Hello fellow new-hanoians,
I have no idea if you can help me with my problem, but here goes: We are three danish guys, who arrived in Hanoi about 6 weeks ago. We are travelling with an organisation and were supposed to work at the National Childrens Hospital in Hanoi. Sadly, there is not nearly enough work for us there. So we are looking to find some other stuff to do the next 6 weeks, before we are going back home to Denmark (too soon, if you ask me - 3 months here is not enough).
Anyway; we are willing to do almost anything. Since we are volunteers, we are not looking to get paid for our work - but then we don't have any specific skills either ;-) .. Teach english, work at an orphanage, help at events, or whatever.. Every suggestion or just general info are welcome!
Looking forward to hearing from someone out there :)
Cresta posted about 8 months ago to Other. Viewed 95 times. Answered 7 times.
This is from www.infosharehanoi.com The Hanoi International Womens Club has a bazaar coming up that always needs ticket takers and door guards. You might also check with other groups whoa may also need willing hands with few skills
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There are many opportunities to volunteer in Hanoi. Some of the following are good causes you can support with your checkbook.
A few words of advice. Most volunteer organisations expect a certain level of commitment of time and effort. Volunteering with children is especially sensitive. Kids need to develop relationships which last and it takes a while to train a volunteer, so travelers wishing to 'help out' can not always be accommodated. There is also the saying 'To break someone's rice bowl' - take a job away from a qualified national. It's often seen as more beneficial to train a Vietnamese who will remain in the system with these skills than to work with a foreigner who will ultimately leave. If you do have needed skills and will stay in Hanoi for some time - check out the websites below.
Action for the City
www.vidothi.org
Their work focuses on improving the living quality in Hanoi. Join the Green Transport Movement.
ACCV
Australian Charity for the Children of Vietnam
www.accv.net.au
Blue Dragon Children's Foundation
www.bdcf.org
Blue Dragon provides opportunities and tools to empower disadvantaged children. Check their wish list and VIP Motorbike Rentals
Café Smile
5 Van Mieu
Ba Dinh, Hanoi
T: (04) 843 8850
Heart Link
27 Thai Thinh
Dong Da, Hanoi
T: (04) 275 2901
F: (04) 564 0682
A printing company that hires persons with disabilities
Hoa Sua Restaurant
28 Ha Hoi
Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
T: (04) 942 4448
F: (04) 822 3499
www.hoasuaschool.com
Hoa Sua Croissant
French Bakery
21 Ha Hoi
Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
T: (04) 943 6707
7am-9pm, free delivery within 5k
54 Xuan Dieu
Tay Ho, Hanoi
T: (04) 719 1187
Mon-Sat, 7am-7pm, free delivery within 5k
Training for disadvantaged youth
Hoa Sua Sewing and Embroidery Shop
21D Ha Haoi
Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi
T: (04) 822 6912
Just Massage
12 D2a Van Phuc
Ba Dinh, Hanoi
T: (04) 762 9187
www.justmassage.org.vn
Visually impaired youth trained in massage techniques
KOTO Restaurant
59 Van Mieu
Ba Dinh, Hanoi
T: (04) 747 0337-8
www.streetvoices.com.au
www.koto.com.au
KOTO Training Centre
101 Xuan Dieu
Tay Ho, Hanoi
T: (04) 718 4573
F: (04) 718 4580
Vocational training for street kids
www.koto.com.au
Development Resource Centre
63 Ly Thai To
Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
www.vdic.org.vn
Find a list of NGOs working in Vietnam
Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research
This annual event includes teams and individuals; walkers, runners, strollers, skateboarders, elderly and in prams, ambassadors and dalmations. Sunday November 2, 2008. Information at the Canadian Embassy 734 5000
Walking Blood Bank
Family Medical Practice has a nationwide list of blood donors which can be accessed in times of emergency. Sign up at their clinics.
www.vietnammedicalpractice.com
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If you like to work with children, our child's pre-school has a place for you. You can teach the kids English, songs, drawings, crafts, anything you like and they don't critise you. The school also have exchange students from Danmark every year to join the activities.
Give it a try at "Hoa Thuy Tien primary school" in Hoang Quoc Viet street, Cau Giay district.
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Hi
I am also looking for some volunteer work, I would especially like to work in an orphanage or anything to do with small babies.. Anyone got any ideas? Must be in Hanoi.
Thanks
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you can try this organization. sometimes they post some volunteering opportunities...
VFCD, Volunteer for Community Development and Environment Education Organization. Phone: +844 24 25 931.
http://www.learn4good.com/jobs/language/english/search/job/57859/
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Hi
HSCV, Humanitarian Services for Children of Vietnam, is putting on a music/entertainment event in November and is looking for volunteers right now as well as on the day. Email annettadevet@hscv.org. I know they would love to have you guys help out.
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Hi check out this website (opportunities section)
http://mailman.ngocentre.org.vn/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo
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Hello,
Humanitarian Services for Children of Vietnam (HSCV) is currently in need of a few individuals to work on and oversee our children's area at our 4th Annual Fundraiser. The fundraiser will be held at the American Club from 2 - 11pm on November 8th. Please visit http://newhanoian.xemzi.com/en/event/show/929/date/2008-11-08 for more information on our event and visit www.hscv.org for more information on our organization.
We will need you to organize games and activities. You will be asked to design different stations. Last year our activities included, face painting, arts and crafts, hoop toss, bean count, tug of war, sack races and more! We will have group of volunteers helping on the day of the event.
If you are interested please contact Annetta De Vet at annettadevet@hscv.org.
Good luck with things!
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