Vietnam Volunteering Program

Why a Volunteer Program?

Volunteering is a beautiful way to travel with numerous benefits that are being enjoyed by tens of thousands of people from all over the world each year.

f you are looking to have fun, make a difference and do it safely then you can look forward to making a volunteering trip for the following reasons:

Experience the real culture of your destination – unmatchable by any other type of travel.
Make a difference to a community or environmental project.
Travel safely in a well-organised packaged program
Pay fair prices for trips that offer a lot of great experiences.
Visit famous highlights and nature reserves or have soft adventures.
Be a proud, 21st -century global citizen, travelling responsibly.

Why Vietnam?

Reasons Vietnam Should Be Your Next Trip

If you visit Vietnam, you are guaranteed to have an adventure. Vietnam is wild, and it's easy to get out of your comfort zone- if you go a few blocks away from the backpacker's street in Hanoi, you will find that no one speaks English. The traffic is unlike any place else, the cities are bursting with life, and once you let go and ease into the rhythm, you'll find Vietnam offers an experience unlike any other. Here’s why you must visit Vietnam:

Lots of backpackers visit Vietnam hoping to motorbike along the countryside and for a good reason. Vietnam offers stunning views of mountains, fields and beaches. You can rent a motorbike, or if you are planning a long-term trip, buy one and sell it at the end. There are plenty of mechanics nearby for an unexpected breakdown, and if you aren't sure where to go, you can find plenty of well-worn paths through the country. There's nothing like exploring a country with the wind rushing through your hair as you pass through towns you would never see otherwise.

It's not just delicious coffee, it's the variety of specialities and the uniqueness of recipes. You can stick to the classic black coffee, but you can also find coffee with coconut milk, coffee with yoghurt, or even coffee with egg yolk for a rich, creamy finish. Each café will offer a different, and by the time you leave, you'll probably have a new favourite drink.

Natural wonders might not be the first thing you think of when Vietnam comes to mind, but there are many spectacular spots to visit. Hạ Long Bay located in North Vietnam features endless, lofty limestone islands topped with rainforests. Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park offers forests, caves, underground rivers but is known for its ancient limestones karsts. Merely taking a ride through the countryside will provide stunning views of sometimes mystical scenery. The deeper you delve into the country, the more beauty you will uncover.

Vietnam has festivals scheduled for the entire year- you could plan your trip based off them. You might learn how families celebrate their love for each other at the Tet festival when people stay over each other's homes and make Chung cake over a bonfire. You might run into the famous buffalo fighting festival, where the win- ning buffalo is killed and present to a god. Even public holidays create a spectacle if you happen to be in Vietnam on the second of September the streets are lit with red flags everywhere you wander.

The government does a great job of providing security anywhere you travel in the country. There hasn’t been a crime against tourists for a decade. Vietnam goes a step further than this with its welcoming locals. Locals are smiling and kind, willing to offer directions or lend a helping hand whenever it’s needed. There are even characteristics attached to specific places. People from Hue are known for their elegance and charm. If you’re from Hoi Ann, you’re known to be honest. The people of Vietnam offer something for every local to learn after a visit. Vietnam is a beautiful wild country that offers a variety of experiences for everyone who ventures into this country. It provides a rich history, beautiful landscapes, delicious coffee and most importantly, hospitable locals who make you feel like you are welcome in their country.

Vietnam Volunteer Program Practical Details

Here is a sample of a 4-week volunteer program. If you want to travel for shorter or longer durations, then let us know and will give you a plan for that. Based on your budget, you can do this program in 2 forms, “Volunteering Only Program” or “Volunteer and Travel Program”.

Volunteer only Program

Volunteer and Travel Program

Day 1, Mon

Arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport and transfer to accommodation settle down

Arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport and move to accommodation settle down

Day 2, Tues

Welcome meeting and orientation start. Orientation includes talks & presentations on: • Vietnam& its culture • Social development and the role of volunteers • How to do volunteer work • Project actvites • Cultural responsibility • Personal safety & Code of Conducts • General Local area • Vietnamese Language lessons & visit to the local Market

Day 3, Wed

Volunteering project work starts with the daily schedule of volunteering, cultural activities and free time. Afternoon Vietnamese language lesson.

Day 4, Thurs

Volunteering project continues. Afternoon Vietnamese language class

Day 5, Fri

Volunteering project in the morning. Afternoon Vietnamese Language class

Day 6, Sat

Free Weekend.

Mekong Delta excursion with an overnight stay.

Day 7, Sun

Free Weekend.

Return from the Mekong Delta Tour and overnight.

Day 8, Mon

Volunteering project continues. Afternoon Vietnamese cooking demonstration and free time.

Day 9, Tues

Volunteering in the morning. Visit a local family in the evening for learning about day to day life in Vietnam and have a meal with them.

Day 10, Web

Volunteering in the morning and Afternoon free.

Day 11, Thurs

Volunteering during the day and Afternoon free.

Day 12, Fri

Continue volunteering in the morning and afternoon for personal activities.

Day 13, Sat

Free Weekend.

Start Mui Ne Excursion to visit its unique beaches with sand dunes. Stay overnight.

Day 14, Sun

Free Weekend.

Return from Mui Ne Excursion and overnight..

Day 15, Mon

Continue the volunteering project. (Departure for 2-week program participants).

Day 16-18, Tues-Thurs

Continue volunteering project.

Continue volunteering project. Evening transfer to Dong Nai and overnight.

Day 19, Fri

Continue volunteering project.

Visit Cat Tien National Park and after- noon transfer to Da Lat. Overnight stay in Da Lat.

Day 20, Sat

Free Weekend

Full day visit of Da Lat. Overnight trans- fer to Saigon.

Day 21, Sun

Free Weekend

Morning arrival in Saigon and free time.

Day 22, Mon

Continue volunteering project. (Departure for 3-week program participants).

Day 23-25, Tues-Thurs

Continue Volunteering project

Day 26, Fri

Continue Volunteering project

Continue Volunteering project during the day. Evening flight to Da Nang and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 27, Sat

Free Weekend.

Visits and sightseeing in Da Nand along with overnight stay.

Day 28, Sun

Free Weekend.

Morning return flight from Da Nang and overnight in Saigon.

Day 29, Mon

Departure transfer to Tan Son Nhat In- Departure transfer to Tan Son Nhat ternational Airport for the journey back International Airport for the journey home.

Vietnam Volunteer Program

Duration : 30 Days

Country : Vietnam

Day 1, Monday, (Volunteer and Travel Program)

Arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport and transfer to accommodation settle down
Day 2, Tuesday, (Volunteer and Travel Program)

Welcome meeting and orientation start. Orientation includes talks & presentations on: • Nepal & its culture • Social development and the role of volunteers • How to do volunteer work • Project activities • Cultural responsibility • Personal safety & Code of Conducts • Introduction to the allotted project. • Nepalese Language Lessons
Day 3 , Wednesday, (Volunteer and Travel Program)

Volunteering project work starts with the daily schedule of volunteering, cultural activities and free time. Afternoon Vietnamese language lesson.
Day 4, Thursday, (Volunteer and Travel Program)

Volunteering project continues. Afternoon Vietnamese language class
Day 5, Friday, (Volunteer and Travel Program)

Volunteering project in the morning. Afternoon Vietnamese Language class
- Day 6, Saturday
  
  Free Weekend. (Volunteer only Program)
  
  Mekong Delta excursion with an overnight stay. (Travel Program)
- Day 7, Sunday
  
  Free Weekend.(Volunteer only Program)
  
  Return from the Mekong Delta Tour and overnight.(Travel Program)
- Day 8, Monday , (Volunteer and Travel Program)
  
  Volunteering project continues. Afternoon Vietnamese cooking demonstration and free time.
- Day 9 , Tuesday , (Volunteer and Travel Program)
  
  Volunteering in the morning. Visit a local family in the evening for learning about day to day life in Vietnam and have a meal with them.
- Day 10, Wednesday , (Volunteer and Travel Program)
  
  Volunteering in the morning and Afternoon free.
- Day 11, Thursday , (Volunteer and Travel Program)
  
  Volunteering during the day and afternoon free.
- Day 12, Friday , (Volunteer and Travel Program)
  
  Continue volunteering in the morning and afternoon for personal activities.
- Day 13, Saturday
  
  Free Weekend. (Volunteer only Program)
  
  Start Mui Ne Excursion to visit its unique beaches with sand dunes. Stay overnight. (Travel Program)
- Day 14, Sunday
  
  Free Weekend. (Volunteer only Program)
  
  Return from Mui Ne Excursion and overnight.(Travel Program)
- Day 15, Monday, (Volunteer and Travel Program)
  
  Continue the volunteering project. (a departure for 2-week program participants).
- Day 16 - Day18, Tuesday to Thursday
  
  Continue volunteering project. (Volunteer only Program)
  
  Continue volunteering project. Evening transfer to Dong Nai and overnight. (Travel Program)
- Day 19, Friday
  
  Continue volunteering project. (Volunteer only Program)
  
  Visit Cat Tien National Park and after-noon transfer to Da Lat. Overnight stay in Da Lat. (Travel Program)
- Day 20, Saturday
  
  Free Weekend. (Volunteer only Program)
  
  Full day visit of Da Lat. Overnight transfer to Saigon. (Travel Program)
- Day 21, Sunday
  
  Free Weekend. (Volunteer only Program)
  
  Morning arrival in Saigon and free time. (Travel Program)
- Day 22, Monday (Volunteer and Travel Program)
  
  Continue volunteering project. (Departure for 3-week program participants).
- Day 23 - Day 25, Tuesday to Thursday, (Volunteer and Travel Program)
  
  Continue Volunteering project
- Day 26, Friday
  
  Continue Volunteering project (Volunteer only Program)
  
  Continue Volunteering project during the day. Evening flight to Da Nang and overnight stay at hotel. (Travel Program)
- Day 27 , Saturday
  
  Free Weekend (Volunteer only Program)
  
  Visits and sightseeing in Da Nand along with overnight stay. (Travel Program)
- Day 28 , Sunday
  
  Free Weekend (Volunteer only Program)
  
  Morning return flight from Da Nang and overnight in Saigon. (Travel Program)
- Day 29, Monday (Volunteer and Travel Program)
  
  Departure transfer to Tan Son Nhat In- Departure transfer to Tan Son Nhat ternational Airport for the journey back International Airport for the journey home.

*Participants can choose to travel on weekends by purchasing excursions additionally.

Typical Daily Schedule

Monday – Saturday
While the schedule of the day depends on the project, overall, it looks a bit like the following:

Activities Time
Breakfast at accommodation 7:00 - 8:00
Project volunteering work 8:00 - 13:00
Lunch 13:30 - 14:30
Cultural workshops- as per program schedule 15:00 - 16:00
Preparation meeting/lesson planning for the next day 16:00 - 17:00
Tea/coffee at the accommodation 17:00 - 17:30
Dinner at accommodation 19:00 - 20:00

Lunch may be offered a packed lunch or lunch at the project depending on different factors such as distance from accommodation and others. *The scheduled time table mentioned above may change due to the need of the project or any other circumstances.

Available Volunteering projects in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Teaching and education project

Care and supervision to Orphan Children

Helping and caring for Elderly People

Health & Childcare at Disabled centre

Child Care (kindergarten/pre-school)

Weekend Excursions

These trips are packed full of beautiful sights, joyous fun and exhilarating adventure.

Arrival and Departure Procedure

Arriving into and departing from an unfamiliar country can cause stress. Especially if you are visiting the country for the first time. Read these instructions carefully and have them be known to your travel agent because at any scheduled start date we are picking up people arriving from all parts of the world to join the program.

Once we have you on the program, you can just relax because we will pick you up, no matter what time of the day it is. You will also have multiple phone numbers to reach out to, in case your flight is delayed, or you miss the connection altogether. Once you provide us with your flight details, we have you covered.

Important: please carefully note the detailed itinerary to know the arrival and departure airport for your trip and plan your flights accordingly

Arrival Procedure

Please arrive by flights that have their scheduled arrival time from 10 AM on the start date of the program until 6 AM on the following day ( Day 2) of the program. If the flight is delayed inside a reasonable time, then we will wait for you else call us, and we will come to pick you up.

Arrival pickups or flights with their scheduled arrival time outside of these hours will be charged extra.

Check in at accommodation is available from 12 noon on Day 1 of the program, even though, we attempt to have you checked in at the accommodation, as early as possible.

Please exit from departure gate and wait outside of exit gate at Cape Town International airport.

During departure, check out time from the accommodation is 12 noon on the last day of the program (for ex, Day 15 on a 2-week program).

Departure procedure

Airport transfer on departure is available from 8 PM on the 2nd last day of the program (for ex, Day 14, Day 21, Day 28 in case of 2 weeks, 3 weeks or 4 week programs respectively) until 10 AM on the last day of the program (for ex, Day 15, Day 22, Day 29 in case of 2 week, 3 week or 4 week programs respec- tively).

Departure transfer will be available at gaps of 2 hours, and you will be asked to take the most conven- ient transfer based on your flight's departure time.

Departure transfers outside these times or schedules are available on extra charges.

During departure, check out time from the accommodation is 12 noon on the last day of the pro gram (for ex, Day 15 on a 2-week program).

Important:

all the program and services are available as per schedule only. If any deviation or reschedule occurs, and such would cost extra to organise, then it will be charged extra. We are not able to do any settlement or reimburse- ment against any unused services.

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