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

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, H’mong, 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.

What you offer

15 hours of help per week

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

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

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

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 5 Per day

Fee pays for: Materials for volunteer activities

Description: Volunteers staying under 3 weeks are kindly asked to contribute $5/day for meals. You’ll still enjoy 3 hours of meaningful work and 1 hour of daily connection with the host family or community—through shared meals, stories, or simple moments. It’s all about giving back while living like a local.

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.

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.

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 Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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.

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.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

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

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

Requirements

Intermediate English

Between 18 and 35 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

At Nam Hong Cultural Village, we welcome volunteers who are passionate about community, culture, and meaningful exchange. Your main role will be to teach basic English to local children (with flexible lesson styles), help with gardening, light homestay tasks, or support community activities. We expect 3 hours of work per day plus 1 hour of cultural sharing with host families—like cooking, storytelling, or joining local events.

In return, you'll receive a unique chance to live among mountains and rice terraces, experience the daily life of ethnic minorities, enjoy home-cooked meals, and build deep human connections. We want this to be more than volunteering—it’s a chance to grow, give, and truly belong.

Activities & Shift

Daily Schedule (approx. 4 hours/day):

3 hours of volunteering (morning or afternoon shifts):
✔️ Teach basic English to local children (flexible & fun)
✔️ Help in the garden or around the homestay (light work)
✔️ Support local events or cultural workshops when needed

1 hour of cultural exchange with the host family:
Cooking together, practicing languages, or simply sharing stories and laughter

Shifts are usually from 8:30–11:30 AM or 2:00–5:00 PM, depending on weather and village schedule.
Weekends are flexible for rest, exploration, or joining community activities!

Rules

Respect local customs and dress modestly.
You're living in a traditional ethnic minority village—please avoid revealing clothing and always ask before taking photos of people.

No loud music or partying.
This is a peaceful, family-based community. Quiet evenings and early mornings are part of the local rhythm.

Be mindful of water and electricity usage.
Resources here are limited—please help us live sustainably.

Join community life with an open heart.
Participate in meals, chats, and village life with curiosity and respect. This is not a resort—it’s a shared home.

Alcohol is allowed in moderation but not during work or with children.
Sharing a local rice wine with the host is fine, but always in a respectful and cultural context.