🌸 Welcome Volunteers to Dorami English Center! πŸ“š


The experience

🏠 About Us
Hi everyone! I’m MiMi, an English teacher from Vietnam πŸ‡»πŸ‡³. I run a small home-based English center where underprivileged children learn English in a warm and supportive environment. We believe in kindness, sharing, and growing together. 🌱✨

We’d love to welcome you to our home to support English classes and enjoy an immersive cultural exchange. πŸŒπŸ’¬


What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

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


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.

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.

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

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

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


Requirements

Fluent English

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

🌟 Volunteer Role
You’ll become part of our family and help out with:

πŸ•” Evening English Classes (5pm–8pm):
β€’ Support kids with speaking, pronunciation & games
β€’ Assist me during class (1.5–3.5 hours/day)

🌞 Morning (occasionally):
β€’ Light childcare (help me with my 1-year-old daughter πŸ‘Ά)
β€’ Help with cooking or cleaning if classes aren’t scheduled

🧼 Daily Help:
β€’ Wash a few dishes πŸ₯£
β€’ Help me prepare simple meals when possible 🍳

πŸ›οΈ What We Offer
🏑 Private Room Includes:
β€’ Big bed πŸ›οΈ, desk, chair, air conditioning ❄️ & fan 🌬️
β€’ Free Wi-Fi πŸ“Ά, water, snacks, fruit, tea πŸ‰πŸ΅
β€’ Hot water shower 🚿

🍽️ Meals:
β€’ We share meals using ingredients in the kitchen
β€’ Sometimes you may cook/eat alone due to my schedule
β€’ You’re welcome to shop at the local market or ask me to buy something you like πŸ›οΈ

πŸ“… Duration
β€’ Minimum stay: 1 month
β€’ Longer stays are welcome and possible based on mutual agreement πŸ’¬
β€’ Please ensure your visa/legal status in Vietnam βœ…

πŸ›΅ Local Life & House Rules
πŸ”Ή Transport: I can lend you a bike or motorbike (short distances only) πŸš΄β€β™‚οΈ
πŸ”Ή Safety: Don't visit neighbors alone πŸ™…β€β™‚οΈ
πŸ”Ή Privacy: Please say you're β€œa friend visiting my family.” Don’t share info about the class with others (especially locals, my husband or in-laws) 🀫
πŸ”Ή Talk to Me: If anything makes you uncomfortable, let me know! 🫢

πŸ“Ά Practical Info
πŸ“± Get a Vietnamese SIM card & exchange some local currency before arrival πŸ’°
🐢 We have dogs, so you must be dog-friendly!
🚐 Local transport is available
🌍 You’ll enjoy cultural exchange, local food, and meaningful connections

πŸ’Œ Cultural Exchange Opportunities
πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ Learn to cook traditional Vietnamese food
πŸ—£οΈ Help teach English – and I can help with Vietnamese!
🧭 Let’s explore local areas together
πŸ‘₯ Meet amazing people in ou


Activities & Shift

🌟 Volunteer Role
You’ll become part of our family and help out with:

πŸ•” Evening English Classes (5pm–8pm):
β€’ Support kids with speaking, pronunciation & games
β€’ Assist me during class (1.5–3.5 hours/day)

🌞 Morning (occasionally):
β€’ Light childcare (help me with my 1-year-old daughter πŸ‘Ά)
β€’ Help with cooking or cleaning if classes aren’t scheduled

🧼 Daily Help:
β€’ Wash a few dishes πŸ₯£
β€’ Help me prepare simple meals when possible 🍳