China Summer:
International Volunteer Workcamp
July 27-August 21, 2008
Funding Your Trip
The cost of the 2008 trip is $1500 (not including
airfare). In addition participants will need to pay for a visa ($100),
a passport ($97) if you don't have one, any necessary shots, and spending
money for souvenirs.
We realize that all of these expenses can put a
financial burden on many participants. The following is a list of resources
that may be of help:
1) Your Monthly and/or Quarterly
Meetings
If you are a member of the Religious Society of Friends, begin by asking
your monthly meeting for financial help. In the past, many meetings have
given participants overwhelming support, not only financially, but also
in helping them prepare for the trip by suggesting books, movies, and
offering personal stories.
2) Pemberton Fund
If you are part of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, you can apply to the Pemberton
Fund (for transportation costs only). Please contact Carol
Walz at (215)-241-7201 for more information and the application form.
Ask for around $500.
3) International Outreach Granting Group
Applicants are encouraged from U.S. friends and others who travel abroad.
Ask for around $500.00. Please contact:
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting
International
Outreach Granting Group
220 Walnut Street
Sellersville Pa, 18960
E-mail- Rquinby@mciu.org
4) Friends Institute Granting Group
For members of Friends meetings in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting between
the ages of 18 and 40. Ask for around $500.00. Please contact:
Friends Institute
Granting Group
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting
1515 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, Pa 19012
E-mail- FriendsInsitute@pym.org
5) College students: look into scholarships
for international volunteer work available through your school
Many colleges and universities offer grants or fellowships that can be
used to fund summer volunteer work abroad. Check with your study abroad
office.
6) Be Creative!
• Ask Relatives
• Organize a yard sale with your meeting/family/friends with proceeds
going to help pay for the trip
• One participant organized a pancake breakfast at his meeting for
several Sundays to raise money
• Write something about the trip for your local newspaper
If you have any other ideas, e-mail us so that we can pass them
on to other participants.
China Summer Workcamp
1515 Cherry Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Anne Triest
China Summer U.S. Program Coordinator
617-504-3103
E-mail: chinaworkcamp@gmail.com
This page last updated
Saturday, March 1, 2008
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