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The Global Connect Program

The experience

The Global Connect Program aims to create sustainable educational initiatives in the Hoi An area, Vietnam. The program provides opportunities for international volunteers to support local students by helping them improve their soft skills and other essential abilities. At the same time, it offers volunteers the chance to connect with local teachers to learn about and develop effective educational initiatives.

What you offer

18 hours of help per week

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

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 350 Per week

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers and Materials for volunteer activities

Description: The program fee pays for accommodation, meals, in country support, and additional activities relating to cultural activities.

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.

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

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

Intermediate English or Intermediate Vietnamese

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

Global Connect Program Overview/Program Objectives:
Build Sustainable Educational Initiatives: Integrate extracurricular activities that help students develop soft skills and acquire global knowledge.

Collaborate with Local Education Authorities: Work with the Department of Education and Training to ensure long-term benefits for both students and teachers.

Foster Cross-Cultural Exchange: Create opportunities for international volunteers and local students to share cultural perspectives, fostering mutual understanding and respect.

Activities & Shift

Volunteer Opportunities & Roles/Teaching Soft Skills
Volunteers will help students aged 12–18 improve their soft skills (such as teamwork, communication, and critical thinking) and provide them with essential knowledge.

Teaching Hours: 18 hours per week, focused on empowering youth with practical knowledge and essential life skills.

Women’s Language Empowerment Network (WLEN)
Volunteers will collaborate with the C4C team and local educational organizations to facilitate discussions on educational practices in both their home countries and Vietnam.

These exchanges aim to enhance Vietnamese teachers’ understanding and teaching approaches, introducing innovative methods to their classrooms.

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.