Vietnam

School Volunteer in Vietnam

Surrounded by nature
life in the village community
Diverse cuisine

Support as a volunteer a primary school in the north of Vietnam! The people in this rural area are often disadvantaged, especially in education. Here you can help in a primary school to compensate for the shortage of teachers and, for example, teach English.

Yen Bai

from 17 years

4 - 26 weeks / from €1.290

Wednesday, Sunday

Quality education

Ensure inclusive, equitable and quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Project ID : FA-VI255

As a volunteer
Vietnam

4 - 26 weeks / from €1.290
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What's the matter?

The school that you support as a volunteer is located in a rural region in the north of the country. The often poor rural population of Vietnam is disadvantaged in many areas, including in the education sector. During your volunteer work, you can actively support the local teachers in order to guarantee the students the best possible education. As a volunteer, you can counteract the lack of teachers and supervisors. For example, teach English or get involved in hygiene teaching - support is always welcome!

The school is in a small village with about 70 households. There are around 20 children in each class. The school is simple but has modern sanitary facilities. The people who live in the village are mostly very poor due to the isolated location. The biggest problem at the school is the lack of teachers, especially for English classes. Here you can support as a volunteer!

Your tasks as a volunteer

As a volunteer, you can take on a variety of tasks at the school. The area where you can best support is in English classes. Once you have familiarized yourself and feel confident, you may be able to take on your own language units in consultation with the local teachers. Especially in the field of foreign languages, the local teachers are often not sufficiently qualified.

The children here also eat at school, so you can also help with the preparation of meals and with cleaning and tidying up the school. In the crafts area, you can also get involved in the construction of furniture, such as bookshelves. An important part of the education of young children is also to educate them about hygiene. It is important that they learn, for example, to wash their hands regularly to avoid illness.

The day at school usually starts between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. You usually work at school until 16 p.m. at the latest. Your daily working time is usually between five and eight hours. Evenings and weekends are free to explore the area.

Accommodation Catering

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Homestay in Yen Bai

During your time in Vietnam you live in a home stay. The building is a large bamboo house built on stilts. Up to 20 volunteers can live in the house. It has western toilets as well as showers with running water. You get breakfast and dinner at the accommodation. You can have lunch at your place of work.

Location

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Yen Bai

Yên Bái Province is located in northwestern Vietnam. The landscape here is idyllic and imposing at the same time. Green rice terraces, impressive mountains and roaring rivers characterize the picture.

Here you can enjoy the peaceful tranquility and immerse yourself in the nature of North Vietnam! The many small villages in the area invite you to visit. Explore the small towns and get to know the locals and the local specialties.

Would you like to experience rural life in Vietnam and explore the fascinating nature? Then come to Yên Bái as a volunteer! The landscapes here will surely captivate you! Away from the usual tourist spots, you can get to know authentic village life here.

Your free time in Yên Bái

If you love untouched nature, then you will feel very comfortable in Yên Bái and enjoy exploring the area in your free time. Whether on foot, by bike or scooter - the rivers, mountains and forests of Northwest Vietnam are sure to enchant you. And the nice thing about it: The area has hardly been touched by tourism so far.

An absolute must-see are the rice fields typical of the area. Like green cascades, the rice terraces fall several hundred meters steeply, creating a unique appearance.

It gets active and adventurous on a guided trekking tour! You get to know your surroundings much more intensively. By the way, your tour guide can tell you a lot of exciting information about the country and culture.

If you have a little more time available, you can also plan various excursions, for example to the beautiful mountain village of Sa Pa, to the emerald green Halong Bay and to the Cát Bà Island. But a multi-day trip to Vietnam's capital Hanoi is also absolutely worthwhile and there you can gather many exciting impressions.

You can always ask your local team for even more ideas. They will be happy to help you and give you valuable insider tips.

On-site procedure

Arrival in Vietnam

For your stay abroad in Vietnam you fly directly to the capital Hanoi. It's a good idea to spend the first night in Hanoi, especially if you land later. Our team will pick you up at the airport and you will spend the first night together in accommodation in Hanoi.

On your arrival day you can relax in peace or explore the area. The orientation program begins on your second day in Vietnam. After the first part of the orientation program in Hanoi, you will go to your final project location.

Orientation program in Vietnam

Your orientation program in Vietnam starts directly in Hanoi. Together with a member of the RGV team and any volunteers who may have traveled at the same time, you will first do a city tour. You will also get an introduction to life in Vietnam and the most important dos and don'ts will be explained to you.

Together with the team member who picked you up at the airport, you will then drive to the project site in Yên Bái, about five hours northwest of Hanoi. The village where you will work is very small. About 70 families live here. On the drive you will get an insight into the breathtaking landscape of Vietnam! You can also observe the wild traffic in Hanoi from the car.

At your project location you will then receive a detailed introduction to the environment and your field of work. First you will be shown the site and you will get a general overview of the work on site. You always have a permanent contact person at your project location with whom you can discuss everything else.

Your first day in the project

After the introductory program on site, you will start your work on the project. You will be instructed in the individual activities by one of the team members or an experienced volunteer and can then support you with the various tasks.

Pricing

base fee

€ 1.290, -

4 weeks of participation
extension week

€ 160, - / week

up to 20 weeks respectively

included
Services

Before departure

Individual advice and support from our trained RGV team in Munich
Organization including placement in the project and coordination of your stay on site
Assistance with preparation: visa, health care, travel insurance, etc.
Non-binding flight advice
Travel ABC with packing list for your travel preparation
RGV t-shirt

On site

Orientation program with the team on site
Support and guidance from the on-site team
RGV 24h emergency number
Project t-shirt to wear during on-site activities

Airport transfer on the agreed arrival and departure days
Accommodation at Home Stay

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner (five days per week)

After return

Participation confirmation of your voluntary commitment
Reflection course on your experiences abroad
Evaluation sheet and optional feedback discussion

useful additional services

not included
Services

Round trip
Private expenses on site
Excursions with microlight flights
Travel and cancellation insurance
Visa and Vaccinations
All nights outside your agreed accommodation
Public transport and extra transfers

Daily drive to the project

Drinks

Individual Recommended additional offers
& must-haves

Would you prefer to stay in a single room? Are you vegan or do you have special requests for food? Or do you want to do some cool trips with other volunteers in your free time and explore the country?

With us, you benefit from a variety of optional additional services that you can add individually to your booking, depending on your preferences.

" Round Trip
Cheap flights with our flight partner thanks to volunteer rates.

" Insurance
Benefit from the 4 in 1 ERGO travel insurance.

"Volunteer Teaching Focused" online TEFL/TESOL course

245 €

Interactive online TEFL/TESOL course for volunteers
Intensive online TEFL/TESOL course (120h)

460 €

Interactive online TEFL/TESOL course
Personal development introductory course

Free of charge

Two tools to get you started on your personal development

Yen Bai Team
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The RGV team leader in Vietnam is Mrs Bui Thuy Dzuong. She has many years of experience working for a non-profit organization and has spent a lot of time traveling to the most remote places in Vietnam.

She especially enjoys working with children, which is why she is passionate about voluntary work. She would like to share this passion with the volunteers of her project! Mrs. Dzuong is your direct contact on site and always has an open ear for any difficulties or problems that may arise.

RGV FAQ
to the project

What are the project fees used for?

Although we are a non-profit organization, there are costs associated with volunteering abroad. Find out here, why volunteering requires money and what your project fee is used for.

What visa do I need for Vietnam?

For Vietnam, you will receive a tourist visa upon arrival, which is valid for 30 days. You can also apply for it in advance at the embassy. The costs for this are about 40 €.

If you want to stay longer, you need a business visa. This is valid for three months and costs around €50. You can also apply for this when you arrive at the airport.

What language skills do I need for the project in Vietnam?

Good knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of Vietnamese is also helpful.

When does the social project always take place?

You can register for social projects all year round. But note that during the local school holidays In some countries, child care is limited or not available at all. Contact usif you are unsure whether the project will be managed in your desired time frame.

What are the requirements for the social project?

There are no special requirements for participation. What is important is enjoyment of working with children, a sense of responsibility, exemplary behavior, use of appropriate language, initiative and empathy. Comfortable clothing appropriate for a children's center is recommended, as is clothing that can get dirty (when painting, for example). Smoking should not be allowed in the presence of children.

What do I have to bring?

Long, neat clothing that covers knees and arms, and sturdy shoes.

What do I have to consider as an LGBTQ person?

Please be aware that homosexual acts are considered undesirable in many countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America and are even punishable by law in some places. In general, people who are identified as queer are often exposed to hostility.

For example, get information from Foreign Office about the exact regulations in your destination country.

General FAQ about volunteer work

Ready to volunteer in Vietnam? Start your adventure abroad with Rainbow Garden Village!

Rainbow Garden Village has been offering volunteer work and internships abroad since 1999. What started as a small student initiative in Ghana has now grown into an organization with over 250 projects around the world.

You can be sure that your work as a volunteer will be an unforgettable experience. Bring your commitment and your knowledge to do good locally - and at the same time benefit from the unique experiences that will promote your personal development.

Become part of our RGV community!
We look forward to you.

RGV Your way
to the volunteer

1
Choose your volunteer project and register online.

2
We will review your application and confirm your participation.

3
Prepare for your assignment online or in our preparatory seminar in Munich.

4
Here we go! During your volunteer work, we will support you at any time with our on-site team.

Gallery Impressions &
Impressions

Children at a school exercise in Vietnam

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