Community Development Projects Overseas
The aim of Community Development Projects abroad in Temple Conservation, DIY and more is to improve poorer local communities. You can do them as part of your work experience, gap year or career break, or just as a volunteering holiday.
South Africa
Time: 1st, March — 31st, May 2024
Registration fee: $65
Maintenance/Handyman/DIY skills, this project would love to have you! The project is truly unique. You will assist an Animal Rehabilitation Center that desperately needs any help it can get and you will be benefiting the animals at the same time! And, of course, the location is very unusual. And finally, conservation are lovely people to work with!
Sri Lanka
Time: 1st, May — 31st, July 2024
Registration fee: Free
Buddhist Temple Repair and Construction, Project in Kandy
Rebuild and repair Buddhist temple in and around Kandy. This unique and fascinating project offers an opportunity to learn about Sri Lankan construction using traditional manual methods, without using modern machines.
Work includes construction, repairing temples, cleaning in and around temples, interacting with children and villagers and helping the Temples arrange Community Centers for the village youths. You will also assist with the repair of paintings and sculptures inside the temples.
Zimbabwe
Time: 1st, October — 31st, December, 2024
Registration fee: $120
Community Healthcare and Medical Project in Gweru gain basic medical experience in local clinics and play a role in HIV/AIDS education and awareness. You will be able to get involved in not only this clinic but others in the nearby area as well. You do not need to be qualified in any particular area. You will work with children from the ages of 3 to 6 years. It is a very worthwhile, enjoyable placement.
【小题1】What is the aim of Community Development Projects abroad?| A．To improve your work experience. |
| B．To bring you a chance to travel abroad. |
| C．To offer a meaningful volunteering holiday. |
| D．To better underdeveloped local communities. |
| A．People skilled in painting. |
| B．People good at treating AIDS. |
| C．People experienced in travelling. |
| D．People expert at tending animals. |
| A．It will all be done in modern method. |
| B．It will involve using hands and strength. |
| C．Experienced experts will direct the work. |
| D．The village youths will help with the repair. |
| A．health and medicine |
| B．animals and resources |
| C．food and environment |
| D．community and education |
| A．They require specific skills. |
| B．They charge a registration fee. |
| C．They have the same length of time. |
| D．They need fluency in foreign languages. |
