Are you an English teacher? Come help us in Sa Pa, Vietnam!

Help a sustainable project: 12 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
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Connect with the locals: 13 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 12 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
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What you offer

20h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

Additional Fee: This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

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Amount

US$ 10

Per day

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Description

Volunteers need to pay 10$ to cover the food expenses. Besides that I'll also offer free trekking and pick up from the train station

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

The Experience

My name is Ha. I am from Sapa, Vietnam, and I live in Lao Chai Village, a small Hmong community surrounded by rice terraces and mountains. I started the Hmong English School with one simple dream: to give local children and adults the chance to learn English and open new opportunities for their future. Many people in my village cannot afford extra classes, so I provide a place where they can learn for free with your help.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 18 and 70 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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13 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Non Profit School

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

13 Meeting locals
12 Immersing in the local culture
10 Creating true social impact
9 Get in touch with nature
8 Practicing English
7 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

12 4. Quality education
8 1. No poverty

Louise

Belgium

I stayed with Ha for one month, and it was a truly amazing experience. Ha is one of the most selfless people I have ever met—she goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome. I had the chance to meet many of her friends, and I genuinely felt like part of her family. the the school she is building is a wonderful asset to the community. You have complete freedom in the classes you teach, and the children are absolutely lovely. You have a lot of freetime to explore the area or even climb the fansipan. I would 100% recommend staying here to experience this amazing place. Thank you Ha!!!

4 days ago

Marina Emi

Brazil

I had an amazing experience in Lao Chai, it was really rewarding and the cultural exchange was higher than my expectations. Ha is one of the kindest host I had, worried about sharing local culture and experiences. She has an incredible heart and is always open to conversations and new ideas. She welcomes you and make you feel like home. The volunteer can be demanding, teching kids requires some energy. But I loved the experience and the kids (and adults) will win your heart. I highly recommend this volunteer to those looking for cultural exchange and are keen to help local communities

4 days ago

Daniel

Australia

Ha was a great host who always looked after any needs that I had and often exceeded expectations with her generosity. The experience of teaching English to the local children in a village close to Sa Pa was very meaningful and satisfying. I truly felt that I made a difference in their lives by being there. I would like to return one day in the future.

5 days ago

Jared

United States

5 stars isn't enough for this opportunity. The host, Ha, is now a second mother to me. She is very accommodating and does anything to ensure you're comfortable. She really made this experience unforgettable. Everything from quiet moments sitting around the fire, playing with and teaching the little kids of the village, to singing karaoke made this one of the best experiences of my life. I'll definitely be back. Ha, I love you.

9 days ago

Mathieu

France

Had a blast staying at Ha's the school! You get a lot of free time to do whatever please you. When Ha's off work you should definitely go for a trekking it's worth it!! Ha is so funny and open, whatever you need she'll be there to help. Definitely recommend and definitely considering coming back at some point. Ha's got several projects in mind for the the school ;)

about 1 month ago

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