VVCD - Volunteer in Vietnam for Community Development

Affordability

VVCD has developed a reputation as the leader in affordable volunteer travel in Vietnam. By working directly with local organizations in the country where our programs are based, we are able to keep our fees low and ensure these go towards meaningful community projects and local employment.


Full support to Volunteers

From your first point of contact with VVCD until the time you finish your volunteer program, you will receive dedicated support and service from us. Once you become a registered VVCD volunteer, you will have our professional and timely support to help you prepare for your trip. Our General Officer is directly responsible for making your program arrangements and helping you to prepare for your experience. Once you reach your program destination, our local team will become your main point of contact until the day you depart your program. While our General Officer becomes a secondary layer of support at this stage, we will remain in touch with you via email and will be accessible should you require any assistance. Once you’ve completed your volunteer program, we’ll get back in touch to hear how you got on, and to say a big "thank you"!



Safety

Volunteer safety is a top priority of VVCD which is reflected in our outstanding safety record. We have clear standards for risk management which we enforce on each program and our volunteers are placed with trustworthy institutions, organizations, and families that have all been screened by our local teams. VVCD staff members conduct regular audits of every program to ensure risks are appropriately mitigated and to confirm that we are meeting our duty of care for volunteer safety and security. We also have a big focus on supporting volunteers to keep themselves safe while abroad, and we provide this support and advice through pioneering volunteer training tools and through face-to-face briefings delivered by our local teams.



Experience

VVCD is the most trusted and experienced volunteer travel provider in Vietnam. Our Director and staff have traveled to our program destinations to experience our programs first-hand. We have lived in the accommodation and we have experienced the hospitality that our volunteers are offered. We have visited the placements and inspected the projects that our volunteers contribute to. We have helped many volunteers to prepare for their trips and we understand what it is like to travel to a new country for the first time. Our in-depth knowledge and experience mean we can provide outstanding service, support, and advice to a lot of volunteers every year.

At our organization, we take immense pride in our dedicated and passionate staff who are committed to making a difference. Each member of our team brings a unique set of skills and experiences, all aimed at creating a positive impact in our community. Our staff is not only knowledgeable but also empathetic, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. When it comes to volunteers, we believe that volunteers are an integral part of our organization. We value their time, skills, and commitment. We believe that by fostering a positive and collaborative atmosphere, volunteers can thrive and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Top Host
This host receives a lot of worldpackers and has a high average rating.

Reviews

5.0
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Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

Spain

5

My volunteering experience in Vietnam truly rewarding. I had the opportunity to witness three distinct environments, each with unique realities and needs: 2 orphanages and a center for children with disabilities.
Xuan worked tirelessly to ensure our experience was fulfilling. She masterfully coordinated both the social work aspects and the leisure activities for our volunteer team. Xuan has a genuine interest in the well-being of the children, which I found deeply inspiring. I recommend this experience without a doubt.

3 days ago


Xuan replied

Big thanks to Teresa for being such a warm-hearted and dedicated volunteer. During her time with the project, she brought so much love and joy to the children especially those who need it most. Whether playing, listening, or simply being there, Teresa made a real difference. We’re so grateful for her kindness and energy, and we’ll miss her a lot!

United Kingdom

5

The host Xuân is an amazing person, and the work she does is remarkable, I have never met someone with more of a bigger heart and a drive, she's fun and energitic, the kids are amazing and have been given a rough hand in life but you will never know because they keep a smile on there face Xuân is an amazing person to work with who brings Joy to whoever she is around

2 months ago


Xuan replied

Thank you so much for your sweet feedback. You did great job too Nick ❤️❤️

United Kingdom

5

This volunteering experience is amazing. Splitting between a special educational needs center and a local orphanage, you really do get to feel like you've made a difference to the Vietnamese children. Xuan is absolutely amazing, helping from the very start to make sure you're settled and happy. As well as helping at the center, she happily arranges nights and dinners out with the other volunteers which is really nice. I cannot recommend this experience enough! If you have a month free in Vietnam, work here!

3 months ago


Xuan replied

Thank you for your feedback Kafi. It was definitely nice time with you.

Germany

5

I truly enjoyed my experience at VVDC! Due to some changes of the orphanage, I spent almost all days at the autism center with special needs kids. While I would have loved to be at the orphanage more often, this also allowed me to have a much better connection with the kids there and work with them better on an everyday basis. I was completely free on what to do with the kids - English, maths, new worksheets, or just playing!

Xuan is a superb host and she really makes a difference every day! I will miss her and the kids and always keep the great memories in my heart!

4 months ago


Xuan replied

Thank you, Theresa, for your valuable feedback. Once again, we are at a loss for words other than to express our heartfelt gratitude to you. We truly look forward to seeing you again soon and will always remember you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Spain

5

Volunteering with Xuan and the kids has been such an amazing experience. Having the opportunity to help children with special needs, playing with them, assisting them in achieving new goals… has made this volunteering such an unforgettable experience. Also having the opportunity to spend some time with the orphaned kids and seeing their smiles while playing with them was so rewarding.

Xuan is an amazing human, always helping others in need. With her and the other volunteers, who became my family the month I spent there, I have felt at home.

Thank you so much 🤍

4 months ago


Xuan replied

Thank you so much for your dedication and contributions. On behalf of the children and our organization, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to you. The time we spent together was truly meaningful and filled with joy. Wishing you good health and great success in your teaching career
XUAN ( Ms Jenifer )


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