Community center at Suzhou Creek recruiting bilingual volunteers

english.shanghai.gov.cn| May 23, 2025
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A volunteer named Nicolas teaches English at the 1690 Party-Masses Service Center. [Photo/Yichuan Road Subdistrict Office]

Nestled along the scenic Suzhou Creek, the 1690 Party-Masses Service Center is Putuo district's most visited community hub.

The multifunctional space combines daily services with cultural experiences. Visitors can savor artisanal coffee at Liangwan cafe, enjoy affordable meals in the community kitchen, unwind in the central courtyard garden, explore literary works at Suzhou Creek reading space, or consult health experts at the TCM clinic.

To help expats integrate into the community smoothly and forge a bridge between local and international cultures, Yichuan Road Subdistrict Office is now inviting volunteers to provide bilingual support at the 1690 Party-Masses Service Center.

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The 1690 Party-Masses Service Center. [Photo/Wenhua Daily]

Three types of volunteers are being recruited.

Community Volunteers: Provide bilingual support at the 1690 Party-Masses Service Center to help expats to participate in community activities.

Translation Volunteers: Help translate articles for the WeChat account of Yichuan Road Subdistrict Office, telling Yichuan's stories to the world.

Event volunteers: Organize recreational, interactive activities and host international delegations, fostering cross-cultural communication between locals and expats.

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The reading space in the center. [Photo/Yichuan Road Subdistrict Office]

Recruitment requirements

  • Comply with national laws and regulations, with good ideological and moral qualities;
  • Be healthy, passionate about life, willing to contribute and able to actively participate in volunteer services;
  • There are no restrictions on nationality or gender. Individuals are required to be under the age of 60 and fluent in Chinese and one foreign language.

Scan the QR code below to sign up.

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Perks

Team up with passionate peers to support community initiatives while enjoying priority access to center perks and trending events. All service hours are certified through Shanghai's official volunteer network, boosting your civic engagement profile.

 

Source: Yichuan Road Subdistrict Office

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