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GYC3432 - Community work with orphans Country: Vietnam Cost: £745.00 Please note: £100 per extra week Cost Includes: The price includes accommodation and pickup from airport but does not include flight, insurance, food, kit or visas    Duration: 1 week (1 - 12 weeks ) Company Rep Nearby: All the time 0845 344 7592 or

 

	This placement would suit... anyone who loves children and young people. As with all children they will respond to patience, compassion and energy! Due to limited resources, volunteers will have the opportunity to work independently with children so you can be creative in the activities you plan. Although you do not require any special skills, some experience working with children or young people would be valuable. Vietnam is a beautiful and friendly place in which to volunteer and travel. As with much of Asia, however, poverty is a huge problem and many Vietnamese struggle to make ends meet. The work of volunteers in Vietnam is important for the country and rewarding for the volunteer. This orphanage in Ho Chi Minh City aims to rehabilitate and support children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Volunteers assist staff members with daily activities like teaching English, playing games, singing songs and planning arts projects. Your efforts will have a great impact on the children's lives as you help contribute to their overall development. You'll play a part of community development in Vietnam. If you are practical and have the ability to handle challenging situations, this is the project for you. Project details: You will be working at one of two orphanages, located in Ho Chi Minh City. Both orphanages were established in 1998 to provide care and an education for disadvantaged children and orphans. There are both male and female children and they are aged between 1 and 18. The children live in the orphanages and the older ones attend school during the day. Many of the male children love football and are keen to take part in outdoor activities. One of the orphanages is run by Buddhist nuns and both rely on the donations of sponsors. Why the project needs volunteers: While volunteering in Vietnam on these projects, you'll find they offer valuable support to children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, many of whom are orphans. While the children at the projects have access to education provided by the government, they are usually unable to benefit from it fully due to the many complexities in their lives. The support that our volunteers provide allows many of the children to improve their English skills, which will create more opportunities for them, and learn about a new culture. Often the staff members do not have time to give attention to all of the children, and they will really benefit from spending time and doing creative activities with volunteers. Your role as a volunteer: Take the leap and join in volunteer work in Vietnam on these projects. You will be providing essential support to the staff by assisting with daily activities at the orphanages and by offering a positive role model for the children. You may become involved in a variety of activities, including teaching English, outdoor activities, arts and crafts activities, games, songs and social education. Volunteers will be teaching life skills and helping with domestic duties. Your schedule will be flexible and will depend on the needs of the project. You may be asked to help the staff members improve their English or IT skills, or you may become involved with fundraising or improving the appearance of the project. Where the project is based: The orphanages are located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's largest city. Here you will find traditional street markets and pagodas alongside modern architecture, international cuisine and American cultural influences. Motorbikes are everywhere, and you will find plenty of places to go silk shopping or have clothes tailor-made at bargain prices. You will be staying in a local guesthouse in a residential area of the city, so you will have easy access to local amenities. 0845 344 7592 i-to-i: We pride ourselves in a high level of service to ensure that all our gap year travellers get the most our of their meaningful travel. With Teaching, Community Development, Conservation, Sports, Media and Health placements in 24 countries, we can offer you the meaningful gap year that you want.