Vietnam Care for Disadvantaged and Orphaned Children
Location: Vietnam: Hanoi
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: 13th, 27th May; 10th, 24th Jun; 8th, 22nd Jul; 12th, 26th Aug; 9th, 23rd Sep; 14th, 28th Oct; 11th, 25th Nov; 9th Dec.
Real Gap Experience
61-63 Chatham St. Fifth Floor Boston, MA 02109 United States
Description
Staying in Vietnam's bustling capital Hanoi, you will split your time volunteering between a Care Center for Disabled Children and a Home for Orphaned and Abandoned Children. You’ll be giving much needed care and support to these wonderful children, enriching their lives and helping them to build happy memories of their childhoods that will last a lifetime.
Highlights
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
Qualifications
Minimum age 17 years with parental consent. All volunteers are required to submit a copy of the CV/Resume prior to departure, this will be passed on to our in-country team.
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
from USD 1,099.00
Cost Include Description:
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
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Childcare/children
- Community Centers
- Community Development
- Community Health
- Community Organizing
- Disability Issues
- Education
- English Teaching
- Handicapped
- Homelessness
- Orphans
- Primary Education
- Street Kids
- Teaching
- Volunteering
- Youth
- Youth Development
This Program is open to
American, European, Canadian, Australian, South African, Kiwi, Worldwide, Asian Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Guest House
Participants Travel to Vietnam
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
