SOCIAL: FW: Volunteer in Asia with VIA - Applications available now!

Thu Oct 29 16:16:36 PDT 2009

Hey Folks
Wendy Becktold and I both went to China for two years (long ago) to teach English through VIA, the organization below.  Perhaps if the economy has got you down, or you have always wanted to get to deeply know an Asian country and not just whiz through it - then this is a great opportunity.  For many VIA alum it has influenced their careers, attitudes and life decisions.  I know for me it was a life changing experience. 
Applications are available now.
Amy

From: VIA_Volunteers_in_Asia at mail.vresp.com
To: tanxiaoyue at hotmail.com
Subject: Volunteer in Asia with VIA - Applications available now!
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:04:30 +0000

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        Volunteer in Asia with VIA

            VIA is a non-profit NGO founded at Stanford University that
            increases understanding between the US and Asia through programs that promote
            cross-cultural education and service.

      Why VIA?

        Over 45 years experience

        Unique teaching and English resource opportunities

        Extensive Training
        In-country support 
        1623* volunteers 

            *and counting!

            Email a VIA

            Program Director 

            China - Anjali  china at viaprograms.org

            Vietnam - Lillian

            vietnam at viaprograms.org

            Indonesia - Jon

            indonesia at viaprograms.org

            Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar

            Thailand - Daniel

            daniel at viaprograms.org 

              or call

            VIA 

            415-904-8033

            www.viaprograms.org 

      VIA FAQ  

      "VIA for me is an invitation to explore the world: to see other
      perspectives, other ways of living, other cultures, other
      social-economic-political development challenges, and always though a
      human and humane lens."

      Sarah Whitmore - VIA Volunteer

            One & Two Year Asia Programs

            1-2 year volunteer opportunities in Asia focus on service
            and cultural exchange. VIA volunteers work as to increase English capacity as English teachers at schools and universites or as English
            Resources with local organisations.

            Burma             Cambodia             China             Laos

            Indonesia             Thailand             Vietnam

            Includes: 

              Pre-departure Training  
              In-Country and home office support
              Emergency Medical and Evacuation insurance
              Language instruction

              Certified TESOL Training

              Cross Cultural Training                          

              Living Stipend/Housing

              Subsidized participant program fee 

            Summer Programs

            VIA's summer programs in China,
            Indonesia, and Vietnam allow undergraduates and college grads to become
            involved with local communities over a 4- to 6-week summer period.

               Bali Service Learning - Explore another side of this island paradise working hand in hand with a Balinese community and in partnership with local NGOs. 

              Traditional Chinese Medicine (China) - Learn about traditional Chinese medicine while sharing perspectives about western medicine with Chinese medical students. 

               Teach in Hue (Vietnam) -Learn about Vietnamese culture and development while teaching English and volunteering at local non-profit. 

              Viet-Am (Vietnam) -Explore your Vietnamese-American heritage while teaching English and learning about community development 

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