That’s Mandarin is now working with Compassion for Migrant Children (CMC), a charity which reaches out to the children of migrant workers in Beijing.
We are looking for volunteers to teach English on CMC’s Life Vocational Skills Program (LVS), a training program for migrant youth aged 16-20.
Time: Thursday afternoons 13:30-16:30 (2 hours of teaching with a Chinese assistant)
A great chance to see another side of Beijing, meet many new people, have new experiences and even practice your Chinese!
More information
Compassion for Migrant Children (CMC) is a Beijing-based charity, which offers programs in both their community centers and in migrant schools for the children of migrant workers. Many of these children come to Beijing with their parents and do not have access to the same education as other children in the capital, which impacts greatly upon both their current lives and their future prospects. Please see the CMC website for more details about this great charity.
The Life Vocational Skills (LVS) program consists of a 6 month training program for young people aged 16-20, which teaches them practical skills needed in the workplace, followed by a job placement, which allows them to get all-important work experience and has a real impact upon the lives of many migrant youth.
This is a fantastic program, which I have taken part in in the past and I would really recommend others to get involved. You will have a Chinese teaching assistant who will help you out and will often lead part of the class themselves, so the teaching is nothing to worry about. Getting involved with the migrant community really does allow you to see a whole different side to the city and is truly a great experience. If you do have a few hours to spare on a Thursday afternoon, then it is worth doing!
Please get in touch with Becky at rebecca@thatsmandarin.com for more details. I look forward to hearing from you!
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