Working with Street Children in Mongolia

  Mongolia

Ulaanbaatar

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks

Description: We will provide you with various placements and opportunity to challenge your life, gain new experiences and knowledge from completely different country, culture, society, people, religion - Mongolia! Transitional changes from a Communist state to a free market economy have left the most vulnerable members of society (particularly children who represent 46% of the population) increasingly isolated. Rising unemployment has caused increasing economic pressure on the family, resulting in poverty, alcoholism and domestic violence. Increasing numbers of children, especially girls under the age of 18 are choosing or being forced to live on the streets supporting themselves through begging and prostitution.

Qualifications: Teaching skills would be beneficial.

Cost in US$: USD 495+

Salary / Pay: Position is voluntary. Accommodation, airport pick-up, orientation and full support both in the Mongolia is included.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Individual and group volunteers.

Age Range: up 18

This Program is open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Mongolia Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 5-10

Application Process Involves:

• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

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

"New Choice" Mongolian Volunteer Organization (NGO)'s Mission Statement: The mission of "New Choice" MVO is to encourage and invite international volunteers to contribute in the community development and education of the Mongolian people. Through work camps and village-based volunteer programs, international volunteers promote mutual friendship, world peace, and solidarity in addition to enriching their experience and making a meaningful contribution to a Mongolian Community. "New Choice" is 100% Mongolian NGO. We offered all volunteers for cheap price, high quality, interesting trip and good service.

Year Founded: 2004