Volunteer in China

A wonderful mix of ancient tradition and modern technology lies in wait for anyone looking to volunteer in China, making it a perfect destination for a volunteer project or overseas work placement. Our specialist voluntary projects are available for anyone interested in volunteering in the developing world, including professionals on a career break, recent graduates or retired seniors.

China is famous for its strong traditions and cultural values, embracing memories of their ancient past such as the Great Wall and the Bund waterfront. However, the advent of modern capitalism has taken the country by storm and it is now considered to be one of the largest economies in the world. Volunteers looking for jobs abroad will find a wealth of opportunity in the dazzling city of Shanghai with its cosmopolitan way of life and abundance of entertainment.  For the tourist, no trip to China would be complete without a visit to the numerous ancient palaces and monuments, many of which are World Heritage sites.

Volunteer skills required in China

Anyone looking to take part in skilled voluntary work in China will need to be confident, friendly and well-organised, as well as being able to perform well in a team and having an open-minded approach to working in such a unique culture. Each project has specific requirements regarding qualifications, but any related experience you may have will also be taken into consideration when you apply.

Projects Abroad Pro has several opportunities for skilled volunteering in China. Our projects are based in the futuristic city of Shanghai and the more relaxed and traditional area of Chengdu, located in the Sichuan Province. The placements involve practicing physiotherapy in hospitals and clinics and working with young entrepreneurs in the business world. Each of these projects can be viewed in more detail, along with an in-depth description of the specific qualifications required, by following the links at the top of the page.

Even if you feel you do not possess the required skills or qualifications for these specialist roles, you can still help on the same projects. Please visit our website for more information about volunteering in China.

 

China at a glance

• Full name: People's Republic of China
• Population: 1.34 billion
• Capital: Beijing
• Largest city: Shanghai
• Area: 9.6 million sq km (3.7 million sq miles)
• Major language: Mandarin Chinese
• Major religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Taoism
• Life expectancy: 71 years (men), 75 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: 1 Renminbi (yuan) (Y) = 10 jiao = 100 fen;
• Main exports: Manufactured goods, including textiles, garments, electronics, arms
• GNI per capita: US $2,360
• Internet domain: .cn