"All services provided during our trip were precisely in line with the program elaborated by you. Guides punctual, efficient, helpful and with reasonable to good knowledge of the English language. Hotels well selected,cars comfortable and clean, drivers reliable. In closing I should like to thank you and your staff once again for having made our Trip such a pleasant and remarkable experience, which has created the desire to see more of your lovely and impressive country."
Kind regards
Dr. Ulrich Nafe
China Highlights Volunteer Program
Does some of the English on our web site really BUG you? Would you like to demonstrate how to use the English language properly?
Are you a person who is interested in China, its history, culture and people?
China Highlights is seeking online volunteers who will help us to improve our websites and learn more about China at the same time.
Why volunteer with us?
China Highlights Travel is a leader in the travel business in China. We are continually searching for ways to provide better service, better products and innovative ways to give our customers a better China experience.
Our volunteer program opens the door to many new and exciting opportunities: the wonderful chance to know more about China, its culture and people and help those who are interested in traveling China. It is undoubtedly a great way to make new friends and learn new skills. Best of all, you can set your own schedule and time commitment in volunteering with us.
We are looking for people who are interested in China and/or love traveling, and would like to share their travel experiences and help others interested in traveling to China.
Categories of work
We offer volunteer work in the following categories. You may choose one or more areas based on your interests and the skills required.
- English Language
- Information Provision
- Product Evaluation
- Website
English Language
A. Proofreading of articles and web pages. Review articles for
- Correct English (grammar, spelling, vocabulary)
- Appropriate English (language, sentence structure, expression)
- Content (marketing focus, cultural aspects, make suggestions for additional content)
B. Contribute to our English evaluation project.
- Check if English is properly/correctly used in the articles. Comment on whether the expression is native and understandable.
- Check for appropriate English (marketing focus, cultural aspects, expression)
- Give an overall evaluation of each piece of we send to you.
- Provide any other suggestions you may wish to offer.
Skills Required
- Excellent writing skills, with a flair for the English language.
- The ability to pay attention to details when editing information.
- The ability to commit sufficient time to take on a project and to finish it in a timely manner.
- Access to a computer with Microsoft Word installed. Ongoing and regular access to the Internet and basic knowledge of computer use.
- A keen sense of what foreign travelers are seeking, and prevailing trends.
Information Provision
- Provide your help on our web site community. Log in to our Community page and check it regularly, share your travel experience with others, help people understand China and China Highlights, and let more people know about our online community.
- Collect any interesting information from around China. Suggest to us any information about China that you think may arouse curiosity and interests among foreign travelers.
- Collect any non-copyrighted photos, audio and video footage taken in China that may of interest to perspective travelers.
Skills Required
- Good written communication skills
- Ability to commit a reasonable amount of time to our online community each week or, less frequently, to information and media gathering
- Access to a computer with Microsoft Word installed. Ongoing and regular access to the Internet and a basic knowledge of computer use.
- A keen sense of what foreign travelers are seeking, and prevailing trends.
Product Evaluation
Help us improve our travel products and the standard of service provided by our travel advisors and tour guides. Propose any suggestions on our products from a customer's viewpoint on the followings:
- Our tour itineraries
- The hotels used in our tours
- The food and entertainment programs offered in our tours
- Any other suggestions
Skills Required
- Good written communication skills
- The ability to both criticize helpfully and provide positive feedback
- The ability to commit sufficient time to take on a project and to finish it in a timely manner.
- Access to a computer with Microsoft Word installed. Ongoing and regular access to the Internet and a basic knowledge of computer use.
- A keen sense of what foreign travelers are seeking, and prevailing trends.
Website
A. Give us valued advice on our web site. Suggest how we can improve our web site according to the following criteria:
- Is our web site well laid out and easy to navigate?
- Does it contain information relevant to prospective clients and travelers to China?
- Do you find the organization and content of our web site (categories, classification, labels) well through out and complete?
- Any other suggestions to make our web site eye-catching and appealing.
B. Assist us in developing and testing computer programs and systems.
Skills Required
- Good written communication skills
- Good computer skills are essential, especially in common website planning software such as Dreamweaver, Photoshop, etc. Experience in web site planning or other relevant areas.
- The ability to commit sufficient time to take on a project and to finish it in a timely manner.
- Access to a computer with Microsoft Word installed. Ongoing and regular access to the Internet.
In-Office Volunteer
Volunteers with expertise in certain key areas, who are interested in joining the team in the office can proceed by the following steps. The steps can be seen as below:
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Application Form for Online Volunteers
If you meet some of our needs listed above, you are welcome as our volunteer. Would you like to join us? Please complete the form below and we will get back to you to discuss the options.