Therapeutic Play & Social Inclusion for Youth in Hanoi, Vietnam (CSDS)
ASSOCIATION POUR LE DEVELOPPEMENT DES INITIATIVES CITOYENNES ET EUROPEENNES
CSDS Vietnam
HANOI, Vietnam
Opis
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.
Ubytovanie, strava a doprava
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.
Odborná príprava počas činnosti
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 účastníka
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.
Obdobie činnosti
Od 08/09/2026 do 07/09/2027
Miesto činnosti
No.72, Pham Than Duat Street, Mai Dich Commune, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, HANOI, Vietnam
Druh činnosti
Individuálna dobrovoľnícka činnosť
Záujem o účastníkov z týchto krajín
Belgicko, Bulharsko, Chorvátsko, Cyprus, Dánsko, Estónsko, Francúzsko, Fínsko, Grécko, Holandsko, Island, Lichtenštajnsko, Litva, Lotyšsko, Luxembursko, Malta, Maďarsko, Nemecko, Portugalsko, Poľsko, Rakúsko, Rumunsko, Severné Macedónsko, Slovensko, Slovinsko, Taliansko, Turecko, Írsko, Česko, Španielsko, Švédsko
Témy aktivít
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Health and wellbeing
Education and training
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Lehota na podávanie prihlášok
termínu na predloženie prihlášky: 17/07/2026 17:00
Kód projektu
2025-1-EACEA-VOLUN-101251290