China
Educate youth in Guangxi or protect sea turtles in Huidong.
Ways to get involved in China
Here's what our partners are running right now. Pick a placement that looks like a fit and we'll send the current dates and costs.
Why AmeriCorps alumni choose China
China splits cleanly into two options. In the Guangxi villages you support English classes in rural schools, and in Huidong you work at a sea turtle rescue center on the coast. Both are hosted programs with dorm housing and a coordinator on site, which helps because this is one of the harder places to arrive cold. Mandarin lessons are usually available and worth taking even for a short stay. Placements run one to twelve weeks. Costs sit in the middle of our range, so a full award can fund a three month stay with travel left over.
- Rural school placements in Guangxi villages
- Sea turtle care at the Huidong rescue center
- Stays ranging from one week to three months
Placements run through International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ).
Pricing in China
These are our partners' published fees for China, taken from their public fee pages, with the registration fee added in. Your final cost depends on the placement you pick and how long you stay.
Volunteer program fees in China
Run through International Volunteer HQ. Fees below cover the full stay for that length.
Guangxi & Huidong · International Volunteer HQfrom $749 for 1 week, registration included
| Length | Program fee | With registration | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 weeks | $420 | $749 | $107 |
| 2 weeks | $670 | $999 | $71 |
| 3 weeks | $920 | $1,249 | $59 |
| 4 weeks | $1,170 | $1,499 | $54 |
| 5 weeks | $1,420 | $1,749 | $50 |
| 6 weeks | $1,670 | $1,999 | $48 |
| 8 weeks | $2,170 | $2,499 | $45 |
| 10 weeks | $2,670 | $2,999 | $43 |
| 12 weeks | $3,170 | $3,499 | $42 |
What's included and what's not
What the fee covers
- Meals
- Airport pickup
- Transport to and from your placement each day
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country emergency support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Comprehensive in-country day to day support and guidance
- Discounts on travel, tours, and experiences
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Not included
- Return to the airport when your program finishes
- Flights
- Visa (if required), travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check.
- Personal spending money for snacks, laundry, public transportation, drinks and leisure activities during your free time.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee that ranges from $329-$429 in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
If you're using your Segal Education Award
Award funds have to go to a Title IV school, so your placement needs to carry academic credit. That required academic credit and enrollment fee starts at $999 and is on top of the program fees above. We'll walk you through it.
Fees change through the year. Ask us for the current China numbers and we'll confirm them with the partner before you apply.
Common questions about China
- Can I use my Segal Education Award in China?
- Yes. Placements in China run through partner organizations tied to an accredited Title IV institution, so AmeriCorps alumni can apply the Segal Education Award toward program and travel costs.
- How long are placements in China?
- 1-12 weeks. Award funding is available for programs up to 6 months.
- What kind of work can I do in China?
- We list 2 placements in China, spanning Education & Youth, Environment & Conservation.
Get the details for China
Tell us whether you're after a volunteer placement or an internship and we'll send the current options, dates, and a realistic budget for China, plus how to put your award toward it. No cost, no obligation.