Volunteer Abroad in China Yantai Teaching English Cultural Immersion www.abroaderview.org

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Volunteer Abroad in coastal China: Volunteering Opportunities

China is the cultural center of East Asia: its social riches and 5,000 years of turbulent history place it among the worlds greatest travel destinations. The Great Wall, Xians Terracotta Army, the Forbidden Palace and Tienanmen Square: the very names ring of history and legend.

The Shandong province, where are volunteer projects are based, is located on the eastern edge of the North China Plain. The Shandong peninsula is home to some of Chinas best ports, located along the peninsulas rocky, indented coast. The hilly countryside produces an abundant amount of fruit while fishing is the most important industry along the coast.

With a history of more than 5,000 years, Shandong is considered one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization. Shandong has also been the home of a large number of historical figures, including Confucius, the great thinker and educator from China.

Shandong Province is also considered the birthplace of China's pottery, porcelain and silk. Throughout the province the tourist can find traditional items like the clocks and watches of Yantai, the porcelain of Zibo, the kites of Weifang, the shell-carving and beer of Qingdao Ã?Â?Ã?Â?Ã?Â?Ã?Â??? host of the 2008 Olympics sailing events.

There are daily flights from Beijing to Yantai, less than an hour, costing less than $80. Weekend excursions can be arranged to visit the Forbidden City, the Great Wall and Tiananmen Square.

Volunteering in China is a way to immerse yourself in a new culture, while discovering one person can make a real difference. Volunteering in Shandong province allows you to explore a unique region of China, one that has a lot to offer its visitors. Enjoy the scenic beaches and local sites like Liugong Island, Penglai-Penglai Pavilion, the Water Fortress and the Museum of Ancient Warship.

Volunteer in China with us and see A Broader View of the World.

Location pages:

* Yantai
* China

1001 Dell Lane Suite B, Wyncote, PA 19095, USA Volunteer Abroad Project
Tel: 1-215-780-1845 / Toll Free: 1-866-423-3258 / Fax: 1-215-887-0915
volunteers@abroaderview.org - www.abroaderview.org - info@abroaderview.org

Requirements:
Program Length: From 1 to 12 weeks
Program Date: Flexible Start & End Date
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hour per day
Accommodations: Shared volunteer residence or homestay
Meals: Yes, 3 meals a day
Requirements: 17 years +, open-mindedness to new adventures.

Requirements

No

No

Language

English

Group Minimum and Maximum

1 - 30

Group Travel Opportunities

Family Vacation? Corporate Sponsored Project? Church Mission?

All types of groups travel with A Broader View Volunteers Ã?Â?Ã?Â?Ã?Â?Ã?Â? families with children, professional colleagues, corporate sponsored service learning, medical missions, faculty-led school programs, church mission trips, etc.

Volunteer abroad with a group of your friends, colleagues, or peers makes for a gratifying and memorable experience. Embrace a new culture together and share in the experience of a lifetime.

Traveling as a group on our programs offers a unique opportunity to bond together in an experience that combines travel, volunteering, and immersion in a new culture.

We can arrange structured immersion programs customized for the needs of your group. Features can include home stay options, language classes, sightseeing trips, and on-site project coordinator. Your group may even be eligible for a discount on the program fee.

Why not spend your next family vacation, church mission trip or company project with us? Make a lasting impact that changes lives and provides you one of the most rewarding experiences of your life.

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Start your group volunteering abroad today!

Contact us to learn more about which country and project is best-suited for your groups size and interests. We can discuss project start dates; accommodations required and suggested day to day itinerary needs.

Contact us today about volunteering as a group at volunteers@abroaderview.org or call us
1-215-780-1845 or 1-866-423-3258 (toll-free from the US or Canada).

Our program fees include the following services: * Prompt customer service answering your call and emails. * Pre-departure orientation guide with detailed travel, safety & cultural information * Detailed fundraising guide * Accommodations: Home stay, shared volunteer residence, guesthouses * Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily * Airport meet and greet * First night hotel accommodation *some programs * Guidance and support of a local project coordinator, 24/7 in case of emergency * Orientation/briefing on arrival * Placement in a volunteer project * Transportation to project site on arrival * Departure transfer * Letter of completion

12/31/2013