I. The 「東海關懷營」 is an international volunteer program dedicated to long-term service in rural areas. As of 2025, nine sessions have been held, involving 238 domestic and international volunteers from 7 countries and 20 schools. They have contributed their service-learning efforts to 8 elementary schools in Zhongliao Township, Nantou County, benefiting 1,220 elementary students.
II. The camp provides volunteers with “Business Management Education and Service-Learning” training. In 2017, this program received the 服務學習獎勵計畫大專校院組績優課程教案」 award in the University/College Group of the Service-Learning Incentive Program from the Ministry of Education’s Youth Development Administration. The course content includes lesson plan design, board game design, and financial literacy.
III. This year’s「東海關懷營」will take place from July 6th to July 31st, 2026. The first week will be a centralized training session held at the university, followed by the second to fourth weeks, where volunteers will be stationed at elementary schools in Zhongliao Township to conduct the rural service.
IV. Students who complete the full camp training and service will be awarded a 200-hour service-learning certificate by the organizing unit.
V. Eligibility: High school, vocational high school, or university/college students who are 17 years of age or older.
VI. For detailed information and registration methods: Please visit: https://intern.thu.edu.tw/tw/care