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Louyoung Cultural and Educational Foundation
Vision YouthAction was founded in 2002 by 30 young leaders who participated in international volunteer exchange project between Taiwan and U.S.A . From 2002 to 2007, VYA has been successful in setting up a regional youth volunteer center to promote very short term community service from one day to one week. Over 7,000 young people served as volunteers, donating more than 260,000 hours to social services in the past few years. In 2007 August, in collaboration with NICE Japan , the first international workcamp in Taiwan originated in a small fishing village in the mid-western coast of Taiwan . It has been developing rapidly and variously catering to the huge needs of projects & motivations of people!
Since 2002, VYA had organized 5 international volunteer exchanges program between Taiwan and U.S.A. And over the years, in total, VYA had planned over 11 different types of voluntary service projects. Two of them were very short term community service projects from one day to one week and the others were from at least one week to three weeks.
In total, over 4359 youth volunteers come from 15 countries had got involved in all VYA voluntary service projects, which cooperated with over 255 local NPOs and international NGOs.
(1) Very short term community service projects (VSTCSP): Organizing with National Youth Commission, VYA encourage Taiwanese young people to get involved in community voluntary services. Every year, at least 2000 youth volunteers are involved in VYA VSTCSP and initiate more than 130 community service projects by themselves.
(2) Taiwan International WorkCamp: VYA organizes workcamps and bridge the gap between local and overseas NGOs for Taiwan volunteers. The first Taiwan international workcamp was held in 2007 in cooperation with NVDA and NICE. In 2007(2008), only one(3) project with 8(22) international vols and 17(30) local vols/ sent 10(80) vols to 3(14) countries.
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【About this Journey】
Today, walking along the Yenping Historical Street, you can see 142 decorated historical houses in total. Most of them were built more than 90 years ago. A century ago, Yenping Street was the downtown with prosperity, but nowadays, as business gradually declined, the residents moved away from Xiluo and Yenping Street have become quieter. As a result, many houses have started to decay.
Because of the "Community Renaissance" movement conducted by Luoyoung Foundation and local government, the street becomes prosperous again! In the past 9 years, we have invited many cultural groups and artists to visit and stay in Xiluo, and host different performances. At the same time, we are committed to promoting the art of sculpture and reserve more than 40 pieces of public art for Xiluo. They are arranged at the head of the Grand Xiluo Bridge and the Sculpture Park. We also hosted 11 international work camps focusing on renovating heritage houses.
However, there are many sculptures that need to be refurbished, painted, maintained, and guaranteed. We hope to promote the transformation of Xiluo Bridge into a sculpture art gallery to prevent the sculptures from being worn out.
Now, we have also established community colleges to help residents better understand local culture and keep up with international standards.Welcome to make friends with students from community colleges, Artistic creation ,teach English in elementary school, high school, or Yunlin Community College in Xiluo, and experienced traditional Taiwanese culture. Therefore, we would like to invite international friends to come join us. It is not only a voluntary work but also a precious opportunity to experience different culture and widen your horizons.
Aims
1) Creating international cultural exchange and supporting the development of Xiluo community.
2) Revitalizing Xiluo historical street.
3) Making friends with global backpackers.
4) Improving Xiluo’s quality of life.
W: Xiluo LMTV workcamp is going to assist Xiluo Eco Museum (Louyoung foundation). Volunteer need to do the daily house cleaning in Xiluo Eco Museum and backpacker house, help the foundation manage and update our social media, website, blog or Facebook. Volunteer has to maintain the backpacker house with comfortable living conditions. Volunteer will also do some gardening and join environmental community events etc
. Local volunteers will support international volunteer to run this project as well.
Description of Main Works:
Culture exchange:
Volunteer will be hosting guests and assisting various duties on the reception desk in a
rotating base. Volunteer will experience the culture of Xiluo, such as kung fu, hand puppet
shows etc. We expect the volunteer would merge these experiences with the culture of their
motherland and carry out creative ideas. We would be very grateful for any web content
inputs from the volunteer, such as videos, graphics, or podcast in social media for the
Cultural Museum and community colleges. Of course, the volunteer will have to maintain
the garden in the Louyoung foundation. (Something may be change, depend on your ability
to arrange the work)
English Exchange in school:
The volunteer will have the opportunity to participate in English teaching in schools or help
Community College. He/she will also help to translate some chapters and document.
(Something may be change, depend on your ability to arrange the work)
WS: An example of a weekly schedule and program activities (Some may be changed!)
Both the work of be a culture exchanger or English teacher, have 30-32 working hours per week,
at least 2 free days per week (monday and tuesday). Volunteers can switch their duty and exchange work if needed. 8:30-17:30
жилище на месте1. Accommodation is at Xiluo Backpacker’s House. The address is: 2F, No.81 Yenping Road, located in town center. Volunteer can use bike for daily transportation and bus station, post office or 24h shop are just nearby.
2. A comfortable blanket and pillow will be provided so there is no need to bring a sleeping bag.
3. * Internet is always available both in working place and accommodation.
* There is a washing machine and refrigerator in the accommodation.
* The weather changes a lot during the season, temperature could vary from 10℃ to 32℃, so please bring suitable clothes.
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There will also be some pocket money, around NT$ 6000, to support daily food. Volunteer can cook by themselves or enjoy the delicious local food in Xiluo restaurants.
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Xiluo, located in the middle of Taiwan the northeast Township of Yunlin County, is situated in the Zhuoshui River alluvial fan valley which decrease progressively from the east to the south. The great Xiluo Bridge is one of the most famous landmarks in Taiwan and has been standing on the River for 68 years. You can not only admire the beautiful sunset, but also enjoy the historical atmosphere and the typical Taiwanese culture in Xiluo old street.
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Leisure Activities: Excursion, events organized by the foundation with local people, eco-tourism (optional), etc. 1hr to Taichung city and 2hrs to Tainan city by public bus.
условия преэкта
High motivation to learn and respect the local culture.
2. CGC (Certificate for Good Conduct) + Application form + 2 references from school or company+ basic Chinese is welcome
3. On-line Interview before acceptance is request.
4. Local host only offer limited insurance to cover third party accident, please make sure you have an insurance with you.
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Tao-Yuan international airport.
2. KUO-KUANG Bus: Passengers need to transfer from Taipei, by KUO-KUANG Bus (國光客運) in Taipei Bus Station, to Xiluo Station. It takes 3 hours and a half from Taipei and costs around NTD$350.
3. THSR: Passengers need to take the MRT from to THSR Taoyuan Stn. After arriving THSR Yunlin Stn., they can take a taxi to Xiluo. The journey takes about 1 hour and a half and costs around NT$1200.
дополнительная информация проекта
1. High motivation to learn and respect the local culture. 2. CGC (Certificate for Good Conduct) + Application form + 2 references from school or company+ basic Chinese is welcome 3. On-line Interview before acceptance is request. 4. Local host only offer limited insurance to cover third party accident, please make sure you have an insurance with you.
Free Day: Volunteers will have 2 free days per week on Monday and Tuesday only. Weekend is always
the busy day to run the backpacker house and It is not allowed to take day off during
the weekend.
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