The workcamp is newly organized together with Hondao Senior Citizen’s Welfare Foundation since 2009. Hondao Senior Citizen Welfare Foundation was founded in 1995 and is dedicated to promote senior citizen’s welfare in Taiwan. The World Health Organisation established the concept of active ageing in 2002. Active ageing is the process of optimizing opportunities for health, participation and security in order to enhance quality of life as people age. Echo to this concept, Hondao has organized Grandpa and Grandma’s Vigor Show for two consecutive years. Up-to-now, 7,306 senior citizens and 276 communities have participated in this campaign.
Work:
The volunteers will support Hondao in executing the final contest of Grandpa and Grandma’s Vigor Show on 31 July 2010, including preparation, opening show, cleaning and other activities. These tasks will be shared with local volunteers.
Accommodation:
At Hondao’s branch office building. Please bring your sleeping bag.
Location:
Taichung City, the third biggest city in Taiwan, about 170km in southern Taipei. Hot in the summer.
Travel terminal:
Tao-Yuan CKS International Airport (2 hours by bus).
Leisure activities:
Taichung City is located in the hub of central Taiwan. You can easily find the night market, thousands of restaurants, pubs… etc. If you want to embrace nature, you can go trekking in Dong-shih Forest Recreation Area or visit Shin-shou Township. If you like to discover the most charming small town, Lu-Kang is definitely your first choice.
Skills Required:
We are keen to host volunteers with passion for the elderly.
« I would recommend participating in a workcamp, especially with VAP, who ensured that I found a project to suit me and provided essential training for me in preparation for my trip. Being part of a workcamp really is a life-changing experience, oh, and it looks great on your CV! »
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