Volunteer Abroad in Tibet with United Planet Tibet Quest

Tibetean monk

In memory of Denzin Nyima - United Planet's Tibet Coordinator

It is with deep sadness that United Planet reports the death of Denzin Nyima, our Tibet Coordinator. Denzin was the creator of our Tibet Quest and we are grateful for his commitment to enhancing cross-cultural understanding while supporting projects in his home community.

Denzin studied for his BA degree from Qinghai Normal University in English Training, an Associates Degree from Qinghai Nationalities Institute in Tibetan History and Culture, and a Zhong Zhuan Degree from Yushu Nationalities Teacher's School in Teaching Methodology. Denzin worked as a Tibetan Culture Teacher, Mathematics Teacher, Supervisor at the Yushu Orphanage School, and a Project Evaluator for the Canada Fund. He spoke three languages fluently: Tibetan (Kham, Amdo, and Lhasa dialects), Chinese (Qinghai dialect and Mandarin Chinese), and English.

Denzin Nyima was the president of a newly set up non profit organization which compose of 50 local members ranges from non profit local community, the vice headmaster of Tibetan and English Training Center of Yushu Prefecture.

In his free time, he enjoyed traveling to various Tibetan regions and time with his family in the Jyekundo (Yushu) area. Such activity allowed him to become an integral part in the community. He helped to facilitate much of the volunteer work performed by foreign doctors and organizations In Yushu. While traveling, Denzin always had his camera ready for those ever-elusive memories of his friends and colleagues, and of course for his favorite subjects, mountain goats.

Our Quest Director is currently in Tibet working to continue the program under the leadership of Denzin's family. Denzin will be missed by all at United Planet.

How do volunteer candidates apply?

Please visit our online application and the Quest FAQ section for additional details.

Travel to Jyekundo ("Yushu") and Accommodation

To get to Yushu volunteers have to travel to Xining, China via Beijing or Shanghai. From Xining, volunteers take an overnight bus to Jyekundo (Yushu). The bus ride is about 16 hours. In cases where volunteers arrive after the bus has departed, volunteers will stay overnight in a local hotel in Xining. Once they arrive in Jyekundo, volunteers will stay with a Tibetan host family.

Tax-deductible program fee:

	Quest Fee	Refundable Evaluation Fee *	Total
2 weeks	$1,995	50	$2,045
3 weeks	$2,295	50	$2,345
4 weeks	$2,595	50	$2,645
5 weeks	$2,895	50	$2,945
6 weeks	$3,195	50	$3,245
7 weeks	$3,495	50	$3,545
8 weeks	$3,795	50	$3,845
9 weeks	$4,095	50	$4,145
10 weeks	$4,395	50	$4,445
11 weeks	$4,695	50	$4,745
12 weeks	$4,995	50	$5,045

Special Family Rates:
-1st parent: full quest fee
-2nd parent: 10% off of 1 full quest fee
- children under 12: 50% off the full quest fee

-children 12 and over: 10% off the full quest fee
-couples: receive 10% off of 1 full quest fee

*Evaluation Refund: Your feedback is very important to us! Upon receiving your on-line evaluation within one month of the completion of your Quest, you will be refunded $50. You also have the option to support United Planet's Country Funds which support program development and development projects in the communities where our volunteers work. Instead of receiving your $50 refund, you may choose to donate that $50 to the Country Fund where you participated in your Quest. Family Evaluation Refund: UP will only refundone survey per family.

Start Date/s:

1st Monday and 3 rd Monday of each month

Included:

Hotel in Xining and Housing in Jyekundo (“Yushu” in Chinese)
Transfers from Xining airport
Bus transportation to Jyekundo (“Yushu” in Chinese)
Travel Insurance
Accommodations/Meals
Full Coordination while in Xining and Jyekundo (“Yushu in Chinese)
Some cultural activities, such as language, song, and dance instruction
Visits to area points of interest, such as monasteries and Mani Stones.
A Cultural Awareness Project Presentation

Not Included:

Plane Ticket
The costs of local tour guide for particular activities, such as hiking, camping and climbing
Extra courses/ activities arranged for group volunteers

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