Volunteer Programs in Vietnam
Volunteering in Vietnam offers opportunities to explore life in one of 54 hill tribes, build relationships with young people, and give back to a country with a past filled of harsh warfare. Vietnam welcomes volunteers in a variety of capacities and industries. From education to healthcare, and youth development to environmental sustainability projects, there is a volunteer placement for everyone on this Indochinese Peninsula! As a volunteer in Vietnam, you can hike the lush jungles, visit the limestone islands, adventure into one of the ten national parks, or float along the Mekong Delta.

49 Volunteer Programs in Vietnam

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Pacific Discovery
Thailand, Laos, Vietnam & Cambodia Gap Semester
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Love Volunteers
Teaching English in Vietnam
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ARCC Programs
Vietnam & Cambodia: Project Clean Water
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Putney Student Travel
Vietnam Service Program
On this 29-day high school service program, volunteer with local ...

Gapforce
Southeast Asia Explorer with Gapforce
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Institute for Global Studies
Internships in Vietnam
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Globe Aware
Expedition in Vietnam
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Involvement Volunteers International
Food Shop Support in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
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Friends For Asia
Teaching English at an NGO – Vietnam
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Bright Light Volunteers
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A Guide to Volunteering Abroad in Vietnam
Locations
Volunteer work in Vietnam can be found in and around the major cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, as well as in the north near Ha Long Bay.
Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) is Vietnam’s largest city, found down in the south of the country. It has a more colonial feel than Hanoi up in the north, with some very famous western-looking buildings, such as the Notre-Dame Cathedral. While volunteering in HCMC, (as it is often referred to) a great place to visit is the Cu Chi tunnel, where visitors can climb into the original Vietcong tunnel system used during the war to gain fascinating insight into the conditions in which the soldiers from the north worked when they managed to overthrow the mighty West in the late 60’s.
Hanoi, the lively and ancient capital city, is considered the main cultural center of Vietnam. In the old centre you can buy produce and handicrafts from street sellers, watch traditional water puppet shows, and experience what this modern city has to offer in terms of shopping, Karaoke bars, cinemas, and dance clubs. Volunteer placements in Hanoi can range from centers for individuals with disabilities to community development projects or health placements.
Ha Long Bay. North of Hanoi, this archipelago of rocky limestone towers on the northern coast is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that attracts thousands of visitors each year. Volunteers can sail through the mystical landscape in traditional ships and explore caves and grottos in more modern canoes. Local fishing villages also regularly host visitors for seafood feasts, which is a must try for those who volunteer in Vietnam.
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