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Trip Highlights
- Volunteer at local childcare centers to spend time with kids, teach them and engage them in different activities
- Assist local staff in day-to-day activities (such as preparing meals for kids, upkeep of the center and taking care of kids)
- Volunteer work in and around Hanoi and work with kids affected by the aftermath of ‘Agent Orange’
- A lot of children suffer from autism, cerebral-palsy, down-syndrome, physical deformity, and severe mental disabilities
- Volunteers work on weekdays, 5-6 hours a day. Weekends can be utilized to travel around in the city
- Ideal opportunity for solo travelers, gap year travelers and families to volunteer in a safe, rewarding and life-changing project
Overview
Overview
For all those loving souls who wish to do something worthy for the underprivileged and disabled children of Vietnam, this is your chance to serve them in the most meaningful manner by volunteering with the kids. Volunteering Solutions, in coordination with other NGOs, Daycare Centers, Kindergarten Schools etc., aims to provide adequate love and care to the little ones so that they can live a better life and have a stable future.
Volunteers will be placed in and around the city of Hanoi. One of the popular placement centers is the Friendship Village - that was set up in the year 1992 by George Mizo. The Friendship Village was set up for children living with the effects of dioxins from the herbicide “Agent Orange”. Most of the kids residing here have disabilities like autism, cerebral-palsy, down-syndrome, physical deformity, and severe mental disability. Being a volunteer for this project will be challenging, but equally satisfying. It'll teach you lessons of life that you can cherish forever.
Apart from the Friendship Village, volunteers are also placed Khanh Tam Center that's run by an NGO, Xuan Dinh Kindergarten, and other places. No matter where you get placed, your experience will be worth sharing. Your small step and actions of love can make huge differences in the lives of these kids.
Program Requirements
Program Requirements
Volunteers must be 18 years or older at the time of joining the project. You need to have an open mind and a flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. The volunteer should bring energy and enthusiasm to make a difference. Participants must be fit and healthy at the time of joining the program. Participants should have no criminal convictions and should provide a clean criminal background check report.
Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities
Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities
Volunteers with experience or qualifications in the field of childcare dealing with learning difficulties, Down's Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy or Autism can help staff with clinical and special educational assistance. But having the special qualification isn't necessary. The main tasks at the centers would involve:
- Caring for the little ones and playing with disabled children.
- Teaching kids drawing, painting, singing or dancing.
- Helping the staff in preparing lunch.
- Feeding the children during lunchtime.
- Teach basic English & Maths to the kids.
- Keep them engaged in different kinds of creative work like origami, gardening. making toys etc.
- Networking and fundraising if required. You can also help the staff in administrative work.
- Organizing charity campaigns for books, old clothes, old shoes for children if possible.
Volunteer Work Schedule
Volunteer Work Schedule
- Wednesday - Arrival in Hanoi, Vietnam
- Thursday - An orientation session will be conducted by the local coordinator, informing the volunteers about relative topics such as safety, culture, language, places to visit, behavior, food, and other suggestion over things to do in Vietnam.
- Friday - Introduction at the project site (school).
- Saturday - Day tour of Hanoi.
- Sunday - Free day for you to explore and prepare yourself for the volunteer work.
- Monday to Friday - Volunteer Work.
If you are volunteering for the Childcare Project, you'll have to start your day at 7.45 am and come back home around 5.30 pm. Lunch break is from 10.30 am to 2.00 pm.
The programme ends on Wednesday of your final week and you should depart the accommodation on this day. In case you need an airport drop, you can drop us a mail or directly get in touch with your coordinator.
Note: Please note, the schedule may vary depending on the particular project the volunteer is participating in.
Living
Living
Volunteering Solutions endeavors to provide the best of the comfort and living standards to its volunteers in Vietnam.
Airport Transfer
You should arrive at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi (airport code: HAN) on the selected Wednesday start date. Our country coordinator will be there at the airport to greet you and you'll be taken to the volunteer house. You'll be provided with further details once you book your Hanoi volunteering trip with us, in your Pre-Departure Guidebook.
Accommodation
Accommodation in Hanoi will be provided at the volunteer house, located in a quiet and friendly neighborhood approximately a 45-minute bus journey from the Old Quarter of Hanoi – which is the main tourist area. Rooms are provided on the same gender sharing basis and all rooms have AC. The bathrooms are shared and each has a western style toilet and shower. The house has a fully equipped kitchen.
Free drinking water is available 24/7. There is also a lounge where you can hang out. Wi-Fi is also available in certain parts of the house including the communal area. Each volunteer is also provided with a locker to store away valuable items and there are wardrobes to hang your clothes.
Our local team has an office on the ground floor of the house, which makes for a great atmosphere and ensures volunteers are well supported throughout their stay. There is everything you need within walking distance of the Volunteer House: ATMs, supermarkets, laundrettes, chemists etc.
Orientation
You'll be arriving on a Wednesday and have your Orientation on Thursday. Before you start working at the project site, you'll have a detailed Orientation Session where your coordinator will provide you with all the necessary information about volunteering in Hanoi. All your doubts regarding the Vietnamese culture, greetings, locations, transportation, safety, and volunteer placements will be given during the orientation. On Friday, you’ll be visiting your project site, and have an introductory session.
Meals
Volunteers will be provided with three cooked meals. Local Vietnamese food is provided to the volunteers and the meals are cooked by the local cooks at the house. On weekends, you can also go out and explore the restaurants and cafes in Hanoi. Meals mostly comprise of rice accompanied by a chicken, pork, vegetable or fish dish. Depending on your work schedule, you eat lunch with other volunteers or at the project or at the volunteer house.
During Your Free Time
On the first Saturday, we shall take you out for a day tour of Hanoi. Otherwise, you can make the most of your evenings by exploring the local markets and eateries. On weekends, you can set out to explore the Halong Bay or the Sapa Valley.
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Dates
Dates
2023
2024
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February
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22
March
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22
April
05
12
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26
May
03
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31
June
07
14
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28
July
05
12
19
26
August
02
09
16
23
30
September
06
13
20
27
October
04
11
18
25
November
01
08
15
22
29
December
06
13
January
03
10
17
February
28
March
06
13
20
27
April
03
10
17
24
May
01
08
15
22
29
June
05
12
19
29
July
03
10
17
24
31
August
07
14
21
28
September
04
11
18
25
October
02
09
16
23
30
November
06
13
20
27
December
04
18
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Costs
Costs
Please Note: -An application fee of $229 is charged over and above the program fee as an application payment. (A 4% international banking fee is charged at the time of payment)
What are you Paying for?
- 24 hrs Assistance and support from VS Staff
- Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
- Airport Pickup
- Orientation and City Tour
- Food
- Accommodation in Volunteer house
- Local coordinators support
- Travel and Medical Insurance(Available at an extra cost)
- Certificate Of Completion (Upon Request)
What's NOT included?
- Airfare
- Visa fee
- Vaccinations
- Local Transportation
- Any personal expenses
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Reviews
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FAQ's Application and Program Details
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