FULLY FUNDED Homestay language exchange in China » Volunteer Abroad for Free | Volunteer opportunities

Place

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Type

Living with Host Family Private Room / Education

About this listing

Abridge Academy is a social enterprise based in the UK which aims to:

Develop cultural understanding between the UK and China
Promote language learning
Inspire the next generation of UK teachers

Since 2018, over 100 volunteers have participated in our programs. The majority are UK university students, however we accept applications from a wide range of nationalities and anyone over the age of 18.

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The role/expectations What does the work schedule look like? Please give as much detail as possible

You will be staying with a host family in Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou or Shenzhen. Homestay language exchange volunteers will typically spend 30-35 hours per week assisting the children of the host family learning English. This is typically through a combination of:

Formal tutoring sessions
Assisting with homework
Playing games together
Enjoying hobbies such as sports
Engaging in family activities and trips
Accompanying the children to/ from school
Creating an immersive English language learning environment

As part of the family matching process, you will typically finalise a weekly timetable where you and your host family discuss your expectations and arrange your responsibilities accordingly.

What are the Benefits of Volunteering with you? What will you learn?

Volunteers are rewarded with:

Free flights (6-8 week program) or a monthly allowance (3-12 month program)
Free accommodation, some meals and insurance
Visa application support, including a visa invite letter
Free Chinese classes at a professional language school
Free cultural activities, ad-hoc trips and meet-ups
Orientation training and tour
Full in-country support, including a dedicated local coordinator for your city

By participating in this program, volunteers will:

Gain a free TEFL qualification
Develop their teaching and leadership skills
Learn Chinese and have the opportunity to practice with their host family
Explore a new culture and country
Meet new friends from all around the world

Unlike other homestay or au pair companies, we are 100% committed to ensuring you have a positive experience and benefit from the opportunity. All host families are carefully screened and go through an approval process. We assist you in arranging video calls with potential host families in order to select the best match. During your time in China, full support is provided to help you settle in, get to know other volunteers in your city and enjoy your experience.

If you Charge Volunteers, please give us the complete break down of any cost involved

There is no charge to participate in the short-term (6-8 week) program. For the long term program, volunteers are required to pay a contribution towards their flight costs (the amount varies depending on the departure country).

Details

ID : 4534
Type: Living with Host Family Private Room / Education
How many hours of work per day/week: 30
Type of weather : Hot in summer, cold in winter
Languages spoken: English, Mandarin Chinese
Are you able to host volunteers / interns with physical impairments such as mobility limitations (e.g. in a wheelchair), blindness, or deafness?: No