Live with Purpose.
Connect Through Community.
At VCV, volunteering is more than teaching English or joining community activities. It’s about becoming part of everyday life in Vietnam, building genuine relationships, and learning from the communities you serve.
Whether you’re supporting university students, engaging with disadvantaged children, or working alongside local communities in the mountains of Ha Giang, every experience is designed to create meaningful impact while encouraging personal growth, cultural understanding, and lasting friendships.
University English Teaching
Inspire confidence. Learn together.
Help Vietnamese university students build confidence in speaking English through interactive classes, discussions, presentations, and cultural exchange. Beyond the classroom, you’ll become part of a vibrant community of students eager to share ideas, traditions, and everyday life in Vietnam.
Hanoi, Vietnam
11 weeks, including:
- 1 week of classroom observation to become familiar with the teaching environment and students.
- 10 weeks of co-teaching or independently leading classes, depending on the schedule.
- Aged 23 to 70 years old
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher)
- Native or advanced English proficiency
- Open-minded and culturally curious
- Kind, patient, and respectful
- Willing to learn and adapt
- Enjoy working with local communities
- Positive attitude and team spirit
Teaching Commitment: Up to 18 teaching periods per week (50 minutes per period)
4 teaching days per week
Learners: University students (18–22 years old)
Program Intake:
- Fall Semester: Early September to late November
- Spring Semester: Early March to late May
- Summer Program: Early June to late August
Teaching Mode: In person
- FREE Shared room in the VCV Volunteer Home
- FREE private room on a university campus
- FREE Private room at the Vietnamese host family.
- Choose and pay for your own private studio apartment just a 5-minute walk from the VCV Volunteer Home (USD 300–350/month), and join the other volunteers for daily home-cooked meals at the VCV Volunteer Home.
- Home-cooked lunch and dinner at the VCV Volunteer Home from Monday to Saturday – (Vegetarian and vegan options available upon request)
- Pay for your own meals at the university canteen (for volunteer staying in campus accommodation)
- English teaching
- Cultural exchange
- Community events
- Volunteer gatherings
- Weekend activities
- Pre-arrival guidance
- Orientation and teaching observation
- Local coordinator support
- Airport pick-up.
No program fee for this program.
(Volunteers are responsible for covering their own airfare, travel insurance, visa costs and personal expenses)
Yes, we will provide our volunteer certificate and/or recommendation letter to volunteers who fulfill the minimum commitment for their selected program.
Adult & Women's English Circles
Real conversations, real connections
In Community Connections, you’ll sit down with local adults — sometimes in person in a classroom, sometimes outside of class, or even online — often mothers, workers, and community members with few chances to practice English — and simply talk, based on the lesson plan we’ve prepared but always open to adjust. No pressure, no experience required, no age limit. Just real, topic-based conversation — the kind that builds confidence one honest exchange at a time.
Hanoi, Vietnam
- 2 months
We believe that long-term volunteer work proves more advantageous for both students and volunteers involved in learning and cultural exchange, as it allows them to immerse themselves deeply in the local culture.
- Aged 18 to 75 years old
- Native or advanced English proficiency
- Open-minded and culturally curious
- Kind, patient, and respectful
- Willing to learn and adapt
- Enjoy working with local communities
- Positive attitude and team spirit
- Teaching Commitment: Up to 18 teaching hours per week
- Teaching Schedule: 4–5 teaching days per week (depending on the number of volunteers at any given time)
- Learners: Adults (primarily women)
- Program Intake: Year-round
- Teaching Mode: In person and/or online
- FREE Shared room in the VCV Volunteer Home
- FREE Private room at the Vietnamese host family.
- Choose and pay for your own private studio apartment just a 5-minute walk from the VCV Volunteer Home (USD 300–350/month), and join the other volunteers for daily home-cooked meals at the VCV Volunteer Home.
- Home-cooked meals at the VCV Volunteer home from Monday to Saturday (lunch and dinner)
- Vietnamese host family (dinner) and at the VCV Volunteer Home (lunch)
- English teaching
- Cultural exchange
- Community events
- Volunteer gatherings
- Weekend activities
- Pre-arrival guidance
- Orientation and teaching observation
- Local coordinator support
No program fee for this program.
(Volunteers are responsible for covering their own airfare, travel insurance, visa costs and personal expenses)
Yes, we will provide our volunteer certificate and/or recommendation letter to volunteers who fulfill the minimum commitment for their selected program.
Children & Community Support.
Share Joy. Inspire young minds
Support educational and recreational activities for disadvantaged children and others while creating joyful learning experiences through games, storytelling, arts, sport, music, and cultural exchange. Your presence helps create an encouraging environment where children can learn, play, and grow with confidence
Hanoi, Vietnam
- 2 months
We believe that long-term volunteer work proves more advantageous for both students and volunteers involved in learning and cultural exchange, as it allows them to immerse themselves deeply in the local culture.
- Aged 18–65 (provided you are in good health)
- Clear and confident English pronunciation and communication skills.
- Open-minded and culturally curious
- Kind, patient, and respectful
- Willing to learn and adapt
- Enjoy working with local communities
- Positive attitude and team spirit
- Teaching Commitment: Up to 18 teaching hours per week
- Teaching Schedule: 4–5 teaching days per week (depending on the number of volunteers at any given time)
- Learners: 3–15 years old, including:
- Orphanage children (free project)
- Children from VCV community project (non-profit project)
- Kindergarten children (funded project)
- Children from Linh Dam community project (funded project)
- Program Intake: Year-round
- Teaching Mode: In person.
- FREE Shared room in the VCV Volunteer Home
- FREE Private room at the Vietnamese host family.
- Choose and pay for your own private studio apartment just a 5-minute walk from the VCV Volunteer Home (USD 300–350/month), and join the other volunteers for daily home-cooked meals at the VCV Volunteer Home.
- Home-cooked meals at the VCV Volunteer home from Monday to Saturday (lunch and dinner)
- Vietnamese host family (dinner) and at the VCV Volunteer Home (lunch)
- English teaching
- Cultural exchange
- Community events
- Volunteer gatherings
- Weekend activities
- Pre-arrival guidance
- Orientation and teaching observation
- Local coordinator support
No program fee for this program.
(Volunteers are responsible for covering their own airfare, travel insurance, visa costs and personal expenses)
Yes, we will provide our volunteer certificate and/or recommendation letter to volunteers who fulfill the minimum commitment for their selected program.
Rural Community Deverlopment
Supporting English learning, youth development, and local women in developing and promoting handmade products.
Experience life in one of Vietnam’s most beautiful mountain regions while supporting local youth, English education, and women’s livelihood initiatives. Live alongside the community, discover rich ethnic cultures, and contribute to sustainable community development through meaningful collaboration
Tha Village, Ha Giang, Vietnam
- Aged 18–70 (provided you are in good health)
- Female preferred.
- Clear and confident English pronunciation and communication skills.
- Open-minded and culturally curious
- Kind, patient, and respectful
- Willing to learn and adapt
- Enjoy working with local communities
- Positive attitude and team spirit
- Teaching Commitment: Up to 12 teaching hours per week
- Teaching Schedule: 4 teaching days per week
- Learners: Adults, and young people (15+ years old)
- Program Intake: Year-round
- Teaching Mode: In person.
Accommodation & Meals
- Stay with a local host family
- Enjoy home-cooked meals with your host family
- Vegetarian/vegan preferred
- English teaching
- Cultural exchange
- Community events
- Volunteer gatherings
- Weekend activities
- Pre-arrival guidance
- Orientation and teaching observation
- Local coordinator support
YES! Although this is a non-profit program, there is a volunteer fee of USD 550 for a 4-week program.
What’s included:
- Airport pickup
- Visa support
- Shared accommodation
- Two home-cooked meals per day (lunch and dinner)
- Teaching placement & coordination.
- Orientation
- Selected cultural & community activities.
- Local coordinator support.
- One round-trip bus ticket between Hanoi and Ha Giang.
- Certificate of participation.
What’s not included:
- International flights
- Visa/e-visa fee
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Food & drinks purchased during outdoor activities
- Personal travel and weekend trips
- Accommodation and transportation during personal trips
- Entrance fees and tickets for optional activities.
Yes, we will provide our volunteer certificate and/or recommendation letter to volunteers who fulfill the minimum commitment for their selected program.
Home Away From Home
Immerse yourself in authentic Vietnamese culture and daily life
Community First
Create lasting impact by working with local communities, not for them
Long-Term Impact
Meaningful engagement with local communities through sustainable partnerships
Cultural Exchange
Mutual learning. Shared experiences. Lasting connections