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CADIP - Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects

129-1271 Howe St.
Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 1R3
Canada
Phone: 1-604-628-7400
Fax: 1-604-628-7401

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Community development and farming activities in a rural village on Hainan Island

  China
  • All Other Areas in China: 
  • Haikou

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: April 28 - May 11

Description: 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.

Activities during the weekend can be going to the beach near the village, visiting the cultural temples, etc.

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.

There is an extra fee of 1.500 Rmb (about $190 US) for participation in this workcamp, intended to support the hosting organization.

Community development and farming activities in a rural village on Hainan Island

Qualifications: Interest in social and cultural work.

Languages :
  • English

Cost in US$: $290 US

Cost Includes :
  • Food
  • Housing
  • Registration fees
  • Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required: no

Volunteer Types :
  • agriculture
  • building maintenance
  • culture
  • English teaching
  • environment
  • organic farming
  • planting
  • restoration
  • sanitation
  • social services, social work
  • sports
  • teaching
  • tree planting
  • youth

Typical Volunteer: Motivated to work voluntarily within an international team, tolerant, open-minded and cooperative person with adventurous spirit.

Age Range: 18 and over

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements :
  • Group living

Participants Travel to China Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

CADIP - Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects's Mission Statement: CADIP promotes peace, cooperation, tolerance and understanding in international, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural surroundings. The organization also promotes patterns and examples of civil activities focused on serving others, on building social ties and strengthening communities, on supporting civil society development. Aims and general objectives: * To promote volunteering as an expression of civic contribution * To strengthen the international contacts among young people * To build tolerance and understanding in multicultural and multi-ethnic surroundings *To promote multiunderstanding among youth all over the world * To facilitate the individual growth of the volunteers through the acquisition of work, life and learning skills * To work for the recognition and promotion of non-formal learning * To support the community initiatives and assist in community development.

 



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