25 trees will be planted on your behalf for every experience purchased, via our partnership with One Tree Planted.
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Overview
This local kindergarten can really use your help with the day to day tasks required to service local children from ages 3 to 6 years old. You will work at a well organized and nicely run kindergarten in one of the 4 classrooms available and assist the teaching staff. Most classes have between 10-15 children.
In the morning you will pick the kids up, play some games and maybe sing some songs in the school yard and then you will lead them to their classroom. Once they are settled in, you can engage with the children with different learning activities that may include teaching English and helping them practice writing in their notebooks. You can even use other creative and fun ways to help them learn basic tasks through songs, dance or games.
At lunchtime you will help with bringing out the food, helping the children and cleaning up the eating area. After the meal is complete, you will help put the children down for a nap.
The afternoon activities of fun and learning will begin at 14:00 once the children have awakened and will continue until the day is over at 17:00 when they are returned to their parents. Weather permitting, some of these activities may take place outside, so children have space to run and play.
Objectives
- Gain valuable experience caring for local kindergarten aged children
- Gain insight into the local work ethic and culture, through interactions with local staff
- Provide an extra set of hands and eyes to local teachers
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 - Friday
- Breakfast
- Morning session 7:30 - 11:30 engage in creative learning activities with children
- Prepare children and eating area for lunch
- Help with cleanup and put children down for a nap.
- Lunch
- Afternoon session 14:00 - 17:00 engage in creative learning activities with children
- Dinner
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
More Information
Requirements
- minimum age16
- minimum english levelIntermediate
- CRB RequiredOn signup
- passport copy requiredNo
- resume copy requiredYes
Other Requirements
- Modest clothing, nothing short or sheer. Pants or long skirts, shirts must cover shoulders.
- Ball
You are more than welcome to bring teaching materials/resources such as:
- Interesting board games
- Books/Comics
- Musical instruments
- Worksheets
- Cultural items of interest
- And anything else you think will help!
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..
