from 1,484€

Excellent 4.8rating (5)

Healthcare and well-being for disadvantaged people

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4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Excellent 4.8  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Below average response rate

Highlights

  • An opportunity to help many disadvantaged people
  • Meet and work with friendly people and build the friendship for life
  • Make a big difference to the lives of many disabled and homeless people
  • Visit Da Nang city which is one of the most beautiful city in Vietnam
  • Live, work locally and gain a deep understanding about Vietnamese culture

Especially suitable

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

Assist with providing physiotherapy, occupational therapy and other treatment activities for around 200 disadvantaged people

You are expected to help local physiotherapists, social workers and our staff to provide therapy exercises, occupational therapy, hygiene education and activities for around 200 disabled people at social support center, children relief home and school for disabilities in Da Nang city

SOCIAL SUPPORT ...

About the program

You are expected to help local physiotherapists, social workers and our staff to provide therapy exercises, occupational therapy, hygiene education and activities for around 200 disabled people at social support center, children relief home and school for disabilities in Da Nang city

SOCIAL SUPPORT CENTER: The center is a permanent home for around 200 homeless and disabled people. You assist with our staff and local physiotherapist and social workers to provide physiotherapy and occupational therapy to around 50 patients.  The Social Support Center has two rehabilitation rooms with a variety of equipment.  The Volunteer Vietnam physiotherapist will show you how to use the equipment and explain what exercises are required for each patient.  You will always be accompanied by a Volunteer Vietnam team member and there are Social Support Center staff there to assist you as well. The center also looks after around 10 abandoned children. You will help with babysitting or physiotherapy for the disabled children.

SCHOOL FOR DISBALED CHILDREN: It is a daily boarding school for around 200 disabled children. The parents take them to school in the morning and go to work and pick them up later in the day. The children suffer from both physical and mental disabilities. You work at the school 02 afternoons per week to assist with physiotherapy, occupational therapy and recreational activities. 

RED CROSS CHILDREN HOME: This is a foster home for around 25 babies who are abandoned by their parents. Some of them are disabled and some are newborn babies. The home keeps them surviving and safe and then finds adoption families for them.You work at this home two afternoons per week to assist with baby care. 

During the week, you will for healthcare and well-being program approximately 15 hours. When you are not working in this program, you will be helping out with the education program. You are given a weekly schedule for activities. You will have a meeting each day with a team member to plan for the next day`s activities and make plans for activities. You are always accompanied by a team member at work places, you are never left alone to do the activities.



Typical day

A typical day 

  • The day starts at 7.30 am with breakfast at the volunteer house. 
  •  At 8 am you will travel to your work place by car, driven by a Volunteer Vietnam team member.  You work at Social Support Center or School for Disabled Children from 8:30 am to 11:30 am.  

  • You return to the ...

Typical day

A typical day 

  • The day starts at 7.30 am with breakfast at the volunteer house. 
  •  At 8 am you will travel to your work place by car, driven by a Volunteer Vietnam team member.  You work at Social Support Center or School for Disabled Children from 8:30 am to 11:30 am.  

  • You return to the volunteer  house for lunch around 12 am.  Your lunch time is from 12am to 1:30 pm.  This time is your free time to do whatever you like.  
  • At 1:30pm you will travel to your work place at school for disabled children or Red Cross Children Home  and finish at 4:30 pm.  
  • Dinner is served at the volunteer house at 5 pm.  In the evening your time is free.  Some options are going out for coffee, going downtown, or getting a massage.
  • The volunteer's weekly work schedule is approximately  6 hours per day from Monday to Thursday and 3 hours on Friday.


Free-time activities

In Danang you can visit the night market to see and eat the local food, take a tour of the city or visit the surrounding local cultural sites, such as Marble Mountain, Linh Ung Pagoda, Ba Na Hills, or the beach. For a weekend trip, visit Hoi An where you can explore this Heritage Site or Hue to ...

Free-time activities

In Danang you can visit the night market to see and eat the local food, take a tour of the city or visit the surrounding local cultural sites, such as Marble Mountain, Linh Ung Pagoda, Ba Na Hills, or the beach. For a weekend trip, visit Hoi An where you can explore this Heritage Site or Hue to see the Forbidden City.  

Trips recommended after volunteering:

  • South Vietnam 7 Day Tour: You will have chance to explore the South of Vietnam to visit Nha Trang beach city, Da Lat Mountain City and Ho Chi Minh city 
  • North Vietnam 7 Day Tour:  You will have chance to explore the North of Vietnam to visit Hue Imperial City, Phong Nha Cave, Cuc Phuong National Park and Ha Noi Capital city.

The extension trips will be at your cost and we and our partner who is a professional tour operator can offer the trips to you. 

 


Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (basic level)

Required Documents

A copy of passport

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Other Skills

Volunteers do not need any special skills to volunteer for this program. We need your passion in providing care and support, willing to learn and understand the local perspectives. However, it would be great if you could have some skills in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nursing or health care.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:30 - 16:30

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Volunteer Vietnam

  • Preparation for the program: Preparing needed paperwork for a placement including a volunteer permit, visa letter, logistic things, etc.../ Information support for pre-departure 
  • Pick up and training on arrival: Pick up services, city tour, warming dinner and 03 day training program 
  • Shared rooms: hotel rooms for Mekong and dom rooms in volunteer houses in Da Nang 
  • Meals: 03 meals per day from Monday to Friday and Saturday breakfast. We can recommend where to eat during the rest of weekends 
  • Transports: In Da Nang: volunteer car to work and transport to the airport for the next trip at the end. In Mekong: transport between HCMC and Mekong to complete the program. Volunteer Van/ Car to work 
  • Support staff wages: 24/7 staff team to support participants 
  • Vietnamese Culture Sessions and donation: Vietnamese language and culture instruction hours, 01 cooking classes, coffee and dinner together with staff and local people/ donation to spend on fruits, milks, materials and activities for the disadvantaged 

Airport Pickup at Da Nang International Airport

  • Volunteers are expected to arrive at Da Nang International Airport ( DAD) . The airport is 05km from the volunteer house 
  • Our staff will pick you up on your arrival. They are easily recognized while holding " Welcome to Volunteer Vietnam" 
  • We drive you to the volunteer house by the volunteer car and it takes only 15 minutes.  

Accommodation

We accommodate volunteers in a volunteer house called Green House. The house is 04 km from the city center. The house is very comfortable to live with modern facilities such as 05 bedrooms that can sleep 20 volunteers, roof top relaxing area, outdoor relaxing area, big dinning room, kitchen, TV lounge, computer desk with 04 computers and printer. The bedrooms are equipped with western toilets and showers, bunkbeds with soft mattress, pillows, blankets, AC. It is place for volunteers to live but also relax or do homework or school assignment. 

Food & Beverages

Volunteers are provided 3 meals per day from Monday to Friday plus breakfast on Saturday morning by our cook Mrs. Hai. You’ll have a chance to enjoy both Western and Vietnamese cuisines in the volunteer house kitchen. You should budget for all other meals during the weekend. We  will recommend some local restaurants near the Green House where they serve Vietnamese food which is delicious.

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Da Nang International Airport (DAD) in Da Nang. We assist you to find cheap flights to Vietnam. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Vietnam provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Vietnam you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Vietnam. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

We run our programs from March to January. There are no start dates in February because the country is on Tet holiday. During the month, you can come at any week to start your program. We prefer you to come at the beginning of a week to take a three day orientation and training program and settle in the new environment and start working in the next week. However, we know that you are not always able to catch suitable flights to come at the beginning of a week. We are flexible if you come during the weekends and start your program the next week.

Availability
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Program fees

4 weeks (min. stay) 1,484€
5 weeks 1,649€
6 weeks 1,896€
7 weeks 2,144€
8 weeks 2,309€
9 weeks 2,474€
10 weeks 2,638€
11 weeks 2,803€
12 weeks (max. stay) 2,968€
Average fees 308€/week

Program fees

308€ per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

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NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

4 - 12 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Volunteer Vietnam during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


Meet your organization

Volunteer Vietnam

Excellent 4.8 rating (5 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2004

Verified by Volunteer World

  Below average response rate

Coordinated by

Viet

Spoken languages: English

About the project

Volunteer Vietnam has been placing volunteers in Vietnam for nearly 20 years. We operate to help improve the quality of life for the most disadvantaged people.

Meet your organization

Mission and history: Volunteer Vietnam was founded in 2004 by Viet Dang. Viet is a Vietnamese person and has a passion helping others in need. He worked as a volunteer English teacher at many disadvantaged schools in central Vietnam. During that time, he had the chance to work together with many international volunteers who came and supported Vietnam. He was extremely impressed by their passion in helping others in need too. With his understanding about Vietnam, in July 2004 Viet decided to set up Volunteer Vietnam organization that offers quality volunteer programs to international volunteers which the volunteers can contribute the most to Vietnam and has the most rewarding volunteer experience oversea. 

Values: Volunteers will have a chance to work for a local grassroot organization who has the deepest understanding about the needs from local communities. All the programs are run by Vietnamese people and we will work together with you closely, help you enter into the programs smoothly from the beginning, accompany with you to the placement sites to help you with volunteer activities, explain to you about the Vietnamese culture and life. Our staff are available 24/7 to support you when needed. 

Goals: As we operate to help many disadvantaged people in Vietnam, our goal to get as many volunteers as possible to provide daily aids in education, healthcare and well-being for the disadvantaged people. 

5 reviews · rating4.8

Working with Volunteer Vietnam for a live time experience Hi my name is Henrike Siegler, I am a female student from Germany and worked with Volunteer Vietnam from the 10.07.2018 till the 10.08.2018. During my I was eighteen years old. I participated in both of their programs: teaching in schools ...
The organisation Volunteer Vietnam is located in Da Nang, Vietnam and was founded and is run by Vietnamese people. I volunteered two times with Volunteer Vietnam. The first time in August and September 2017 for five weeks and the second time in August 2018 for three weeks. The time I spent at ...
Marg Wilson rating5

2019 at VOLUNTEER AND CULTURE LEARNING TRIP

I am an Australian retired nurse who from the age of 50 started volunteering with Volunteer Vietnam,& am still volunteering with them 5 years later. My stays have generally been 4 week stays-sometimes multiple times per year,working alongside English speaking Vietnamese staff who are very capable ...
Leslie Palmer rating5

2018 at VOLUNTEER AND CULTURE LEARNING TRIP

Volunteers with VV participate in all of their programs – teaching English in kindergarten and primary schools, working with the elderly and disabled which includes rehabilitation therapy and playing with babies and children in orphanages. You do not choose one program, you work in all the ...
Sina Aerni rating4.6

2016 at VOLUNTEER AND CULTURE LEARNING TRIP

In 2016 I travelled around the world and visited the project of volunteer Vietnam. I was 21 years old at this time and wanted to do something good while experiencing real Vietnamese life. It was one of the best experiences I've ever had! Together with some other volunteers, I lived in the green ...

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