Vietnam is a patchwork country of rice
paddy fields, bustling cities and sweeping mountains. Although
poverty has been halved since the introduction of doi moi
(renovation) a third of the population are still desperately
poor.
Volunteer opportunities in Vietnam range from working in
a cooking house in Ho Chi Minh City preparing and serving
meals for the poor, or community work, helping orphans to
develop their confidence with art projects and games. If you
are planning a career in TEFL teaching, there are also volunteer
opportunities teaching English in summer camps, or teaching
as a primary school teacher in Hanoi.
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