Giant Panda Volunteering Program
China
- Beijing:
Beijing
- All Other Areas in China:
ChongQing
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks and 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: A new program cycle will start twice every month.
Description:
Volunteer Responsibilities Animal Management Center
* Carry food, fruit, and bamboo to the giant pandas
* Help caretakers clean and disinfect giant pandas' habitats
* Observe caretakers feeding, training, and interacting with the pandas
Animal Hospital
* Prevent and control the spread of animal diseases and assist the veterinarian in animal caretaking
* Clean and preserve samples with the veterinarian
* Assist the veterinarian in medical monitoring of the giant pandas
* Observe and monitor the health of the animals
Behavioral and Ecology Center
* Familiarize yourself with the Wolong Natural Reserve through hands-on learning
* Learn about the different plants and animals in Wolong Natural Reserve
* Observe the behavior of artificially bred pandas with on-site teachers
Physiological and Biochemical Center
* Learn how to determine the estrus hormone of the giant pandas
* Study artificial insemination in both classroom and laboratory settings
* Collect various samples from the pandas
Highlights:
* Get to know China in our interesting orientation courses
* Visit the most well-known historical sites in Beijing
* Breakfast with the pandas and interact with them
* Blend in with the locals and live with the Chinese guest families
* Take good use of the volunteer weekend and explore the ancient Chinese towns
* Take a cruise on the no.1 river in China and visit the gorgeous Three Gorges
Qualifications:
* High school graduate
* Minimum age 18
* Valid health certificate
* Basic English skills
* Responsible and mature person who is able to carry out the duties assigned to him/her
Cost in US$: Inquire for more information.
Cost Include Description:
* Airport pick-up/drop-off
* Cell phone (SIM) cards and maps
* All domestic transportation
* Full board and accommodation
* Sight-seeing in Beijing
* 8 class hour Orientation courses plus basic mandarin lessons
* 24/7 support by Beijing/Chongqing HHS local office
Experience Required: no
Age Range: Minimum age 18
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to China
Independently
or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
Independently
or
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
Post-Program Services Include:
- Alumni Network
- Job and Internship Network
HHS Center's Mission Statement: HHS (Beijing) International Cultural Center is the sister organization to the Beijing ZhengHong ABCDV Center, the first and largest Au pair agency in China. Founded in 2007, the HHS Center is a rapidly growing vibrant cultural agency with a reliable service history. We are active in a variety of programs for visitors to China including our Au pair and homestay programs, volunteer-service opportunities, summer-camps, internships, language-classes amongst other intercultural activities hosted throughout the country.
As we hold ourselves to be the premier link for cultural exchange with China, our commitment to providing our services is everything to us. Indeed, at the heart of all that we do is our motto:
Heart to Heart, Hand in Hand!
Year Founded: 2007
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