Austrália
Everyone was very welcoming. I was there when it was raining a lot restricting our ability to go photograph and they let me stay an extra 3 days for free to make sure I had the time to finish my presentation
12 dias atrás
México
During the past 2 weeks I have learned so much about culture, environment and professional skills in the filming field. From how to prepare a script to tell a story to the colours you integrate to make the story vivid. The experience is 100% worth it if you are responsible and disciplined, they will help you if you need any assistance in preparing but the creativity is up to you. If you have time I recommend staying there a month to grasp every detail that is possible. The facilities are very clean and comfortable, and the friends I did during the volunteering I will preserve for life ❤️
2 meses atrás
Estados Unidos
VEN is truly a great way for beginner as well as advanced photographers to connect with nature, learn about Vietnamese culture from local hosts, as well as make friends with fellow international volunteers. Highlights of the experience include exploring Son Tra peninsula to see monkeys as well as learning how to operate the fantastic camera equipment and preparing a presentation to display your work.
6 meses atrás
Espanha
I spent a week with the wildlife photography program. Although it's a short period to develop a project, the team took care to adapt it well to the time I had available and helped me with everything I needed. The association's workers are lovely, and it's an opportunity to interact with locals and participate with an association that promotes nature conservation through photography and filmmaking. It's a very new project, so I think they're still refining some aspects of the program, but they're doing their best to ensure volunteers have a great experience. Thank you for this week!
8 meses atrás
França
The VEN team was really passionate about nature and videography. They were also very nice to me. The food is really good and cool to share with other volunteers, you are also free to eat alone. Sometimes it's hard to share the room with many people though. I sometimes felt like no one was listening to me and to what I wanted to do for my film. I had to be actor in it while I didn't really want to. I don't blame the VEN team because they are new at this program, but I just think the price was a bit too much compared to my experience.. I'm glad I got to discover Da nang on my own , thank you
6 meses atrás
Dinamarca
I really enjoyed my stay at the home and working with VEN🫶They have changed the program after having their first short term volunteers before me, so this time around I was allowed to film myself, with help from the staff, in the end I made my own documentary - so that was really cool! Everyone in the team works hard and are good at listening to your thoughts and concerns if you have anything. They are still figuring things out, so I recommend this program if you are ready for a great experience but also to keep you schedule free because plans are often last minute/changing
7 meses atrás
Alemanha
Everyone welcomed me very warmly and did their best to create a great experience for me. Since the project is still very new, there are some things that still need improvement — for example, the project description and weekly schedule were sometimes inaccurate, and things felt a bit unorganized and spontaneous. However, there was always someone who listened to my concerns and trying to improve the project. So if you're very flexible and don't mind being more of an actor than a filmmaker, I can recommend the project. It felt like one big family — chaotic but full of love :)
8 meses atrás