Cultural Exchange & English Teacher: Empower Locals in Hà Đông
The experience
My name is Tuan and I am 47 years old. My family and I live in Ha Dong. I have two daughters and own a gym in Ha Dong. My goal is to open a non-profit organization to teach English to the locals. Currently, we have several small groups that learn English together. Our teachers help the students improve their speaking skills daily. Additionally, both teachers and students get to exchange cultures, languages, and local customs to gain mo
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Teaching Languages:
Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
What you get
2 days off per week
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Team Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
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 Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Get free drinks or beverages.:
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Language lessons:
Take free language classes at our place.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Your core role is to teach English and help our students improve their speaking skills daily. You will also be a Cultural Ambassador, helping teachers and students exchange customs and perspectives to gain broader world knowledge. You will teach a minimum of one class per day and a maximum of three classes per day. Classes are typically for adults during the daytime and for children in the evening.
We encourage volunteers to join our family in the kitchen: we'll provide the ingredients (pork, eggs, vegetables, rice, etc.) in the refrigerator, and you will prepare and cook your own food. If you enjoy cooking, you can even teach the children to cook or dispense drinks on weekends!
Activities & Shift
We ask for your dedication for 25 hours per week, with 2 full days off. We require a minimum stay of 2 weeks.
Your weekly collaboration includes:
- Teaching minimum 1 and maximum 3 English classes per day (adults in day, children in evening).
- Organizing English speaking practice sessions.
- Participating in cultural and language exchange activities.
- Cooking your own lunch and dinner with ingredients provided.
We provide:
- Shared room accommodation.
- Lunch and Dinner (ingredients provided for cooking).
- Language lessons.
Rules
We expect enthusiasm, punctuality for classes, and respect for our local culture and the community. You are responsible for cooking your own meals with the provided ingredients.