📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Aging population has been rapidly growing in the whole world, and elderly issues become much more important. Hondao Senior CitizenU s Welfare Foundation (Hondao), established in 1995 has been promoting aging in place in Taiwan for over 20 years. Therefore, senior citizens can live in their familiar surroundings while enjoying the care and support from the community center, and also helped each other to fulfill their dreams.Jiuzhaigou Laos(65533;197;65533;229;65533;), the old name of Chung Hsung Community, was developed during reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty. itU s near the Atayal tribe and often attacked by them, so nine of local families set up nine gates to protect themselves, Jiuzhaigou Laos(65533;197;65533;229;65533;) were used as place names. It was famous of tea in early years, but in 1980, Taiwan economy took off, a lot of houses have been built here, and so many people come here to getting jobs. ItU s lead to many social problem, like, aging problem, economy problem, lot of house but there is no park to rest and so on. The social welfare has become the primary task of the community to solve. And there are so many different culture. Therefore, U(Jiuzhaigou LaosU must intergrate the new culture, create a new U(Jiuzhaigou LaosU culture. In order to awake more home and aboard young peopleU s concern and action about Taiwan aged care issue, Hondao and Chung Hsung Community Development Association (CHCDA) organize the 3rd Longtan International WorkCamp in 2017. The work scope and purpose include (1) to do elderly caring through variety activities and service, (2) to build a small park and (3) do cultural exchange for bringing international cultural into this area and learning about local cultural in Taiwan. The campers will join the U(Jiuzhaigou LaosU culture activities to see this big event for the community. Otherwise, one more thing you can not miss is U(Gala paradeU weU ll dress ourselves and walk on the street to show different culture If you want to know more, you must join us now
💼 What the programme involves
1.To built a small park with local people, it not only make community more green but also has more place to rest and talk story about this community.2.To experience Aging Simulation that makes you feel like an old people and become insensitive to change in touch, sight, dexterity and balance. To communicate and interact with elders. Visit local elders and accompany them. We provide services such as chat, or clean and fix eldersU house, help them to find out their talents or dreams, and help them to show out or make their dreams come true. 3.To learn more about the local and Taiwanese culture, and share yours with the residents and other campers. To experience local Longtan culture, especially Jiuzhaigou Laos and ,Bu Ma dance, Hakka traditional dancd and share your countriesU in return.
🏠 Accommodation on site
In the school(from school to community center will cost 5-10min by walk).Sleeping bag is required (You must bring it here by yourself, please). Meals will be cooked by volunteers.participation free :Free (Hondao will provide meals and accommodations). Volunteers should cover the transportation and living expenses by themselves during free schedule.
📍 About the location
location:No.150, Guolian St., Longtan Dist., Taoyuan City 325, Taiwan (R.O.C.). Google(Click to see the map)Taoyuan International Airport is 40 minutes bus trip away from Longtan (the transportation fee is about NTDUS dollar 60).leisure:Excursion, exchange parties with local people, eco-tourism, etc.
⚠️ Requirements
We are keen to have the volunteer who has passion for the elderly and is interested in Aging Issue. High motivation for learning and respect to local culture. Like team work, like to learn new things, respect, responsible and open mind.
ℹ️ Additional information
We are keen to have the volunteer who has passion for the elderly and is interested in Aging Issue. High motivation for learning and respect to local culture. Like team work, like to learn new things, respect, responsible and open mind.