Youth Venture

February 4, 2008 - 5:02am — ebrealm

Call for Application: VOLUNTEER IN RURAL CHINA

Call for Application: VOLUNTEER IN RURAL CHINA

2008 summer, May 26 – June 28
Learn, Inspire, Teach, and Serve in Rural China

Apply at www.DreamCorps.org | deadline: March 02, 2008

Dream Corps, an innovative nonprofit student organization, is recruiting 30 to 40 highly motivated volunteers who are interested in education oriented community building projects in rural areas and urban migrant communities in China during summer 2008.

• build basic library infrastructures
• develop library management system
• develop reading programs to promote motivated learning (e.g., stage a play, “story-telling”)
• conduct extracurricular activities and English teaching
• help with community initiatives and projects (e.g. talent show, recycling)
• provide scholarships to talented and needed students

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.

Additional information about the programs can be found at www.DreamCorps.org or contact info08@dreamcorps.info with any questions.