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You’ll help the children at this rehabilitation centre to lead a normal life, learn, play, relax. Your work here will be to help the carers with the day to day running of the centre and looking after the children.

The staff at the centre are keen for volunteers to get as involved as possible at the centre, and so they will make every effort to train you up to help out as much as your skills allow. The children at the centre are aged 3-16.

The delightful children at the Centre we work with have more difficulty learning, relaxing and playing than other children - and this is where YOU come in!!

This is a truly worthwhile and rewarding project in the vibrant and colourful world of China’s big city. Are you looking for a wider perspective? You don't need any qualifications to take part in this project.

As with general medical practice in China, the centre uses Chinese massage and acupuncture alongside conventional rehabilitation methods

Your main duties will include:

• Helping the children to eat and look after themselves
• Teaching English to the children
• Helping with the children's personal development and hygiene education
• If you are trained in nursing or medicine, or have any similar qualifications, the staff at the centre may also train you up so that you can help out with the children's treatment plans.

The centre is very busy, with a multitude of duties and responsibilities, so you will probably be worked pretty hard in most areas – you won’t be bored! Your work load and responsibilities will depend on you yourself and your attitude to your work. More work and greater responsibility will become available as you grow in confidence and in skill, and as the staff's confidence in you increases.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT:

• The satisfaction of getting to know and helping the children at the centre with their daily life, and providing them with a brighter future.
• An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into the Orient and Chinese culture.
• New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional development.
• An entry on your CV or résumé that will put you head and shoulders above most others in the job market
• And best of all ... an unforgettable experience!

ACCOMMODATION:

You will stay in a modern and friendly, central hostel along with the other volunteers. You'll usually have access to all the modern facilities you'd expect: internet access, a kitchen, TV, common room with DVDs, a security locker and a bar & restaurant on premises.
The hostel is located in a lively area, where you will have the chance to meet other backpackers and travellers. There are many shops in the surrounding area if you need to stock up on anything, and the hostel is extremely close to Beijing's famous Sanlitun Lu - or 'Bar Street', where everyone hangs out in the evening for drinks and fun!
All food is provided.

WHAT TOD O NEXT:

Talk to us - We're there to help you. +44 (0) 1903 502595
Most of our team are ex Travellers volunteers and are ideally qualified to offer advice and guidance because they know what you're looking for. They'll help you find your perfect project - and then make it all happen!
If you’d like more information about this or any of our projects, please email or call us!
If you’d like to apply for this project, please go to our website and complete the application form. As soon as we receive it, we’ll liaise with you and then start making your travel adventure happen.
It’s as easy as that.

Duration

Available all year round. Our placements are very flexible, you can choose your own start and finish dates.

Start Dates

Flexible start and finish dates you choose. Our placements are flexible and can be tailored to match your preferences. For availability please contact the office.

Costs / Benefits

Costs vary depending on length of placement, but starts at £945 for two weeks. You can participate for up to one year, subject to visa requirements.
Included is full support from the moment of booking and throughout your placement to your return home. There are support staff 24/7 in all our destinations worldwide and a 24 hour emergency international telephone line direct to the Head Office. All meals are provided, unless otherwise stated. Accommodation is provided (whether a rented house, a hotel/hostel, homestay, apartment or flat).
You’ll be met at the nearest airport on your arrival by our in-country manager who will take you to your accommodation and give you a full induction into the area. He/she will also be on call 24/7 and you’ll see them frequently.
Pre-departure you’ll receive comprehensive information about every aspect of your placement and necessary preparations, ranging from what to pack, to visa information, to what to do on your weekend travel in the country. Your safety, well being and happiness throughout your placement are our primary concerns and we will keep in touch with you throughout. International flights not included.

Requirements

No qualifications or previous experience are necessary, just a good dose of enthusiasm! Everyone is welcome on a Travellers programme, whether gap year, undergraduate, on a career break - or even retired! From 17 years old upwards, and all nationalities. This placement would suit anyone who wants to make a real difference, wants first-hand experience of a different culture and has initiative.