Community Program In Dong Van Global Geopark

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L'esperienza

In Dong Van Global Geopark, a UNESCO-recognized landscape of majestic limestone mountains, ancient villages, and diverse ethnic cultures. We promotes slow travel, ecological awareness, and protect traditional knowledge, promote fair economic opportunities, intercultural learning through field programs and workshops.

We believe tourism can be a tool for education, not exploitation — and we welcome volunteers who share this vision.

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Cosa offri

20 ore di aiuto per settimana

Costruzione e Riparazione: Aiuta con vari tipi di riparazioni o costruzioni.

Musica: Esibisciti per intrattenere ospiti, bambini o comunità locali.

Giardinaggio: Aiuta a coltivare piante e curare giardini

Lavoro sociale: Aiuta con lavoro volontario in progetti e comunità locali.

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Cosa ottieni

2 giorni liberi a settimana

Camera privata: Avrai un letto in una camera privata. In altre parole, una stanza solo per te.

Dormitorio condiviso: Avrai un letto in una camera condivisa, il che significa che condividerai la stessa stanza con altri viaggiatori.

Pranzo: Hai diritto a un pranzo gratuito, ogni giorno del tuo soggiorno.

Cena: Hai diritto a una cena gratuita, ogni giorno del tuo soggiorno.

Sconti su Tour: Ottieni sconti per tour ed escursioni in città.

Sconti su Alloggio: Ottieni sconti per il tuo soggiorno in altri ostelli.

Lavanderia Gratuita: Puoi utilizzare liberamente la nostra lavanderia.

Tour gratuiti: Ti porteremo in tour e giri per la città. Gratuitamente!

Escursioni gratuite: Ti porteremo in escursioni e camminate nei dintorni. Gratuitamente!

Ottieni bevande gratuite.: Bevi! Ottieni bevande gratuite e gustose per te.

Feste gratuite: Ottieni ingresso gratuito per le migliori feste in città.

Eventi gratuiti: Ottieni ingresso gratuito per i migliori eventi in città.

Servizio di prelievo: Ti verremo a prendere quando arrivi e ti porteremo alla nostra struttura.

Lezioni di lingua: Partecipa a lezioni di lingua gratuite presso la nostra struttura.

Usa la nostra cucina attrezzata: Sentiti libero di utilizzare la nostra cucina e preparare il tuo delizioso cibo.

Certificato: Ottieni un certificato di completamento dopo che termina la tua esperienza.

Accesso Internet Veloce: Internet ad alta velocità per lavorare da remoto

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Requisiti

Fluente Inglese

Tra 20 e 65 anni

Accoglie volontari singoli, coppie e partner di volontari

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Cosa non è incluso

Voli, assicurazione di viaggio, trasporti interni e visto

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Dettagli del programma

About Our Project
The Dong Van Karst Plateau Cultural & Ecological Experience Center is located in the heart of Dong Van Global Geopark, a UNESCO-recognized landscape of majestic limestone mountains, ancient villages, and diverse ethnic cultures.
We are developing an Educational & Cultural Tourism Initiative that promotes slow travel, cultural preservation, ecological awareness, and community empowerment. Our mission is to protect traditional knowledge, promote fair economic opportunities, and encourage intercultural learning through field programs and workshops.
We believe tourism can be a tool for education, not exploitation — and we welcome volunteers who share this vision.

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Attività e turni

We are seeking passionate and creative volunteers to help us strengthen our impact. Depending on your background, you can join in one or more of these areas:

1. Website & Digital Presence

* Design, update, or maintain our website and social media channels.
* Create visuals, stories, or short videos to share our message.
* Help us reach travelers, researchers, and partner organizations.

2. Research & Educational Program Development

- Collaborate with local guides, artisans, and elders to collect cultural, geographic, and ecological knowledge.
- Support the creation of Educational Field Programs, Cultural & Craft Workshops, and Cultural Exchange Programs.
- Assist in translating or editing educational materials.

3. Community Collaboration & Partnership Building

- Help connect us with universities, NGOs, and research institutions.
- Support local families and artisans in documenting their crafts and traditional systems (tea fermentation, hemp weaving, incense making, bamboo paper, “stone niche” farming, etc.).
- Encourage youth participation and cultural continuity.
Project Goals

Your contribution will help us achieve:

✅ Economic empowerment: Direct income for host families and artisans.
✅ Cultural continuity: Preservation and transmission of traditional skills and beliefs.
✅ Environmental awareness: Education focused on protecting mountain ecology.
✅ Educational partnerships: Building networks with universities and cultural institutes.

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Regole

1. General Principles

Our center welcomes volunteers from all over the world to join hands in preserving the cultural and ecological heritage of the Dong Van Karst Plateau.
We expect all volunteers to contribute with respect, curiosity, and responsibility.

2. Respect for Local Culture & People

* Show respect for local traditions, beliefs, and daily life of ethnic communities (Hmong, Tay, Dao, etc.).
* Dress modestly and appropriately, especially when visiting villages, temples, or family homes.
* Always ask before taking photos of people, homes, or ceremonies.
* Avoid behavior that may be considered disrespectful, such as loud arguments, public displays of affection, or alcohol abuse.

3.Teamwork & Attitude

* Be open-minded, proactive, and ready to help in various tasks (education, community projects, environment, tourism support, etc.).
* Communicate kindly and clearly with both local staff and other volunteers.
* Follow the instructions of the local coordinator or project leader.
* Work hours: around 4–5 hours/day, 5 days a week (may vary slightly depending on project needs).

4. Environmental Responsibility

* Conserve water and electricity — resources are limited in mountain areas.
* Avoid single-use plastics; use refillable bottles and eco-friendly products.
* Help with recycling, waste sorting, and keeping the surroundings clean.
* Take initiative in maintaining the natural beauty of the area.

5. Accommodation & Meals

* Respect quiet hours (usually 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM).
* Keep shared areas (bedroom, kitchen, bathroom) clean and tidy.
* Meals are mostly local and home-cooked; please inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions.
* No outside guests without permission from the coordinator.

6. Health & Safety

* Inform us of any health conditions, allergies,