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Volunteer in Food Outreach in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

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4.9 / 5Overall Rating
17Reviews
2007Year established

Program Overview

Volunteers support a local kitchen that provides affordable meals to people facing hardship, including elderly residents, low income workers, students and individuals experiencing food insecurity. You will help ensure the kitchen runs smoothly so meals can be served efficiently and with dignity.

Typical tasks include preparing ingredients, helping cook simple dishes, portioning food, serving meal...

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Program Highlights

Programs start every Monday. Duration from 1 to 12 weeks
Includes dormitory style accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City, meals, airport pick up, orientation and 24/7 in country support
Volunteer up to 6 hours a day working at a soup kitchen serving nutritious low cost meals to low income workers, the elderly and others in need
Tasks may include cleaning and chopping vegetables, preparing food, serving meals to 300 to 500 people per day and maintaining kitchen cleanliness
Opportunity to support food security and community wellbeing in Ho Chi Minh City while immersing yourself in Vietnamese culture

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Pre-Departure Orientation
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
In-Country Orientation
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Certificate of Completion
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation

Program Details

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Locations

  • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Types & Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Tours
  • Vacation Packages
  • Causes
  • Community Centers
  • Nutrition

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18-30

Duration

  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months

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You volunteer at a busy soup kitchen serving affordable meals to low-income workers, the elderly and others who struggle to afford regular meals. 

You help with food preparation tasks (like washing and chopping vegetables), serve meals, maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and support smooth meal services for large groups.

Recognitions & Awards

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Top Rated Provider Volunteer Abroad 2025
2025 Finalist - Innovative Volunteer Abroad Program
Notable Mention - GoAbroad Top Rated Volunteer Abroad Providers 2024
Top Rated Provider 2023 - Volunteer Abroad
Top Rated Volunteer Abroad Organization 2022
Zero Carbon
Notable Mention 2021 - Volunteer Abroad
Innovative New Program – Volunteer Abroad 2021 Finalist
Top Rated Volunteer Abroad Organizations of 2020
Innovative New Program Volunteer Abroad 2020 Finalist
Top Eco-Traveling Enthusiast of 2017 - Sustainable Voluntourism
Certified B Corporation
GoAbroad Top Volunteer Abroad Organization 2018
Innovative Student Video 2020 Finalist
2019 Notable Mentions

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