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China Care Foundation Opportunities The "National China Care Foundation provides an opportunity for students to volunteer in China and gain hands on experience. For more information, please visit their web site here. Other OpportunitiesIf you're interested in any of these programs, please contact Rebecca Wu at r.wu@duke.edu. Funded by DukeEngage, Rebecca taught English at the Tianjin Children's Welfare Institute as a volunteer of H.O.P.E. this summer. Take a look at her blog and photos! Helping Others Prosper through Empowerment (H.O.P.E.) H.O.P.E. provides educational and emotional support for children in China's orphanages. The international non-profit organization strengthens the bonds between orphanage staff and children. H.O.P.E. empowers children who may not find their "forever homes," those that will grow up in, and grow out of, the orphanage, as well as improve the chances of adoption for the other children. H.O.P.E. is actively looking for students with an interest in making a difference in the lives of these forgotten orphans. Visit www.volunteerforhope.org to read about past volunteers' experiences. Superkids: Improving Quality of Life for Orphans Worldwide Founded by Janet Fink, a Duke University alum, Superkids sends therapists, physicians and volunteers worldwide to work with orphans. Their therapists and volunteers specialize in pediatric physical, occupational, speech, and play therapy. Their main purpose is to train caregivers to incorporate easy and fun therapy exercises into the daily orphanage routine. With the use of specialized therapy toys, they teach caregivers how to strengthen children's gross and fine motor muscles, improve their sensory integration, and build self-esteem. |
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