Description

The Global Volunteer Network currently has volunteer opportunities available through our partner organizations in Vietnam in areas that allow you to work closely with local community members, changing their lives through education, assistance in language, and caring for children.

Volunteers have the chance to help care for children in orphanages, and teach English in universities, colleges and language centers in Da Nang (Danang), a beautiful coastal city in central Vietnam. This program will give you a chance to make an important contribution to the people of Vietnam, and to gain an in depth experience of the country and its culture that will stay with you the rest of your life.

Orphanage Placements
This program gives you the chance to volunteer with orphans, street children, and mentally/physically disabled children in a variety of different orphanages, schools, daycare and social support centers. Many children are parentless or have been abandoned as their parents cannot afford to provide for them.

These kids need love, attention, education and life skills to ensure they have a future free from poverty. Volunteers are needed to assist by caring for babies, teaching basic English, arts n crafts, music, sports and health care. Volunteers will also have a chance to assist with physiotherapy at the disabled orphanages.

Special need: In the orphanages and support centers there are many children who suffer from mental and physical disabilities. There is a great need for qualified physiotherapists, occupational therapists, behavioral therapists, play therapists, doctors, nurses, and other professionals with medical qualifications. There is also a need for volunteers who know sign language or have artistic skills to work in a School for Deaf Children.

Teaching Placements
There is a serious shortage of English Teachers in high schools, colleges and universities. Many students have only had the chance to learn English from a local Vietnamese teacher, who is responsible for around 50 students. Volunteers from English speaking countries are needed to assist Vietnamese teachers to teach the students correct English pronunciation and conversational skills as it is considered a valuable asset.

In Vietnam, the English language is considered as a gateway to the students future and a chance to escape poverty. Effective use of the English language will provide students with confidence and improve their future employment opportunities.

Please note, volunteers in the Teaching program are not required to be a qualified Teacher or have any previous teaching experience. All we ask is that you give 100% effort and enthusiasm in your work with the students.

Accommodation
Volunteers are provided with accommodation covered by the program fee. You will stay in a rented house with other volunteers. Volunteers are provided with three meals per days as well as drinking water.

To apply for our Vietnam volunteer program please visit our website. Please feel free to email us with any questions about this program. We are happy to answer any questions that you may have.

Highlights

Placements are based in two locations around the central region of Vietnam, which is famous for its lush green rice paddies, rich traditional culture, beautiful beaches, and delicious Vietnamese food.

Da Nang is Vietnam's third largest city located on the banks of the Han River. It is an hour's flight from Vietnam's major international airports: Ho Chi Minh (in the south) and Hanoi (in the north).

Tam Ky is the provincial capital of the Quang Nam province and is located 70 km south of Da Nang.

Qualifications

As a volunteer in Vietnam you must:
* Be 18 years or older
* Have no health problems
* Be enthusiastic and motivated
* Be a native speaker of English (volunteers must be from Australia, Canada, Europe, Ireland, UK, USA, or New Zealand)
* Have a college degree or university degree to volunteer in the Teaching program

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please contact us for more information

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Disability Issues
• English Teaching
• Handicapped
• Health Care
• Orphans

Age Range

18 and up

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 3

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-3 days

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Global Volunteer Network's Mission Statement

The Global Volunteer Network (GVN) is a New Zealand Charitable Trust (non-profit NGO) based in Wellington, New Zealand. Our Charitable incorporation number is: CC46460. Our vision is to support the work of local community organizations in developing countries through the placement of international volunteers. We believe that local communities are in the best position to determine their needs, and we provide volunteers to help them achieve their goals.

Year Founded

2000