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Overview - Africa and Asia Venture

Overview

Photograph of AV volunteers on a class outing - Gap Year Projects & Volunteering Opportunities in ChinaOrientation + Briefing (4 days)

Based in Hangzhou, and led by our on-the-ground Western and Chinese team, this is where we’ll introduce you to the city and the other volunteers and make sure you’re fully prepared for the start of the challenging program.

Mandarin Course (4 weeks)

Whilst living with a Chinese family in Hangzhou, you’ll attend four hours of Mandarin classes Monday to Friday, at the end of which you’ll take the internationally accredited HSK exam and have a usable level of Mandarin essential for the next stage of the program. In the afternoon you can earn up to £10/hour teaching English.

Project Work (8 weeks)

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Based in a rural school three hours from Hangzhou you will make a real difference teaching English, sports and extra-mural subjects to underprivileged children. Your newly acquired Mandarin will help you to become immersed in the local community during your volunteer project.

Together with fellow AVs you will live in an apartment near to the school, with a high level of independence.  Spending significant time in one place lets you become fully involved and really feel part of the community.

Optional Independent Travel (4 weeks)

Following the end of your project you have the option to stay on and explore India further using the confidence and local knowledge gained on your project to make the most of your travels. After heading down to Hong Kong to renew your visa, you can either join our associated company’s backpacker tour at a heavily discounted rate, or travel independently through the many fascinating destinations China has to offer.

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