Limited financial aid available. Application deadlines vary according to country. Monthly salary, orientation, housing, paid vacation, medical insurance, subsidisies for Chinese language study, and partial transportation are provided. Students must have a bachelor's degree, be in good health and speak English fluently. Preference will be given to those with some ESL experience.
Positions are for one year.
Application deadline is October 5 for spring placement, and April 15 for fall. Contact YMCA of the USA, Attn. No previous study of Chinese required. Participants receive free accommodations, a monthly salary in local currency, airfare, a travel stipend for travel within China, paid vacation, and medical care. Participants are paid enough to cover living and personal expenses in Finland.