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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 135,000 travellers, IVHQ is the best volunteer organisation in China.

Highlights:
  • 3 meaningful project options available year-round
  • Program Fees from £277 for 1 week
  • Includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 in-country support
  • Accommodation in volunteer apartment or local homestay

  • Projects based in and around the ancient Chinese city of Xi’an

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Key information

Fully hosted experience from £277
Volunteer from 1 - 24 weeks
Ages 18+ and families
Based in the ancient city Xi'an
Projects align with UN Sustainable Development Goals
Impact driven projects run by locals
B Corporation certified organization
Discover rich history & landscapes

Volunteer opportunities in China

Improves health & wellbeing

3-5 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from £277

  • 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 £277

  • 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 £277

  • 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

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Valerie Lau
09 Feb 2024

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.

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Masriyani Binti Misri
16 Jan 2024

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.

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Wing Ha Chung
15 Jan 2024

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!

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Chui Mei Hew
10 Jan 2024

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.

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Cheuk Kiu Hami Chung
10 Jan 2024

I felt like I grew into a wiser person.

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Tracy Xu
30 May 2023

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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