Volunteer work

Paul, I had the same idea about coming to China. It's quite hard to find volunteering opportunities for free. It's quite ironic. However, keep in mind that when you're in China you'll have to pay for your own housing, food, utilities, transportation, etc. The volunteer program should provide all this in the fee.

I volunteered a bit with Hands On Shanghai, which I enjoyed a lot. Hands On is flexible and there are all kinds of volunteer events. If you have the time to stay in one area, I would live there and try to become part of the community, and then decide what the needs are and what you have an interest in. I would have wanted to do it this way, but I became so busy with running around I didn't really get to involve myself in the community. I challenge you to find your own way to contribute to China! 😊

One thing that I came across in Shanghai is that there is a need for a donation center. For people to donate their like new household items and clothes and redistribute them to other parts of the city or province. Something that I wish I could do if I were here any longer.

Kudos to you for wanting to volunteer and contribute to the community. Enjoy your adventure! Reply to this

hey paul...
I too had a similar dilemma aerlier this year...my friend and I wanted to travel for a long while and do some service work, but couldn't pay a fortune and didn't want a religiously affiliated organization. So, after much searching, we came across the International Humanitiy Foundation- IHF. They are wonderful. We read all about and talked to people who had worked with them and everyone was really pleased with their experiences. the only cost is $20 per week to help out with your room and food supplies to it doesn't take away from the kids' money. They have centers in Thailand, Indonesia, and kenya with work mainly in education, child/minor healthcare, and organizational stuff. They ask that you dedicate at least a month of time while your there, and they ask for some service work before hand in promoting them back at your home.
My friend and I start in a week in Thailand and then in March we do another month in Indonesia, so I can write more about it then...
Good luck with your searching!
-Pia Reply to this

Here are some pictures about there. Reply to this

Hi paul, you can come to india,there are enough places for volunteer works.You can work at Mother Teresa's house in kolkata. Reply to this