The project is aimed at providing volunteers an opportunity to be involved in a social work with a specific targeted group as mentally disabled children, and at enabling Morning Star Centre and its staff and beneficiaries to exchange with people from different cultures who are willing to share with disadvantaged communities.
PROJECT ACTIVITIES:
Morning Star Centre is a non-profit day care center which provides early diagnosis, care and rehabilitation to mentally disabled children in Hanoi and surrounding areas. It also aims to help parents have better understanding on how to take care and educate their disabled children and raise awareness among society about the issue. Morning Star Centre was founded by the Association of Handicapped Children of Vietnam. The Center has a staff of caretakers, teachers, cooks and doctors. Being a very caring group of people, they work long hours with little pay for the sake of the children. The Center is providing early diagnosis, care and clinical intervention, special education and vocational training for children along with counseling service for parents.
COMMUNITY CONTEXT:
Morning Star Centre is located in the outskirt of Hanoi. Located in the north of Vietnam, this capital city has over 3.5 million people and is the second biggest city in the country.
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS:
Volunteers should like to work with handicapped children and maturity and initiative spirit.
Preference:
Volunteers with background or experience in medical work or disability. However, volunteers without experience or background will still be able to join in different work as children are very excited with foreigners.
VOLUNTEER TASKS:
Volunteers will help with different work in the centre, mainly as follow... - Assisting local staff in providing rehabilitation exercises and therapist treatments for children. - Playing with children and entertaining/educating them with games, music, arts and other exercises. - Helping on fund raising to support the children. - Collecting useful information and documents from different sources. - Teaching English for local staff. - Typical working hours will be from 8am–4pm. Lunch along with a short nap will be between 11am–2pm.
VOLUNTEERING PERIOD:
Ongoing project. Minimum period of stay - 2 weeks.
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. Food will be provided at the accommodation. Meals will be mostly local food, which vary from the daily cooking schedule. Volunteers, especially those who are vegetarian may be required to do some cooking by themselves.
The project is aimed at providing volunteers an opportunity to be involved in a social work. Their stay in the project will help the children developing their English skills and getting in contact with other cultures.
PROJECT ACTIVITIES:
Founded in 1997 and located in Ha Dong City just less than 5 kilometres from VPV headquarters, The Ha Cau Centre For Homeless Children is home to approximately fifty children and four careers. The Centre survives on private local donors to support the children up to and through university. Those who do not make it to a university receive vocational training or are entered into a business program, to try to ensure each child can grow up with the potential for a bright and happy future.
COMMUNITY CONTEXT:
Ha Cau Centre is located in the outskirts of Hanoi. Sited in the north of Vietnam, the capital city has over 3.5 million people and is the second biggest city in the country.
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS:
Volunteers should like working with children, be active, be motivated and have patience.
VOLUNTEER TASKS:
Although the children receive an education from the local school, the volunteer's main task is often to help the children develop their English skills. More often than not however, during an average 9-4 day volunteers will spend a good deal of their time involved in extra- curricular activities; helping with handicrafts, chores or in the kitchen (an excellent opportunity to learn a few skills of the Vietnamese cookbook!).
VOLUNTEERING PERIOD:
Ongoing project. Minimum period of stay - 2 weeks.
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. Food will be provided at the accommodation. Meals will be mostly local food, which vary from the daily cooking schedule.
To provide English language speaking environment for children to practice and improve their confidence in using a foreign language in communication.
PROJECT’S ACTIVITIES:
Nguyen Tri Primary School is a public primary school where English & French are an optional subject, as the government does not have financial support though all recognize the importance of language skills. With 1013 students, the school is a lively government centre situated in central Hanoi. The children, ranging from 6 to 10 years, do have some knowledge of the English language, but as is often the case for Vietnamese students, they have poor pronunciation due to their lack of contact with English speaking people.
COMMUNITY CONTEXT:
Situated just a few hundred meters south of West Lake, the school is very central. West Lake is a short walk away and the old quarter can be reached on foot in just 15 minutes.
VOLUNTEER’S REQUIREMENTS:
Volunteers should like to work with children, have maturity and initiative spirit. English native speakers preferred.
Age:
18 and over.
VOLUNTEERING PERIOD:
Minimum stay preferred 3 weeks. No placements in summer (May, June, July).
VOLUNTEER’S TASKS:
Volunteers will be expected to help with the following...
- Improving listening/speaking skills of children. - Improving pronunciation of children. - Organizing games and other activities in classrooms. - Assisting local teachers in managing the classes.
Normally volunteers will teach about 20 hours a week. Volunteers will always work with a local teacher. Volunteers can attend as well a Community English Class in VPV office; it takes place in the afternoon, for children living in the neighbourhood. Volunteers can join this class one or two days per week, depending on their schedule.
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. Food will be provided at the accommodation. Meals will be mostly local food, which vary from the daily cooking schedule. Volunteers, especially those who are vegetarian may be required to do some cooking. During working-days food is provided by the host placement.
To provide English language speaking environment for children to practice and improve their confidence in using a foreign language in communication.
PROJECT’S ACTIVITIES:
Vu The Lang School is a semi public school with about 800 students aged between 15-17 years old. Located in a province far away from the capital, there is very little chance for the children and teachers to meet foreigners to practice English and exchange communication skills. The investment in education is still very limited. English is still an optional subject in primary school without any financial support from the government, while the quality of English teaching is very limited due to the lack of practice and the low capacity of the teachers.
COMMUNITY CONTEXT:
Phu Tho province is a semi mountainous area where people do not have regular access to intercultural learning, or at least meeting foreigners. There is a potential for tourism development in the province and English is essential for future careers of the children.
VOLUNTEER’S REQUIREMENTS:
Volunteers should like to work with children, have maturity and initiative spirit. English native speakers preferred.
Age:
18 and over.
VOLUNTEERING PERIOD:
Minimum stay preferred 3 weeks. No placements in summer (May, June and July).
VOLUNTEER’S TASKS:
Volunteers will be expected to help with the following...
- Improving listening/speaking/reading/writing skills of students. - Improving pronounciation of students. - Organizing games and other activities in classrooms. - Assisting local teachers in managing the classes.
Normally volunteers will teach about 20 hours a week. Volunteers will always work with a local teacher. Volunteers can also participate in taking care of children in the local orphanage SOS Viet Tri.
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. Food will be provided at the accommodation. Meals will be mostly local food, which vary from the daily cooking schedule. Volunteers, especially those who are vegetarian may be required to do some cooking. During working-days food is provided by the host placement.
To provide foreign language (English) speaking environment for children to practice and improve their confidence in using a foreign language in communication.
PROJECT’S ACTIVITIES:
Nam Trung Yen Secondary School is one of many public schools in Hanoi's outskirts. English in these schools is an optional subject as the government does not have financial support though all recognize the importance of language skills. There are about 300 children aged from 11-15 years old who started learning English at grade 3 (9 years old). Teachers and children had not had many chances to meet and talk with foreigners until VFP-VIET sent its volunteers to help there.
COMMUNITY CONTEXT:
Nam Trung Yen Secondary School is in the outskirts of Hanoi, which is about 10km from city centre. There is very little chance for the children and teachers to meet foreigners to practice English and exchange communication skills.
VOLUNTEER’S REQUIREMENTS:
Volunteers should like to work with children, have maturity and initiative spirit. English native speakers preferred.
Age:
18 and over.
VOLUNTEERING PERIOD:
Minimum stay preferred 3 weeks. No placements in summer (May, June and July).
VOLUNTEER’S TASKS:
Volunteers will be expected to help with the following...
- Improving listening/speaking skills of children. - Improving pronounciation of children. - Organizing games and other activities in classrooms. - Assisting local teachers in managing the classes.
Normally volunteers will teach about 20 hours a week. Volunteers will always work with a local teacher. Volunteers can attend as well a Community English Class in VPV office; it takes place in the afternoon, for children living in the neighbourhood. Volunteers can join this class one or two days per week, depending on their schedule.
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. Food will be provided at the accommodation. Meals will be mostly local food, which vary from the daily cooking schedule. Volunteers, especially those who are vegetarian may be required to do some cooking. During working-days food is provided by the host placement.
To provide English language speaking environment for children to practice and improve their confidence in using a foreign language in communication.
PROJECT’S ACTIVITIES:
The Van Lang secondary school teaches approximately 1,700 children, ranging in age from 11 to 15 years old. The children of this school are all students that were allowed entrance into the school due to have achieved good primary school results. These achievements, recognized by the school board and teachers, are not taken for granted and the concentration lies on educating the children by getting the most out of their potential. Located in a province far away from the capital, there is very little chance for the children and teachers to meet foreigners to practice English and exchange communication skills. The investment on education is still very limited. English is still an optional subject in primary school without any financial support from the government, while the quality of English teaching is very limited due to the lack of practice and the low capacity of the teachers.
COMMUNITY CONTEXT:
Phu Tho province is a semi mountainous area where people do not have regular access to intercultural learning, or at least meeting foreigners. There is a potential for tourism development in the province and English is essential for future careers of the children.
VOLUNTEER’S REQUIREMENTS:
Volunteers should like to work with children, show maturity and initiative spirit. English native speakers preferred.
Age:
18 and over.
VOLUNTEERING PERIOD:
Minimum stay preferred 3 weeks. No placements in summer (May, June and July).
VOLUNTEER’S TASKS:
Volunteers will be expected to help with the following...
- Improving listening/speaking/reading/writing skills of students. - Improving pronounciation of children. - Organizing games and other activities in classrooms. - Assisting local teachers in managing the classes.
Normally volunteers will teach about 20 hours a week. Volunteers will always work with a local teacher. Volunteers can also participate in taking care of children in the local orphanage SOS Viet Tri.
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. Food will be provided at the accommodation. Meals will be mostly local food, which vary from the daily cooking schedule. Volunteers, especially those who are vegetarian may be required to do some cooking. During working-days food is provided by the host placement.
To provide English native language speaking environment for gifted students in a special program to develop their skills before starting university studies.
PROJECT’S ACTIVITIES:
Hanoi National University of Education has developed a Gifted High School that is training 700 gifted students from a wide region around Hanoi. The students are trained in different majors related to Sciences, IT, mathematics or English language. These students will become teachers of foreign languages or will work using foreign languages as a professional tool.
COMMUNITY CONTEXT:
Hanoi National University is located in the western gate of Hanoi Capital. These students will become the future high qualified professionals of Vietnam and provide them with good English skills will be decisive for the international development of the country.
VOLUNTEER’S REQUIREMENTS:
Volunteers should like to work with students and show maturity and initiative spirit. Volunteers should be able to work independently in the classroom. University degree required. Teaching certificates preferred. English native speakers ONLY.
Age:
22 or over.
VOLUNTEERING PERIOD:
Minimum stay preferred 3 weeks. No placements available in summer time (June – July).
VOLUNTEER’S TASKS:
Volunteers will be expected to help with the following...
Teaching students following the university’s curriculum. Improving listening/speaking/reading/writing skills for students. Improving students’ competency in communication. Working closely with local teachers. Organizing games and other activities in classrooms or outdoor in more flexible classes.
Normally volunteers will teach about 20 hours a week.
Volunteers can attend as well a Community English Class in VPV office; it takes place in the afternoon, for children living in the neighbourhood. Volunteers can join this class one or two days per week, depending on their schedule.
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. Food will be provided at the accommodation. Meals will be mostly local food, which vary from the daily cooking schedule. Volunteers, especially those who are vegetarian may be required to do some cooking. During working-days food is provided by the host placement.
To provide English native language speaking environment for underprivileged students and develop English communicative skills for labour export market.
PROJECT ACTIVITIES:
Tran Hung Dao Vocational College teaches around 200 underprivileged students from 18 to 21 years old, according with the Ministry of Labour-Invalids and Social Affairs plan. The main purpose is to provide highly-qualified training for labour force, equipping underprivileged students with effective and practical professional skills related with computer repairing, computer programming, metal works and accounting, in different levels of professionalism. The Vocational College provides as well communicative English skills in order to meet the high demand of the society in the integration process, especially with the labour export market.
COMMUNITY CONTEXT:
Tran Hung Dao Vocational College is located near My Dihn bus station, in Tu Liem District, 10 km from Hanoi city centre. One of the increasing labour market requirements is the English language skills and usually this sector of the population have a very little chance to learn foreign languages or to meet foreigners to practice English and exchange communication skills.
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS:
Volunteers should like to work with students, show maturity and initiative spirit. Volunteers should be able to work independently in the classroom. University degree preferred. Teaching certificates preferred. English native speakers preferred.
Age:
22 or over.
VOLUNTEERING PERIOD:
Minimum stay preferred 3 weeks. No placements available in summer time (June – July).
VOLUNTEER TASKS:
Volunteers will be expected to help with the following...
Improving listening/speaking/reading/writing skills for students. Improving students’ competency in communication. Teaching students following the university’s curriculum. Organizing games and other activities in classrooms or outdoor in more flexible classes.
Normally volunteers will teach about 20 hours a week.
Volunteers can attend as well a Community English Class in VPV office; it takes place in the afternoon, for children living in the neighbourhood. Volunteers can join this class one or two days per week, depending on their schedule.
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. Food will be provided at the accommodation. Meals will be mostly local food, which vary from the daily cooking schedule. Volunteers, especially those who are vegetarian may be required to do some cooking. During working-days food is provided by the host placement.
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