Volunteer in Beijing, China
The Program
Whether you are on a short term volunteering vacation, a career break or a gap year abroad, our volunteer program in Beijing is a great choice for your volunteering in China. We have some wonderful projects in Beijing that have received great feedback from our volunteers. Our program will give you a chance to make an important contribution to the people of China, and to gain an in depth experience of the country and its culture that will stay with you the rest of your life!
We offer great flexibility to our volunteers. Our volunteer program in Beijing starts on any date of your choice throughout the year. You can join the program from 1 week up to 12 weeks. With our volunteering program you will have your own single room so no need to share a room!
With us you can be placed with different projects which will enable you to get a unique, varied and fulfilling experience. Your placement will be based upon your preferences, skills & areas of interest and the needs of the projects. If you only want to be placed in one project then that is fine.
Volunteer Projects
We have several projects available in Beijing :
Orphanage : This orphanage provides temporary foster care for orphans from different welfare homes in China. All these children have special medical conditions but have gone through correction surgeries or are waiting surgeries. Volunteers need more energy and patient to take care of the children.
Charity for the Disabled : This charity is a local, unique, community-based charity serving the mentally disabled. It is truly a community based organizing, breaking away from traditional institutional care. The vision is equal opportunity for the mentally disabled to aid in their contribution to the community and share in the benefits with the community.
School for Poor Children : This is a primary school for children of poor families from other provinces in China who are working in Beijing. Many immigrants parents can't afford expensive tuition fee for their children at the government school. Our volunteer have done a great job at this school giving the students English education which is very much needed as the school has no financial means to employ good English teachers.
Children's Project for Children of Convicts : This project in Beijing is currently the home of 130 children ages from 1 to 20 years old. As a non-governmental charitable organization, this project has been dedicated to providing foster care and education for the children of convicts for over ten years. The charitable services include tailored educational programs, psychological counseling, rights protection and vocational training.
School for Disabled Children : This is a training school for the mentally disabled children. It is a not- government and non-profit organization for mentally retarded children mainly from Beijing and other provinces.
Charity for Autistic Children : This charity was founded in 1993 by a parent of an autistic child and is China’s first non-governmental educational organization to serve children with autism.
Program Requirements
The minimum age for joining the program is 17. There are no specific qualifications needed to join the program. However, volunteers are expected to be flexible and patient as well as possess a passion and love for children
Accommodation
You will stay in a single room during your program in a hostel. No need to share a room! The Hostel is located near Beijing's popular Sanlitun Street, the Lufthansa shopping center and other tourist hot-spots are within easy walking distance of the hostel. It features air-conditioning, 24-hour hot water, a self-catering dining room, laundry room, general store, game room and a reading room. For pictures of the accommodation click here.
Schedule
You will be picked up from the airport in Beijing and on the first day of your program you will receive an orientation from the WLS Coordinator in Beijing. After that you will be introduced to your projects to start your volunteering. Your individual program will be organized based upon your preferences, skills & areas of interest and the needs of the projects. If you only want to work in one project then that is fine, just let us know.
Example of a Volunteer Weekly Schedule
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Weekend |
|
Morning |
Teach English at the School for Poor Children |
Teach English at the School for Poor Children |
Teach English at the School for Poor Children |
Work at Charity for Disabled Children |
Work at Charity for Disabled Children |
Time off for sightseeing |
Afternoon |
Work at Charity for Disabled Children |
Work at Charity for Disabled Children |
Work at Charity for Disabled Children |
Teach English at the School for Poor Children |
Teach English at the School for Poor Children |
Volunteer Activities
Teaching English
Volunteer can be involved in teaching English. Our volunteers have done great work teaching at our different projects and have made a great impact to the children's lives. No teaching experience is needed. The level of English of the children is mostly basic. The main requirements needed are flexibility, enthusiasm and a willingness to help.
Taking Care of Children
You can also assist in taking care of the children, playing with the children and helping out where needed. You can also teach special skills that you might have such as art or music.
Working with Disabled Children
We have several project who need volunteers to work with disabled children. You will be teaching the children, interacting with them, play games with them and organize activities.
