Description

Volunteers are needed to help by giving their time, energy and attention to poor or orphaned children and disadvantaged adults in the beautiful surroundings of rural Vietnam.

The orphanage is a bright and colourful place for the children where they can grow up in a safe, supportive and happy environment.

Volunteers have the opportunity to get involved with a range of activities at the orphanage and care home depending on your skills and the needs of the project.

Volunteers will spend Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm at the orphanage and care home. You will have a few hours at lunch time to relax and head back to the hotel for lunch. Some of the children at the orphanage attend school during the day while around 40 children stay at the centre to learn vocational skills and improve their English.

Each day at the orphanage will differ but they are likely to include the following tasks:

* Teaching English
* Playing sports
* Help take care of infants
* Doing arts and crafts
* Songs, music and activities
* Helping with vocational classes (sewing/carpentry etc.)
* Food preparation
* Cleaning and maintenance of the orphanage
* Helping the children with their homework

The care home also cares for older people who have been abandoned by their families or have no relative to take care of them, and people with mental illnesses. Volunteers also have the opportunity to spend time with the older people and disabled adults if they would like to.

Highlights

* Live a hotel in a beautiful location in rural Vietnam
* Get involved with teaching English, games and orphanage daily life
* Experience real Vietnamese culture

By volunteering on this project you will help children who have had an incredibly tough life. It is hoped that through improved education and healthcare, these children can lead better, happier and healthier lives and have better opportunities for the future.

Part of the fee you pay goes to the Vietnamese organisation you will work with and they in turn provide funding and resources to help the projects.

Qualifications

Volunteers are not required to have any particular experience for this project.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

GBP 695 for 2 weeks, GBP 145 for extra weeks

Cost Includes:

• In-country orientation/Training
• Written materials pre-departure
• Housing
• In-country staff support

Program Fees Include:

* A comprehensive information booklet and pre-departure support
* Travel advice and assistance
* Airport pickup
* Transfer to the project and return to Hanoi at the end of your placement
* Training and induction in Hanoi
* 3 days with a local guide (with a high level of English) at the project
* Accommodation 1 night in Hanoi (Old Quarter) and further nights in Ba Vi (single sex room if requested)
* 24 hour support, help and advice from the local team

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18 +

This Program is open to

Worldwide, American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and South African Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Guest House

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 2-4

Application Process Involves

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

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Personal Overseas Development (PoD)'s Mission Statement

PoD is a leading non-profit organization arranging ethical, inspiring and supported volunteering opportunities around the world. Established in 2001, our aim is to support ongoing projects with our partners in Belize, Cambodia, Nepal, Peru, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand and Vietnam by providing passionate and committed volunteers. We work with long term projects that we know personally and where there is genuine benefit to local communities. A placement with PoD will not only develop volunteer's skills and confidence, get them out of their comfort zone and exploring incredible parts of the world but also the ability make a genuine difference. We currently offer gap year, career break, working holiday, volunteer projects and school expeditions from 1 week to 6 months with year round departures. We offer a personal and professional service drawing on years of experience from staff in the UK and overseas. Volunteers are needed to help work with disadvantaged children, communities, animals and conservation projects including: caring for elephants and wild animals; joining an Amazon jungle conservation project; scuba diving and marine conservation; community building projects; volunteering at orphanages and care homes; teaching English and running summer English camps. PoD believes in providing challenging, safe and fun experiences for individuals and groups to enjoy. We are passionate about giving volunteers of all ages the opportunity to use their energy, enthusiasm and personality where it counts.

Year Founded

2001