Description

Spend your time helping disabled Children at a care center in Hanoi to build normal lives. Play an active part in enriching the lives of these lovely children by helping to give them an education and vocational skills such as craft making and language skills; as well as this you will be helping to care for the children, play games, sing songs.

Highlights

This is a thoroughly rewarding program which gives you the opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of these children. There are a number of care centers for disabled children in Hanoi that we are working with and our local team will place you according to any skills or previous experience that you may have, those with no previous experience in childcare are more than welcome to join as well.

The Children at these centers suffer from various disabilities including the effects of Autism, Down Syndrome, Japanese Encephalitis, low brain development and Agent Orange (one of the damaging legacies left behind from the Vietnam war). The ages of the children and young people range from anything between 2 and 22 years.

Your activities will vary depending on which center you are placed at but they may include some of the following:

* Helping the staff at the center with their daily tasks
* Assist with cooking, feeding and looking after the disabled children at the center
* Singing songs and playing games with the children
* Caring for the children
* Helping the staff with general housework including cleaning and maintenance at the center
* Arranging extra outdoor activities with the children (this could include arranging picnics and sight-seeing trips)
* Helping with cultural exchanges at the project with activities such as traditional dancing and singing
* Assisting the staff at the center with lessons and vocational training
* Joining daily activities with the pupils including assisting with exercise

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

from USD 1,099.00

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support

Program Fees Include:

What's included in the program fee:

* Orientation first day after arrival
* Accommodation in shared rooms in a volunteer apartment
* Full support from our in-country coordinators
* Airport pick-up
* 24/7 emergency assistance

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

American, European, Canadian, Australian, South African, Kiwi, Worldwide and Asian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement

We offer over 250 projects and travel options in over 35 countries. So whether you are interested in volunteering, community work, conservation, paid work overseas, teaching English, learning a new skill, adventure travel or sports and expeditions, you will find what you are looking for with Real Gap. Not only about we passionate about responsible travel, we also want to make sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisers have traversed the globe and taken their own gap years, so they can give you all the advice you need to plan yours. You will also get support from both our on-site and office staff who understand the needs and expectations of Real Gap travelers.

Year Founded

2005