Volunteering in China

  China

• Beijing: 
Beijing
• Shanghai: 
Shanghai
• Kunming: 
Kunming
• All Other Areas in China: 
Chengdu,  Guilin,  Lhasa,  Urumchi,  Sichuan
• Rural Areas: 
Rural Areas

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Description: Our team dedicates an enthusiasm to promote the projects of:
* English teaching
* Panda Conservation
* Chinese Medicine
* Journalism
* Business

We have established a close relationship with Chinese partners and launched a greater variety projects package with careful research.

We invite you to join our project as we are confident that you will find our project of value, service and benefits to be unbeatable elsewhere. Whatever you are thinking of using, our checklists, advice and contact links can help plan your route to a life-changing experience.

English Teaching Project

This placement would suit to anyone who wants to train as an English language teacher in a truly wonderful setting. You can go on to teach in China for a good start. This programme is run by Sunrise Int. UK Ltd. and CHC High-tech industry originality committee of China.

Volunteers will teach English and assist with community development projects in China. Enjoy Chinas rich history of ancient civilizations and exciting traditions, as well as contemporary treasures - friendly people, fascinating culture, beautiful scenery and unique cuisine.

Fees:
- 999GBP per person / 4 weeks (accommodation/food/admission charge/Airport pickup service)

Panda Project

The information can be sent to us by the address that we give you when you contact us. After all of them have been checked, we will contact with you. And then we will determine your schedule, come to Wolong, Sichuan Province in Mainland China, then all the work will be arranged for you!

The different kinds of volunteers:
1. The assistant of panda keeper
2. The clerk of Sunrise-Wolong Panda Project
3. The interpreter of Panda Garden

Fees:
- 1799GBP per person / 4 weeks(Airtick from Beijing to Chengdu/accommodation/food/admission charge/Airport pickup service)

Medical Experience Project

This placement would suit for anyone who is contemplating a career in medicine or interested in seeing Chinese traditional medical remedies. If you've craved work experience in the fields of medicine and health care, we've got all you'll need right here.

Furthermore we can offer this useful experience in surroundings infinitely more absorbing, eye-opening and adventurous than you'll find closer to home.

Fees:
- 999GBP per person / 4 weeks (accommodation/food/admission charge/Airport pickup service)

Journalism internship

Journalism volunteers in China work for newspaper, magazine, or business publication in the capital city. Volunteers work with the editor, who decides on your tasks according to your skills or experience.

The knowledge of computers and working in Word, Excel would be an advantage.

Fees:
- 999GBP per person / 4 weeks (accommodation/food/admission charge/Airport pickup service)

Business Project

Our voluntary Business Internship program are designed to give you practical work experience and enhance your resume. The placement are for those who would like to acquire professional skills and hands-on experience of the business world in a Chinese overseas company.

The Business project is designed to suit the individual volunteer. Qualifications, previous work experience, aspirations and personal preferences are directly relevant. We therefore ask you to send us a copy of your CV with your booking form as well as a cover letter explaining the type of placement you'd like us to organize for you.

As with all of our programs, our international Business Internships give you the chance to discover a way of life in a different environment - Beijing in China. This city was chosen as it is among the most dynamic country in the world in terms of economic growth.

- 999GBP per person / 4 weeks (accommodation/food/admission charge/Airport pickup service)

Attention:
a. If you hurt yourself by disobeying your teacher, that's not a responsibility of Sunrise.
b. If you break some instrument by disobeying your teacher, you should pay for a new one.
c. The volunteers are the assistants of the editor/journalist, if they follow the teacher's words, they won't have an obligation to take responsibility for any accident that will happen.

Highlights: Tour Highlights
* The Great Wall
* The Forbidden City
* Tiananmen Square
* The Summer Palace
* The Royal Courtyard House
* Beijing Hutong
* Panda Conservation Centre
* Chinese Culture Experience

Qualifications:
a. The health certificate from a hospital.
b. The self-introduction, if you have the volunteer experience, please write them down.
c. The copy of ID card, if not adult, serves the copy of the guardian's ID card.
d. The copy of your last diploma.
e. At least 16 years old.

Cost in US$: 250 USD/week to 500 USD/week

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Assist the panda base with staff's regular duties. These may include cleaning the bedroom and the garden for the giant panda, feeding or playtime. Daily data collection are needed at all times. Free time in the weekend can be travel to Chengdu for tranditional chinese opera and some other programmes.

Age Range: 16-55

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to China Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 4 others

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Sunrise International UK's Mission Statement: Sunrise International UK is devoted to providing value for your money by making sure that we provide the best we can to our clients. We offer various opportunities for Gap year and volunteer experiences in China as well as travel programs in Europe and China. We also help children in under-developed areas to be able to go back to school.

Year Founded: 2005