The “Beauty in Diversity Day” is an annual event organized by UNDP in cooperation with many local and international organizations in Vietnam, to celebrate 3 special days together: the World AIDS Day (1st December), the International Volunteer Day (3rd December), and the Day for People with Disabilities (5th December). The event will take place in the wide public in Ho Chi Minh City City (Saigon). It is dedicated to recognizing the diversity of individuals living with or affected by disability, those living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, together with wide-range of individuals that volunteer their time and energy to contribute to the community's needs.
Work:
Volunteers will prepare for the information corner with materials collected from different sources on the themes of HIV/AIDS prevention, disability and volunteering. The work will include designing, erecting, decorating and preparing games and activities for the event. Prepare a lot of ideas for this. Bring related materials from your country. Volunteers will also organize discussions with university students on the themes above.
Age:
18+
Study Theme:
Voluntary Service, HIV/AIDS, Disability.
Accommodation:
VPV’s Peace House with modest condition. Shared rooms. Sleeping on floor. Showers and toilets available. Food prepared by volunteers with support from local people.
Location:
Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City.
Travel:
Hanoi Airport, 1 hour drive.
Qualifications:
Interest and motivation working with social issues.
Leisure Activities:
Vietnamese Day, International Day, self-organized city tour and excursions, etc.
The “Beauty in Diversity Day” is an annual event organized by UNDP in cooperation with many local and international organizations in Vietnam, to celebrate 3 special days together: the World AIDS Day (1st December), the International Volunteer Day (3rd December), and the Day for People with Disabilities (5th December). The event will take place in the wide public in Ho Chi Minh City City (Saigon). It is dedicated to recognizing the diversity of individuals living with or affected by disability, those living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, together with wide-range of individuals that volunteer their time and energy to contribute to the community's needs.
Work:
Volunteers will prepare for the information corner with materials collected from different sources on the themes of HIV/AIDS prevention, disability and volunteering. The work will include designing, erecting, decorating and preparing games and activities for the event. Prepare a lot of ideas for this. Bring related materials from your country. Volunteers will also organize discussions with university students on the themes above.
Age:
18+
Study Theme:
Voluntary Service, HIV/AIDS, Disability.
Accommodation:
VPV’s Peace House with modest condition. Shared rooms. Sleeping on floor. Showers and toilets available. Food prepared by volunteers with support from local people.
Location:
Tay Mo, Tu Liem, Hanoi Capital (western end of the city).
Travel:
Hanoi Airport, 1 hour drive.
Qualifications:
Interest and motivation working with social issues.
Leisure Activities:
Vietnamese Day, International Day, self-organized city tour and excursions, etc.
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