What is Volunteers for China (VFC)?
VOLUNTEERS for CHINA (VFC), a federally recognized 501 C (3) non-profit Christian humanitarian organization registered in the state of Tennessee focusing on open and legal ministry in China. Ann first traveled to China in 1988; David in 1996. The two of us have taught in various Chinese colleges and universities since 1991 and have facilitated the placement of hundreds of volunteers like you. VFC is labeled a “Friend of China” by Amity Foundation, one of our partners in China. During the summer of 2006, 66 volunteers served and in summer 2007, 32 volunteers served throughout the country. Some of those taught conversational English to Chinese English teachers through Amity and in the Changzhi English program; others were college students participating in a English Improvement Program with 150 Chinese university students; some taught medical English and American culture at a provincial level medical college with 150 Chinese medical students. VOLUNTEERS for CHINA has also presently placed eleven long term (1 month and longer) teachers, as well as other short term placements during non-summer times. We can place volunteers at any time of the year; you select the time that is best for you and the length of time you can serve. Pray, Plan, Act as He guides you.
History
VOLUNTEERS for CHINA (VFC), a federally recognized 501 C (3) non-profit Christian humanitarian organization registered in the state of Tennessee focusing on open and legal ministry in China was founded in November 2003.
In summer 2004, 48 volunteers including 24 college students served in China. In summer 2005, 43 volunteers including 14 college students served in English programs in China. During the 2006 summer, 66 volunteers including 16 college students served in eleven different English programs. During 2006 there have been 7 volunteers serving as teachers in China on a full teaching load basis. During the summer of 2007, 32 volunteers including 8 college and 2 high school students served in seven different English programs. Currently there are 4 volunteers serving as teachers in China on a full teaching basis with Volunteers for China as their placement contact.
Philosophy of Service
The goal of VOLUNTEERS for CHINA is to provide you with an avenue of service that is open, legal, and respectful. We are looking for Christian volunteers who are willing to serve. As a Chinese pastor has said, “China does not need James Bonds. It needs servants.”
Our assumption is that you are seeking ways to follow Christ and serve Him. We pray that you may be called to model the servanthood of Christ in China. There are many ways to serve. Those ways may include making a difference in the hearts of Chinese students and teachers. “How can I do that?” you may be asking. The answer is simple. Go to China for a short (or long J) time, make friends, build relationships, teach English, learn about Chinese culture, encourage the Chinese church by your attendance and share when asked, “why did you come to China?”.
