25 trees will be planted on your behalf for every experience purchased, via our partnership with One Tree Planted.
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Overview
You will be playing the role of a mentor inside the Bach Viet College (Nursing and Business Administration being the main majors of this school).This is often in the form of re-enactments, real-life scenes and communication. Your advanced level English or Native Speaker level will be just what your peers need to move their language skills forward.
Each class runs a total of 2 hours and will be led by a head participant mentor (everyone will get a chance to lead the lesson). During each session, the lead mentor will spend 30 minutes at the beginning of every class reviewing old lessons and previewing the lesson of the day. Thereafter, students will be divided into small groups, whereby each participant will mentor 1 group.
In order for this to be successful, you will be required to prepare a teaching plan using the teaching manual provided in collaboration with other participants.
You will regularly attend the classes and have maximum interaction with the students throughout the day. You will be able to spend your free time during the evenings and weekends with the friends you make throughout your stay.
The students here are always keen to improve their English, and they welcome foreigners into their culture and are eager to show you their way of life!
Objectives
- Offer education in the tourism and leisure industry for Vietnamese students
- Make new friends and contacts in Vietnam
- Experience peer-to-peer English language learning and cultural exchange
Impact
Volunteer experiences have a direct and positive impact on local communities by injecting money into the local economy through the purchase of food, transportation, and tourism activities. Volunteering is a great way to give back to the comunity and make a difference in the world. Depending on the type of volunteer experience you are interested in, your time can be spent improving educational resources and opportunities, providing medical services to underserved communities, or promoting environmental conservation and sustainable farming techniques.
1% of gross sales will be donated to 1% for the Planet-approved charities via our partnership with 1% for the Planet.
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Location
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, commonly known as Saigon, is located in the southeastern region of Vietnam and is the country’s largest city. During your stay, you will be living in a dorm on college campus right in the center of the city.
Itinerary
Saturday/Sunday - Arrival
Arrive at SGN (Tan Son Nhat International Airport) on Saturday or Sunday between 06:00 - 22:00 to be met upon landing by our team. Flight arrivals after 22:00 will incur an additional fee for pickup. Saturday arrivals need to book one extra night at our accommodation.
Monday
This will be your introduction day at the college. In the morning, you will be introduced to the Bach Viet college (Nursing and Business Administration are main majors) and you will be shown around the premises. The afternoon will consist of you getting a feel of the classroom and determining your level of input regarding English teaching. This can range from being a classroom assistant to being the lead teacher of a class.
Tuesday - Friday
You will become fully involved with the regular activities at the college.
Saturday - Departure
Leave the accommodation Saturday morning. Take a taxi to the airport (30 mins) for earliest flights Saturday midday
Inclusions
- Shared Accomodation
- All meals included
- Free beverages
- Wifi in public areas
- Arrival Transfer (included with 2 wk+ trips)
- Departure Transfer
Options
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Requirements
- minimum age16
- minimum english levelAdvanced
- CRB RequiredOn signup
- passport copy requiredNo
- resume copy requiredNo
Other Requirements
- Closed toed shoes (no flip flops allowed)
- Modest clothing - long pants and/or skirts over the knees
- You are more than welcome to bring teaching materials/resource
Food
Basic Vietnamese meals are provided on campus. Food include some western dishes such as sandwiches, spaghetti and bread.
Accommodation
The accommodation is located on a campus in a college dorm. As such, it follows certain campus rules such as a night curfew.
We also have a room reserved as an “office”, where you can go to if you want some peace and quiet. We have books and magazines available here for you to borrow.
There is the nice local café next to our dorm. A beautiful and peaceful place where you can enjoy fresh juices, snacks etc..
