Volunteer Registration

Ka pai — you’re ready to apply

You’ve made it this far — thank you for taking the time to learn about the HONGI Volunteer Programme. Before applying, please ensure you’ve read the programme information, Q&A, and Terms & Conditions. This is a fully funded opportunity, and successful applicants represent a significant investment in people and community exchange. You don’t need prior travel experience or tertiary qualifications — what matters most is your commitment, openness, and respect for cultural exchange. If this opportunity speaks to you, we encourage you to apply.

Volunteer 2026

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Contact Details

Name(Required)

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Email(Required)

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Phone

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City

Date of Birth(Required)

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Gender(Required)

As it appears on your passport.

Do you have a Passport?(Required)

Yes

Passport Number

Passport expiry date

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Employment History

Employer

Role

Years in this role

Please provide information on up to 3 roles.

Education Details

What was the name of the last High School you attended?(Required)

Which year was your last year at High School?(Required)

What is your highest qualification?(Required)

In which year did you achieve this qualification?

English Ability

Chinese Language Ability

Te reo Maori Ability

Chinese Culture Knowledge

List any other languages you can speak

Emergency Contact

Emergency Contact Name(Required)

Relationship to you(Required)

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Referee details

Please provide details for one referee who can comment on your suitability for the China Volunteer Programme (e.g. teacher, employer, mentor, community leader, or coach). Referees may be contacted during the selection process. You will be notified in advance. Please ensure your referee has agreed to act as a reference.

Name(Required)

Relationship to you(Required)

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Medical Information

Please provide complete and honest medical information to help ensure your health and safety while travelling and volunteering in China. Include relevant details and the seriousness of any conditions. Many health issues can be managed, but this depends on accurate and transparent information.

Do you have any medical conditions?(Required)

Yes

Please provide information about your medical condition(s)

Do you have any mental health considerations?(Required)

Yes

Please provide information about your mental health considerations

Do you take any regular medication?(Required)

Yes

Please provide information about your regular medication

Do you have any dietary requirements?(Required)

Yes

Please list any dietary requirements

Availability

Please confirm, to the best of your knowledge, that you are able to commit to the programme. This includes approximately three months in China, with up to 20 hours per week participating in school activities and lessons, as well as up to 80 hours of pre-departure training (over three months). Training will include a mix of online, self-directed study and up to four full weekends of in-person training, primarily delivered in the Hawke’s Bay and Bay of Plenty regions. Volunteers from outside these areas may need to travel, although we will aim to provide local training where possible.

Can you commit to three months in China for either one of the following intakes?(Required)

Select up to 3 choices.

March – June

June – September

September 15th – December 15th

Can you commit to 3 months of training before departure?(Required)

Yes

If you selected "No" or did not provide an answer to either of these questions, please tell us why

Programme preferences

We work with a range of schools and universities across China. To help us place you in the most suitable host environment, please indicate which province and age groups you feel most comfortable working with.

What age group (s) would you prefer to work with?(Required)

Select at least 1 choice.

Primary School (6 – 11 years)

Junior Middle School (12-14)

Senior High School / Vocational High School (15-18)

University / Tertiary (18+)

Which province do you prefer to be located?(Required)

Select at least 1 choice.

Select All

Jiangxi Province

Sichuan Province

Gansu Province

Shanxi Province

Tianjing Province

Fujian Province

Are you interested in any specific part of Chinese culture? For example martial arts, traditional Chinese medicine? – Please provide details.(Required)

Character information

Do you have any criminal convictions?(Required)

Yes

Conviction details

Please explain why you are interested in this programme and what you hope to get out of it. (up to 250 words)(Required)

Please describe your strengths and skills that make you suitable for this programme. (up to 250 words)(Required)

Declaration(Required)

I declare that all the information that I have provided in this form is true and accurate.

I understand and agree to the Terms and Conditions of this programme.