Education Volunteering in Vietnam

Come along to Vietnam and provide humanitarian aid, education and community assistance in the bustling Ho Chi Minh City. As Vietnam’s largest city, Ho Chi Minh attracts many tourists, as well as volunteers. Volunteers can assist at a project of their choosing- assisting with child care at a local kindergarten, teaching English to a buddy at a local college, helping serve food in a food shop or assisting in a home for disabled children. No matter the placement choice, volunteers will be having a positive impact on this community.

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Explore Southeast Asia on a 10-week journey through Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam—where travel becomes transformation. Volunteer at ethical elephant sanctuaries, trek to remote mountain villages, explore ancient temples, and engage with communities through meaningful, culturally respectful exchange. This program combines adventure, service, and immersion to help you grow personally and globally. Learn traditional crafts, share meals with host families, and experience resilience and hospitality in every community. Conservation work, ethical travel practices, and local partnerships ensure your impact is responsible and real. With leadership training, guided reflection, and mentorship built into the experience, you'll return more confident, connected, and prepared for what’s next. Whether you're taking a gap year, earning credit, building your resume, or seeking clarity and purpose, this journey meets you where you are—and helps you grow beyond it. Travel deeper. Grow bolder. Reach out to Learn More!

Immerse yourself in a coastal Vietnamese community while contributing to meaningful construction projects that support local families. Work alongside community leaders and residents as you help build “compassion houses,” bike to daily service sites, and form lasting friendships through language exchanges and shared meals. Explore the cultural richness of Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, and Hanoi, and experience Vietnam’s spectacular landscapes—from Ly Son Island’s volcanic shores to the emerald waters and towering limestone cliffs of Halong Bay.

Inspire, Educate & Empower Communities Across the World Are you passionate about education and cross-cultural exchange? Do you dream of making a positive impact while traveling the world? With Volunteering Journeys’ English Teaching Programs Abroad, you can inspire young minds, build confidence, and open opportunities for children and adults across Peru, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and the Maldives. Whether you’re a student on a gap year, a certified teacher, or simply a fluent English speaker looking to make a difference, teaching abroad is one of the most rewarding ways to contribute to global education while immersing yourself in fascinating cultures. In many developing regions, English proficiency opens the door to education, employment, and better economic opportunities. However, limited resources and teacher shortages often leave students without access to quality English education. By joining Volunteering Journeys’ teaching programs, you’ll help bridge this gap. You’ll work in local schools, community centers, or after-school programs — improving English literacy, conversational confidence, and cultural awareness.

Choose from any of the programs offered by World Internships in Vietnam. Venture into the field of child care, business, marketing, IT, hospitality, or medicine. Experience the country’s vibrant culture and immerse yourself in the local lifestyle. Work with an organization and company in your area of study while enjoying the natural setting. Also available as a volunteer program, make a difference in your new community and explore Vietnam’s flourishing arts scene. The English-speaking environment makes adjusting to a new culture easy, so you enjoy a truly enriching and rewarding experience!

The program takes place at Saigontourist Hospitality College in the city of Ho Chi Minh. The college in question was founded in 1989, initially established as a Basic Tourism and Hospitality School. This institution is a post-secondary institution that seeks to provide students with hands–on training in the hospitality and tourism industry. You may also teach a few classes a day, each class runs a total of one hour and 15 minutes, and will be led by a head participant mentor (everyone will get a chance to lead the lesson) with the support of local teachers. Students are aged around 16-26 years old. During each session, the lead mentor will spend 10 minutes getting to know students and introducing themselves at the beginning of every class, and previewing the lesson of the day. Thereafter, students will be divided into small groups, whereby each participant will mentor one group. Meanwhile, to ensure success, you will need to discuss with a local teacher before your class and prepare games using the teaching manual provided, in collaboration with other participants.

Vietnam is a hotspot for foodies, thrill-seekers, and beach lovers alike. There’s a lot to love about this country as it stretches from the lush mountains of the north to the seemingly endless rice paddies in the south, with golden sand beaches in between.
 As a fast-growing economy in Southeast Asia, Vietnam offers a wide range of internship opportunities. Not only does it promise exciting careers prospects, but it also provides a vibrant after-work experience. Whatever it is you are seeking, Vietnam has something for anyone: ・Step back in time at the Cu Chi Tunnels. ・Take on kayaking at the Mekong Delta. ・Search for Vietnam’s best pho in Hanoi. ・Let go of a floating lantern at the Hoi An Lantern Festival. As your gateway to Asia, Meiji Internships will accompany you throughout your journey. Kick-start your international career with an unforgettable internship adventure in your industry and destination of choice. We work with an extended network of 750+ partner companies in 8 countries to help pave the way for your future! You create your journey! Broaden not just your horizon, but also your professional network in the Far East!

Hoi An draws visitors to its lovingly preserved mix of Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, and French architecture – evidence of the town's fascinating past as a major trading port. Hoi An's quarter features traditional shophouses, the facades of which are made from carved ironwood. The officially Socialist government, run by the Communist party, has made recent reforms that open the economy for trade and some building wealth. Volunteers will see, however, that the old and new Revolutions have left many rural peasants behind in their idealism of minimum living standards. Our projects help these people. Volunteers, depending on the number of participants per group, engage in a variety of projects: - teaching English pronunciation and colloquialisms - building playgrounds and better homes to replace substandard housing - refurbishing buildings for use as schools - working on kindergarten and primary schools - improving village markets and other infrastructure All these help to raise the standards of living throughout rural Vietnam. Kindergartens are not currently funded by the Vietnamese government, so assistance is needed to maintain and improve schools.

For volunteers who apply through Friends For Asia's English teaching placements, Hanoi opens itself in new and exciting ways. The English teaching volunteer project offers a candid view of daily life in Vietnam. Volunteers will enjoy an inside perspective on a side of this country that tourists rarely encounter. Volunteer English teachers on this project are a world away from the tour buses, touts and scams that plague the tourist trail. Even the daily commute is worth talking about, carrying volunteers through some of Hanoi's most authentic neighborhoods. This project presents fantastic opportunities to hang out with locals, visit rural temple fairs, and take part in cultural community events, but it also demands flexibility, patience, and a strong sense of independence. Volunteers will be paired with a Vietnamese teacher and have the option of going into class with this person and simply helping out with daily lessons. However, for anyone with the confidence and the drive to do their own lesson planning, nothing is quite as rewarding as leading a class. The time volunteers spend in class depends on the school's needs, as well as the time of year. Generally, volunteers will be in front of students anywhere from 10 to 20 hours per week. Volunteers with plenty of ambition can donate more time planning and possibly helping out with projects at school.