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Teaching English
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disadvantaged, poor and street children in Hanoi The children going to Youth House are disadvantaged, poor and street children from 8 to 16 years of age. They have low education level: nearly 90% don't know words, some of them haven't joined any official vocational training before. They come from very poor families or have no families at all. The children speak Vietnamese and very basic English, learnt from former international volunteers. Youth House School is a small non-formal education center for disadvantaged, street and poor children. It is also a friendly place for local young people and international volunteers to come to explore their cultural diversity with lots of youth exchanges, music performances, photos exhibitions, classes for the children and fun leisure activities. Teachers and volunteers are needed to give classes to the children and cook meals for 20 children every day. These activities are combined with projects intended to help disadvantaged people at Fisher village, who are very old and poor and live in slum-boats on Red river, by giving them free food, supporting medicines for their disease, providing water filters, toothpaste, second-hand warm clothes and free hot shower in winter, etc. The volunteers will join a team of local young people to manage the projects and participate in the daily activities at the school. You need very high motivation, good communication skills and to be able to be independent in your work. The children are encouraged to come to the Youth House regularly for free basic education and extra nutritious food. Their awareness of education has raised, which can help them get a simple job and a better future, and ensure their independent and self-sufficient living. The scheme will demonstrate the important role of volunteerism and public-private partnerships for social development.
General purposes of the Youth House:
Volunteer work: The working place is the Youth House in Hanoi. It is envisioned that the volunteers would devote at least 5-6 hours/day, 5 days/week. The volunteers will be strongly encouraged to join the other voluntary activities of the hosting organisation (workcamp management, project in the Fisher village, social activities, etc.). The local host will organize social activities for the volunteers in collaboration with Vietnamese volunteers.
Qualifications and experience: Language: English Duration of the project: 3-12 months Enrollment: Interested candidates should send detailed resume along with their enrollment form. Accommodation: The volunteers will receive basic accommodation and food in the Youth House in Hanoi (dormitory room with other volunteers). Location: Hanoi, Vietnam. Hanoi offers many historical and cultural places, events and possibilities for free time activities (e.g. visiting the old quarter, museums, cinemas, clubs, lakes, etc.). Age range: 18 and over Participation fee: $590 CAD (about $470 US)
Extra fee: 200 Euro per month
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