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Volunteer in Special Needs/Childcare in Vietnam
Although Vietnam has now been at peace for many years, effects from war continue to haunt not only the adult population of this beautiful country but also its children. Volunteers have the opportunity to work in institutions caring for children and young people affected by Agent Orange or in schools and community clinics looking after mentally disabled children. Work is somewhat varied dependen...
Although Vietnam has now been at peace for many years, effects from war continue to haunt not only the adult population of this beautiful country but also its children. Volunteers have the opportunity to work in institutions caring for children and young people affected by Agent Orange or in schools and community clinics looking after mentally disabled children. Work is somewhat varied dependent on the institution where the volunteer is placed, however typical examples of jobs and tasks can include; assisting local staff in providing rehabilitation exercises and therapist treatments for children, playing with children and entertaining/educating them with games, music, arts and other exercises, helping to develop fundraising initiatives to ensure ongoing funding for these institutions an...
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- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Childcare & Children
- Special Needs
- Youth
- South African
- Kiwi
- All Nationalities
- Asian
- American
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Life-changing smiles and exploring cultures!
by: Jordan Van WykProgram: Volunteer in Special Needs/Childcare in VietnamThe best moments from volunteering was any time spent with the disabled children classroom! Their smiles are life changing! Do it! So fun to explore a new culture with an underlying purpose. Have done trips through IVHQ twice now, and love it!
Loved it!! Life time experience
by: Bowen Li - CanadaProgram: Volunteer in Special Needs/Childcare in VietnamBefore this opportunity, I already have a lot of experience working with disability groups and with children by being a Community Support Work at Saskatchewan Abilities Council, and I really enjoyed the work I did with them. This volunteer trip was a great experience to see the differences in mental health support between developed countries and developing countries. It gave me a better picture of how I can utilize my skills to support diverse groups. I was surprising that there is so many skill...
Thanks for taking the time to provide this review Bowen! It's excellent to hear you were able to use the skills and knowledge you have gained from your studies on the IVHQ Vietnam Special Needs Care project - I am sure your efforts were greatly appre...
How could you say no?!
by: Agnes Achetraritei - AustraliaProgram: Volunteer in Special Needs/Childcare in VietnamI really wanted to start volunteering and didn't know how to go about it. To try and find a good program and company that I could do it through was challenging. I had heard through a friend that a few years ago she had Volunteered through IVHQ and even after looking them up and reading the amazing reviews, I was still a little hesitant. My volunteer program was in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh) and it was nothing short but amazing. Helping out with children who had disabilities and providing them supp...
Hi Agnes, we appreciate you taking the time to provide your review on the Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh Program. I am stoked to read you had a rewarding two weeks and that you made friends with like minded people. We hope you can return to volunteer with IVH...
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Locations
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Childcare & Children
- Special Needs
- Youth
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- South African
- Kiwi
- All Nationalities
- Asian
Cost per week
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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