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Cultural exchange volunteer in vibrant Vietnam

The experience

Hope Express combines meaningful volunteer work with the chance to explore Vietnam's rich culture and landscapes. Participants help underserved communities while experiencing Vietnam’s traditions and natural beauty. The program empowers local communities, ensuring sustainable, culturally relevant solutions. It also promotes cultural exchange, fostering mutual respect and understanding between volunteers and the communities they serve.

What you offer

18 hours of help per week

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

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.

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

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

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

Fluent English or Fluent English

Between 18 and 60 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

Hope Express is an initiative that combines meaningful volunteer work with an opportunity to explore the rich culture and breathtaking landscapes of Vietnam's underserved areas. This program allows participants to give back to local communities while gaining firsthand experience of Vietnam's vibrant traditions and natural beauty.

Objectives
Empower Local Communities: By working with local leaders and organizations, the program helps empower communities, ensuring that the solutions provided are relevant, sustainable, and in line with the local culture and traditions. The program aims to provide essential support to underserved communities in Vietnam, addressing their critical needs.
Promote Cultural Exchange: Participants will gain a deeper understanding of Vietnam's diverse cultures, traditions, and landscapes. This fosters mutual respect and appreciation between the volunteers and the communities they serve.


Activities & Shift

How the Program Works

Catalyst for Change Vietnam organizes fundraising to support nonprofit projects aimed at improving the lives of disadvantaged communities. Participants collaborate in planning, organizing, and executing these projects.
Before the program, we assess the specific needs of the area to allocate resources effectively. During the program, we work with local leaders, such as women’s unions, to implement the initiatives. Afterward, we evaluate the impact and identify areas for ongoing support, ensuring the program's efforts align with the community's long-term needs.

Rules

Volunteers are required to follow C4C's housing regulations, including adhering to Vietnamese laws, maintaining a clean living space, and refraining from returning late or staying overnight away from the accommodation.