Full time staff with you throughout the program
- 1st night in Chengdu hotel
- Transportation and entrance fees on city tour
- 6- or 13-nights’ accommodations on-site
- 3 meals per day
- Laundry and internet
- Departure transfer at the end of the program
Overview Yantai
- Project length: From 1 week to 8 Weeks
- Arrival Airport: Yantai (YNT)
- Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 4-5 hours per day
- Requirements: Tourist Visa, native English speaker
- Age Limits: Minimum 18yrs or older for solo travelers.
- Airlines: Air China, Delta, United, China Souther, Korean Air, Cathay Pacific
- Vaccinations: Typhoid and Hep A wwwnc.cdc.gov
Inclusions Yantai
- Accommodation: Private dorm room with bathroom
- Meals: 3 Meals
- Arrival: Airport meet and greet by ABV Staff
- Orientation: Project Overview and Orientation
- Support: Pre-trip written guide, In-country ABV staff available 24/7
- Departure: ABV Staff Escorted Airport Transfer
Not included:
- Flights. Entry Visa. Departure taxes. Vaccinations. Local Transportation. Travel & Health Insurance. Laundry and Internet
