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Last replied
22 Apr 2024
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Hi all native English speakers. I am Hoang. I live in Hội An, one of 7 World Heritage Sites in Vietnam
I am really in love with this town. And because of this passion I spend my time to get to know better every little pieces of it, such as the beauties of my hometown. With paddy rice field, traditional house, Champa kingdom building, yummy street food whenever you are...
I would like to advise you of a project which I am just starting, to collect books and calling volunteers to open a LIBRARY and English class for the children of Hội An town.
The club is where students can go to read English language books and to learn and practice speaking English from native speakers who are working, studying or just travelling in Vietnam, and are willing to give their time. We understand that this project will help many children whose future prospects in life would be greatly improved with the ability to speak English.
This “Storytime” club concept now has the approval and encouragement of many parents who realise that if their children can grow up reading, speaking and learning English they will become more confident in communicating, socially and in business, with foreigners.
For this reason I want to bring this very good idea to my hometown where it will give students the chance to interact with native English speakers in a friendly and informative environment.
In addition, we have a homeschooling group of 9 children from 6 to 11 years old up to now. We teach US primary program at a homeschooling site downtown of Hoi An. We are calling for volunteer teachers from all around the world who come to Hoi An and want to teach them 2 hours/day on weekdays. We can offer room to stay for 2 at school during your stay in Hoian. The children are happy kids and we hope the volunteer work here will give you good experience while in centtal town of Vietnam.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Teaching
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Hospitality/Tourism
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
- Travel to beautiful Hoian
- Try amazing Vietnamese food
- Experience really local Vietnamese daily life.
- Bicycle available for you to travel
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
- Volunteer teach English to kids from 7-10 years old.
- Talk to local students for English coversation.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
My house is located in the Vietnamese local area, it is between 3 fabulous places Hoi An Ancient Town, My Son Santuary, and Danang city. From here, you can easily travel to these places by local bus, very cheap price, only 1-2$
What else ...
Visit the villages and learn about the history of the Vietnam War, ancient town Hoian
Enjoy the spectacular sights along the river
Experience the rural life
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 3-4 hours a day, 4 days a week
Host ref number: 332428927986
Feedback (22)
17 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lee & Daniel)
Thank you so much for choosing our project. I am following your trip on facebook and love it. It helps me build the dream about travelling with 2 girls when they a bit grown up.
Miss your family.
Thanks again.
Hoàng, Tâm, Dâu Tây and Bông Tím,
Miss your family.
Thanks again.
Hoàng, Tâm, Dâu Tây and Bông Tím,
(Excellent
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2 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lee & Daniel) for host
It was a supremely special experience to meet Hoang and her family and help out at the library. It's a wonderful thing going on here and my family and I were amazed by the level of English spoken by young children, along with their dedication to education and learning. We arrived at the completely wrong time, it being just a few days before Tet… read more
17 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Alice)
Thank you for choosing our project Alice. Your drawing now everywhere in the house and your card is in Dautay's room. Miss you a lot and good luck for your trip.
Ms Hoang.
Ms Hoang.
(Excellent
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8 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Alice) for host
This was my first Workaway ever and I couldn't be happier about it! I helped Hoang in the library the weeks before tet (lunar new year) so it was very quiet and not many children would come. Despite that I had a wonderful time playing and reading with Hoang's daughter who is the cutest and loveliest girl.
Being able to experience Vietnamese… read more
Being able to experience Vietnamese… read more
25 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Marlijn) for host
In January 2024, my friend and I volunteered here for a week. It was the first time opening after being closed for two months while Hoàng took her maternity leave. The mornings were quiet, so we helped her out with some copywriting and promotion ideas. The afternoons on the other hand were very exciting; a good group of children and some parents… read more
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17 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lee & Daniel)
Thank you so much for choosing our project. I am following your trip on facebook and love it. It helps me build the dream about travelling with 2 girls when they a bit grown up.
Miss your family.
Thanks again.
Hoàng, Tâm, Dâu Tây and Bông Tím,
Miss your family.
Thanks again.
Hoàng, Tâm, Dâu Tây and Bông Tím,
(Excellent
)
2 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lee & Daniel) for host
It was a supremely special experience to meet Hoang and her family and help out at the library. It's a wonderful thing going on here and my family and I were amazed by the level of English spoken by young children, along with their dedication to education and learning. We arrived at the completely wrong time, it being just a few days before Tet… read more
17 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Alice)
Thank you for choosing our project Alice. Your drawing now everywhere in the house and your card is in Dautay's room. Miss you a lot and good luck for your trip.
Ms Hoang.
Ms Hoang.
(Excellent
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8 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Alice) for host
This was my first Workaway ever and I couldn't be happier about it! I helped Hoang in the library the weeks before tet (lunar new year) so it was very quiet and not many children would come. Despite that I had a wonderful time playing and reading with Hoang's daughter who is the cutest and loveliest girl.
Being able to experience Vietnamese… read more
Being able to experience Vietnamese… read more
25 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Marlijn) for host
In January 2024, my friend and I volunteered here for a week. It was the first time opening after being closed for two months while Hoàng took her maternity leave. The mornings were quiet, so we helped her out with some copywriting and promotion ideas. The afternoons on the other hand were very exciting; a good group of children and some parents… read more
20 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (heycorey) for host
I absolutely loved my time working with the kids in the library. I wish I had had more time in Hoi An to be able to spend more time with Ms Hoang and the all of the kids at the library. I can't wait to be able to come back and see how the space continues to grow. Ms Hoang was so welcoming and kind, and her family was absolutely lovely. I loved… read more
27 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (heycorey)
Hi Corey!
Thank you so much for joining our activities at the library. You are as sweet as candies which you gave to kids :))).
Thank you again,
Ms Hoàng and Dâu Tây.
Thank you so much for joining our activities at the library. You are as sweet as candies which you gave to kids :))).
Thank you again,
Ms Hoàng and Dâu Tây.
(Excellent
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20 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Caleb) for host
I volunteered at the school back in spring (~May 2023) for just under 3 weeks and I had a great experience! The kids were all super outgoing and the staff were helpful and kind. I had a lot of fun teaching the class and getting to interact with the kids. Classes started pretty early in the morning-- I would teach for a couple hours (the first half… read more
17 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Lyne & Serge) for host
Working with Hoang and her family at the library was a very enriching experience for my family. My 3 daughters loved helping with the books storage and decorating the library. Hoang is very welcoming and very sensitive to the needs of others. We loved sharing a meal with her family and meeting the neighborhood children. It was a much appreciated… read more
13 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lyne & Serge)
Lyne, Serge, and their 3 lovely daughters: Clouse, Laurie and Mahee are amazing volunteers. Her family is friendly, sweet and take responsible with all the task to set up our library. The last day in Hoian, it was rainning and they still came to finish our street book box. They tried dinner with us and Vietnamese sweet soup (the kids don't really… read more
(Excellent
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8 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Eleanor & Daniel) for host
Hoang and her family are extremely welcoming and friendly. They have built an amazing library for the local children to come and read books in English. We loved visiting the library and reading to your daughter
4 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Eleanor & Daniel)
Even though, we had a short time to meet but Ellie and Dan are amazing people. We talked and shared our Vietnamese snack . Ellie and Dan love books and love reading book to kids. Thank you for comming to our library and I hope you enjoy your great journey ahead.
Hoàng's family and community library.
Hoàng's family and community library.
(Excellent
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6 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Li-Ann)
Thank you soooo much for coming and joining our project. Ms Hong and Li-Ann are amazing, positive human. Ms Hong always bring laugh and lots of music activities for kids in our homeschool. My sister got a traffic accident so I could not be able to spend much time, show Ms Hong around the town, I feel so sorry for it.
I hope all the best during… read more
I hope all the best during… read more
(Excellent
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14 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Li-Ann) for host
I arranged for my mum to volunteer with Ms Hoang in August. Before we arrived, communication between Ms Hoang and myself was excellent and we had a video call. Unfortunately during our stay unforeseen circumstances arose which meant that my mum couldn’t volunteer at the library, but Ms Hoang arranged for her to volunteer at a nearby homeschool in… read more
8 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Rubee & Ian) for host
We had an amazing 2.5 weeks with Hoang. She is very kind and generous, helped us with getting settled, took us out to eat many times and invited us to her house for dinner a few times too. We loved spending time with her and her family.
Our stay was during the school holidays, so we didn't get to work with the children but did help with… read more
Our stay was during the school holidays, so we didn't get to work with the children but did help with… read more
8 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Rubee & Ian)
Rubee and Ian are great people. They always bringing you lots of laugh. I am happy to show them around Hoian old town, tried local Vietnamese food for example sweet soup, Vietnamese pancake, spring rolls,... they love all the food. After work, we talked a lot about 2 countries. We also exchanged culture through food. I cooked Vietnamese meal and… read more
(Excellent
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3 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Mara Irina)
Mara is a lovely, sweet and very nice friend who I found from woraway. From strangers, we become friends. She is very nice and willing to help with different teaching/reading activities in our community library. She is great and our kids love her!
Hope to see you again in Vietnam.
Miss you Mara.
Hope to see you again in Vietnam.
Miss you Mara.
(Excellent
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2 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Bastien & Gabriel) for host
I (Bastien) was In Hoi An for 2 days and I decided to text Hoang, the owner of the library, to come and spend a few hours with the kids. She replied instantly and the next day I was there to give a free English class to fifteen kids from 3 to 10 years of age.
This experience was so enriching, I loved describing my country to the kids, asking… read more
This experience was so enriching, I loved describing my country to the kids, asking… read more
2 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Mariana & Rita)
Maria and Rita were a amazing volunteer in our project. They showed their commitment to the project by preparing lesson, interact with kids and reading to the students. They are happy girls who always willing to help.
Thank you, Rita and Mariana, for everything you have done for our community.
Ms Hoàng.
Thank you, Rita and Mariana, for everything you have done for our community.
Ms Hoàng.
(Excellent
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22 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mariana & Rita) for host
We stayed in Hoi An for a week and it was just amazing! Hoang was a great host. She treated us like family, and made us feel at home. She was also available to help us with all we needed.
Regarding the projects, we stayed in the school, which was very convenient since we started working at 8 in the morning. We worked from 8am to 10:30am, meaning… read more
Regarding the projects, we stayed in the school, which was very convenient since we started working at 8 in the morning. We worked from 8am to 10:30am, meaning… read more
2 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Giulia & Annalisa)
Giulia was a amazing volunteer in our project. She showed complete commitment to us and her students, taking care of her lesson plans and helping the students to gain confidence in their ability to speak English.
Thank you, Giulia, for everything you done for our community.
Ms Hoàng.
Thank you, Giulia, for everything you done for our community.
Ms Hoàng.
(Excellent
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28 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Giulia & Annalisa) for host
I've stayed in Hoi An for one week and it was a great experience!
Hoang is a beautiful person who does her best to make you feel comfortable.
During the week day I was giving classes at the primary school from 8am until 10:30. It is a challenging class, the children have very different needs (the youngest is 7 and the oldest 13) and they do not… read more
Hoang is a beautiful person who does her best to make you feel comfortable.
During the week day I was giving classes at the primary school from 8am until 10:30. It is a challenging class, the children have very different needs (the youngest is 7 and the oldest 13) and they do not… read more
8 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Paul)
Paul registed to my project when we was prepared for our Lunar new year, the library was closed during the holiday. He was so kind and waited to come to read at our library after holiday. He is very nice, good with kids. He is happy all the time and make joke with us. He also shared with us many his experience and ideas to make the library better… read more
(Excellent
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6 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Paul) for host
Miss Hoang is a welcoming host with a generous attitude and heart.
She clearly loves providing reading time and books via her library.
I thoroughly enjoyed helping Miss Hoang and her husband Tam.
It was a delight to work for the library and would definitely recommend to read for the children.
I was introduced to so many exciting local restaurants… read more
She clearly loves providing reading time and books via her library.
I thoroughly enjoyed helping Miss Hoang and her husband Tam.
It was a delight to work for the library and would definitely recommend to read for the children.
I was introduced to so many exciting local restaurants… read more
8 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Rachel)
Rachel is a great star in our project. She is grateful and happy to help with any activities that you plan. The kids in our library and homeschool love to learn with her. We spent time a lot together to share about 2 countries : Vietnam and UK, she even cooked English food for exchange.
Thank you so much for choosing our project Rachel!
Thank you so much for choosing our project Rachel!
(Excellent
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8 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Rachel) for host
I absolutely loved being part of this workaway. Sadly I could only stay for 1 week due to my visa, but in that time I connected with the students, had several really fun day trips out with them, and best of all spent my evenings with Hoang and her daughter. Hoang is an excellent host and really wants to ensure you have the best possible time while… read more
3 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Janine)
Janine and Dominic are great workaway STARS (as we call our volunteers who join and help us).
They arrived near to our Lunar new year holiday so they only help in 1 week at school and 1 one time at the Community library, however, the kids love it and really miss them.
They'd like to experience our Tết so they visited my husband hometown. They… read more
They arrived near to our Lunar new year holiday so they only help in 1 week at school and 1 one time at the Community library, however, the kids love it and really miss them.
They'd like to experience our Tết so they visited my husband hometown. They… read more
(Excellent
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24 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Janine) for host
From the very beginning Ms. Hoàng was our favourite workawayer while looking for a place to stay in Vietnam. So we really wanted to meet her because we could already feel that her library-project would be very special and lovely.
When we were there, we realized that the library is a matter very close to her heart because not many children have… read more
When we were there, we realized that the library is a matter very close to her heart because not many children have… read more
12 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Katie ) for host
Such an amazing experience! Hoang was such a welcoming and kind host. She made sure we had everything we needed. We stayed at the homeschool and the room was perfect for us, super clean and a great location with lots nearby. We taught the kids at the homeschool during the week. We helped them with reading and prepared some English games which they… read more
12 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Katie )
Katie and her mate _ Hannah are very nice people. They helped the kids in our community to learn English by reading books, talk to them. They helped to decorate the library for Christmas. They are hard working, lovely, easy going,... I know that Katie is vegetarian and we visited different vegetarian restaurants in Hoian. Our chat never end until… read more
(Excellent
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12 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Kimberly & Dennis)
Thank you Kimberly and Dennis for all you did for the kids in our community.
We did went for dinner and chatted to share the culture. You are being missed by the kids and people here. Best wish for your journey around the world.
We did went for dinner and chatted to share the culture. You are being missed by the kids and people here. Best wish for your journey around the world.
(Excellent
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22 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Kimberly & Dennis) for host
We thoroughly enjoyed working with a small group of students, who ranged in age from 5 to 13. They were all so bright and creative and energetic. And we were really impressed by how they handled learning and communicating in a second language (English). Since the Winter holidays were around the corner and they were preparing for a district event,… read more
14 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Dagmara) for host
Due to visa problems I could not stay for the month Hoang and I had been hoping for. But passing through Hoi An, I contacted Hoang, as I was keen to see the project I had been so looking forward to. We had dinner together one evening, and the next day Hoang took me on her motorbike out to her village library. it was really a joy. The kids were all… read more
14 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Dagmara)
Duggy (this her nick name Dagmara). She is very nice, kind and love to listen all my stories about Vietnamese. She really keen to learn about our cultures, she biking around Hoian to explore the town and talk to local people.
I drove her to my town (which is 10km far from the city), she happy with it and spent great time to read Books for kids in… read more
I drove her to my town (which is 10km far from the city), she happy with it and spent great time to read Books for kids in… read more
(Excellent
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11 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Santiago & Isabella) for host
Our experience in this Workaway was incredible! We joined the activities Hoàng (the host) prepared for the kids which included going around the city and exploring (while practicing English with them), reading books for the kids, playing and singing with them. We also had the opportunity to taste amazing Vietnamese food cooked by Tam (the host's… read more
10 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Santiago & Isabella)
Santi and Bella are 2 of the best workaway volunteers that we have hosted.
They are lovely couple, follow the house rules, joining our projects, whenever I have any idea, we share and made it real to the kids. They were willing to join in any activities with kids for example: sing a song, dance with ukelele, making experiment with baking soda and… read more
They are lovely couple, follow the house rules, joining our projects, whenever I have any idea, we share and made it real to the kids. They were willing to join in any activities with kids for example: sing a song, dance with ukelele, making experiment with baking soda and… read more
(Excellent
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13 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Su Mei) for host
It has been my pleasure to get to know Hoong and assisted her despite just for a short period of time.
She was such an amazing lady who gave her 100% of efforts to help out and educate the kids at her town.
If you happened to visit Hoi An, kindly extend your stay to Vinh Dien town (which is just less than 30 mins journey from Hoi An) and helping… read more
She was such an amazing lady who gave her 100% of efforts to help out and educate the kids at her town.
If you happened to visit Hoi An, kindly extend your stay to Vinh Dien town (which is just less than 30 mins journey from Hoi An) and helping… read more
17 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Chessie)
Chessie is amazing volunteer. She helped me a lots with our library and English class. She arranged book shelf and books with her great experience about these stuffs.
I hope you still enjoy your trip in Da lat.
Hoang Nguyen,
I hope you still enjoy your trip in Da lat.
Hoang Nguyen,
(Excellent
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14 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Chessie) for host
Hoang is one those people who makes you feel instantly comfortable, she is so sweet and genuinely attempting to help her community that she loves so much. Her family, although they speak no English are also very welcoming and try to engage with you. Hoang makes sure you try new food, learn about customs, culture and a little language. The town she… read more
10 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jillian)
Jillian is so helpful. She help me a lot for my project even in class or making recycle chairs from old tires. I am so lucky to host her. Thank you for your time in here. My students asked me about you!
All the best to you! <3
All the best to you! <3
(Excellent
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10 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jillian) for host
I had the best time helping Hoang teach English to the local kids! I was only able to stay a few days but during that time I was able to experience the local life and see the energy the children put towards learning English! They truly want to learn! Hoang runs such a good program for them, I highly recommend!!!!! :) :)
