How It Started
In recent years, with increasing attention to indigenous cultures, The Alliance Cultural Foundation invited college students nationwide to volunteer in Hualien and Taitung tribes. Through a "Work Exchange Holiday," volunteers immerse in tribal culture and engage deeply with locals, gaining a closer experience of the arts, humanities, and natural landscapes of Hualien and Taitung.
Work Exchange Holiday Mission
Originating in New Zealand and Australia, work exchange holidays involve volunteers working on farms in exchange for free meals and accommodation, with transactions made through labor instead of money. This program allows college students to volunteer in tribes, utilizing their skills for mutual learning and self-discovery, and learning to work with people from different cultural backgrounds. It also enables Hualien and Taitung tribes to benefit from the talents freely provided, fostering exchanges and inspiration between tribal youth and volunteers.
Recruitment target college students nationwide (including recent graduates) with a passion for service, at least one specialized skill, and an interest in indigenous tribal cultures. 15 slots available.
