Volunteer in China

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	Teaching in the local schools is fun for volunteers and the children. Nancy Wong / China ~ 2006
	"Our group of volunteers had become so close. We had bonded immediately, and I had such fun with them. I miss them dearly, especially for those precious late-night conversations that we had. I miss the village too. They welcomed us so warmly, and I became accustomed to the lifestyle and the daily routine there. It became my whole world for those two weeks. I hope very much that someday, I will go back to visit Xinjing Village, and that someday, we volunteers will meet again". Xue-Wei (Mimi) Cheng / China ~ 2005
	Sharing a community meal. Xue-Wei (Mimi) Cheng / China ~ 2005
	Volunteers at a cultural and work project in Wencheng "Overall it was a really positive experience though, and I would definetly consider doing another workcamp of this type. We not only got to see what life was like in the village, we also visited local schools, attended a wedding, and toured other towns and nearby cities. We formed friendships with the children despite the language barrier, and I feel that their cultural awareness and desire to learn English has been expanded because of us." Emily Longworth / China ~ 2004
	Morning exercises for students at Wenxuan Middle School Sam Kahng / China ~ 2001
	"I thought teaching at Wenxuan was a great experience and I would highly recommend it." Sam Kahng / China ~ 2001
	"One of the best parts of the experience was getting to know the Chinese teachers who were teaching English alongside us. They were friendly, glad to have the chance to speak English and learn more about life in the West,exchange ideas and were just plain wonderful people." Kathleen Ruff / China ~ 2001

"Before I volunteered, I believed that not speaking the same language would be a barrier to forming friendships overseas. Clearly I was mistaken. Despite all our differences in culture, language, traditions, and tastes, the villagers were people just like I am, with feelings, compassion, and a sense of humor. With just a little effort and ability to laugh through the language barrier, we all worked together, improving the village and sharing our cultures. I learned to better appreciate the cushy lifestyle I have in America, but to also appreciate the simpler life. Just because people make a low income and do not have the technology and entertainment I have in the United States, does not mean that they do not value, cherish, and love life. The villagers work hard for what they have, and seem content with life." Katharine Peters / China - 2006

"This experience was absolutely amazing. I cannot express to you the level of… of… satisfaction, happiness I received from volunteering at the workcamp. It was more spectacular than anything I could have ever imagined or hoped for. Our group of volunteers had become so close. We had bonded immediately, and I had such fun with them. I miss them dearly, especially for those precious late-night conversations that we had. I miss the village too. They welcomed us so warmly, and I became accustomed to the lifestyle and the daily routine there. It became my whole world for those two weeks. I hope very much that someday, I will go back to visit Xinjing Village, and that someday, we volunteers will meet again." Xue-Wei (Mimi) Cheng / China -2005

"I am so happy and grateful to everyone who worked hard to make my stay possible and wonderful. The experience was truly magnificent and the friends I made were such caring, open, joyful people who constantly made me laugh and feel a part of the community. They have taught me so many lessons about what life in Hainan Island, China is like as a child, man, and woman. Thank you for the once in a lifetime opportunity." Amron Skowronski / China - 2005

"Overall it was a really positive experience though, and I would definitetly consider doing another workcamp of this type. We not only got to see what life was like in the village, we also visited local schools, attended a wedding, and toured other towns and nearby cities. We formed friendships with the children despite the language barrier, and I feel that their cultural awareness and desire to learn English has been expanded because of us." Emily Longworth / China - 2004

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