Costs
for RETURN AIRFARE TO CHINA, VISA, TRAVEL AND HEALTH INSURANCE
are the responsibility of the volunteer teacher. All internal
travel costs will be organised by Evergreen International.
Unlike the vast majority of volunteer teaching
projects that charge over £1000 to take part, this progamme is
NOT motivated by profit. The reason that
you only have to pay costs plus a small admin fee is because this programme is organised specifically for students
who want to see China and make a real contribution to the futures
of children from a very poor country.
Successful applicants must also ensure that their vaccinations
and inoculations are up to date and that they heed the advice
of their GP and other health organisations such as WHO (http://www.who.int/en/)
on the health requirements for travelling to China. Proof of
adequate travel and health insurance will be required 3 weeks
before the departure date.
To enter China all visitors need a valid visa. Successful
applicants will need apply for the CORRECT type of visa only
when given instructions to do so by Evergreen International.
This is essential.
Successful applicants will be required
to fly to Guangzhou where they will be met by a member of
the Evergreen International team, or an appointed representative
from the partner School or University. The onward journey
to the summer camp is arranged by the partner school and
will be by bus or car. Flights can cost anything from £300 to over £650. Evergreen
International can organise flights and visas for the volunteer
if required, however in this case a deposit of £600 would
be required to cover the cost.
In the case that the volunteer wants to book their own flights,
each successful applicant will be advised what flight to book
and how to go about obtaining their visa. However it should
be noted that although there will be some flexibility, volunteers
must follow the advice regarding OUTBOUND flight times and
dates given by Evergreen International in order that pick up's
can be co-ordinated effectively.
For those who want to stay and travel around China for longer,
or go to Hong Kong or Tibet etc, return flights can be arranged
as desired, provided they are not before the teaching period
ends.
