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Volunteers working in the Orphanage / Childcare Program work mainly in childcare centers and orphanages for disabled children in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

Volunteers work in institutions and orphanages which provide care and attention especially to these children who are affected by Agent Orange.
Volunteer’s main work at the projects is taking care of children, most whom have mental and physical disabilities. You can help to feed, change, walk and play with the children and try to use the time to have constructive fun with the children. Volunteers can also entertain the children by playing games with them and teaching them in a play way method.
Volunteers working in this program work for 5-6 hrs in a day and for 5 days in a week. Many placements have around 75-100 children in the centers and volunteers have plenty of jobs to do to keep themselves busy.


Program Information
Program Requirements
Volunteers must be 17 years or older at the beginning of the program. Volunteers need to have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. The volunteer should bring energy and enthusiasm to make a difference.

Project Location
The project placements are located in and around the cities of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and Hanoi. Most of the volunteer projects are located at a distance of 15-20 minutes from the accommodations and volunteers travel by either bus or bicycle depending upon the distance.

Duration

1 week to 24 weeks

Start Dates

All Year Round

Costs / Benefits

Starting USD200 / GBP 125