Live & volunteer in a green village: farming, culture, teaching

Immerse yourself in the local culture: 8 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals: 8 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

30h

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

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

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.

Additional Fee: This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.

Amount

US$ 10

Per day

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Benefits for travelers

Materials for volunteer activities

Donation to project

Description

💵 Contribution We ask for a 10 USD daily contribution to keep the project sustainable and fair for host families. This covers 3 local meals, shared homestay accommodation, basic utilities, and a small portion that is reinvested into the community to support farmers, improve homestays, and grow eco-tourism. 🌿✨

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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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.

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.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 8 weeks

The Experience

🌱 Discover Pac Ta village, where Tuyen Quang meets Ha Giang! Together, we are creating a Green Heritage Village rooted in eco-tourism and sustainable living. Volunteers are welcome to join hands in teaching English, supporting organic farming, assisting local homestays, or sharing media skills. In return, you’ll be part of daily life with Dao, Tay, and Mong families – enjoying 3 homemade meals, a cozy shared homestay, and a deep cultural exchang

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Requirements

Fluent English or Intermediate Spanish
Between 20 and 50 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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10 Reviews

4.0

Host & Team

4.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Homestay

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

8 Immersing in the local culture
8 Meeting locals
7 Meeting international travelers
5 Creating true social impact
5 Practicing English
4 Get in touch with nature

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

5 4. Quality education
2 17. Partnerships for the goals
1 1. No poverty

Dominyka

Lithuania

Tuan was a very friendly host trying to provide us the best local experience. Unfortunately, we made a decision to leave the volunteering opportunity early as the stay was not what we were expecting. The place was very cold as it is in very early stages of being developed, similarly bathrooms were in quite a bad state with lack of privacy and comfort. Work was very dependent on your own creativity, with little to no guidance as the business is new and requires a lot of effort to build it up. Overall, definitely recommend the place for people with a lot of passion and energy!!

8 months ago

ismail

Morocco

I had an amazing experience at the home Hostel while volunteering with Tuan, the owner. Tuan is an incredibly kind and welcoming person who made me feel like part of the family from the very beginning. The hostel has a warm and friendly atmosphere, is perfectly located amidst the stunning nature of Ha Giang. During my time there, I learned so much from Tuan and the guests who stayed at the hostel. It was a rewarding and unforgettable experience, Thank you, Tuan, for the wonderful opportunity and all the beautiful memories

8 months ago

Jose Ignacio

Argentina

My experience at Time Travel was very good, we had a great experience teaching English and helping with the construction of the homestay. (If you have construction skills or are an artist who can paint big murals, this place is a great oportunity!!) Tuan is a great person with very good intentions, the place has a lot to continue growing and improving, I hope they can achieve their goals, organize all the projects that have in mind and see the Homestay finished. I send a thank you to Cassie who always gave her best for the place and for us :)

about 1 year ago

abhijeet

Australia

Volunteering with Tuan at his Time Travel Company was incredible. Tuan is building an amazing hostel and tour company while running an English-speaking center for local students. My time there was filled with enriching activities, from teaching English to creating business analysis report and content creation. Each day started with traditional tea and a briefing from Cassie, a dedicated volunteer managing administrative tasks. Our days included cooking, teaching, and engaging in cultural activities like farm tours and village dinners. Thank you, Tuan and Cassie, for a memorable experience.

about 1 year ago

Gayan

New Zealand

Tuan was a wonderful host during my time volunteering at his place. I assisted with social media, housekeeping, meal prep, and dishwashing. Spending time with his friends who visited was a lovely experience. While working on social media, I was also invited to join their English club. Although unexpected, I adapted and contributed positively. Tuan is passionate about his homestay and Ha Giang Loop tour services, and I wish him all the best in his endeavors!

10 months ago

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