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 language speaking environment for disadvantaged youth and develop their English communicative skills.
PROJECT ACTIVITIES:
This is one of six shelters of the HCMC Women’s Charity Union. It is was built by Mrs Jean Houlmann. Since it was established it has been managed by Miss Huynh Tuyet Nga and the children here call her “Mother Nga”. At the moment, there are 27 children living here - 12 children in primary school, 11 children in secondary school and 4 children in high school. Almost all of them are in a poor situation, some are abandoned, some are orphans, and some have their mother or father in prison. Although, having different situations and coming from different places in Vietnam, but they now live in love and solidarity together, and those are the greatest moral powers that help them to live and to study. They go to school outside of the centre six days a week, some study in the morning, and others in the afternoon.
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS:
Volunteers do not need experience in teaching, although would it would definitely be useful. Volunteers should be prepared to share stories, sing and dance. The content of the class follows a book, and lessons are to be prepared beforehand by volunteers. Local Vietnamese volunteers from VPV also join the volunteer in every class to provide translation, support and control where necessary, and to also to make our volunteers more comfortable especially when first starting. Adaptability and quick thinking is needed to teach children with different ages and abilities.
VOLUNTEER TASKS:
Although an all-boys shelter, both male and female volunteers are welcome here. Volunteers teach English at this project and VPV has also organised activities there on special days such as Christmas. Teaching follows a local book. The boys are all of different ages and so have different English abilities.
VOLUNTEERING PERIOD:
Ongoing project. Minimum stay preferred is one month.
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.
Cua Van Fisher Village is a place where there are many surrounding beautiful sight-seeing spots. It is one part of Halong Bay, which is approved as a world cultural heritage site. The main attractions are friendly local people and picturesque nature, so it is easy to understand why there is an increasing number of tourists coming to Halong Bay. Even so, the area still has many disadvantaged children who have little access to schooling, not to mention higher education. Because of their tough backgrounds, the children at Cua Van fishing village often only finish their primary schooling, and then stay at home to help their parents earn a living. Their main jobs are fishing, working on aquaculture fields, and selling goods to foreign tourists. For this reason, they have had to often communicate with foreigners before. Volunteers will be assisting in teaching english to the children, and also helping to organise fun activities after study, so that they can improve their english in a more relaxed atmosphere. One challange for volunteers will be to invent different, creative activities to help the children develop more knowledge on protecting their environment. Local volunteers will be present to assist and support participants in the management of the work.
Objectives:
SJ Vietnam and the volunteers will encourage the children to attend basic english classes regularly, which will help them a lot in their daily life. We have been increasing their awareness of education, which can help them to get a simple job, and so ensure a better future, independent living and economic self-sufficiency. Nowadays the environment is a very important part of global issues, so the children also need to made aware about protecting earths enviroment, through creative activities and education.
Accommodation & Food:
Simple accommodation surrounding the project site will be provided. Volunteers also have the choice to stay with host families. This will enivitably give a more genuine experience, improve their Vietnamese language and an understanding about Vietnamese life.
Leisure Activities:
Regular exchanges and discussions on culture, environment, global issues..etc, will be organised, involving one youth club and local people. This will help to give all involved a deeper understanding of each others different cultures. Halong Bay is one of the most famous tourist places in Vietnam, so volunteers have the chance to explore its beauty. Seafood there is so delicious and diversified.
Location:
Halong Bay, Quang Ninh province, Vietnam.
Remarks:
Volunteers need to be enthusiastic, optimistic, patient and full of energy to work with children. They need to have good health, not suffer from seasickness, and can swim well.
Hai Duong Welfare Center was established in March 1982. It has about 1000 mentally and physically disabled and/or disadvantaged children, coming from many parts of Hai Duong province. The center aims to provide compulsory education and vocational training courses, to create employment opportunities for the teenagers. The center has a wide variety of courses, for children ranging from 6-18 years old. For example, children between the ages of 6-12 are provided with educational courses, whilst the older children are able to attend vocational training. Volunteers are expected to organize activities with the children and support the local staff. Volunteers will play games with the children, take care of infant orphans, organize fun games, collective activities, children songs…etc. The voluntary work at the center is quite hard, requiring high motivation and patience from volunteers. Volunteers need to be well prepared before starting this project.
Objectives:
To encourage the disabled children to integrate into the community, and communicate with other people. Help the children to be more self-confident, thanks to the work with volunteers. To help the children have fun and relaxed times after lessons.
Accommodation & Food:
Volunteers will stay in a dormitory. Food will be provided by the centre and vegetarian catering is possible.
Leisure activities:
There are famous tourist places near the center, which volunteers can discover by themselves at weekends and in free time. It is also easy to get to Ha Noi from Hai Duong by bus.
Location:
Hai Duong city (50 km far from Ha Noi)
Remarks:
Volunteers should be enthusiastic, patient, optimistic, creative and full of energy and ready to work with children with different levels of disability.
The Red Cross center is hosting around 10 orphans who are under 2 years old, and around 20 disadvantaged and disabled children attending vocational training courses. The orphaned infants have nannies, but with no professional experience. They really need to have consultants, to help them in supplying nutriention for the kids. The center is not only aiming to give good care and food, but also wants to have consultancy about the best methods for child care in general. Many disadvantaged and disabled children are having free training courses at the center. They hope to have more communication with society, which is the reason why they want to learn foreign language, which can help them in finding jobs, or researching documents for their studies. Teaching english is an important job at the center, together with the need of having computer classes. The center hopes to develop more leisure activities for the people who are learning and staying there. Volunteers are expected to help staff to build nutrient tables for the kids, give english and computer classes, as well as organise leisure activities for the disadvantaged and disabled people staying and learning at the center.
Objectives:
SJ Vietnam is appealing for help from volunteers, so that the Red Cross center has better caring for the disadvantaged and disabled young people there. Having a foreign language training course, will help them greatly to earn a living.
Accommodation & Food:
Volunteers will stay at the project site with simple and basic accommodation.
Leisure activities:
There are famous tourist places near the center, so volunteers can discover these by themselves at weekends and in free time. It is also easy to travel to Ha Noi from Hai Duong by bus.
Location:
Hai Duong city (50 km far from Ha Noi).
Remarks:
Volunteers should be enthusiastic, patient, optimistic, creative and full of energy and ready to work with children with different levels of disability.
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