I gained a better perspective of the world, different cultures, perhaps a little about human nature and maybe myself. Volunteering with IVHQ has the added benefit of bringing you away from the overtly "touristy" areas which you would normally find yourself in on a normal holiday. Particularly in China, the difference between rural and urban is immense, and this is a great opportunity to not only make a difference, or to see the world, but to get a more full view of the culture you're immersing yourself in.
Volunteer in China
Explore International Volunteer HQ’s unique China volunteer abroad program. Choose from a wide range of trusted China volunteer projects, including Teaching English, Special Needs Care or a special Summer Outreach project. Volunteer work in China is based in Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi Province. With affordable Program Fees and top rated volunteer projects trusted by over 136,000 travelers, IVHQ is the best volunteer organization in China.
Highlights:
- 3 meaningful project options available year-round
- Program Fees from $335 for 1 week
- Includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 in-country support
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Accommodation in volunteer apartment or local homestay
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Projects based in and around the ancient Chinese city of Xi’an
Key information
Volunteer opportunities in China
Improves health & wellbeing
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $335
- Duration: 1 - 24 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based in special needs programs in and near Xi’an
- Volunteers aged 18+ and families
Help in under-resourced disability care sectors, providing care and attention to children and adults with a range of special needs.
Increases access to education
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $335
- Duration: 1 - 24 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based in villages in northern China
- Volunteers aged 18+ and families
Assist in summer holiday programs between July-August, playing a lead role as an English teacher for students aged between 10-18.
Increases access to education
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $335
- Duration: 1 - 24 weeks
- Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
- Based in Xi’an or Weinan
- Volunteers aged 18+ and families
Bring a valued perspective as a fluent English speaker to help with lessons in government-owned schools. Teach alone, in pairs or as an assistant to a local teacher, with classes for students aged between 3-21.
What recent volunteers said about their IVHQ experience
It's been a humbling experience. The people made me remember that it only takes so little to make them happy. I'm looking forward to returning. Go with no expectations and you will be enriched. We embarked on the journey thinking we will teach them something but at the end of the day, I believed I received more. Expect minimal material comfort and leave the cosmopolitan and developed country mindset behind and you will enjoy it.
I'm delighted by the friendliness of the team - they are so helpful. Sometimes we need different environments to actually make us realise how fortunate our life is. It makes me more humble and more thankful for what I have. If you have the interest to try, then go ahead. It might turn your life around.
Great volunteering experience, well-organized by IVHQ and the local team. Our local contact and the school that we volunteered at offered great help and we treasure our time there. Thank you!
It was an amazing experience throughout my time on this program. I enjoyed every moment from the day I’m arrived in Xi'An. You will receive a pure heart and smile if you really spend time with them with a genuine heart. I was very happy to interact with them by teaching, dancing, singing or playing around. Lastly, thanks for good hosting from the local team and guidance throughout this program from my IVHQ Program Manager. They are very friendly, kind and helpful.
IVHQ is so reliable, they have wonderful local support team! I saw how my child grows to be more responsible and independent - it was a great memory for my daughter and I to share.
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