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Countries: China

In collaboration with the Chinese teachers of English, you will be teaching conversational English. You will also operate ‘English Corners’, offering enthusiastic students the opportunity to have more informal discussions and to learn about western culture and traditions— which Chinese people are often very interested in. In return, there will be an excellent opportunity for you to practise your Mandarin Chinese in weekly one on one language lessons. Chinese students enjoy team games and competitions. You may have text books to support you in planning lessons, but you can also use role play, songs and word games help students practise the language they have learnt in other lessons. Volunteers in China are regarded as teachers, not students, and having Lattitude volunteers in their school is considered by students to be an exceptional privilege.

Countries: New Zealand
Duration: from 6 Months to 12 Months

Lattitude Schools Assistants in New Zealand have varied and exciting roles in our host schools around the country. Working in either a day or boarding school, you will mainly be responsible for assisting permanent members of staff in their daily duties. This could mean tutoring students who are falling behind or helping teachers to plan lessons. Aside from these 'pure' teaching duties, you will also help in other areas of school life. If you are placed in a boarding school, for example, you will help out in the boarding house during the evenings and sometimes at weekends too. Similarly in day schools, you will be able to take part in activities outside the classroom, such as after-school sports clubs and school trips.

Countries: South Africa

Outdoor Activities placements have an emphasis on skills building and teamwork. They often involve working with children in the stunning wilderness of South Africa At times these placements can be physically demanding. Volunteers work across a range of outdoor equipment, leading and helping to lead groups of children in the beautiful surroundings of South Africa national parks

Countries: Malawi

Based in a rural health centre, volunteers aid the ‘Health Officer’ who does almost everything medical-based for their community. The role of the Health Officer is vital within a rural community and is greatly respected; it’s rare to find doctors or nurses at rural health centres, so the demands on a Health Officer’s time are great and you will need to fit in with this. The role does not require any technical or medical experience and you will volunteer under the supervision of the Health Officer (although if you do have experience, that would certainly be welcomed). It is a great opportunity for those interested in a medical based career to Typical activities of a Volunteer Health Worker will include assisting with some of the running of a rural health centre, often looking after a basic pharmacy and providing general administration for patient care, helping to maintain patient records, assisting with activities with babies and under-fives and monthly baby monitoring (weighing) and feeding. You are also likely to have the chance to involve yourself in other community activities; this will often be encouraged and developing links with the community through your role as a Volunteer Health Worker will help you easily make links and friends and more easily begin to experience, explore and understand the culture of a rural area. What’s included? In depth matching process to align your skills and interests with a placement that really suits you Assigned Volunteer Coordinator to help with all pre-departure support and offer guidance Pre-departure briefing Airport pickup Accommodation & food (provided by host, but volunteers may need to supplement their diet) In-country orientation In-country support 24/7 support

Countries: Australia, Canada, South Africa
Duration: from 4 Months to 11 Months

Lattitude Global Volunteering has established partnerships with a wide variety of camps and outdoor education centres, some of which cater exclusively for disadvantaged or disabled members of the community. While paid staff are always present, our volunteers are in high demand to help meet the individual needs of every camp-goer. As an Outdoor Activities Instructor, your outdoor skills will be put to good use, especially with your involvement in such activities as: Kayaking Skiing Fencing Rock climbing Horse riding Hiking Archery Mountain biking Ropes Orienteering Snorkelling Sailing. All applicants are matched to placements to ensure that there is a good fit between the volunteer and their host communities. Lattitude Global Volunteering is an international youth development charity that has been sending volunteers on challenging structured and exciting voluntary placements around the world for 40 years.

Countries: South Africa

Community placements are undertaken in orphanages and schools for either mentally or physically disabled children. Volunteers assist with a full range of recreational activities. All applicants are matched to placements to ensure that there is a good fit between the volunteer and their host communities. Lattitude Global Volunteering is an international youth development charity that has been sending volunteers on challenging structured and exciting voluntary placements around the world for 40 years.

Countries: Japan
Duration: from 6 Months to 6 Months

Caring placements will involve working in Leonard Cheshire Homes and homes for the elderly as well as in centres dedi9cated to the care of those with disabilities. Volunteers form strong relationships with the people they help to care for and their help is greatly valued by both the staff and patients. The Japanese emphasise the benefits of a stimulating, interesting environment and there is always much activity to motivate the residents including day trips, cookery, arts and crafts or drama. Our volunteers are always warmly welcomed and valued. There is also the option of working in a community care centre where volunteers will play with young children, talk to the elderly and make friends with adolescents at the centre.

Countries: Ecuador
Duration: from 5 Months to 5 Months

If you are up to the challenge of helping a variety of different students whilst learning a new language and becoming immersed in a completely different culture then Ecuador is for you. Volunteers must be mature and behave in accordance with their host family’s rules. It is also necessary to have knowledge of Spanish and volunteers will attend a one or two week language course in Quito before starting their placements. All applicants are matched to placements to ensure that there is a good fit between the volunteer and their host communities. Lattitude Global Volunteering is an international youth development charity that has been sending volunteers on challenging structured and exciting voluntary placements around the world for 40 years.

Countries: Fiji
Duration: from 3 Months to 7 Months

In Fiji you will work as a full-time teacher and draw upon your own educational background. These challenging placements will suit academically confident, hardworking and responsible people. You will discover if teaching is for you while truly immersing yourself within the rich culture. Placements in Fiji offer the chance of real grass-roots volunteering, volunteers must be willing to forgo most luxuries, even running water and electricity, and be prepared to truly integrate into island life. Teaching placements are in primary and secondary schools, which are basic and have limited resources. Volunteers teach a range of subjects such as English, maths, science, geography and history. Additional duties may include general boarding supervision and assistance with extracurricular activities such as sport (soccer, rugby, volleyball and basketball), music and drama. Volunteers work full school days and have some occasional evening boarding work. All applicants are matched to placements to ensure that there is a good fit between the volunteer and their host communities. Lattitude Global Volunteering is an international youth development charity that has been sending volunteers on challenging structured and exciting voluntary placements around the world for 40 years.