Volunteer In Orphanage in China
Overview of the Project
China faces a growing orphan population. Most orphanages in China are understaffed and short on funds, yet the staff remains dedicated to caring for these children. These children are a delight to interact with and volunteers are needed to help care for them, help them with schoolwork and teach them valuable life skills. The Chinese orphans are energetic and eager to learn from our volunteers. Volunteers are needed to share love and affection with these children who have no families or parents.
Role of Volunteer
As a volunteer in orphanage in China project, you will provide care for the children, help them with their homework, offer workshops, participate in playtime activities, etc. Most volunteers work with other volunteers and/or teachers and assistants. Volunteers support life-skill development and day-to-day activities at the orphanage such as feeding the children and preparing them for school.
- Program: Volunteer in China
- Project: Volunteer in Orphanage in China
- Start dates: 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month
- Location: Xi’an
- Departure and End Point: Xi’an, China (Xi’an Xianyang International Airport)
- Accommodation and meals: Homebase and Chinese meals three times daily
- Activities: Provide love and care to orphans & support orphanage operations
- Working hours: 25-35 hours per week
Volunteers also organize fun and creative free-time activities for the children like games and crafts. Every day offers opportunities to help them with their English conversational skills. Above all, the most important volunteer activity is sharing love, care, attention and companionship with the children.
Skills/Qualification Needed
There are no specific skills or qualifications to volunteer in orphanage in China beyond having passion and love for children and being flexible and patient.
Volunteer in China: Project Locations and Free Time Options
Global Crossroad’s volunteer in China program is based in Xi’an, an extraordinary city and one of China’s most popular tourist destinations. The city possesses a strong tourism infrastructure and many activities that require only a few hours to experience or explore. There are caves, temples, palaces, markets, Chinese dragon boat racing, Mongolian wrestling, festivals, architecture, temples, art, restaurants, beaches, hotels and many more options!
The famed Terra Cotta Army is located in Xi’an and people travel great distances to see these warriors and horses arranged to protect the Mausoleum of Liu Bang — the first emperor of the dynasty that followed the Qin.
Xi’an offers an incredible assortment of sightseeing from exploring the Bell Tower or numerous pagodas and temples. There are the City Walls, six Chinese National Parks and Mount Hua, one of the Five Sacred Taoist Mountains, are all in and around Xi’an. The city is also awash with culinary delights and colorful markets. There are incredible experiences to be had all over the city. In fact, many travelers set about exploring on foot, wandering the streets until they find something interesting to see or do.
