Live & Volunteer in Nam Hong – A Cultural Village in the Clouds

Help a sustainable project: 3 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 5 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals: 5 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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

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

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

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.

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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

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

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

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

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

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

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.

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

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

High above the clouds in Nam Hong cultural village, a unique English class unfolds on the mountain slopes. Here, ethnic minority children—Dao, Tay—gather with international volunteers to explore new words and worlds. No blackboard, no walls—just open skies, shared laughter, and young minds reaching for the future in a classroom made of clouds.

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Requirements

Fluent English
Between 18 and 38 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

Zero hunger

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.

Quality education

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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5 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Non Profit Project

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

5 Immersing in the local culture
5 Meeting locals
4 Creating true social impact
4 Meeting international travelers
3 Developing social awareness
2 Get in touch with nature

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

3 4. Quality education
1 15. Life on land

Silvie

Czech Republic

The project has a few sites. I was volunteering in Meo Vac and I truly had the time of my life. Stayed three weeks, and I was taken care of nicely. I was provided with lunch and dinner, and I was teaching English - two classes a day. The kids were amazing, full of energy and enthusiastic. Don't be afraid if you have never thought before, you can do it, and you will surely have fun. I loved my time there. I will keep the memories in my heart forever.

11 days ago

Jesse

Australia

We stayed with the project in Ha Giang for 5 weeks and had the best experience. This was our first volunteering position so we weren't sure what we were getting ourselves into, but honestly we couldn't have had a better community and location. Everyone was so accommodating and friendly, and invited us to join in on local traditions and festivities the whole time we were there. All the students were keen to learn and very thankful for our knowledge we were able to share with them.

about 2 months ago

Leonardo

Italy

I spent more than 1 month in the project cloud in meo vac and I loved the way the project is built and the people's that had host and helped me. The children are really sweet too and the environment is awesome and very livable. I really recommend this project and Tony as a tutor!! :)

about 2 months ago

Vova

United Kingdom

I had a really fun and authentic experience here! The people you meet are incredible, and the atmosphere feels genuinely local. Tony is a great guy, always friendly, supportive, and willing to help with anything, especially if you get sick or not feeling well. I couldn't have asked for a better host or a better time. Highly recommend!

2 months ago

Tony replied

Thank you for your kind words! It was a pleasure having you here. You brought great energy, positivity, and respect to everyone — and that meant a lot to us.

I’m glad you had an authentic experience and felt supported. You adapted quickly, connected well with people, and always showed the right attitude.

Wishing you safe travels, and remember: you always have a home here in Vietnam. Hope to see you again!

– Tony and Class On The Clouds team

Seth

United States

I really enjoyed my six weeks volunteering here. It was a great experience and I met lots of amazing people. One thing I will say is that you will make your own lessons if you agree to teach English here, the lessons are not provided. I also had a couple instances of not great communication between leadership and volunteers. But other than that it was a great experience that I would recommend!

3 months ago

Tony replied

Thanks for your time and energy during six weeks with us! 🌿
We’re glad you enjoyed the experience and met great people. Really appreciate your feedback — we’re improving communication and lesson prep for future volunteers.
Hope to see you again in Hà Giang someday! ☁️💚

— Tony & Class on the clouds

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