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As a Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Intern, you will support children, people with disabilities, and older adults through rehabilitation activities.
Working with our local team, you can help improve mobility, independence, daily living skills, and quality of life, while sharing knowledge and learning from Vietnamese professionals.
Your contribution supports ongoing community programs and promotes a more inclusive and caring community.
24 hours of help per week
Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Elderly Care: Assisting and spending time with the elderly.
Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.
Amount: US$ 300 Per week
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project
Description: Your program fee includes: Comfortable accommodation at our Green House Volunteer House/Meals prepared by our local cook/Transportation to and from your volunteer placement/Airport pickup and arrival assistance/Orientation, training and Vietnamese language lessons/Daily support and supervision from our experienced local team/Materials and resources for volunteer activities/Emergency assistance during your stay/Certificate of volunteer completion
2 days off per week
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Beginner English
Between 18 and 30 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Be from outside Vietnam
Travel insurance
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
What We Expect From Our World Packers Interns
We welcome interns who are responsible, caring, respectful, curious, and willing to learn. We expect interns to:
Be punctual and committed to the agreed schedule.
Follow the guidance of our local physiotherapists and healthcare team.
Respect the dignity, privacy, and individual needs of beneficiaries.
Participate actively in rehabilitation and occupational therapy activities.
Share their knowledge while being open to learning from Vietnamese professionals.
Communicate clearly and work positively with our team and other volunteers.
Respect Vietnamese culture, our facilities, and the volunteer community.
What You Can Expect From Volunteer Vietnam Da Nang
We want every intern to feel welcome, supported, and part of our community. You can expect:
A friendly local team to guide and support you throughout your placement.
Orientation to our programs, facilities, and activities.
Opportunities to observe and participate in community-based rehabilitation.
Practical learning alongside local healthcare and rehabilitation professionals.
Comfortable accommodation and daily meals.
A structured schedule with clear activities and responsibilities.
Opportunities to experience Vietnamese culture and connect with international volunteers.
We believe the best internship is a two-way exchange: you bring your knowledge, enthusiasm, and fresh ideas, while we provide local experience, professional guidance, cultural learning, and meaningful opportunities to contribute to the community.
Daily Activities Checklist
Morning Shift | 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Travel with the local team to the assigned rehabilitation site
Observe and support physiotherapy and occupational therapy sessions
Assist with mobility, stretching, sensory, and functional activities
Interact with beneficiaries and encourage participation
Learn from local therapists and follow their guidance
Afternoon Shift | 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Continue rehabilitation and occupational therapy activities
Support individual or small-group exercises
Help prepare and organize therapy materials
Record observations or discuss activities with the local team
Clean and organize the activity area
Friday: Usually a shorter working day.
Weekend: Free time to explore Da Nang or join optional activities.
Activities and schedules may vary according to the needs of the rehabilitation center and the intern’s skills and experience.
If you are from a country whose citizens require a visa to enter Vietnam, please let us know as soon as you confirm your placement. We will assist you in applying for the appropriate visa for this volunteer program.
