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Working at a Local Food Shop





Highlights
- Immerse yourself in Vietnamese culture while doing something meaningful
- Assist in preparing and serving affordable meals for 300–500 people daily
- Work closely with local volunteers and NGO staff
- Gain valuable experience in food prep, service, and kitchen support
- Help distribute meals to local hospitals during Tet (Vietnamese New Year)
- Immerse yourself in Vietnamese culture while doing something meaningful
- Assist in preparing and serving affordable meals for 300–500 people daily
- Work closely with local volunteers and NGO staff
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About the program
Work in a local NGO preparing and serving food to those in need. It's a flexible placement, tailored according to your interests and abilities.
The Smile Food Shop is a small, community-run kitchen with a big mission — to provide healthy, affordable meals to people in need across Ho Chi Minh City. Since opening its doors in 2012, the shop has become a daily lifeline for hundreds of locals, offering nutritious food for just 2,000 VND ...
Typical day
As a volunteer, your main responsibilities will include helping prepare ingredients, serving meals, and ensuring that the kitchen and eating areas are clean and safe. You won’t be doing any actual cooking, but your support is vital to keeping things running efficiently.
You might spend the morning ...
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The highlight of any trip to Vietnam is to learn about their recent history, and experience life as a Vietcon in the Cu Chi tunnels. There are also plenty of beaches and culture to soak in.
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