The Idex programs in Vietnam continue to follow our ethos of “Travel that Matters” and provide an opportunity to the travelers to have a safe, enjoyable experience that leaves them more developed than they were before the start of a trip.
Volunteers on the Vietnam Volunteer program make a significant contribution to people of Vietnam through their energetic contribution. The people in the Vietnam community return this contribution of the volunteers, by opening their lives, institutions and hearts to international volunteers which eventually leads to the growth, development and maturing of the volunteers.
All this is managed through the well tested and established processes of Idex to ensure that the interactions and activities are responsible, so as to leave all those involved (communities, volunteers, local institutions) benefited.
The program is situated at Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City formerly named as Saigon. It is the largest city in Vietnam which is 13 kms far from Tan Son Nhat International airport. It was the capital of French Colony protectorate of Cochin China1862-1954 and South Vietnam the city lies along the Saigon River, to the north of the Mekong river delta about 80 kms from the South China Sea. It is an international tourist destination with a rapid growth. It is one of Vietnam’s most famous sea side towns and there are plenty of tourist attractions.
Volunteers will have the possibility of engaging themselves in a number of activities at local projects. All volunteers need to be asked at the time of enrolment about their preference and that need to be mentioned when being booked for the program.
Please read the following section for clarity on how projects are allocated to the volunteers.
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Helping and caring Elderly people
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Care and supervision to Orphan children
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Care & support to HIV suffering children
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Health & Child care at Disabled center
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Teaching Project
Costs / Benefits
1. Airport arrival pickup, within the prescribed window from 10 AM on Day 1 of the program until 6 AM on Day 2 of the program.
2. Overnight accommodation post arrival pick up.
3. Accommodation throughout the program at an IDEX accommodation facility with upto 4 participants per room with same gender and en-suite or shared facilities. (There are few rooms in this accommodation which does not have en-suite facilities and the participants need to be made aware about this difference at the time of booking)
4. A thorough orientation up arrival on various matters related to information about the program as well as about volunteering.
5. 3 meals per day as per local cuisine (breakfast, lunch and dinner) for the entire duration of the program. For exact meal plan, please refer to the day to day meal plan.
6. Cultural workshops and activities during the first 2 weeks of the program ( subject to schedule changes) on
a. Local cooking demonstration.
b. Evening dinner and interaction with a local family
7. Presence of a dedicated program coordinator at accommodation to support, resolve issues and help with regular enquiries.
8. Presence and support on site by an English speaking translator and helper to ensure that work can be carried out effectively by the volunteers on a daily basis.
9. Every day transportation from accommodation to project and back.
10. Best available internet facility in the area, free of cost.
11. Extensive pre-departure information, post-arrival printed material, regular training and support by IDEX for preparing the participants for their experience.
