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Are you a female solo traveler or a couple looking for an unforgettable experience in Vietnam?
Visit Thai Hai Village - a beautiful ethnic village surrounded by lush greenery and friendly locals. Join daily activities, help villagers and our lovely children practice English, and experience authentic Tay culture and community life.
Join us in Thai Hai Village, one of the 32 Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by UN Tourism. Plan your trip now!
30 hours of help per week
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
1 day 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.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Fluent English
Between 18 and 40 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Be from outside Vietnam
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
This volunteer program at Thai Hai Village offers a unique community-based learning experience where English is practiced naturally through daily life, rather than in a formal classroom setting.
Volunteers work and live alongside local residents, participating in everyday activities and supporting children’s English learning in collaboration with local teachers. The main goal is to create a natural English-speaking environment where language is used as a communication tool in real-life contexts.
Through shared experiences such as cooking traditional cakes, making handicrafts, and joining community gatherings, volunteers help villagers practice conversational English in an organic and meaningful way.
Accommodation depends on availability. Volunteers may stay in a private room, share a large stilt house room with other volunteers, or stay together with local families in a traditional stilt house. This flexible arrangement allows deeper cultural immersion and stronger community connection.
This is not a formal teaching program, but a living-learning experience where English is integrated into daily activities.
1. Community Living & Daily Activities
- Participating in daily village life
- Engaging in conversations with villagers during work and meals
- Supporting the use of simple, practical English in real-life situations
2. Supporting English Practice for Children and Adults
- Teaching English to children aged 3 to 17, as well as adults
- Assisting local teachers in English speaking practice sessions
- Playing interactive games to encourage natural communication
- Creating a friendly and supportive English-speaking environment
There are usually two volunteers present at the same time, allowing coordination and flexibility in assigning classes. The class schedule is adaptable, and some days may not include formal teaching sessions. On those days, volunteers support villagers in daily activities, which are generally light and not physically demanding.
3. Cultural Immersion
- Living in traditional stilt houses
- Joining communal meals and community gatherings/festivals/,...
- Learning about local traditions and cultural values
Shifts
Activities are flexible and follow the natural rhythm of village life. Most activities take place during the daytime, with occasional evening community interactions or cultural exchanges. Teaching hours vary depending on the schedule and community needs.
To ensure a respectful and positive experience, volunteers are expected to:
- Respect local culture and community values
- Dress modestly and appropriately
- Actively participate in daily activities
- Maintain a patient and supportive attitude
- Avoid inappropriate behavior or alcohol abuse
- Keep shared spaces clean
- Follow guidance from coordinators and teachers
- Inform coordinators in advance if absent
Thai Hai is a community built on respect and cooperation. Volunteers are encouraged to be open, flexible, and willing to integrate into daily village life.
