Assistant in Local Kindergartens
Coordinator | Lauren
Coordinator | Lauren
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Punti Salienti
Teach enthusiastic 3-6 year olds in Ho Chi Minh City
Increase your skills as a teacher by teaching the children on your own or with another volunteer
Install confidence, creativity and individuality within the students as they practice their new skills
Teach simple English words and phrases, such as colours, animals and greetings
Get creative through painting, drawing, crafts and anything else you can think of!
Bring your creativity, energy and enthusiasm and help to teach, play and interact with kindergarten kids, aged 3-6.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singoli
Coppie
Famiglie
50+
Volunteer at a local kindergarten in Ho Chi Minh lending a hand to the local carers and teachers. Be sure to bring along your energy and enthusiasm as you will be volunteering with young children aged 3-6 years. You will assist the dedicated kindergarten staff with daily tasks such as feeding the kids, playing with them and providing one-on-one attention to the young children, as well as teaching them basic English.
Most classes have between 10-15 children and you’ll be able to work in one of the 4 classrooms available and assist the teaching staff. Mornings are spent playing fun games, singing and having fun in the outdoor play area (weather permitting). Later, the kids are taken into the classroom and once settled in, you’ll be able to interact with the children through various activities that may include teaching English and helping them practice writing in their notebooks. You can think up creative and fun ways to help them learn, via basic tasks, songs, dance, games or art.
During lunchtime you will help in feeding the children, supervising, helping them with their food and cleaning up the eating area. After lunch, you will help put the children down for a nap.
At 2pm the children will be woken from their nap and you can continue with more learning through play and fun activities. The day finishes at 5pm, when their parents come to collect them. When the weather is good some of these activities may take place outside, so the children have space to run and play.
Location
Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) is home to some 6 million people, most of whom you will see at some point during your stay as they whiz around town on their motorbikes. The city’s Tan Son Nhat Airport lies 7km north west of the city centre and is the most popular arrival point in Vietnam for international travellers. As well as long haul arrivals there are many flights to HCMC from within Asia, especially from Bangkok and Hong Kong.
Project Tasks
- Gain valuable experience caring for kindergarten aged children
- Learn more about the local work ethic and culture, through interactions with local staff
- Provide an extra set of hands to local teachers and help supervise the kids
Typical day
Monday to Friday
- Breakfast
- Morning session (7:33 – 11:33). Interact with the kids using creative learning activities
- Prepare the eating area and supervise children over lunch
- Help with cleaning up lunch tables and put children down for a nap.
- Lunch
- Afternoon session (14:00 – 17:00). Engage in more fun and learning through play and activities with the children
- Dinner
Free-time activities
As a large city, Ho Chi Minh has a lot to offer from shops to Vietnamese water puppet shows. Here are a few suggestions:
Backpacker street
Bui Vien Street is the main street in Ho Chi Minh City, also called ‘backpacker street’. There are many cheap restaurants, bars, souvenir shops, massage parlours, markets, tour agencies and hotels/hostels. This is a great place for tourists to shop, dine, entertainment and to party!
Landmark 81
Landmark 81 is the tallest skyscraper in Southeast Asia. It towers over the rest of Ho Chi Minh’s buildings and has incredible views form the top. Not only that, it also has an ice rink, virtual reality game, restaurant and shops!
Bitexco tower
Another place to go for a great view of the city. There is an observation deck (Saigon Skydeck) open daily and offering panoramic views of Ho Chi Minh City. From floors 50 to 52, there are more entertainment facilities, including a fine dining restaurant and bar/nightclub.
Dam Sen cultural park and Water Park
Fun for adults as well as kids, this water park is guaranteed to get you smiling! Plus, it also has some lovely gardens to walk around too. There’s animals, musical shows and restaurants too, making it a fun day trip.
Thien Hau temple
Thien Hau Temple is a beautiful Chinese temple, situated in district 5 of Ho Chi Minh city. It is dedicated to Thien Hau, (also named the Lady of the Sea). Inside there are many intricate carvings, statues and paintings, a very pretty and atmospheric place to visit.
Vietnam Quoc Tu pagoda
The Quoc Tu Pagoda is located in District 10 of Ho Chi Minh City, and is another interesting temple to explore, with its lovely incense smells, colourful statues, murals and shrines. It’s one of the tallest pagodas in the city with 7 floors. Usually only the first and second floors are open, but they open up the third and seventh floor to visitors every 15th of the month.
Monkey Island
A couple of hours out from the city is ‘Monkey Island’, also known as Can Gio Island. This huge 80,000 hectare nature reserve contains mangrove trees, water coconut forests, and yes- monkeys! Hundreds of them live wild here and they will be sure to say hello to you- just be sure not to bring food with you, they are pesky little creatures!
Ba Den mountain (The black virgin mountain)
The Ba Den Mountain trail takes you through lush jungle, mountain streams and caves, before reaching its rugged top. You can also take a cable car up to the top to see some wonderful views from above, sometimes from above the clouds!
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Sightseeing
Swimming
Water Sports
Requisiti
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.
You need to speak English (fluently)
required
at High School level
Police check or working with children check
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Your helping hand will be required on
lunedì, martedì, mercoledì, giovedì and venerdì
Servizi inclusi
Accommodation
3 meals p/day weekdays / 2 meals p/day weekends
Arrival airport transfer (Sat/Sun arrivals)
Filtered drinking water, coffee & tea
1 day orientation
Daily transportation to project
In country 24/7 support & emergency assistance
Fundraising support
University course credits (where applicable)
Certificate of Completion
Programs begin every Monday, and volunteers are required to arrive the day prior, for orientation before the project. Your accommodation on the Sunday is included in the program fees.
A free airport pickup is included when arriving to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). You must arrive between 06:00 - 22:00 on Saturday or Sunday.
If arriving outside the pickup times on Sunday, you can book a private transfer for US$50.
If arriving on Saturday, you will need to pay US$50 for an extra night’s accommodation, or arrange your own accommodation for the night.
If arriving during the week, or on Saturday outside of pickup times, we charge US$50 for any extra night’s accommodation before your program, and another US$50 fee for a private transfer.
Alternatively, if arriving early you could wait at the arrival’s terminal for the pickup time, book accommodation at the airport and meet us during the pickup times or make your own way to the project (we will advise on how to do this).
From the airport to the Ho Chi Minh accommodation, it takes 20 minutes by taxi. From the airport to the Phan Thiet accommodation, it takes 5 hours by public bus, and to the Mekong Delta around 4 hours by public bus.
All accommodation and meals are included in the cost of the programs. All volunteers are expected to be environmentally aware and to use all resources with restraint, especially water, paper and electricity. You will be expected to clean up after yourself, and to play your part to keep the accommodation neat and organized.
In Ho Chi Minh City, the accommodation is in a volunteer centre which is located on a college campus. You will share the rooms with fellow participants, but be in close proximity with local students. This allows a really nice cultural exchange and bonding. Rooms are dorm-style with 4-6 people per room. Rooms are well equipped with air conditioning, and fans and good sized single gender bathrooms, clean and functional. Internet access is available at the accommodation and there are various internet cafe’s nearby.
3 good meals are provided every weekday during your project, with 2 meals on the weekends (breakfast & dinner). Bottled water is easily available in Vietnam and volunteers should budget approx US$1 per day. There is also filtered water available at the campus.
You will be eating local Vietnamese dishes, with predominantly rice at most meals. The Vietnamese cuisine is known for its fresh flavours, soups and stir-fries. There may also be some western dishes such as spaghetti and sandwiches.
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City. We assist you to find cheap flights to Vietnam.
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.
If you are intending to volunteer in Vietnam you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Vietnam.
Date e Prezzi
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
Program starts every Monday. Arrivals on Sat/ Sun. If arriving on Sat, an extra night is charged.
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4 - 20 weeks
Program fees
4 weeks
(min. stay)
$1.170
8 weeks
$2.070
12 weeks
$2.965
20 weeks
(max. stay)
$4.305
Average fees
$254
/week
Si prega di notare che le tariffe sopra indicate sono stimate.
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Assistant in Local Kindergartens
Bring your creativity, energy and enthusiasm and help to teach, play and interact with kindergarten kids, aged 3-6.
$254/week
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