Description

Volunteer teach in Hanoi. ELI works with schools and language development programs in and around Hanoi. Volunteers can work year round with community based English development programs which provide after school help to students, summer language camps, and adult classes. Volunteers also have the option to work at a primary school during the September-May school year. ELI works with primary schools in Hanoi and the surrounding provinces, so volunteers can choose either a city location or a small town. Volunteers wanting to work with adults can join one of the English programs that aid stigmatized populations such as school dropouts, the unemployed, HIV/AIDS patients or sex workers. Each program offers a chance to get to know energetic students eager to learn English along with the unforgettable experience of living in Hanoi.

Highlights

Vietnam, one of the more recent additions to the "must see" list of places to visit, has a wealth of experiences for the traveler. From the bustling cities to the remote mountains and the beautiful beaches, this is a country that will amaze you at every turn. ELI programs are based in Hanoi, the dynamic captial of Vietnam. It is a city that retains its French colonial charm, but is simultaneously unmistakably Vietnamese. Teeming with small shops and motorbikes, it will amaze you with the hum of activity. But don't worry, the city's numerous lakes provide relief from the hectic pace.

Qualifications

Native or near-native English skills.

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• English
• Vietnamese

Cost in US$:

Varies by duration. Contact us for information.

Program Fees Include:

* Pre-departure information
* Pick up from the airport in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City
* Orientation and welcome pack
* Volunteer Position
* Four hours of instruction in survival Vietnamese
* 24/7 in-country support

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

There is no typical ELI volunteer. We work with people from all over the world and a variety of backgrounds. ELI has placed volunteers ranging in age from 18-81. Successful volunteers are flexible, upbeat, energetic, and inquisitive.

Age Range

18 and up

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Resume
• Written Application

ELI-Experiential Learning International's Mission Statement

ELI's full name, Experiential Learning International, reflects our philosophy. We believe that the most compelling life lessons come through experience, and that international experiences are among the most profound influences on our sense of self and our view of the world. ELI facilitates flexible international learning programs for independent travelers by partnering with local organizations to give participants the opportunity to experience and contribute to sustainable ongoing local projects throughout the world.

Year Founded

2001