Shenzhen Volunteer & Internship Trip 2026

4 DAYS KINDERGARTEN ENGLISH TEACHING
Community Service DAY1:
AM/PM—English Teaching in the Kindergarten Participate in the school’s welcome ceremony, get familiar with the kids and the work of taking care kids, and prepare for the upcoming volunteer teaching assistant work

Community Service DAY2:

AM/PM——English Teaching in the Kindergarten Complete classroom tasks according to the assigned roles in the kindergarten English teaching project

Community Service DAY3:

AM/PM—English Teaching in the Kindergarten Complete classroom tasks according to the assigned roles in the kindergarten English teaching project

Community Service DAY4:

AM/PM—English Teaching in the Kindergarten Complete classroom tasks according to the assigned roles in the kindergarten English teaching project.
Participate in the farewell ceremony.
Evening—Night Market Exploration
Explore the night markets in Shenzhen, experience the bustling atmosphere of the night markets and taste the local delicacies

TEAM WORK:BAMBOO WEAVING or CLOISONNE
High School Peer Communication & Intangible Cultural Heritage Team Project

AM—Group Assembly & Icebreakers
Meet with Chinese student partners, participate in ice-breaking games and activities, get to know each other, and learn about the Teamwork directions

The preservation and inheritance of bamboo weaving art
Theme: The Integration of Traditional Aesthetics and the New Culture of The Future

PM – Experience Non-Heritage Chaozhou Bamboo
Weaving In southern China, bamboo grows rapidly, providing abundant raw materials. Bamboo weaving is not only sustainable and environmentally friendly but also showcases the exceptional skills and creativity of the artisans. Watching professional craftsmen demonstrate bamboo weaving, trying your hand at it, and understanding the intricate techniques and value of this complex intangible cultural heritage will enhance your appreciation for this traditional craft

TIME ITINERARY OPTIONS
Evening – Group Discussion on the Study of Intangible Cultural Heritage:
• The origins and historical development of bamboo weaving art
• The visual design and aesthetic of bamboo weaving impose a high level of technical
difficulty
• Methods and difficulties in preserving this intangible cultural heritage
• What contributions can we make?

AM—The story of the inheritor of the Bamboo Weaving

Visit the inheritors of bamboo weaving technology to hear the stories and culture behind this craft. Through face-to-face communication with the artisans, gain a deeper understanding of the origins, evolution, and significance of this intangible cultural
heritage in modern society. This experience will help members better recognize how to preserve and develop local culture

PM – Bamboo Weaving Workshop Demand Collection
Collect relevant demands and disseminate this traditional art to the general public by providing English store promotions, videos introducing intangible cultural heritage, graphic design or other

CITY WALK TIME: Market Exploration of Bamboo Weaving Artworks

AM—Explore the Dafen Oil Painting Village

Explore the “painting production line” workshops, where you can observe the entire chain of oil painting production, from copying and mass production to global distribution. You can also book an experience at an independent artist’s studio (such as thick scraping techniques or digital oil painting creation) and create your own small-sized exclusive artwork. Don’t miss visiting TNT Contemporary Art Space and Sun Mountain Art Center, and pay attention to the possibility of the collision between bamboo weaving artworks and contemporary art

PM—Gankeng Hakka Cultural Town
Gankeng Hakka Cultural Town is one of the important representatives of Hakka culture in
Shenzhen. Visit Gan-keng Ancient Town to admire traditional Hakka architecture such as the round houses and ancestral halls, and immerse yourself in Hakka customs, dialect, music, dance, and cultural festivities

WEEKEND:LOCAL BUSINESS SUPPORT
Marketing & Sales Skills
Theme: Charity Sale

AM/PM—Charity Sale:
Set up a booth to help vendors sell bamboo woven products. How can you creatively repurpose these items to bring new value to bamboo crafts?

Night—Community Public English Corner
Host a public English learning corner in the community, freely open to all citizens who wish to improve their English skills. Participants will receive speaking coaching, English conversation practice, and language support, fostering cross-cultural communication and creating an atmosphere of inclusive learning in a relaxed and friendly environment

AM—Simulated Business Meeting
Conduct a simulated business meeting with your team focused on how to promote bamboo woven products in Western countries and beyond.
Present Tasks:
Business Plan: Develop a detailed business plan that includes product positioning, target
customers, marketing

TIME ITINERARY OPTIONS

your business concepts and models, and evaluate the best proposals and ideas

PM—Community Public English Corner

Host a public English learning corner in the community, freely open to all citizens who wish to improve their English skills. Participants will receive speaking coaching, English conversation practice, and language support, foster cross-cultural communication and create an atmosphere of inclusive learning in a relaxed and friendly environment

WEEKEND TIME: Charity Event at the Orphanage

AM/PM—Volunteer in the Orphanage
Participate in volunteer activities at the orphanage, donate the proceeds from the charity sale, helping the children learn English and assisting them with their homework in other subjects,and play games with them

Evening—Modern Business Area Exploration Explore the most famous shopping mall building and understand the Shenzhen’s business atmosphere and fashion style, consider how to mix bamboo weaving art with the fashion business trend

SHENZHEN TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION AND EXPERIENCE
AM—Hardcore Innovators
DJI Innovations Technology (Shenzhen) Visit and Test Flight at DJI Flagship Store in Shenzhen with Chinese students to learn about DJI’s drone products and their features, as well as the development path of the DJI brand. Get an up-close look at this groundbreaking technology, participate in team test flights, and experience the charm of
cutting-edge technology and the impact of technological innovation on our lives

PM—Hardcore Innovators
Visit to the robot company

Night—Visit Ping A Finance Center Sky Observation Deck On the 116th-floor observation deck, enjoy a panoramic view of Shenzhen and experience the thrill of the “suspended glass box.” Join the “City Skyline Photography Workshop” to capture the changing light and shadow effects as day turns to night through time-lapse photography

AM—Project Preparation Work

Public Speaking Rehearsal Integration and delivery of the outcome works of intangible cultural heritage protection projects

PM—Team Celebration Party
Have a team farewell party with Chinese teammates, enjoy an ancient imperial banquet, share the gains and take group photos for mementos

Experience the Shenzhen XuYan Banquet
Dress in Hanfu with Chinese students and savor the imperial banquet, while enjoying the performances of traditional Chinese court dances

AM—Special Achievement Exhibition
Public Speech & Closing Ceremony Release a public project presentation speech, showcase project achievements, accept interviews from Chinese media and live broadcasts on platforms, and issue volunteer service certificates

PM—Go go Hong Kong
Go to Hong Kong Airport, back to the USA