Gap Year Expeditions, Global Volunteering & Conservation Projects – Greenforce

Highlights

A chance to explore the incredible country of Vietnam. Enjoy walking around the old quarter of Hanoi and learning to cook Vietnamese style. Stay with Buddhist Monks at their temple and visit the stunning Tam Dao National Park. Then choose between a week teaching local school kids, or go trekking inthe remote Northern region of Sapa on the Chinese border - stay for longer and do both! Finally relax on the beach at the World Heritage Site of Ha Long Ba and explore the floating villages where the locals live.

Essentials

Week 1 Introduction Week

The Introduction Week is the first step for a great stay in a new country! It’s an action packed and fun filled week that is dedicated to getting to know Vietnam and some of its cultural aspects with a first hand live in experience. You will also get time to meet the local people, taste the local cuisine and get familiar with the local customs. The Introduction Week will take place in our regional center, located in Giao Xuan commune, Nam Dinh with a group of participants from different parts of the world. Loads of new things will be introduced to you and it will be the time to get used to the local culture.

Week 2 Culture Week

During this week, you will have the chance to learn more about the daily local life of people in Vietnam.  You will also visit a traditional Vietnamese pottery village and spend time inter-acting with the locals.

This will be a unique experience that you will remember for the rest of your life!

Week 3 Teaching Week

This is a fantastic opportunity to be a responsible traveler and make a positive contribution during your stay.
You will be placed in a local school, where you will have the possibility to givea positive input into the life of the Vietnamese children. Education is probably the most important tool in development. Therefore,volunteersare invited to teach English & Special Education in a self- chosen fashion to the local children at a primary or secondary school. . Work may also include renovating schools and kindergarten.

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Week 3 Trek Week

You will explore one of the most remote areas of Vietnam! Visit the Cuc Phueng National park, and several scenic locations during the trek week. Also experience a homestay in a remote village and camp in the forest. You will also do an Environmental Trek through the jungle. 

Week 4 Beach Week

Relax by the Beach-that’s what this week is all about. Vietnam has amazingly beautiful beaches and its also home to one of the World’s Heritage - Ha Long Bay!

You will have the opportunity to enjoy a day out on the boat, seeing the wonders of Ha Long Bay, swimming and relaxing. During the daytime you will be able to do as you please: relaxing, reading, swimming… or anything else you wish. The Beach week is at the end of the month so that you can enjoy the other side of the country, which you came to know so well in the past few weeks. This is also the time for you to be together with the other participants in evaluating your cultural experience.

What will I achieve?

• Learn to cook Vietnamese Style
• Teach English and live with the Buddhist Monks
• Visit Tam Dao National Park
• See the World famous islands of Halong Bay
• Explore the countryside by bicycle

What's included?

• A Meet Your Team briefing day and BBQ in central London.
• Being met at the airport by a staff member.
• All meals and accommodation during your stay.

• Full Introduction Week
• Hands-on experience with one of the most amazing creatures on earth.
• A unique opportunity to explore Thailand like never before.
Points to note:
• On receipt of deposit, you’ll receive a Welcome e-mail with access to your personal page.
• We give you helpful advice about equipment, recommended flights, insurance and more.
• You will gain access to your very own personal website that allows you to input information and also has valuable information about fundraising, vaccinations and country information.
• A staff member is in the region all year round.

Country Information

Located in South-East Asia, Vietnam is increasingly becoming one of those must see destinations in Gap Year travel.

Geography: Vietnam's mountainous terrain, forests, wetlands, and long coastline contain many different habitats that support a great variety of wildlife.

Capital: Hanoi

Religion: Largely Buddhist

Language: Vietnamese

Currency: Dong

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