Vietnam Program Fees and Information

We are not currently sending volunteers to our programs in Vietnam, however we will hopefully be running them again shortly.

2 Weeks	4 Weeks	8 Weeks	12 Weeks	24 Weeks	Extra Weeks
$550	$650	$850	$1050	$1650	$50

Read how your fees are spent or compare our prices with other volunteer organisations.

View our prices in other volunteer locations's or combine your stay in Vietnam with stays in other locations as part of a combination stay.

What you receive

Pick-up service from the airport
Orientation upon arrival
24 hour support
Accommodation
Regular follow-up meetings
Transportation between projects
Beginner's Vietnamese language classes

Apart from our fees, you must pay for:

Your transport to Nha Trang
Vaccinations
Travel and health insurance
Food and other personal expenses

Application Process

Our application process typically takes two or three weeks, but can be speeded up if there is a need for that. When we receive the initial application from you, we will send you our Full Application Form.

(1) Complete the Initial Application Form:
The first stage of the application process is to fill out the brief initial application form. Upon receiving this we will send you a link to our full application form.

(2) Complete the full application form:
Fill out the application form. After receiving this we will assess your suitability and place you on one of our programs.

(3) Placement info:
We will then email you your detaled placement information and an Invoice. If you accept the placement you should email us confirmation.

(4) Program Fee:
The program fee should be paid to us at least 2 months before you are due to start your placement. However please be aware that we have a limited amount of placements, so placements will only be secured when we have received your payment.

(5) Communication:
We encourage you to keep in touch and we are happy to answer to try and answer all of your questions.

Once you have made your travelling arrangements you should mail your time of arrival and the means of transportation and we will confirm your pick-up details.

Project Duration and Arrival Dates

All of the projects are ongoing. Schools in Vietnam open on 5 September and close on 19 May the following year with a Tet holiday of 1 week sometime in January or February. Summer is from late May to early September but many children still go to school for summer classes, especially for English and computer lessons.

Dates for the Year 2010:
Sat 07 Aug 10, Sat 21 Aug 10, Sat 04 Sep 10, Sat 18 Sep 10, Sat 02 Oct 10, Sat 16 Oct 10, Sat 30 Oct 10, Sat 13 Nov 10, Sat 27 Nov 10, Sat 11 Dec 10, Sat 25 Dec 10

Dates for the Year 2011:
Sat 08 Jan 11, Sat 22 Jan 11, Sat 05 Feb 11, Sat 19 Feb 11, Sat 05 Mar 11, Sat 19 Mar 11, Sat 02 Apr 11, Sat 16 Apr 11, Sat 30 Apr 11, Sat 14 May 11, Sat 28 May 11, Sat 11 Jun 11, Sat 25 Jun 11, Sat 09 Jul 11, Sat 23 Jul 11, Sat 06 Aug 11, Sat 20 Aug 11, Sat 03 Sep 11, Sat 17 Sep 11, Sat 01 Oct 11, Sat 15 Oct 11, Sat 29 Oct 11, Sat 12 Nov 11, Sat 26 Nov 11, Sat 10 Dec 11, Sat 24 Dec 11

Getting Here

Travel to Teach can advise and support you with all your travel arrangements. Purchase your ticket and confirm your date and time of arrival with Travel to Teach. We will then make arrangements for a representative to meet you.

Reception

We will meet you on arrival at the local airport or bus station and accompany you to the project sites. You will be shown around the town and introduced to Vietnamese culture and language. Travel to Teach representatives will prepare you for your placement, going through material, discussing possible lesson plans and techniques.

Food

Nha Trang is packed with places to eat. From local street food such as noodles and baguettes to international favorites such as pizza and steak there are also two supermarkets with a good selection of products. We have a fridge but no cooking facilities in the dorm so you can store things such as yoghurt and milk.

Volunteer Work

The hours of work will vary depending upon the type of work chosen by the volunteer. The majority of our volunteers work as teachers/classroom assitants which typically involves working 2 to 4 hours a day with weekends free, although this can vary, especially if volunteers are working at summer camps, restoration camps etc. Depending on your knowledge and interests you can also assist in and take part of a variety of different activities outside of normal teaching hours such as evening classes.

Accommodation

Travel to Teach has a volunteer flat located close to central Nha Trang. The dorm has a western bathroom, 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with fridge, microwave and cooking facilities and a living room.

Vaccinations

See your doctor at least 4-6 weeks before your trip to allow time for immunizations to take effect. We principally do not advise on vaccinations but refer you to your local clinic.

Also visit the WHO's (World Health Organization) Travellers health information.

Insurance

One of the conditions of entry onto our programs is that volunteers have travel insurance. Most importantly the insurance needs to include medical treatment and repatriation in case of unforeseen accidents or illnesses. Volunteers should purchase insurance independently and bring a copy of their insurance certificate with them for their local co-ordinator to check before starting their program. Read our terms and conditions.

Visas

Please see our visa information page for details.

Certification

You will get a Travel to Teach certificate stating the time and place you have been teaching.