CHINA

Teach Drama, Music and/or Dance to enthusiastic school children in dynamic Beijing. This is a very unique experience perfect for anyone who loves Drama, Music or Dance, particularly for those who would like to go into teaching in these areas.

A fantastic opportunity to really become part of a professional Arts and Drama school in the centre of China's Capital City!

►SUMMARY FACTFILE
Start Dates	All year round, subject to school holidays. You choose your start and finish dates.
Duration	From 2 weeks up to 12 months+, subject to visa requirements
Requirements	You should have a drama, singing or dance background – your training and qualifications can be reasonably informal, but you must feel confident enough to teach children in one or more of these areas. Marketing or administration skills would also be a great plus. No knowledge of Mandarin is necessary, but a little basic Mandarin will make your placement much more enjoyable.
Price	From £995 / US $1,495 for 2 weeks ranging to £2,595 / US $3,895 for 12 weeks.. Full Price List and other Currencies
What's included	►Accommodation ►Meeting you at Beijing Airport ►Transfer to your accommodation ►Full pre-departure support ►Local in-country team support and backup ►24-hr emergency support ►2 free T-Shirts.
What's not included	Flights, Insurance, Cost of Visas (if a visa is required, but we'll provide necessary documents and assistance), Food, Return transfer to airport.
Who can do this Project?	All projects are open to all nationalities. Unless otherwise stated, you need to be aged between 17 and 70+

PROJECT OVERVIEW
This is a very unique experience perfect for anyone who loves Drama, Music or Dance; particularly for those who would like to go into teaching in these areas. Drama, Dance and Music are invaluable tools to train children to be creative, assertive and self-confident. This project will enable you to contribute to the creative training and growth of children in Beijing while living in this exciting capital city! The kids here are imaginative, drama-loving kids and so they are generally dynamic and extremely enthusiastic about their lessons with you!

You will work in a variety of roles to assist the staff around the school, and you must be prepared for a multi-faceted placement. You will spend time teaching Drama, Music and/or Dance depending on your skills – the school will check your CV on acceptance and assign you lessons based on your personal skills. The children are aged 3-8. All volunteers will start as an assistant but you may be able to take on a more leading role as time goes on. This can often depend on the length of your placement and your confidence, dedication and enthusiasm.

This placement also includes administration, reception and marketing work. Again, the allocation of these tasks will depend upon your individual skills. However, the school would like volunteers who are prepared to really become a part of all aspects of the community, including reception duty or working on English marketing materials. You must be prepared to fulfill all these roles on this placement, really become part of the community and engage with all areas of work.

If you throw yourself into this project with enthusiasm and commitment, you will get a LOT back: valuable experience for your CV, a bond with the kids you work with and a fun opportunity to really become part of a professional arts and drama school in China.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT:

• An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into the Orient and Chinese culture.

• The opportunity to work with a professional arts and drama school - invaluable experience for those looking to go into teaching in the arts

• 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!

There are also a number of shorter holidays throughout the year where some projects will be closed. You are very welcome to join a project during holiday time, however you will not be able to work if your project is closed.

Teaching Projects run all year round, including during the summer holidays. However they will still close for the holidays mentioned above.

 
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Enhance your trip with exciting activities you can add to your programme:

A shared room at the Beijing hostel

You will stay in a modern and friendly, central hostel along with the other volunteers. The hostel features air-conditioning, 24-hour hot water, a self-catering dining room, laundry room, general store, game room and a reading room. Internet is available at an hourly rate. Residents may use the heath center and other entertainment facilities at the next-door 5-star Great Dragon Hotel.

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! The Lufthansa Shopping Centre and other tourist hot-spots are within easy walking distance of the hostel

There are 35 rooms in the hostel and you'll share with 3 others of the same sex (you can upgrade to a single room if you prefer, just let us know at time of booking (there will be a supplemental charge for this).

“The hostel is one of the best I have ever stayed in - and I have stayed in a lot! They clean the rooms every day, and change bedding every 3 days (I have never stayed in a hostel that changes bedding!!)” – Jessica Saunders

FOOD:
Past volunteers have regarded eating out as one of the highlights of living in Beijing, and an essential part of Chinese culture! Because of this, the price of your placement does not include food, you’ll get the chance to venture out and sample some of the fabulous food which China is famous for.

The cost of eating out in Beijing can vary from a just a couple of pounds up to a couple of hundred pounds! This is one city where you certainly won’t have any trouble eating well on a tight budget - there are some very inexpensive options available and you'll dine out handsomely on about £4 ($6); although you could be lucky and get away with spending even less and still be eating well.

TRAVEL:
To read about Travel arrangements and what happens when you arrive in your new country, please click here.

Support & Backup: To read about the excellent Support & Backup we provide before you leave and during your programme, please click here.
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