The aim of the program is to jointly providing organic vegetable/fruits for the disabled children staying in the center by doing gardening or organic farming.
PROJECT’S ACTIVITIES:
The Quynh Hoa Center is a non-profit, non-government charitable vocational training center based in Hanoi for the care and training of physically impaired children. The center was founded in 2007 by Doan Thi Hoa, the Director of the Center. Number of staff - 7 vocational teachers. They teach sewing, embroidery and handcraft. Number of children - Approximately 50 orphans and disabled children. The number of children changes from time to time. There are 25 children studying and living at the center. The others go home after studying everyday. The center’s mission is to provide opportunities for children with physical impairment and orphans to receive an education, vocation and to feel included with their local community. Hence, they can earn by themselves after 3-6 months studying there.
COMMUNITY CONTEXT:
The centre is located in a small village to the southwest of Hanoi. It is about one hour bus ride from the city centre. There are some small shops around.
VOLUNTEER’S REQUIREMENTS:
Volunteers should like being close to nature, living in the countryside and doing gardening.
Age:
18 or over
Minimum stay preferred 1 month.
VOLUNTEER’S TASKS:
The main task of volunteers will be gardening. During lunch time, volunteers can spend some time with the children in the center. Besides, if volunteers stay in the center, they can offer English lessons for the children in the evening.
Working hours:
Usually from 9 am to 4 pm (Mon – Fri), but the schedule is quite flexible.
HOSTING SITUATION:
Volunteers will stay in a dormitory with rooms shared with other volunteers. Living conditions will be Vietnamese standard with separate bathroom, single bed with mattress. Breakfast and dinner will be provided at accommodation while lunch will be provided by the center or volunteers can eat out. Meals will be mostly local food, which vary from the daily cooking schedule. Quynh Hoa center also provides food and accommodation for volunteers if they prefer.
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