Community Program In Dong Van Global Geopark

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A experiência

In Dong Van Global Geopark, a UNESCO-recognized landscape of majestic limestone mountains, ancient villages, and diverse ethnic cultures. We promotes slow travel, ecological awareness, and protect traditional knowledge, promote fair economic opportunities, intercultural learning through field programs and workshops.

We believe tourism can be a tool for education, not exploitation — and we welcome volunteers who share this vision.

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Como você ajuda

20 horas por semana

Construção e Reparos: Ajude em reparos, manutenção ou a construir.

Música: Toque para entreter hóspedes, crianças ou comunidades locais.

Jardinagem: Ajude a plantar, regar e cultivar jardins.

Trabalho social: Ajude comunidades locais.

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O que você ganha

2 dias livres por semana

Quarto privado: Você terá uma cama em um quarto privado, ou seja, um quarto só para você

Quarto compartilhado: Você terá uma cama em um quarto compartilhado, ou seja, irá dividir o quarto com outras pessoas.

Almoço: Você ganha almoço gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Jantar: Você ganha jantar gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Descontos em tours: Ganhe descontos em tours ou passeios pela cidade.

Descontos em hospedagem: Ganhe descontos para hospedar-se em outros hostels.

Lavanderia gratuita: Você pode usar nossa lavanderia gratuitamente.

Passeios de graça: Te levamos para fazer tours e passeios pela cidade. De graça!

Trilhas de graça: Te levamos para fazer excursões e trilhas pela cidade. De graça!

Drinks de graça: Ganhe free drinks ou bebidas.

Festas de graça: Ganhe entrada gratuita para as melhores festas da cidade.

Eventos de graça: Ganhe entrada gratuita para os melhores eventos da cidade.

Carona na chegada: Te buscamos na sua chegada a cidade e damos uma carona até aqui.

Aulas de idiomas: Participe gratuitamente das aulas de idioma no nosso espaço.

Use nossa cozinha equipada: Fique à vontade para usar nossa cozinha para cozinhar sua própria comida.

Certificado: Ganhe um certificado de conclusão quando for embora.

Internet de Alta Velocidade: Internet de alta velocidade para você trabalhar remotamente

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Requisitos

Inglês Fluente

Entre 20 e 65 anos

Recebe voluntários sozinhos, casais e duplas de voluntários

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O que não está incluso

Passagens, seguro viagem, transporte e visto

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Detalhes

About Our Project
The Dong Van Karst Plateau Cultural & Ecological Experience Center is located in the heart of Dong Van Global Geopark, a UNESCO-recognized landscape of majestic limestone mountains, ancient villages, and diverse ethnic cultures.
We are developing an Educational & Cultural Tourism Initiative that promotes slow travel, cultural preservation, ecological awareness, and community empowerment. Our mission is to protect traditional knowledge, promote fair economic opportunities, and encourage intercultural learning through field programs and workshops.
We believe tourism can be a tool for education, not exploitation — and we welcome volunteers who share this vision.

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Atividades & Turnos

We are seeking passionate and creative volunteers to help us strengthen our impact. Depending on your background, you can join in one or more of these areas:

1. Website & Digital Presence

* Design, update, or maintain our website and social media channels.
* Create visuals, stories, or short videos to share our message.
* Help us reach travelers, researchers, and partner organizations.

2. Research & Educational Program Development

- Collaborate with local guides, artisans, and elders to collect cultural, geographic, and ecological knowledge.
- Support the creation of Educational Field Programs, Cultural & Craft Workshops, and Cultural Exchange Programs.
- Assist in translating or editing educational materials.

3. Community Collaboration & Partnership Building

- Help connect us with universities, NGOs, and research institutions.
- Support local families and artisans in documenting their crafts and traditional systems (tea fermentation, hemp weaving, incense making, bamboo paper, “stone niche” farming, etc.).
- Encourage youth participation and cultural continuity.
Project Goals

Your contribution will help us achieve:

✅ Economic empowerment: Direct income for host families and artisans.
✅ Cultural continuity: Preservation and transmission of traditional skills and beliefs.
✅ Environmental awareness: Education focused on protecting mountain ecology.
✅ Educational partnerships: Building networks with universities and cultural institutes.

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Regras

1. General Principles

Our center welcomes volunteers from all over the world to join hands in preserving the cultural and ecological heritage of the Dong Van Karst Plateau.
We expect all volunteers to contribute with respect, curiosity, and responsibility.

2. Respect for Local Culture & People

* Show respect for local traditions, beliefs, and daily life of ethnic communities (Hmong, Tay, Dao, etc.).
* Dress modestly and appropriately, especially when visiting villages, temples, or family homes.
* Always ask before taking photos of people, homes, or ceremonies.
* Avoid behavior that may be considered disrespectful, such as loud arguments, public displays of affection, or alcohol abuse.

3.Teamwork & Attitude

* Be open-minded, proactive, and ready to help in various tasks (education, community projects, environment, tourism support, etc.).
* Communicate kindly and clearly with both local staff and other volunteers.
* Follow the instructions of the local coordinator or project leader.
* Work hours: around 4–5 hours/day, 5 days a week (may vary slightly depending on project needs).

4. Environmental Responsibility

* Conserve water and electricity — resources are limited in mountain areas.
* Avoid single-use plastics; use refillable bottles and eco-friendly products.
* Help with recycling, waste sorting, and keeping the surroundings clean.
* Take initiative in maintaining the natural beauty of the area.

5. Accommodation & Meals

* Respect quiet hours (usually 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM).
* Keep shared areas (bedroom, kitchen, bathroom) clean and tidy.
* Meals are mostly local and home-cooked; please inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions.
* No outside guests without permission from the coordinator.

6. Health & Safety

* Inform us of any health conditions, allergies,