Therapeutic Play & Social Inclusion for Youth in Hanoi, Vietnam (CSDS)
ASSOCIATION POUR LE DEVELOPPEMENT DES INITIATIVES CITOYENNES ET EUROPEENNES
CSDS Vietnam
HANOI, Viêt Nam
Description
The volunteer will work at the Vietnam Friendship Village, a sanctuary for youth and veterans affected by Agent Orange. The role balances therapeutic play with community integration. Activities include: · Deliver structured play, occupational, and physiotherapy sessions for youth with disabilities. · Adapt physical exercises, games, and outdoor activities to individual abilities. · Provide one-on-one support to foster motor, sensory, and social skills. · Lead group workshops, creative events, and design simple visual/play materials. · Engage residents in gardening and farming within the village once or twice a week. · Document session notes and track progress where required. Additionally, you can participate in non-formal education programs for local youth empowerment alongside other volunteers. We seek empathetic volunteers ready to bring joy and care to an exceptional community.
Modalités d'hébergement, de restauration et de transport
The volunteer will live in Hanoi in a shared twin room (same gender) at the volunteer house, equipped with free Wi-Fi, hot water, and AC/fans. A cook/cleaner prepares all meals from Monday to Sunday (except Saturday). A kitchen is available for personal use. The house is located in a lively neighborhood near shops, local markets, and cafes. To ensure smooth and free travel around the city and to the project site, the volunteer will be provided with a monthly Hanoi bus pass. You will be fully immersed in local life while enjoying a supportive environment.
Formation pendant l’activité
Volunteers receive a 5-day On-Arrival Training covering Vietnamese culture, language, and lifestyle, alongside tours. Continuous support is provided through language lessons and a dynamic team of local mentors. You will also visit local NGOs focused on social inclusion to share best practices. This opportunity is part of the RISE project, aiming to strengthen capacity and advocacy in vulnerable communities while developing your own intercultural skills. Workshop and trainings will be organize within the project to further develop the cooperation in between volunteers in the network.
Profil du participant
Candidates must be 18 to 35 years old and reside in an eligible country (EU Member State, North Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or Turkey). Applicants must have completed the compulsory Humanitarian Aid Volunteering training and cannot have participated in an individual Humanitarian Aid Volunteering mission before; the total duration of all combined EU volunteering programs cannot exceed 12 months. The ideal volunteer should have an educational or professional background in special education, psychology, social work, therapy, or healthcare, alongside practical experience working with children or young adults with disabilities. We look for individuals with strong interpersonal skills who can connect across language barriers using patience, empathy, and creative talents like music, arts, or sports. Knowledge of sign language is a significant asset. On a personal level, this role requires high emotional resilience to remain positive in challenging environments, and exceptional flexibility to adapt to dynamic situations, including participating in outdoor gardening work. Ultimately, you must possess strong intercultural sensitivity, a collaborative mindset for community living, and a deep respect for the dignity of vulnerable populations.
Dates de l’activité
Du 08/09/2026 au 07/09/2027
Lieu de l’activité
No.72, Pham Than Duat Street, Mai Dich Commune, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, HANOI, Viêt Nam
Type d’activité
Volontariat individuel
Nous recherchons des participants venus de
Allemagne, Autriche, Belgique, Bulgarie, Chypre, Croatie, Danemark, Espagne, Estonie, Finlande, France, Grèce, Hongrie, Irlande, Islande, Italie, Lettonie, Liechtenstein, Lituanie, Luxembourg, Macédoine du Nord, Malte, Pays-Bas, Pologne, Portugal, Roumanie, Slovaquie, Slovénie, Suède, Tchéquie, Turquie
Thèmes de l’activité
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Health and wellbeing
Education and training
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Date limite de dépôt des candidatures
Délai de dépôt de candidature: 17/07/2026 17:00
Code du projet
2025-1-EACEA-VOLUN-101251290