Description

As a volunteer on a Care project in Vietnam you have an important role to play, whether you are on a school or career break looking for some experience in development work or a trained professional offering the benefit of your experience. Everybody is welcome, provided you are willing to work hard and be committed to the role and to the children you are there to help.

Projects Abroad volunteers work in Hanoi at kindergartens and centers for children with disabilities. Though we can't solve all the social problems affecting modern day Vietnam, with the help of volunteers we can make a difference to a large number of children.

In whichever volunteer care project you find yourself you need to be ready for a challenge. Many of the children will have had very difficult lives and may be desperate for attention. There are likely to be some who have health problems or who require special attention due to disabilities or HIV/AIDS. Your role is to help improve their lives in whatever way possible.

The care work is often quite varied. It may involve practical care activities like washing and dressing the children, or playing games, sports and, helping older children with their homework. You may even want to take a group out on a trip. Projects Abroad will support you in any way that we can.

Highlights

Helping with basic education is also important as many of the children arrive at the homes after being orphaned or abandoned and have received little or no previous formal education. Volunteers at these placements assist with interactive activities that enhance the growth and development of the children.

Projects Abroad also offers a Care placement at a center located two hours southwest of Hanoi. This is home to over 80 previously homeless people, about half of whom are children, from infants to 14 years old. Your accommodation will also be at the center, allowing you to form strong relationships with the children and staff. Please let us know when you apply if you are interested in taking part in this placement.

Qualifications

None

Type of Programs

• Community Service / Volunteerism

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please see our website for prices

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Medical services
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Open minded with a desire to help.

Age Range

16 and up

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 1-4

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

10 days

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Projects Abroad's Mission Statement

As part of the global economy, Projects Abroad helps create local employment wherever we send volunteers. Employing local staff overseas and using their talents and knowledge is important to us. This local knowledge and support enables the organization to channel the skills of the volunteers from more affluent countries to regions around the world where they are needed. Volunteers also learn from their placements and the people they meet, and they gain experience in a chosen field. In the 21st century, we believe this mutual respect is what cultural exchange is all about.

Year Founded

1992