Vietnam Caring for Disabled 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: 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
Spend your time helping disabled Children at a care center in Hanoi to build normal lives. Play an active part in enriching the lives of these lovely children by helping to give them an education and vocational skills such as craft making and language skills; as well as this you will be helping to care for the children, play games, sing songs.
Highlights
This is a thoroughly rewarding program which gives you the opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of these children. There are a number of care centers for disabled children in Hanoi that we are working with and our local team will place you according to any skills or previous experience that you may have, those with no previous experience in childcare are more than welcome to join as well.
The Children at these centers suffer from various disabilities including the effects of Autism, Down Syndrome, Japanese Encephalitis, low brain development and Agent Orange (one of the damaging legacies left behind from the Vietnam war). The ages of the children and young people range from anything between 2 and 22 years.
Your activities will vary depending on which center you are placed at but they may include some of the following:
* 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
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 Development
- Community Health
- Community Organizing
- Education
- English Teaching
- Teaching
- Volunteer Management
- Volunteering
This Program is open to
American, European, Canadian, Australian, South African, Kiwi, Worldwide, Asian Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Group living
- Other
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
