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Volunteer in China, Help People in Need
Enjoyable Chinese Language classes combined with volunteer experiences.
Diversity Volunteer program in China
Without a doubt, one of the most effective ways to get to know local people and understand them is to mingle with them in their daily life, all the while making a lasting impact in the community. For those interested in giving back and getting involved with community service, Go Abroad China offers some of the most meaningful travel and volunteer experiences right here in China, fulfilling the needs of both locals in not so ideal situations and giving an valuable opportunity for anybody who would like to get involved in social improvement efforts.
Go Abroad China has for many years been contributing to the betterment of Chinese children living with special needs and disabilities, children in orphanages and those that attend poor schools for migrant children. All the above-mentioned groups of people benefit greatly from the volunteer work that Go Abroad China organizes for its program participants. As an international volunteer, your contribution will surely improve not only their situation physically, but more importantly in their psychological state of mind as opportunities like these are not very common for them. The memories are bound to last for a lifetime for all sides involved.
All of Go Abroad China’s volunteer programs can be combined with Chinese language classes. Your choice of housing can be a homestay , shared apartment or private apartment; cultural and social activities are always included in our program structure; guided tours are also integrated. Get on board and join our Volunteer in China program now for an inspiring experience.
Tuan - Australia Internship Program in Beijing
Living and working in Beijing really opened my eyes. The people are extremely nice and helpful. During work, even though there is a huge language barrier, my colleagues do try to communicate with me and the manager was able to organise me to learn from different departments. I was able to make new friends and visit many places in Beijing. Everyone from GAC are very helpful and supportive. Overall I am satisfied with the program. Read More
Laura - USA Internship Program in Shanghai
Go aboard China was the one of the best things to happen to me!!! I did the homestay program where I stayed with the cutest family they were so kind to me!!! Kinder then the family I have now lol I actually miss them and think of them often even though it's been a few months since I left the program. I also got to work in an amazing engineering firm Wison were I had the most loving and hilarious coworkers, I literally just fit right in ! GAC I would recommend to a friend or any one reading this. Even when i wasn't in the city of Shanghai , GAC still helped me, plan , get and make sure I was safe during my trip to Beijing. I love GAC!!! Read More
Chris - United Kingdom Internship Program in Beijing
My time in China has been extremely rewarding. When I arrived, the culture shock was immense but I quickly settled into Chinese life, thanks to Gina and the GAC team. My internship was exactly what I was looking for, and it gave me the opportunity to work in a fantastically social co-working space in the heart of Sanlitun SOHO, a cosmopolitan and refined area. Read More
David - Australia Internship Program in Shanghai
Overall I enjoyed my experience with GAC. I was pleased with the amount of knowledge I learned and the new experiences I went through during my internship as a financial analyst at a finance company which GAC found on my behalf. The internship made me realize how fast things move in the finance industry and I feel it has prepared me well for the transition from university to the work force. Read More
Program Highlights
Key features of the Volunteer in China Program:
- We arrange personal visits for you to meet potential organizations and see which one you would like to volunteer with.
- We organize for you to learn basic Mandarin Chinese (private lessons or join a language school in Beijing), culture electives, social activities, networking events and guided tours & excursions to help you get immersed in the Chinese way of life and better understand the environment that you will be staying in.
- You will have local, safe, comfortable housing options for the duration of your volunteer session in China. For more details about our housing options.
- Go Abroad China’s professional and experienced staff provides 24/7 total support and assistance.
- We provide and facilitate all the important documents including a pre-departure guide, orientation information, survival and guide tips about life in China for a foreigner, volunteer program certificate etc.
- International phone call service.
- GAC provides an all-inclusive service pack; this includes airport pick-up and drop off, orientation upon arrival, welcome pack, accommodation, visa support documents, regular cultural immersion activities etc.
PROGRAM TYPES
Our volunteer projects are carefully thought out and planned; they match the interests as well as requirements for both the selected local communities here in Beijing and our volunteer program participants from abroad. Our clients can choose to do one of the following options.
Throughout the years, we have continued to offer support to a school for orphaned children who suffer immensely. The volunteer should be someone who enjoys working with children and has a sense compassion. The role requires our international participant to be ready to uplift the lives of the children through social games, close interaction, creating friendships and extending a helping hand to the staff for any daily needs that they have to meet.
We also work with a unique, local, community-based charity that has been established to serve the mentally disabled and children living with great physical limitations. This charity is special in that it breaks away from the traditional institutional care common in China, but rather adopts more modern and improved methods of taking care of the disabled. The activities and action plans are centered around the needs of the children; they are aimed at helping them slowly gain independence in spite of their physical limitations. Daily activities include arts and crafts, music classes, sports and athletics and general life skills that they need to have.
This refers to a primary school meant only for migrant children. The parents of these children are originally from poor provinces all over China but come to Beijing to take menial, low paid employment. Schools like these in China usually do not qualify for government aid and as a result, are in dire need of financial and any other support from the local community. The facilities are usually very basic, lacking and in poor condition; financial support to help the school is very limited, and is normally pooled in by poor migrants themselves and also rely on help from the community or from caring individuals. Our volunteers in the past have taught basic English, as the school is too poor to employ good English teachers. Participants have also enjoyed playing with the children everyday during school hours.
A day in the life of a Participant
It can be hard to imagine what your time in China will be like without first-hand experience. A typical day for our interns is:
- Start the day at your intern position
- Wander around the city and explore over lunch
- Take part in cultural classes set to your level of capability
- Enjoy a cultural activity and learn more about China
- Plan your next activities and spend time with your personal tutor
- Relax and chill with your classmates before a night on the town
What’s Included in a GAC Volunteer Program?
At Go Abroad China, our primary aim is to make sure your stay in China is as smooth and hassle-free as possible. Over time we’ve found that our students ultimately become our friends. Our programs can easily be customized to suit your needs. Whether you want to come and learn Chinese and study in China for a few weeks, over winter or summer, for a semester or an academic year, Go Abroad China have a program for you. If you still have questions or want to know more, why not contact us? Our team is here to help you every step of the way. Your program fee includes the following:
With over 800 partner companies, including fortune 500 companies, to choose from, we rarely cannot find an internship for our applicants. If we can’t find a placement you like, we’ll refund your deposit. We will help you find full time or part-time placements.
Getting around is easy with Go Abroad China. From airport transfers to excursions, tours and travel, our package includes transportation organized activities and trips during your stay in China.
All Go Abroad China Internship programs include the courses, textbooks and elective workshops you choose to take part in during your internship with no out of pocket study expenses.
Become one of the more than 4000 students, past and present, who have taken part in a Go Abroad China Internship through cultural events, excursions, networking and alumni activities.
Choose Where You Want to Volunteer and Learn Chinese
Go Abroad China offers you a range of Chinese cities for you.
Four Easy Steps to Volunteer in China
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Step one: Apply online
Before you apply, remember to do your research, so you have an idea about where, when and for how long you want to intern abroad. When you have an idea of what you’d like, complete our online application form to get the ball rolling.
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Step two: Assessment
To make sure we know what you want from your internship experience – where you want to work, what you want to achieve, where and for how long you’d like to stay – we’ll organize a 15 minute Skype interview with you. From this, we can make sure we tailor the right Internship Package for you. We’ll also know if this is the right program for you. Within two to three days after the interview, the coordinator will be in touch by email to let you know if your application has been successful. If so, we’ll send you a formal offer.
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Step three: Confirmation
To confirm your placement in our program, you’ll need to reply to our letter of offer and pay your agreed deposit. Once this has been done, we’ll send you all the documents you need: your contract with us, your employment contract and all the required documents for your visa application as well as your pre-departure package. The pre-departure package contains all the information you’ll need regarding your trip including where you’ll stay.
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Step Four: Start your China Internship experience
Once your flights have been booked, let us know your arrival details (date and time, flight number) so that we can organize airport pick-up. We’ll be excited to welcome you to our program in person!
Our support doesn’t end when you arrive. We are as dedicated to ensuring you have around the clock support for the duration of your stay as we do in getting you here. Your journey will include your paid internship, accommodation, language courses, cultural experiences, tours, and networking.
Dates & Fees
Please check internship program Dates and Fees for details.
Have a question?
See our FAQs or contact our friendly team for more information.
What are you waiting for? Apply online now!
Volunteer and learn Chinese the fastest way in an immersive and culturally rich experience which will fast track your learning experience. Have all your needs taken care of and broaden your horizons, be more independent and make friends for life!
Promotions & Financial Aid
We want everyone to have the chance to live and study in China; to make this possible we have a range of financial options available to support students who cannot afford full fees. Contact us today to discuss promotions, full and partial sponsorship opportunities.
Our prices start from US$1,980, depending on your service components, accommodation and length of stay.