Description

Travel to Vietnam - the jewel of Asia - and take part in a cultural exchange that will leave you forever in love with Vietnam's serene people, entrancing wildlife, and magnificent landscapes.By volunteering at a paediatric hospital you will have the opportunity to help children with serious ailments to have a pleasant stay in the hospital as well as giving you a privileged insight into Vietnamese culture and customs. In your spare time you can explore the exquisite Vietnamese countryside discovering picturesque landscapes, ancient temples, overgrown ruins, nature reserves and wildlife sanctuaries. You can even enjoy a range of adventurous sports, treks and hikes. Visit this perfect destination for an enjoyable and rewarding gap year adventure.

* What Will I Be Doing?

The Hospital specialises in treating paediatrics patients from all over the country. Most patients come from low income families, with parents working in the agricultural sector. During their treatment period, the patients do not have access to education or participation in common leisure activities. The hospital also lacks psychological care for its youngest patients. Although 7 recreation rooms have been successfully established, catering for patients of all 22 departments, these are still lacking facilities and toys for the patients.

Despite efforts from the doctors and nurses in the hospital, they are failing to cater for all the patients' needs; this is why the hospital needs volunteers. The objectives of this project will be to ensure fundamental rights to physical and spiritual growth for paediatrics patients, like communication, knowledge, amusement, creative games, and physical exercises.

You will organise games and leisure activities for children who have to spend a long, difficult time in the hospital for their treatment. You will organise different activities such as drawing, singing, origami, playing games and performing plays. You should be enthusiastic, optimistic, patient, full of energy and ready to work with children. Most of all, you should be aware that this project is demanding and you should feel able to face children who are very sick.

Highlights

* Visit the jewel of Asia!
* Gain a privileged insight into Vietnamese culture & customs.
* Help to bring fun & joy to the children's lives.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

1,805

Program Fees Include:

Before you go:
* Pre-departure support
* Travel & medical advice & documentation
* Equipment advice
* Discounted medical kit
* Free Frontier t-shirt

In-country:
* Accommodation
* Ground transfers (we organise, you pay locally)
* In-transit accommodation
* Local orientation
* Project training
* In-country emergency support
* 24-hour international HQ back-up

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Childcare/children
• Hospital
• Medicine
• Nursing

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview

Frontier's Mission Statement

To conserve the world's most endangered wildlife and threatened habitats and to build sustainable livelihoods for marginalized and under resourced communities in the world's poorest countries. To create solutions that are apolitical, forward-thinking, community-driven, and innovative and which take into consideration the long-term needs of low income communities.

Year Founded

1989