Teach English and Exchange Cultures in Hanoi

Help us to build our community through Teaching English, Exchanging Cultures and Giving Charity.

HIGHLIGHTS

- Engage in a meaningful and enjoyable experience that combines education, cultural exchange, and personal growth.
- Enhance your teaching career prospects by gaining valuable teaching experience in a supportive environment.
- Embark on a transformative journey, living abroad, acquiring new skills, impacting lives, and boosting self-confidence
- Immerse yourself in the beauty of a captivating country, while exploring its rich cultures and traditions
- Connect with diverse individuals, forge friendships, and make a positive difference
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About the program

Vietnamese Community Volunteering (VCV) is a Non-Profit Social Enterprise Organization located in Hanoi, Vietnam. Our mission is to build a community through the English language education and cultural exchanges to the benefit of everyone, regardless of their economic status or background. We are building a community through English education, cultural exchange and social skills. We strive to make English language education and exchange cultures available to everyone, regardless of their economic status or background. We provide low-cost, subsidized and free English classes as well as social activities to our community and to anyone seeking to improve their English skills, boost their confidence, secure better job opportunities and achieve a brighter future. Be part of our mission for a stronger, inclusive community. Explore volunteer roles today and make a difference.

At the core of our service to society lie our values:
- We believe that education is fundamental to sustainable development.
- We provide an open learning environment for a brighter future.
- We bridge cultural differences & promote international exchange.

Our organization is built upon a set of core values that guide our actions and interactions:
- We treat people with respect, dignity & equality
- We work together as a team
- We serve in simplicity
- We value diversity

We warmly welcome volunteers to our dedicated volunteer home, where our students can even serve as your tour guides. You will have countless meaningful experiences, meeting extraordinary people, immersing yourself in Vietnamese culture and traditions, and sampling authentic Vietnamese cuisine. This presents a unique opportunity for you to integrate into the local community and embrace its way of life.

We provide diverse volunteering opportunities where volunteers are encouraged to engage in various tasks based on their ability and suitability, such as:

The Non-Profit Projects:
- Teaching English in VCV community classrooms serves both children (from 6 years old) and adults. Students from underprivileged backgrounds are exempt from paying teaching fees at VCV community classrooms, while others contribute a nominal fee that covers infrastructure, personnel, and office expenses.
- Teaching English at VCV partner sites contributes to supporting VCV's social activities, charity projects, as well as providing for volunteer accommodations, including electricity and food. This project serves as an excellent opportunity for volunteers seeking valuable teaching experience for their future careers in English education.

The Free Projects:
- Teaching at the University in Hanoi aimed at providing students with the opportunity to meet and learn English from volunteer teachers from various countries
- Assisting orphaned children at the pagoda, aged 4-12, by engaging in playtime and providing simple English assistance.
- Teaching online charity classes that reach across Vietnam. The class sizes range from 4 to 15 students, and if you happen to be traveling nearby, the students are eager to meet you and showcase their hometowns.
- Assisting students in practicing English through social activities in the vibrant surroundings of Hanoi.
- Assisting Vietnamese students at various universities in Hanoi with English practice through topic conversations, sharing sessions, seminars, and workshops.

Join us today and be a part of our impactful mission to empower individuals through English education and cultural exchange.

VCV is welcoming and enjoy helping Volunteers anytime in our volunteer home. Here is a team of VCV Vietnam. Mrs. Hay Luyen - Founder She graduated in Sociology and has extensive experience working with NGOs for years. She enjoys collaborating with local communities on projects After the 2010 crisis in Vietnam and while raising two young children, she faced job loss and difficulty finding a good job due to a lack of English proficiency. She planned to learn English to improve herself but struggled to find affordable learning centers while supporting her toddlers. Fortunately, a friend introduced her to an English course taught by volunteers in a Non-Profit Organization. With the volunteers' assistance, after over a year, she aimed to expand projects, providing more people with affordable English learning opportunities and fostering open-mindedness to explore new cultures and experience self-transformation. Ms. Hay is passionate about meeting new people and sharing Vietnamese culture with them! Mr. André de Groen - Consultant He is inspired by innovation and is a strong believer in the infinite learning capacity of people. He is an expert in finance, operations, project management, and knowledge management. In his role as a consultant, André resonates with our mission of fostering community empowerment through education, exchange, and social skills. Besides his work, Mr. André also loves exploring the world through travel Ngan Ng - Charity Project Manager Having worked and lived in multiple countries, Ngan is the co-founder of the Albrecht Fund, a project she initiated to support Vietnamese young generation in mastering foreign languages. Her aspiration is to enhance education and working soft skills for young Vietnamese individuals, thereby offering them open up international prospects via free online courses. Thanks to the assistance of VCV volunteers, students participating in the online charity classes are presented with enhanced opportunities to improve their English language proficiency Ms. Phuong Nguyen - Social Activity Assistance Meet Ms. Phuong, our dedicated Social Activity Assistance. With a background in both education and community tourism, her enthusiasm and dynamism have led her to a career focused on fostering community bonds. She's passionate about creating meaningful experiences and expanding our social initiatives to bring lasting benefits to all. Ms. Thu Do - Teaching Program Assistance A passionate educator with an English education background, Ms. Thu Nguyen possesses a sincere affection for working with children. Armed with a major in English teaching, she skillfully crafts interactive learning spaces that ignite growth and curiosity. With a warm demeanor and unwavering commitment to excellence, Ms. Thu proves invaluable in any educational context. Ms. Thu loves to draw, travel and meet new people. Mrs. Linh Le - Community Financial Assistance Meet Ms. Linh, an experienced community financial assistance, is responsible for securing budgets for our projects. Her role involves ensuring that budgets are balanced between projects that offer affordable, subsidized, and free English classes, as well as charitable activities for the community. Her expertise is crucial in maintaining the financial stability of our community initiatives, enabling us to make a lasting impact. Meet our Media Team: Miss. Chau Nguyen, Miss. Yen, Miss. Trang and Miss. Hoan They are dedicated Media Assistants playing a pivotal role in supporting the community, volunteers, and fostering educational and cultural exchanges. With a passion for establishing meaningful connections, they are committed to creating a dynamic environment that enriches the experiences of all involved. Their love for travel and meeting new people drives their enthusiasm! Addition, our students will become your tour guide. You will have lots of meaningful time to meet many amazing people, discovering Vietnamese culture, traditions all whilst sampling traditional Vietnamese foods. This will be a great chance for you to integrate into local people’s lives and traditions.