Programme de bénévolat pour l’enseignement de l’anglais à Hanoï

Yes, for all participants, it is mandatory to have a valid travel medical insurance for their trip. Volunteers have the option to purchase Travel and Medical Insurance at a nominal extra cost from Volunteering Solutions. To provide the best option to our participants, we offer comprehensive insurance coverage in collaboration with a leading insurance provider. To view details of the coverage offered, please click here

If you already have a valid Travel and Medical insurance, you can email us a copy of the same. It is also advised to bring along the Insurance documents during your trip.

You can book your slot by filling the online application form and pay the application fee. You can pay your program fee later and also, in installments, however, the complete payment should be made 45 days prior the start of the program. If you are volunteering in a group, you can also fill a group application form. The initial application fee is refunded in the unlikely event that we’re not able to offer you a place on the program, and you have the flexibility to request a change of start date up until the 45 day payment deadline (this is subject to availability for other dates).

Usually, it takes around 10-12 working days for the application to be processed and placement to be confirmed. After we review your CV and documents, your booking is confirmed and the booking confirmation is updated in your My Account and you can view the information in your account. The application acceptance depends on the availability of seats in the project as well as the eligibility criteria of the program (age, skills and experience etc.).

Below are the necessary requirements to participate in the Vietnam volunteer projects:

• Volunteers must be 18 years or older at the time of joining the project
• Volunteers need to have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment
• The volunteer should bring energy and enthusiasm to make a difference
• Clean Criminal Background Check Report for participants joining Childcare and Teaching Projects
• Participants must be in good health

Yes, you are welcome to take part in Vietnam Volunteer Program as part of a group. We welcome families, friends, high school students, college/university and corporate groups to volunteer together in the Vietnam program. Volunteering Solutions Vietnam programs have hosted large student groups as well as families coming to volunteer in the programs. We have hosted groups, from universities in UK, Europe, and the USA as well as other countries.

Yes, most definitely you can, as we believe that every participant brings something new to the project. If you do not have previous experience, we offer you the opportunity to have a great start with us. We make international volunteering easy – not only are our Volunteer Abroad opportunities rooted in offering you extensive support, but they are also very affordable.

All volunteers need to arrive at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on the program starting date i.e Wednesday. Volunteers will be received at the International Airport by the local representative and will be transferred to the volunteer accommodation. A brief orientation would be conducted the next day where you will also be shown the area around the accommodations, the nearest ATM, market, and will be given safety guidelines as well as information about your project.Volunteers in Ho Chi Minh City also need to arrive on the designated program start date.

All enrolled participants are provided information on the appropriate Visa requirements for Vietnam in the pre-departure manual. You can also contact your pre-departure point of contact to know more about the Visa requirements.

Vietnam is well connected internationally, with major entry airports in Hanoi (HAN) and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN). Below are some recommended airlines to fly to Vietnam, known for reliability, comfort, and good connectivity.

Best Options from Europe

• Qatar Airways (via Doha)
• Emirates (via Dubai)
• Turkish Airlines (via Istanbul)
• Vietnam Airlines
• Lufthansa

Best Options from North America

• Korean Air (via Seoul)
• ANA (All Nippon Airways) (via Tokyo)
• Japan Airlines (JAL) (via Tokyo)
• Cathay Pacific (via Hong Kong)
• Singapore Airlines (via Singapore)
• EVA Air (via Taipei)

Vietnam is generally a very safe country for travelers, including tourists, students, and volunteers, and is often considered one of the safest destinations in Southeast Asia. Violent crime against foreigners is rare, and most visitors experience no serious safety issues.

All participants are recommended to consult their physician or travel doctor before traveling to Vietnam. To view the general list of vaccinations recommended for your travel to Vietnam, click here.

Your project coordinator will take you to your project placement and introduce you to everyone after giving you a basic orientation about the program/city/culture etc. You will be told about the directions to the project location from your accommodation and the best and the most affordable mode of transport you can use. Volunteers usually opt for public transport, as they are much affordable.

Volunteers in Hanoi are provided accommodation in a volunteer house/ hostel. Wireless internet is available for the volunteers and rooms are shared. Shared bathrooms are there for volunteers with running water and flush system. Air conditioning is provided during the night in the volunteer rooms. Convenience stores and internet cafes are also not very far from the volunteer house. The local cook at the volunteer house will prepare meals for the volunteers. Lunch and dinner usually comprise of rice, vegetables, meat, chicken dishes, tofu, and soups. Breakfast can be tea, bread, butter, jam, eggs or local Vietnamese dishes.Volunteers will be provided with three meals everyday except on Saturday.

Participants in Ho Chi Minh City also get to stay in one of the three volunteer/intern accommodations. All meals are provided to the participants.

Unfortunately, the entire volunteering experience is as much about volunteering on your project, as it is about the cross-cultural exchange and community building. A lot of that happens through the accommodation that we have set up, where one can enjoy by being with like-minded people. Additionally, for safety reasons, all volunteers must live in the allotted accommodation.
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Yes, that is not a problem at all. However do inform us beforehand about your any special dietary requirements.

Volunteers work from Monday - Friday and have their weekends free for sightseeing. Evenings are free for the volunteers and they usually get together and go out for social gatherings, eat out or just relax at the volunteer house. Weekends are free for the volunteers and you can go for short weekend trips. There is a lot to do in Hanoi. You can start with Cu Chi Tunnels, Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater, Hon Viet - The Soul Of Vietnam, Cu Chi Wildlife Rescue Station and much more. You can also go to Mekong Delta or head out to Hanoi.

Your program fee does not cover your personal expenses. You will need to provide for yourself your personal expenses, such as bottled water, local transport, telephone, shopping, sightseeing etc. However, you should carry around $70-$80 per week for your basic personal expenses. This amount can vary and you would need a higher amount if you go on different weekend trips out of town.

Depending on the project, elected volunteers will work during the week from Monday- Friday. You will have the weekend off so you can travel on weekends. However, volunteers need to be flexible, open minded and understand that work requirements can change as well on certain occasions.

Currency exchange options are ample in Hanoi. Inside the airport terminal, there are several exchange counters that offer the official exchange rate. You can also carry smaller denominations of your currency and buy things using them. Please check the latest currency exchange rate before going to Vietnam.

We encourage volunteers to get in touch with former Volunteering Solutions program participants and also other program participants joining our projects. You are recommended to join the Volunteering Solutions Facebook Group to communicate with other participants. To read alumni interviews from past participants, visit the Meet a Volunteer page on our website.

We can only provide contact details for former volunteers who have consented to having their data shared. However, there is a Facebook group for past and current volunteers which you are welcome to join. There are also hundreds of reviews online from our former volunteers as well as social media posts on Instagram, TikTok and our You Tube Channel.

Die Programmgebühr deckt Ihre persönlichen Ausgaben nicht ab. Sie müssen diese selbst tragen, z. B. für Wasserflaschen, öffentliche Verkehrsmittel, Telefon, Einkäufe, Besichtigungen usw. Planen Sie jedoch etwa 70–80 US-Dollar pro Woche für Ihre grundlegenden persönlichen Ausgaben ein. Dieser Betrag kann variieren, und Sie benötigen mehr, wenn Sie mehrere Wochenendausflüge unternehmen.