Shanghai's Xuhui district is recruiting international student volunteers to join its "Urban Narrators" multilingual team. Registration details are provided below.

Project overview

The Urban Narrators Volunteer Alliance has more than 1,400 registered members and has contributed over 125,000 service hours. Its Multilingual Urban Narrators Team provides interpretation services in Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, French, and Russian. The team is dedicated to sharing Shanghai-style culture with the world.

Recruitment target

International students in China, who are available to participate in their spare time. Participation in the program is free of charge.

Two roles to choose from

▶ Shanghai-style Culture Interpreter: Provide on-site introduction to Shanghai's historical buildings, neighborhoods, and museums in your native language or in Chinese, serving as a cultural exchange ambassador.

▶ Shanghai-style Culture Promoter: Record and share cultural experiences through vlogs, short videos, or graphic posts on global social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, showcasing the unique charm of Shanghai-style culture.

Benefits

- Free professional training with English-speaking assistants. Beginners without prior experience are welcome.

- Free immersive Shanghai-style cultural experiences

- Volunteer and internship certificates

- Meal and transportation allowances for volunteer service

Scan the QR code below to join.

Note: the QR code is valid until March 21.

Source: Official WeChat account of SHU College of International Education (ID: "StudyatSHU")