Build homes for underprivileged families in Vietnam

General Info

Working south of Ho Chi Minh City, the project helps to re-house families whose homes have been damaged by the elements and have no real refuge from the weather!
You will be rolling up your sleeves and joining local builders on the project Monday to Friday, working between 8am and 4pm. Your activities will vary according to what is needed at the project and will be likely to include the following:

• Pulling down seriously damaged houses
• Mixing sand with cement
• Plastering walls
• Bricklaying
• Levelling the ground
• Transporting building materials to the site
• Teaching English in the local community, especially to children from the local secondary school when you get the chance!

If you are at the project when a house is finished, you will be able to get involved with the transfer ceremony when the house is passed over to its new inhabitants, which is a moving and unique experience.

What's Included

Accommodation:Shared room in volunteer house or shared room in hotel
Food:Food is not included; you will need to purchase your own food (budget approximately US$50 per week)
Airport Pickup:Included on arrival date. Ask us for details if you’re arriving early!
Training:In-country orientation
Support:Pre-departure helpdesk, local in-country team and 24 hour emergency support

What's not included

Flights, Insurance, Visas, Return Airport transfer, Local Transport, Food

Benefits:

Trip prices vary depending on activity and duration. Our volunteer projects start from £499, Adventures start from £699 and Tours start from £599. All trips include accommodation, most meals, an airport pickup, in-country orientation, support in-country and 24 hour emergency support. Our expert advisers will guide you through everything you need right up until your departure and are always available to help once you are away!

Requirements:

No specific requirements or qualifications are necessary, just a sense of adventure, a desire to make a difference and a responsible attitude towards the destinations you visit.