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Food Shop Support in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

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Volunteer at The Smile Food Shop, which was opened to help less privileged people by providing low-cost lunches for only 2000 VND per meal (about 10 cents). Founded in 2012, it is run by a local NGO and joined by passionate locals and overseas volunteers like yourself! Your daily duties may include food preparation, serving, and cleaning up. Most importantly, you will put a smile on the faces of ...

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Program Highlights

Interact and support the local community, and get to know the people that come to the project.

Support a local NGO that provides low-cost, nutritious meals for locals who need these most.

Assist the local staff at the food shop, setting up the tables and serving meals to underprivileged local people.

Stay in a volunteer center on a college campus, fostering cultural exchange with international participants and local students.

Talk to the locals who come to the project, and put a smile on their faces!

Quick Details

Locations
  • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Alternative Spring Break
Cost Per WeekContact Provider for Cost Details
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Community Centers
  • Grassroots Organization
  • Nutrition
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Awards

not for profit

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Overall Rating

9

Total Reviews

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Volunteering in Vietnam

May 08, 2025by: Berta V - SpainProgram: Food Shop Support in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
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A life experience! Food program was very fulfilling, I felt useful and loved shearing moment with locals. I didn’t “cook” or prepared food as I expected, but I enjoyed anyways. We served the trays and filled the containers for take away meals. After working, we ate lunch at the food shop with the workers of the restaurant, and food was delicious! The afternoons were free time, to visit the city, enjoy moments with your new friends or have a nap. Weekends are for discovering the county, going to another city or another county. I visited Mui Né and Hoi An and really liked it. I met lots of people, had fun and practiced my english! The local team is adorable! They are always there if any help is needed or to recommend us places to visit. The food is good and the accommodation as well. Describe better what we will to at the food shop, because I expected to help cooking and learn local dishes, but food was already prepared when we arrived at the food shop every morning. We served food.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Community Centers
  • Grassroots Organization
  • Nutrition

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

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

Cost per week

Contact Provider for Cost Details

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Wifi Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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