Volunteer Abroad in China Teaching With Volunteer Visions

The world’s third largest country; home to one of the earliest civilizations; this is China. Diverse in every aspect, China is an exciting place for volunteers. Ancient religion and philosophy, polished martial arts, majestic architecture and exquisite cuisine are just a few of China’s many cultural gems. The landscape changes dramatically from craggy mountains to ethereal plains, from winding rivers to wide beaches. Such ancient treasures as The Great Wall and the Forbidden City co-exist with the cutting edge skyscrapers and MagLev trains of Beijing and Shanghai. A sleeping dragon that has now risen from its slumber, China has experienced enormous growth since the People’s Republic of China was formed just over half a century ago. The once closed-off Middle Kingdom is now opening its doors to the world, presenting a golden opportunity for volunteers to make a tangible difference in this emerging society. Policies of reform and openness have spurred even more rapid advancement during recent decades, bringing the population through continuous cultural and industrial transformations. As China experiences this period of change, volunteers are welcomed and greatly appreciated.

Programs in China offer volunteers the chance to immerse themselves in a rich culture that begs you to walk through China’s tranquil gardens, explore her majestic architecture, see the legendary Silk Road, and discover all China’s ancient wonders. The more spiritually inclined can learn about Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism, so deeply ingrained in the culture of the people. Travelers can make their way up the Yangtze River, winding their way through the immortal, misty gorges and perhaps visit a Shaolin Monastery where monks display incredible feats of martial arts, made possible by their deep philosophical conviction to their life-long training. All can enjoy the abounding nightlife, replete with karaoke clubs, colorful operas and acrobatic dance performances. This is an opportunity to experience first hand, the culture that has seeped into so many facets of global life, be it cuisine, fashion, philosophy or art.

Why Does China Need Volunteers?

China is has done an amazing job at reducing its poverty levels since the adoption of a wide sweeping program of rural economic reforms that began in 1978. Since then, levels have dropped from around 30% to under 5%. The Chinese government has a strong commitment to raising living standards, which can be seen in the scale and funding of its poverty reduction program. However poverty means far more than simply not having enough money to meet basic survival requirements. It means the “denial of opportunities and choices most basic to human development - to lead a long, healthy, creative life and to enjoy a decent standard of living, freedom, dignity, self-esteem and respect from others.” The Chinese government recognizes the importance of education and greatly appreciates the help of English speaking teachers. English is a vital skill in the growing global marketplace and the students recognize this. The cultural emphasis on the education and dedication to learning that your students will show will astound you.

Immerse yourself in the Middle Kingdom by teaching children in China with Volunteer Visions!

Volunteer Projects in China

Teaching English
Yantai, China
Starting at $800 for four weeks.

Our volunteers teach in a variety of schools with a variety of class sizes and pupil ages.