Changing China

In an attempt to discourage the internal migrations of Chinese people from the poor agrarian rural areas to the much more prosperous eastern metropolitan areas, the Chinese government has essentially refused to provide free education to the children of these (mostly) illegal migrant workers. Passports Service Learning volunteers will work at one of the only middle schools in the Beijing area that is not supported by the government and that operates as a private, non-profit institution. The school has an endless list of needs and projects including painting classrooms, building furniture, and improving sanitation facilities. Service Learning volunteers will also teach English pronunciation and other essential skills such as Internet navigation.
TRAVEL DETAILS

Travel Overview

DAYS 1-2: Departure from US on trans-Pacific Flight, Arrival in Beijing, China, Orientation Session, Meet the Staff, Explore School, Meet Students
DAY 3: Beijing Sightseeing, Plan work Projects
DAY 4: Begin Work Project: School Repairs, Conduct Sports Workshop on American Sports
DAY 5: Continue Work Project, Hygiene Education, English Lessons. Explore The Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square
DAY 6: Continue Work Project, School Structural Repairs Repair Living Quarters of New Arrivals
DAY 7: Continue Work Project including Sawyer Water Filter Demonstrations and Installations, Computer Instruction, Cooking Lessons for Volunteers
DAY 8: Great Wall of China Excursion, Farewell Party
DAY 9: Departure

Group Includes

On-site Program Coordinator

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Meals and Overnights

Accommodations in centrally-located three-star or four-star hotels.

Breakfasts and dinners included throughout.

*exceptions noted below

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Lunch on Days 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.

Transit Summary

Round-trip transportation on scheduled airline.

Airport arrival transfer on Days 1-2.

Airport departure transfer on Day 9.

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Changing China prices

Nov 1, 2011
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May 26, 2012
Oct 31, 2012

Add $95 membership fee, $549 airport taxes, and $40/$50 per leg for Fri, Sat, or Sun flights. Double room guarantee extra. Depart July 16- October 31 ... deduct $100.