Description

Visitors to Vietnam may arrive with pre-conceived notions based on historical events and popular myths, but both will leave with a different impression altogether! With a capital in the north and its largest city in the south, it is easy for travelers to fly in at one end and out the other without doubling back. Saigon is the more modern and cosmopolitan of the two, with English-speaking guides and upscale nightlife. Hanoi offers a fascinating look into Vietnamese history, architecture and scenery.

Vietnam offers 3,000 kilometers of widely varied yet distinctly Asian coastline. You will find that boat trips are common and necessary when visiting the best of Vietnam. Places such as Nha Trang can be packed with tourists during the busier months, but if you have time and desire you can find an isolated hideaway such as Ho Coc.

You'll want to spend time in Vietnam to explore the vibrant culture and see a side of Asia that many Western travelers avoid. Arguably the most stable Communist stronghold in Asia, Vietnam is quietly struggling to grow their economy while not losing too many communist ideals. Perhaps less refined than Thailand and harder to get to than a major hub, but the trip is guaranteed to be something out of the ordinary and beyond the average traveler's expectations.

Volunteer placements are located in Giao Xuan, Nam Dinh, 3 hours from Hanoi. This is a beautiful village with rice field and sea view. You can walk or ride bicycle around the village or join sport activities with locals in the afternoon. Volunteers can join in a teaching project in a Vietnamese Kindergarten teaching English or organizing creative activities.

Highlights

1 week Vietnamese Language & Culture

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Varies on length of stay

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Medical insurance

Program Fees Include:

Includes 1 week Vietnamese language & culture course, lodging, 3 meals/day, full-time volunteer assignment, on-site coordinator, travel insurance and airport pick-up.

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Academic Reinforcement
• Childcare/children
• English Teaching
• Teaching

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

AmeriSpan Study Abroad's Mission Statement

Our mantra is "Every Language, Every Culture, Everywhere." AmeriSpan Study Abroad has over 15 years experience and over 30,000 past participants. Our staff has three passions: language, culture, and travel. Individually and as a group, we have accumulated experiences and knowledge related to these passions. AmeriSpan's staff has traveled to more than 65 countries, every continent except Antarctica, speak 10 languages, and we are happy to share this enormous amount of relevant knowledge with you. Every staff member has studied and/or lived abroad for extended periods of time. We are neither a language school nor a travel agent, we're a hybrid of the two: a language travel organization. AmeriSpan has evaluated hundreds of schools, host families and destinations to determine which programs to offer, and our independence allows us to give you unbiased evaluations of these programs. Our pledge to our participants is to make going abroad 'worry-free'. There is no risk in choosing an AmeriSpan program because you'll get the best program, best price and can cancel for any reason and get a full refund on every dollar we have received for your program.

Year Founded

1993