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Volunteer in Vietnam
.: The ProgramThe volunteer opportunities are in the following areas:Orphanage Placements Volunteers will be allocated to a placement by our partner, although they will take into account any preference that you specify on your application form. Regardless of which placement you are in, you will still fly into Da Nang, and have your orientation there. In some orphanage placements, you will also have the opportunity to teach in Language Centres in the evenings. Cahors Orphanage (Hoi An): Opened in 1992, and is home to 30 children aged from 10-20 who have lost either one or both parents. The program aims to develop the children's English skills, encourage sports or games, and there is also scope for a work experience program and art lessons. Cu Lao Cham Island (Hoi An): Volunteers in the Cu Lao Cham Program are expected to teach English as well as arts and crafts to orphans, disadvantaged children and local people on Cu Lao Cham Island, 20 km from Hoi An beach. Tam Ky Placements (Quang Nam Province): Volunteers in Tam Ky, 70 kilometres south from Da Nang, have the opportunity to work with four community organizations: The Home of Affection, the Vocational Traning Center, the Provincial Baby Orphanage, and the Education Center for Tam Thanh Community. Red Cross Day Centre (Da Nang): This day centre has been open for nearly three years and provides physiotherapy and resources to disabled children in the local area. Volunteers typically work teaching English and songs for two hours during the morning, and on Games and Crafts during the afternoon. Social Assistance Center (Quang Ngai): Volunteers help with orphanage and English teaching programs. The centre is the home for almost 100 disabled children and orphans, and volunteers will teach English, arts, crafts, songs, and sports. Hue Placements: In Hue, some 75 km north of Da Nang, volunteers can participate in three different programs - working in orphanages, working with children with disabilities, or teaching English to students from various social assistance programs around the city. At present, the program at the Dai Loc Orphanage has been postponed, possibly re-opening in early 2006. The Dai Loc orphanage, 40 km from Da Nang, was launched in 2003 by the local government, and holds 40 children. The teaching programs are mainly focused around English, crafts, arts, music, sports, and games. Language Centre Volunteers teach English at foreign language centres in Da Nang and Hoi An. Volunteers are expected to assist with Vietnamese native English teachers to teach English to young students. The students come from high schools and universities, as well as full-time workers. Teaching will involve helping high school students with their English examinations to colleges or universities or equipping them with necessary English skills for conversations at work or higher education. A volunteer is expected to teach 10 classes per week (around 15 hours). Class sizes are from 15 to 20. Teaching material is provided. For this program, volunteers are accommodated in a rented house with volunteers from other programs. .: Program LocationsDa Nang is Vietnam's fourth largest city, located on the banks of the Han river. It is an hour�s flight from Vietnam�s major international airports: Ho Chi Minh (in the south) and Hanoi (in the north). Famous landmarks in Da Nang include China Beach, the Marble Mountains and the museum of Cham Sculpture. Hoi An is a picturesque riverside town, 30 km south of Da Nang. It was one of Asia's most famous ports in past centuries, and still retains a sense of history and has plenty of interesting historical attractions. Tam Ky, the provincial capital of the Quang Nam province, is located another 30 km south, and is famous for the Cham Towers. Quang Ngai is located further south of Tam Ky and is a capital of the Quang Ngai province..: Program RequirementsAs a volunteer in Vietnam you must:
.: Program ScheduleVolunteers are required to arrive in Da Nang at the beginning of the month in which they are volunteering to participate in the training and orientation program. In 2006, the Tet holiday runs during February 2006, so we do not recommend volunteering for 1 month in February, as your volunteer time will be reduced..: Program CostThe cost of the program is as follows:Global Volunteer Network - Support Fee: US $350.00. This provides you with:
Vietnam Program Fee:
The other costs you will need to meet are: Your flights (international and a domestic flight to Da Nang), visa, shots, travel insurance, and corresponding airport departure taxes. There may also be minor travel and accommodation expenses at the beginning and end of your program. To see the cost in your local currency, we recommend you look here. .: Frequently Asked QuestionsWe have put together the following page, which answers the majority of questions people have.Click here .: Volunteer JournalsIf you would like to read about the experiences of some of our volunteers who are currently in Vietnam, you can do so here. This journal service is provided free to all our volunteers.Click here .:Application ProcessAll, applicants will be notified by email as to whether their application has been successful.(1) Complete the Application Form: Fill out the application form via the link below. Upon receipt of the form we will assess your suitability for the program. (2) Contact You: If you are successful we will then email you a letter of acceptance. (3) Decision Point: Once you have read through the letter of acceptance and we have answered any questions or concerns that you might have, it is time to pay your application fee to secure your place on the program. Please note that we will refund your application fee if you decide not to go. (4) Confirmation: Once the application fee is paid, our volunteer partner will contact you to ensure everything is organized. Our volunteer partner will also request that you send them a copy of your CV, passport and degrees. This is to help them find an appropriate placement for you. We will also send you the link to our program guide, which covers topics such as country information, travel links, visa application process, and fundraising ideas. (5) Communication & Support: Throughout the application process, we are committed to working with you to answer any of your questions or concerns. During your placement we are also available as a form of support to you as a volunteer and will email you while in country to discuss how the program is going. To apply for this program, click here. |
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