Short-term (2 to 4 weeks) "construction" project in Taiwan

Taisi workcamp has been organized together with NICE Japan since 2007. The first wrokcamp was so successful that local residents advised VYA to turn it into a regular activity. VYA will go hand in hand to continue the workcamp this year.

We have planned to paint for entire community with the subject of 'one country, one image for one family' to promote multicultural education. The image of painting subject is something which can be easier identify your own country such as national legend stories, festival, party and traditional clothes, etc.

We will also join some events with local people. Participants will also have opportunities to experience traditional local market, night market, and eco-tourism in free schedule, chat with local people and enjoy the passions from them.

1) To improve the living condition in participation of public arts.
2) To add new tourism attractions in Taisi town through global and local spontaneous power
3) To promote friendship/understanding/solidarity among local people and cross-national volunteers
4) To develop international workcamps all over Taiwan

We will paint for the community with the subject 'one country, one image for one family' to promote multicultural education. Community people will learn different culture via interesting stories or images of your county. So please bring some materials to help you drawing and sharing your country culture for community.

Guest house of Ma-zu Temple. Sleep in shared room with woody bed. Sleeping bag is required! Showers and toilets are available. Volunteer will cook by turns and Food will be offered by VYA. Volunteers will also have a chance to cook their traditional food in some cultural exchange events.

A small fishing village in Yun-Lin County located on the mid-western coast of Taiwan.

Tao-Yuan international airport is 4 hours of bus trip away from Taisi (the transportation fee costs about NTD$360-400 per service, passengers may need to transfer in Tai-chung city to get to Taisi or take bus from Taipei directly)

Excursions, cultural exchange events with local people, eco-tourism (optional), etc.

High motivation for learning and respect to local culture. Chinese language and artistic skills are welcomed but not necessarily required!

VYA will provide meals & accommodation. Volunteers should cover the transportation, insurance and living expenses by themselves during free schedule.