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Vietnam Service Program
On this 29-day high school service program, volunteer with local community members on various service projects along the Vietnamese coast. Settle into your home base, a seaside village, and work with local foremen, international peers, and local teens to build simple houses for community members. Bicycle to and from your service site daily through a beautiful landscape of rice farms, rolling hil...
On this 29-day high school service program, volunteer with local community members on various service projects along the Vietnamese coast. Settle into your home base, a seaside village, and work with local foremen, international peers, and local teens to build simple houses for community members. Bicycle to and from your service site daily through a beautiful landscape of rice farms, rolling hills, and fishing boats. During afternoons, play soccer on the beach with local kids, meander through Vietnamese markets, or cool off with a dip in the ocean. Spend weekends practicing local cooking techniques, exploring colorful markets in Hoi An, and learning about the war's impact on the region. Cap off your experience with a journey to Hanoi, Vietnam's capital city, followed by a three-day pri...
Program Highlights
Work alongside local teens and community members to construct houses for local families.
Learn the basics of Vietnamese during language exchanges and soccer matches with local youth.
Swim and relax on the picturesque beaches that line your host village on the South China Sea.
Explore the vibrant culture of Vietnam as you travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An and Hanoi.
Travel by private boat through the limestone islands, floating villages, and turquoise waters of Ha Long Bay.
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Quick Details
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
- Agriculture
- Building & Construction Projects
- Community Development
- Education
- All Nationalities
Recognitions
Program Reviews
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Overall Rating
Total Reviews
This community service exceeded my expectations
by: Colleen P.Program: Vietnam Service ProgramTo be perfectly honest I had no idea what to expect for this program. My expectations for the community service exceeded due to the interactions and immersion into the community. I cannot not put into words how incredible the youth union and villagers were to us and the relationships and impacts we made in such a short period of time. I don't know if this is an accomplishment, but when we were leaving the school all these young kids were crying and youth union members were crying. In result I s...
It was all amazing
by: Sawyer F.Program: Vietnam Service ProgramI expected the group to work together to change the lives of those in the village. However I did not realize how much this program would also change my life. My expectations were definitely exceeded. The work, weekend excursions, food, etc. was all amazing. While we were teaching the kids in the village, we got the opportunity to talk to some of them about their hopes and dreams for the future. Multiple kids said "they wanted to be teachers because we inspired them". This made me feel like I was...
Program Details
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Locations
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Outdoor Education
Availability
Years Offered: 2025, 2026
- 2-4 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Guest House
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
- High School Senior (4th Year)
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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