Concordia International Volunteer Projects

  Vietnam

• Hanoi: 
Hanoi

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: All through the year

Description: Concordia is a small not-for-profit charity whose aims are to bring people together from different countries to help break down cultural stereotypes and promote greater international understanding and peace.

Our International Volunteer Programme offers volunteers aged 18+ the opportunity to join international teams of volunteers working on short-term projects in over 60 countries world-wide. A selection of projects is available for teenagers aged 16 and 17. The project range is diverse and includes nature conservation, restoration, archaeology, construction, art and culture as well as projects that are more socially based including childrens play-schemes, teaching and working with adults and children with special needs.

Projects last for 2-4 weeks with the main season from June to September and smaller programme in winter/spring. Volunteers pay a registration fee of £110 and fund their own travel. Board and accommodation is free of charge. Projects are located all over Europe, North and South America, Asia and Africa.

Highlights: This is the second year we send volunteers to Hanoi to join international volunteer projects and the experience proved to be particularly successful. We recommend in particular the project in Hanoi which involves gardening, working with children and discussions about the Agent Orange and Vietnamese culture.

Qualifications: Volunteers must be resident in the UK in order to apply. Generally no specific skills or experience necessary although real motivation and commitment to the project are a must. Volunteers who want to join a project in Vietnam have to attend a preparation weekend in Brighton. Dates available in February, June and July 2007.

Cost in US$: 110 (GBP) registration fee + 30 (GBP) Preparation weekend fee +US$200 to be paid to the local organisation

Salary / Pay: inquire for more details

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Someone with a few weeks to spare who would like to do something worthwhile and fun while meeting other like-minded young people from around the world.

Age Range: 19+

This Program is open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Vietnam Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 8-15

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Concordia's Mission Statement: Concordia is a small not-for-profit charity whose aims are to bring people together from different countries to help break down cultural stereotypes and promote greater international understanding and peace.