Volunteer Opportunities Supporting Children with Disabilities in Hanoi, Vietnam
Location
- Vietnam
- Hanoi
General grants/scholarships
Health & Safety
Aug 27, 2018
Oct 17, 2017
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About Program
Greenheart Travel’s volunteer program in Vietnam partners with two children’s education centers in Hanoi. Here, children suffering from the Down syndrome and developmental disabilities can receive care and education to help them integrate into society.
How You Will Make a Difference:
-- Assist local staff in playing with children and entertaining/educating them with games, music, and arts when required
-- Help with fundraising
-- Collect useful information and documents from different sources
-- Organize charity campaigns for books, clothes, and shoes for the children
-- Assist with the edible gardening project
Program Fee:
-- 2 weeks: $1,040
-- 3 weeks: $1,200
-- 4 weeks: $1,360
Please visit our website for additional program length options.
Volunteers stay in a residence on the outskirts of Hanoi along with the staff. Usually there will be 2 to 4 volunteers sharing one room.
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BIPOC Support
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While most of our programs could be a good fit, we also know that certain cultures and countries are more accepting of and prepared to host LGBTQ+ people than others. We are committed to working with LGBTQ+ people to determine which experiences may be the right fit for them. Please reach out if you want to discuss which of our programs might fit you best ahead of applying at travelabroad@greenheart.org or set up a phone call with us here.
While most of our programs could be a good fit, we also know that certain cultures and countries are more accepting of and prepared to host LGBTQ+ people than others. We are committed to working with LGBTQ+ people to determine which experiences may be the right fit for them. Please reach out if you want to discuss which of our programs might fit you best ahead of applying at travelabroad@greenheart.org or set up a phone call with us here.
Neurodivergent Support
Greenheart works with partners who have varying levels of what is considered "good mental health". While we cannot change their eligibility conditions, we will work with participants to the best of our abilities in order to get them the program placement they want. We encourage you to discuss your specific situation with us directly, before securing these documents.
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Impact
Sustainability
We believe in supporting our travelers to make a positive impact in their communities. The Greenheart Club provides Greenheart Grant funding to alumni projects all over the world.
As the leading eco-friendly exchange organization, we are passionate about helping travelers explore the globe while respecting the environment and cultural heritage of the destinations they explore.
As the leading eco-friendly exchange organization, we are passionate about helping travelers explore the globe while respecting the environment and cultural heritage of the destinations they explore.
Ethical Impact
Greenheart Travel is a branch of Greenheart International, a Chicago-based organization that connects people and planet to create global leaders through personal development, volunteer service, environmentalism, fair trade, and cultural exchange. We provide resources, grants, and experiences to those who want to immerse themselves in another culture and leave it better than when they arrived. Through volunteering, creating relationships and more.
Program Highlights
- Accommodations and 3 meals per day included in the program
- Make special connections with the children, staff and fellow volunteers at the project
- Assistance from a personal program manager before, during and after your program
- 24-hour emergency support during your time in Vietnam
- Pre-departure and arrival orientations included
