March 5, 2007 - 3:58pm — xing
Dream Corps is recruiting for Summer in China 2007!!!
*CALL FOR APPLICATION*
*LEARN, INSPIRE, TEACH AND SERVE IN RURAL CHINA*
*2007 Summer Volunteer Program in Rural China*
May 26 - June 25
Dream Corps
Founded and run by Chinese students and professionals in the U.S., Dream
Corps International is an innovative non-profit organization aiming at
serving the underprivileged in China by promoting education equity. We
provide a sustained inflow of quality resources to disadvantaged schools and
communities in China and help them to develop educational programs such as
the effective use of libraries. Every year, we recruit, train, and send
volunteers from China and around the world to help establish, develop, and
evaluate educational programs with the local people at our volunteer sites.
We also engage past volunteers to help raise the awareness of education
equity, social justice, and academic activism among youth.
Summer Volunteer Program
This year, Dream Corps is recruiting 30 to 35 highly motivated young people
to participate in the *2007 Summer Volunteer Program*. Depending on the
particular condition of each of our volunteer sites and the work that has
been done in the past, volunteer will assist the local schools and/or
communities to complete projects such as:
• build basic library infrastructures
• develop library management system
• develop reading programs to promote motivated learning
• conduct extracurricular and English teaching
• help with community initiatives and projects
• provide scholarships to talented students
The program consists of 3 days of training in Beijing, 3 weeks of volunteer
work on assigned volunteer sites, and 3 days of concluding forum in Beijing.
This program is an exciting opportunity for students, researchers, and young
professionals interested in international development, rural education, and
the non-profit sector in China. Although spoken Chinese is not strictly
required, it is highly preferred.
Cost
There is no application fee. Volunteers are responsible for covering their
cost occurred during the program. The total cost of accommodation and other
basic living expanses during the program is around 250 USD. Volunteers from
mainland China and team leaders are eligible for financial assistance.
Application Process
1. Complete application at http://www.dreamcorps.org/apply/ . Incomplete
applications will not be reviewed.
(Application deadline is *March 19, 2007*. Because we have a rolling
application process and the volunteer positions fill up quickly, we
encourage you to apply as early as possible.)
2. After the application is reviewed (within a week or so), you will
receive further notice about phone or in-person interviews.
3. Final decision will be sent to you no later than April 2.
Additional information about our programs can be found at
http://www.dreamcorps.org. Please contact info07@dreamcorps.org if you have
any questions regarding the application process.