East China Sea Island Ecological Culture and Creative Art Curatorial Exhibition
East China Sea Island Ecological Culture and Creative Art Curatorial Exhibition
ASDAN Global Volunteering Program
Three Authoritative Certificates | ASDAN Academic Workshops
Schedule | Dates | Grade | Location |
Summer | Jul. 16th - Jul. 22nd, 2024 | Junior | Fujian, China |
ASDAN Global Volunteer Program(Research+Volunteer)
Combine volunteer and research, ASDAN Volunteer Program equips volunteers with research knowledge and method,encourages volunteers to complete research reports on diverse social issues, which contributes to applying for university and making an real influence
Curiosity→Service→Reflection→Creation→Influence
It is the mission of everyone that spread love and strength over the world
East China Sea Island Ecological Culture and Creative Art Curatorial Exhibition
Pingtan Island, Fujian - the largest place in China where blue tears erupt!
The azure sky, the crystal-clear sea, the soft white sand beaches, the fairytale-like windmill fields, the coastal roads between mountains and sea, the sunrise and sunset, the myriad of stars in the sky, as well as the quaint Shitoucuo fishing village and delicious yet affordable seafood ......all of these are popular scenic spots on Pingtan Island. Yet, there's one lesser-known fishing village called "Wuli Village," where all you can see are small hills on the sea, with no flat land in sight. Moreover, emphasizing the need for more awareness about island fishing villages! Volunteers will deep into the Pingtan ecological community, through field research and documentary research, mining island culture, combined with the creative perspective of secondary school students, designing cultural and creative products and sustainable development programs to help the community's sustainable development, and working together to achieve the goal of "creativity into the village".
Program Significance
Public Service Mentorship Team
1. Mentor Profiles: Master of Fisheries Biology and Management, Founder of Marine Public Welfare Organizations, Consultant for Fisheries Digital Transformation; Founder of Cultural Media Organization, 12 years of curatorial planning experience, specializing in branding strategy, cross-border communication, and full-scene marketing experience.2. Professional Workshops: Thematic workshops such as ASDAN Documentary, Simulated Interviews, Expressions, etc.; Island Outdoor Fun Ecology Workshop, Anthropology Fieldwork Workshop, UNDP Island Ecological Community Workshop, Art Creation and Cultural and Creative Design Workshop, and Community Building Workshop.
3. Full Guidance: Pre-trip academic training and 1V1 research guidance from the trip leader.
Core Project Highlights
1. Real Contact with Researchers: Village committee members, villagers, instructors from Public Welfare Organizations, community builders, etc. in Wuli Village, Pingtan Island.2. Unique Experiences: Island-oriented hiking, fishing village food appreciation, watching windmills and sunsets in Changjiang' au, creating art exhibitions, and going into the studios of artists.
3. Diversified Outcomes: ASDAN online report, island community cultural and creative products, thematic community research report.
Program Itinerary
Why Us
Qualification
- Official member of International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE)
- The ASDAN Volunteering Certfication is accredited by UCAS
- Certification for 40-50 hours of volunteer service issued by ASDAN China,Volunteering Certification issued by official partner organization
In line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) , ASDAN "Volunteer + Research" Program meets the needs of colleges and the society for current and future talents, and cultivates the ability of discovering problems, actively acquiring and applying knowledge, and solving real problems.
"Volunteering + Research", exclusively designed by ASDAN China, is an academic growth model that combines research-oriented learning and voluntary service. We refer to the authoritative theory of education, admission requirements of universities, 10 years of project experience, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to design our programs. ASDAN "Volunteering + Research" Programs cover four categories: Teach for Rural Areas, Community Support, Wildlife & Environment Conservation, and Cultural Heritage Conservation. Volunteers will experience rich and unique service scenarios and learn from different topics of research workshops concerning real social problems. We aim to guide volunteers to discover problems, propose solutions and report to the public, improve volunteers' research learning ability, meet the requirements of volunteers' personal growth and further education, and enhance their sense of social responsibility.
When it comes to voluntary services, admission officers of universities think highly of sincerely caring about society and comprehensive qualities and skills, such as proposers of innovative solutions, leaders of public welfare projects, and the continuity and depth of voluntary services. 62.1% of colleges would like to see applicants show a record report reflecting the whole process of volunteering. The world's top universities emphasize community commitment with problem-solving ability. Every high school student needs volunteering service experience that combines public welfare emotion and social problem-solving ability.
Volunteer
+Research
Value for University Application
- Three authoritative certificates
- Volunteer portfolio
- Six transferable skills: research-based learning, self-directed learning, teamwork, problem solving, communication and presentation, use of IT resources
- Research outputs can be further used in EPQ research learning certification to obtain university application UCAS bonus points and more opportunity of world-renowned universities' admissions
- Visual academic outputs that is bene cial to the local communities
- An uniqe volunteering portfolio that shows your growth
Academic
Outputs
Volunteering
Services
- Professional tutor team: cooperate with frontline NGOs/social enterprises and experienced tutors
- Participation: expose to real social issues and immerse in real volunteering scenes, and enhance the sense of experiencing
- Realize self-worth: take actions and become an innovator and leader
- Participate in volunteering service to contribute to the local communities
- Long-term sustainable influence: take part in SDGs program continuously, and make a long-term sustainable impact!
Sustainable
Influence
Academic Outputs
Research
research report: visible outcomes beneficial to real social issues
Portfolio
academic portfolio:an unique academic report records your volunteering services
Story
real volunteering story:volunteering stories highlight your PS
Qualification and Authoritative Certificates
Official member of International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE)
ASDAN UK Volunteering Short Course
which is accredited by UCAS
Volunteering Certification
issued by partner organization
Certification for 40-50 hours of volunteer service issued by ASDAN China
Sustainable Influence
Inspire more people with our stories
Sustainable Influence Platform:The ASDAN Volunteer Quarterly、The ASDAN Volunteer Academic Journal、ASDAN Official WeChat Accounts and other multimedia platforms
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- • Real stories:inspire more people
- • Challenging volunteering services:skills learning and methodology
- • Fruitful experience:various outcomes
- • Sustainable Influence:participate continuously