Volunteers stay at least two weeks and work full-time in exchange for free room, board and participation in dozens of seminars, classes and activities in subjects ranging from Christian ethics to enviromental concerns in the Cascades to pottery and painting. It is also possible to go as a paying guest for the wide-ranging summer program, or the smaller winter community program. For more information, write to Holden Village, Chelan, WA, 98816. Sorry, there's not even a telephone. The commitment is for 9 to 12 months.
Job placement depends on interests and talents.
Room, board, medical insurance and a small allowance are provided. The fall deadline is October 15 for a January start. Amity Teachers Program in China is seeking college graduates who are interested in teaching English at universitites throughout China. This is a two-year program which provides a stipend, travel, housing and medical insurance. Potential volunteers who have an aptitude and desire for teaching are placed in a school related to the national church or one of its agencies.