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Volunteers pay for gasoline (about 250 CNY per trip) during longer trips, such as traveling to the nomadic area for a few days (an integral part of the experience) and to the local holy mountain (highly recommended part of the experience).
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We’re looking for a native English speaker with an American or Canadian accent to help create engaging English-learning videos and teach Tibetan adults online. 🎥 I am a nomadic Tibetan, and you’ll have the opportunity to meet my yak-herding family on the Tibetan steppe. 🐂🌾 The area is rich in festivals, horse races, monasteries, temples, delicious food, and breathtaking mountain scenery - a truly unique experience at 13,000 ft in Litang.
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United Kingdom
Rinchen and his family were so kind and hospitable and truly made me feel like part of the family, thank you 🫶. It was a great experience to learn about Tibetan and Buddhist culture, and there are many opportunities to interact and stay with locals. I will say that the facilities are basic (no running water, shower or toilet) and at times I was not always sure about what work I was supposed to be doing; however, overall this was a warming and unique experience to immerse myself in a beautiful culture and landscape!
about 2 months ago
Canada
Rinchen and his family treated me as one of their own and an esteemed guest at the same time! I had the absolute best time being included in family meals, visiting amazing monasteries, connecting with locals during festivals, living in his cozy home and in a yak fur tent with his nomadic family, herding yaks, playing with kids, experiencing the gorgeous landscape ... there was not much English teaching to be done during my visit but I will continue to work with Rinchen on this project for future volunteers. Bring money because they're so hospitable and you'll want to buy them things!
3 months ago
Jess really did it. It is a huge undertaking to come from Canada to China and then on to the Tibetan Plateau.
She worked out social media, Internet, communication, and digital problems we were having which is an enormous help.
We appreciate her willingness, enthusiasm and ability to fit right in.
She will be helping in the future online and that will be another significant effort.
Many thanks and we want you back whenever you are able.
United States
Worth the challenge. Litang moves at a much slower pace. One moment it's raining, the next you're under 9+ UVI. Rinchen is a solid guy who works hard to support 3 children and his mother. I was there for 3 week and spent around $600 USD. Realistically, you could get by on $100 USD a week if you keep it simple. The locals are warm and welcoming. Very common for a local to invite you into their home for tea, bread, and yak. Litang is 4 kilometers above sea level, and the surrounding nomadic villages sit even higher. The direct bus from Chengdu from Litang is about 10 hours. 100% coming back.
4 months ago
Samuel, we so thank you for coming. We thank you for your ‘go get them’ attitude. We definitely do want you back and that would be as soon as possible. You are greatly loved by the whole family.
United States
Rinchen and his family are very nice and welcoming. I spent the Tibetan New Year with them and ate lots of local food. Litang is a very cool town with lots of deep Tibetan Buddhism roots.
8 months ago
Enormous, thanks to Jackson. He was the first volunteer and smooth out some of the rough spots. We appreciate his insight and willingness to help and great energy.
Portugal
Rinchen did his best to give me a great experience in Litang. He'll show you the best spots in and around town and teach you about Tibetan culture and Buddhism. The bathroom is temporarily out of order, so you'll walk a bit for a proper toilet or shower and get some sightseeing in, since he doesn't have a car right now. Meals are simple but full of calories, which you'll need! You'll have plenty of free time to explore and talk with the curious, warm locals. I was a bit unsure about the work to be done, so we made guidelines for future volunteers. Take it slow and enjoy the \"City in the Sky\".
24 days ago
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