The Qushang "Language and Culture" Community Academy is calling for international student volunteers from Shanghai International Studies University (SISU).

The Qushang "Language and Culture" Community Academy was jointly established in 2023 by SISU's School of Chinese Studies and Exchange, the Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press, and Quyang Road subdistrict, aiming to promote cultural exchange and mutual learning between Chinese and international residents.

By the end of 2025, the academy had organized over 90 cross-cultural events, attracting more than 2,500 participants. It had received numerous municipal-level and higher honors and extensive media coverage, and had become a hub for international cultural exchange within Shanghai's communities, as well as a practice base for SISU students to engage with society beyond campus.

Who can participate?

- Current SISU international students with at least three months of study remaining.

- Passionate about public welfare, responsible, and equipped with strong cross-cultural communication skills and an international perspective.

- Able to commit to a stable schedule of service.

- Proficient in Chinese and a foreign language to facilitate smooth daily communication.

- Preferred qualifications: Previous volunteer experience or artistic talents.

What will volunteers do?

- Community service: Engage in community governance activities such as residents' needs surveys, resident services, and community environment beautification.

- Cultural exchange: Participate in cross-cultural events, serve as a cultural guide, and act as a bridge connecting different cultures.

- Cultural promotion: Join the SISU international student publicity team for multilingual outreach, showcase Shanghai's cityscape through video, and share the charm of local communities with the world.

- New media operations: Assist with graphic editing and video editing.

Features

- Official volunteer service: Professional, safe, and well-supported.

- Flexible schedule: Opportunities available on weekdays, during spare time, and weekends, allowing volunteers to balance service with study.

- Multiple service locations: Across communities within Quyang Road subdistrict and designated event spaces at the Qushang "Language and Culture" Community Academy.

What volunteers will gain

- Official records of service hours on the "Suishenban" platform and an official volunteer service certificate.

- Professional training and comprehensive onsite guidance.

- An immersive experience of everyday life in local communities.

- Improved overall skills and insights into the latest policies on entrepreneurship and employment for international students in China.

How to register

Scan the QR code via WeChat to fill out the registration information before 11:59 pm on April 10, 2026.

Source: Official WeChat account of SISU Office of International Student Affairs (ID: "Study_in_SISU")