Teach English to Disadvantaged Children in Nha Trang,Vietnam

  Vietnam

• All Other Areas in Vietnam: 
Nha Trang city

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: year round

Description: Travel to Teach works with Kimmy Le and the School for Street Kids. The school was started by Vietnamese/Canadian systems engineer Kim Le, who, shortly after opening her popular restaurant, noticed the numerous children working and selling various items on the streets. Most of these kids did not go to school as they had to work to earn money for themselves and/or their family instead of attending school. Thus, she created a schoolroom in the back of her restaurant as a place where these kids could receive an education while also providing a safe haven from the streets.

The school consists of two classrooms including eight computers and some musical instruments and is located behind Kim's popular restaurant. T2T volunteers mostly teach English but have the opportunity to include other subjects in daily lessons.

The beautiful seaside town of Nha Trang proves an excellent volunteering destination. Nha Trang, which lies 442 km north of Saigon and far to the south of Hanoi. Even with a population of 300,000, Nha Trang retains its small town, relaxed atmosphere. The city center is located just meters from the beach and much of the town is easily traversed by foot. The combination of the kids eagerness to learn along with the scenery and atmosphere of the city make this the ideal combination between volunteer work and play.

Highlights: The beautiful seaside resort town of Nha Trang proves an excellent volunteering destination. Nha Trang, which lies 442 km north of Saigon and far to the south of Hanoi, is the perfect antidote to hectic city life. Even with a population of 300,000, Nha Trang retains its relaxed small-town atmosphere. The city center is located just meters from the beach and much of the town is easily traversed by foot. The combination of the kids' eagerness to learn, along with the scenery and atmosphere of the city make this the ideal combination between volunteer work and play.

* You will work abroad, within another culture in a beautiful setting.
* You will learn to handle unexpected situations.
* The work you do will bring you closer to people of the country you visit.
* You will learn about yourself while learning about others.
* You will have memories and find friends for life.
* And you will make a difference to other people's lives in the process.

Qualifications:
- fluent in English
- independent
- flexible

Cost in US$: $790 for one month, $2195 for 6 months

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Hard working, fun loving, and enthusiastic. Curious and respectful of other cultures.

Age Range: 18-60

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Vietnam Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 2

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Travel to Teach's Mission Statement: Travel to Teach is a non-profit organisation, which provides affordable volunteering opportunities to teach English whilst travelling abroad. Provide valuable working opportunities for our volunteers. Ensure genuine travelling experiences of different cultures at a cost that most travelers can afford. Teach English and Computer skills to the poorer parts of the world where too little education is provided. Travel to Teach has had the ambition to develop our programs according to Guidelines for Ethical Volunteering as presented.

Year Founded: 2001