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Exchange Program from Projects Abroad: Live and Work with Nomads in Mongolia

By: Projects AbroadLast update: 6/19/2023

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Applicant criteria

NationalityNo specific nationality required

Age

16 - 60

Gender

Both

Opportunity criteria

Opportunity FieldOthers

Job locationMongolia

Deadlineavailable

Opportunity description

Projects Abroad is pleased to announce an exchange program that has been launched under the title; Live and Work with Nomads in Mongolia. This program gives you a chance to experience a unique and ancient way of life by living with a nomadic family in Mongolia.

Benefits

If you join this program, you will have:

Immerse yourself in a new culture and pick up new and interesting skills.
Kind of experience can add value to your CV.
Gain a broader outlook of the world, and learn about the importance of preserving different cultures and traditions.
Ability to join the project at any time you want.

Eligibility criteria

You should follow the following criteria:

This project is perfect for any person wanting to experience a different and more traditional way of life.
This program is for:
- Teenagers
- University Students
- Families
- Professionals and Career Breakers
- Medical Students
- Short-Term Volunteers
- Duke of Edinburgh's Award Candidates
You don’t need any experience for this project.
You should have willing to help and learn.
Program fees: £195.
This project runs all year round, so you can join whenever it suits your schedule.
You’ll need to volunteer for a minimum of one week, but staying longer will get the most out of this unique experience.

Please note: The best time to join the project is during the animal breeding season between March and April.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for fully involved with a nomad family’s daily life in Mongolia, and there are some tasks that you expect to do:

Help your nomad family with chores and activities inside the house and out in the field.
Teach basic English to nomad children and their families, while learning a bit of Mongolian yourself.
Learn about the nomad way of life from the adults.

About Projects Abroad:

Projects Abroad is a social enterprise that employs a business model to tackle the world’s social and environmental challenges. It has spent over 30 years helping its participants fulfill their potential and make the world a better place.