UNESCO Volunteering Program in Vietnam

  Vietnam

Can Tho,  Da lat,  Da nang,  Hai Phong,  Hanoi,  Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon),  Hoi An,  Hue,  Nha Trang city,  Qui Nhon,  Rach Gia,  Sa Pa,  Vung Tau

Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: Throughout the Year

Description:
* Long Term Volunteering (LTV) projects provide the opportunity for individuals or small groups from different background to live in a different country for a period of time from 3 to 12 months. Through these projects the volunteer has the possibility to learn a new language, experience life in a different culture, Experience other cultures as a medium or long term volunteer (LTV). Moreover play a deeper role in peacemaking and working on environmental or social service initiatives. LTV positions are excellent opportunities for students to gain experience in international service projects and obtain a fresh perspective on world issues.

UVP LTV projects vary greatly from project with on peace education, inclusion, environment, sustainable development, community work, arts & music, support of local NGOs to working in projects with specific focus on many fields.

* Short term volunteering or workcamps is a great start for international volunteering. Each year more than 5,000 volunteers participate in 2 to 3 week work camps all over the world. Many young people want to travel abroad, but not necessarily for a long period of time. Living and working together in an multi-cultural with people of various backgrounds and nationalities helps to break down barriers and prejudices between nations. contribute to a more peaceful world.

UVP have been offering work camps to groups coming to the Vietnam from overseas., each camp is individually designed for the group we are hosting. Our camps offer the unique benefit of allowing individuals to improve or develop valuable team work and/or leadership skills, Gain confidence & independence skills, Challenge themselves.

Highlights: Vietnam, a name too long associated with the horrors of war, has finally won its last battle - to capture the imagination of the traveling public. Elegant Hanoi now vies with its dynamic sister, Ho Chi Minh City (still fondly called Saigon by the locals), for the attention of visitors drawn by the eclectic mix of old and new. In both cities the streets are jam-packed with motorbikes and scooters, often carrying whole families, and the markets are chaotically busy.

Elsewhere, the scenes are timeless. Early morning on the Mekong Delta brings the daily floating markets where fruit and vegetables are peddled. Everywhere the green patchwork of rice paddies stretches into the distance, broken only by the silhouette of water buffalo and conical-hatted farm workers bending down to tend the young plants.

The soaring mountains in the north of the country tower over tiny villages where life continues much as it has done for centuries, with traditional costumes still proudly worn. Old French hill stations survive throughout the country offering welcome respite from the heat of the plains below.

The ancient former imperial capital, Hué, takes visitors back to a time of concubines and eunuchs. In every town, young women wearing the simple but feminine national dress, the "ao dai", weave their way through the traffic at the controls of a motorbike.

Only in Vietnam could the past and the present be encapsulated so perfectly.

Qualifications:
* A keen interest and willingness to educate the people about ways to protect themselves from diseases and protect their natural environment
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* A willingness to help others and engage in physically, emotionally and mentally difficult work

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 100

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Vietnam Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• In-Person Interview Required
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

UNESCO Volunteering Program in Vietnam's Mission Statement: The Viet Nam Federation of UNESCO is a social organization involved in the network of international non-governmental functions for external obligations which participate in implementing foreign policy to the people of the state. According to regulations of UNESCO and the Charter of the Viet Nam Federation of UNESCO Clubs, as soon as the Viet Nam Government announced the birth of the Federation of UNESCO, Viet Nam became a member of the World and the Asia Pacific Federation of UNESCO. The Viet Nam Federation of UNESCO Club is responsible for promoting the dissemination of goals and activities of UNESCO, such as information, knowledge about science, education, culture and information these are the areas of operation through UNESCO which help raise people's awareness, the country's development, strengthening friendship and cooperation between people and nations to protect peace and security in the world. The UNESCO Volunteer Program for International Education and Cultural Exchange (UVP) is one of the activities of The VietNam Federation for UNESCO which allows lots of people in the world take part in. The Program was established by the Vietnam Federation of UNESCO. Activities and operations are in line with the principles, purposes and regulations of The Vietnam Federation of UNESCO * Program Goals - To create short and long term International Voluntary Projects and to exchange and explore cultures, broaden experiences and improve skills between young people (Age:16-30 )in the world. To work together and help enrich and improve the lives of local people with fewer opportunities. To help raise awareness about social, environmental and educational problems while forming friendships by working together with many people from different cultures and countries. Promoting young people's activities. Developing solidarity and promoting tolerance among young people in order to foster social cohesion in the world.

Year Founded: 2000