Volunteer in Vietnam in Orphanages

Volunteer Overseas in Vietnam With Children

Street scene

As a volunteer on a Care project in Vietnam you have an important role to play, and your time there will leave a lasting impact on you and the children you help.  Whether you teach them about your home town, sing songs, play games or help them with homework, you will be popular with the kids just for giving them attention and affection.  Everybody is welcome, provided you are willing to work hard and be committed to the role and to the children you are there to help.

Living with a host family and working with locals will enable you to truly experience the fascinating Vietnamese culture.  Volunteering with children is extremely rewarding and you will find that donating your time as a volunteer will benefit you as well.

Beginning in Spring 2010 Projects Abroad will be placing volunteers with orphanages and day care centers in Hanoi. Though we can’t solve all the social problems affecting modern day Vietnam, with the help of volunteers we can make a difference to a large number of underprivileged children.

Volunteer Work in Care Centres and Orphanages

Volunteers in traditional hats

In whichever volunteer care project you find yourself you need to be ready for a challenge. Many of the children will have had very difficult lives and may be desperate for attention. There are likely to be some who have health problems or who require special attention due to disabilities or HIV/AIDS. Your role is to help improve their lives in whatever way possible.

The care work is often quite varied. It may involve practical care activities like washing and dressing the children, or playing games, sports and, helping older children with their homework. You may even want to take a group out on a trip. Projects Abroad will support you in any way that we can.

Helping with basic education is also important as many of the children arrive at the homes after being orphaned or abandoned and have received little or no previous formal education. Volunteers at these placements assist with interactive activities that enhance the growth and development of the children.