Volunteer in Vietnam

Vietnam is composed of a diverse culture and biosphere from the northern river-banks to the southern coast.  From the Ancient Baiyue Kingdom in East Asia, Nam Việt, Vietnam was established. Vietnam and its popular identifiers– stilt homes, traditional pho soup–contribute to the country’s uniqueness but, it is also heavily influenced by China. Visitors come for the spectacular landscapes, such as the limestone karst peaked valleys, many of which are surrounded by steep cliffs. But despite the beauty of the country, visitors truly stay for the rich traditions and customs, especially the Tet New Year celebrated throughout.

United Planet also offers long-term (6 months and one year) volunteer abroad programs and virtual volunteering and virtual internships (1 month to 6 months) in Vietnam. Learn more about all of our volunteer abroad programs and virtual volunteering and virtual internship countries in Asia.

Educational and Intercultural Camp: meet and engage young locals during this camp seminar for culture and language exchange.

Lao High School: teach in a school whose main objective is for students to develop English listening and speaking skills.

Youth Master Initiative: support this new initiative by encouraging intercultural learning and English/French language skills.

HV High School: assist at one of the best public schools in Vietnam, where the aim is to teach a foreign language.

Vocational College of Technology: provide an English language speaking environment for students (ages 18-21).

University of Natural Resources and Environment: help students prepare for the globalized labor market by assisting with English language lessons.

University of Industry: prepare conversation classes for students training in the field of science.

Hanoi High School: teach independently in the classroom and develop students’ competency in communication.

North Vietnam Education: teach in a local school district for students (ages 6-18). Tasks vary from primary to high school.

Lao Cai Education: assist a local social enterprise in providing language lessons at little to no cost for those in a financial hardship.

Tan Primary School: organize games and activities for students (ages 6-10) as they improve their confidence in using a foreign language.

Nghia Primary School:provide English or French language lessons to students (ages 6-11).

P. Thuong Primary School: French and English immersion is the aim for this school for students (ages 6-11). Assist in supporting teachers.

 P Secondary School: improve listening and speaking skills for students and their competency in communication, as well as, organizing games and other activities.

NTT School: delve into this schools passive learning style to interact and engage with middle school students.

NT Primary School: provide English or French language lessons to students (ages 6-11).

Morning Star Organization: provide care, alongside this nonprofit, for children who have been assessed at an early age as being mentally impaired.

Peace Village for Children: give children affected by mental disparities the chance to lead fulfilled lives through one on one attention.

PT Center: provide opportunities for children with mental and physical impairment to receive education.

Friendship Village: support awareness initiatives around healthy living by caring for disabled children, fundraising, or other specialized activities.

Discover

Explore Vietnam’s unique ecosystem, or stick to the bustling cities. Enjoy a traditional ‘Water Puppetry’ show in one of the many historic theaters or, venture over to the world’s largest cave, Son Doong. The unique country has something for everyone.

Learn

Vietnam’s popular festivals usually revolve around the lunar calendar, the most popular of these being the Te’t New Year Celebration, or Vietnamese New Year. Ward off evil spirits with traditional parades with drumming, firecrackers, and gongs.

Challenge

Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi, enjoys French influences and is sometimes called the ‘Paris of the East’ due to the French influences. The capital pays homage to the nation’s most iconic Communist-era leader, Ho Chi Minh. Ho Chi Minh City, also, has French colonial landmarks, most famously the Central Post Office.

• Pre-departure preparation
• Food and lodging in your host country
• Airport transfers
• Emergency medical insurance
• Online pre-departure training with our Boston staff
• In-country orientation upon arrival and ongoing support and supervision throughout your Quest
• 20-40 hrs of service per week
• A United Planet t-shirt

Due to varying airline prices, United Planet does not arrange or cover the cost of flights to and from Vietnam. However, we arrange all ground transportation to and from the airport in Vietnam and will ensure that you arrive safely at orientation. Volunteers should arrive on Mondays and Tuesdays between 6 am and 10 pm.