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Sea Rescue Training and Volunteer Program

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The experience

VEN’s Sea Rescue Volunteer Program, in partnership with local authorities and rescue teams, trains participants in vital life-saving skills while enhancing My Khe Beach safety. Volunteers gain hands-on experience in sea rescue, learn first-aid and CPR, and work alongside experts to help ensure the safety of beachgoers.

What you offer

5 hours of help per day

Photography: Take, edit and provide amazing photos.

Video Making: Create, edit and publish digital videos.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 250 Per week

Description: Program Fees: Contribution to support VEN's initiatives and operational costs. Accommodation and Meals: Comfortable lodging and meals throughout the volunteer experience Cultural Activities: Engaging local experiences to enhance cultural understanding

What you get

2 days off per week

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

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

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 Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

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

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Vietnamese

Between 18 and 40 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Viet Endangered Narratives (VEN) is a social enterprise focused on biodiversity conservation through visual storytelling, using wildlife filmmaking to raise awareness about endangered species in Vietnam.

Sea Rescue Volunteer Program
In partnership with local authorities and professional rescue teams, VEN offers this immersive program to equip volunteers with life-saving skills while enhancing the safety of My Khe Beach visitors. Volunteers will gain hands-on experience in sea rescue, CPR, first aid, and assist in beach patrols to ensure public safety.

Collaborating Partners:

Son Tra Management Board: Oversees Son Tra Nature Reserve
Danang University of Education: Manages Danang Biodiversity database and trains local educators
GreenViet: Local conservation NGO
Program Overview
A 2-week immersive experience, volunteers will undergo sea rescue training, gain practical patrolling experience, and develop emergency response skills. They will learn:

Sea rescue techniques and lifesaving protocols
CPR and first-aid for drowning victims
Practical training in beach and ocean safety
Marine safety and environmental awareness
Upon completion, volunteers receive a Sea Rescue Training Certificate from VEN and Royal Life Saving Rescue Australia.

Program Schedule:
Week 1: Orientation & Training

Day 1: Arrival, welcome dinner, and cultural introduction
Day 2: Sea rescue theory, CPR, first aid, and beach safety
Week 1 (Practical Training)

Day 3-6: Ocean rescue basics, equipment training, real-time simulations, and beach safety patrols
Week 2: Real-World Operations & Final Project

Day 7-9: Active beach patrols and public safety campaigns
Day 10-12: Final rescue operations and documentation
Day 13-14: Certification, final reflections, and closing ceremony

Activities & Shift

Swimming and endurance training; rescue drills and simulations; use of rescue equipment such as life buoys, ropes, and boats; first aid and CPR training; coordination and communication exercises; beach patrolling and monitoring; assisting in rescue operations and providing first aid to beachgoers; collaborating with local authorities to ensure beach safety; learning about local marine conditions and safety challenges.
We also offer city tours (Da Nang; Hoi An) for volunteers to explore the local culture.

Rules

House rules:
The use of illegal drugs or excessive use of alcohol and smoking is strictly forbidden.
Do not play with the extinguishers or smoke alarms! They are there for your safety.
Tidy up after yourself.
Keep the noise at an appropriate level.
Ensure lights and appliances are switched off when not in use.
Take care not to damage or lose any property in the common areas of the house.
Do not take friends or relatives to the shared house without obtaining permission from the host.