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Cultural Embrace Volunteer Programs in China
Description
Going to China is like entering a totally new world. The culture, people, environment, smell, taste and sounds are completely different than the Western world. China is rapidly growing its economical, political, social, and cultural ties to the rest of the world, especially with the recent 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Cultural Embrace offers you a fascinating chance to experience the modern and ancient traditions of the Chinese customs through our "Discover China", a wondeful blend to volunteer, travel, and partake in cultural and adventure travel activities.
Cultural Embrace takes you on an unique exploration of Fengyan, a lovely city near Guilin and Yangshuo in Guangxi Province. Fengyan area attracts many local Chinese and foreign visitors. Guilin is known for it's beautiful scenery that many famous Chinese poets and artists reflect upon in their works, and Yangshuo is often referred to as the "Backpackers' Paradise" in China due to it's beautiful natural scenary, comfortable year-round temperature, laid-back, and relaxed atmosphere. We have created a program for you to spend at least two weeks absorbing the local culture, providing community service, and traveling to fascinating sites and locations in China.
Highlights
Orientation Week
The Orientation Week will take place in our regional center located in Fengyan village, with a group of participants from different parts of the world. During this time we will also engage in the following activities: Basic language lessons, learning about “do’s & don’ts” in China, team building activities, introduction to China and the local culture. Furthermore we will do some local sightseeing, such as visits to the local markets, day trips to nearby towns and visits to ancient temples.
You will have time to meet the local people, taste the delicious foods, and learn about the Chinese customs. During this period, you will also be informed about the program and project details.
Culture Week
In the Culture Week, you will have the opportunity to experience the simple and elegant town of Yangshuo, beautiful nature, the excellent combination of the Orient and the West culture, and the hospitality of the lovely and warm minority people.
We will cycle and to experience the beauty of the Big Banyan, Moon Hill, YulongRiver, Li River, Cave of Yinzi and the peach blossom paradise, also will have the chance to explore to Fuli culture street and the well preserved ancient city of Daxu with more than 2000 years of history.
Village Experience
Our Volunteer China Program will give you the possibility to make real friends among students, teachers and the local villagers. Volunteering Options include Teaching, Farming and Conservation.
Trekking Week
We will see the most adventurous side of China. Experience the quietness of the DaliMountains, trek and overnight stay in a temple in the ChickenFootMountain (3240 meters high) and observe the harvest of rice, corn and tobacco in the autumn, wheat and bean in the spring. We will also visit the ShangQingVillage in Bin Chuan and do another trek through the mountains into the lake village Shuang Lang. The itinerary will be adapted to the season.
Beach Week
Our Beach Week takes place in the beautiful town of Beihai, with day trips planned to the WeizhouIsland, this is one of the most ideal locations to relax by the sea.
Panda Program
Volunteers are needed to play a part in safeguarding the future of these cute buddies. The Giant Panda is one of the most delightful and captivating of animals, yet is also one of the most endangered species in the world. The best scientific estimates place the total number of all pandas at only about 1600. The panda is one of the cutest, most magnificent, adorable animals on the earth giving joy to adults and children alike.
Volun-Teach (minimum 3 months)
Work as a classroom assistant to the local English teachers, or you can lead students with any special activities that you may have (ie: sports, environment, computers, etc). This is a great option for someone that wants to commit at least 3 months in China, but does not have a bachelor’s degree, and needs more support in leading and planning classroom curriculum.
Ratings and Reviews
13 of 24 people found this review helpful
A valuable and rewarding experience.
Volunteering as an English teacher was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I always knew that I wanted to give back to my native country of China, and because I'm still a university student with limited funds, I figured my greatest contribution would be in the form of teaching English.
Cultural Embrace made everything stress-free from the very beginning. My placement in a language academy in the province of Shandong was very successful and Emlyn, the president of Cultural Embrace, was very pleasant and did her best to provide for us the smoothest transition into our teaching roles.
The highlight of my trip was the graduation ceremony at our school near the end of my stay in Shandong. It really was a perfect ending to the month that I had spent, teaching the local children (and learning from them as well).
I've never done anything like this before with any organization, but this summer's experiences made me truly believe that Cultural Embrace was about as good as it gets when it comes to choosing a legitimate program to invest your time in.