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Volunteer Opportunity in Ha Giang, Vietnam
Looking for a meaningful travel experience in Northern Vietnam? Join our homestay as a volunteer and become part of a warm, local community while exploring the breathtaking Ha Giang Loop!
About Us
We are a cozy countryside homestay located at the gateway to the Ha Giang Loop – one of the most stunning motorbike routes in Southeast Asia. We welcome travelers from around the world and aim to create authentic, memorable experiences.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Interests
Charity work
Events & social
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Plant care
Music
Art & design
Books
DIY & crafts
Writing
Performing arts
Photography
Languages
Gardening
Cooking & food
Blogging
Carpentry
Drawing & painting
Hitchhiking
Animals
Team sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Mountain
Nature
Camping
Dancing
Cycling
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
What You Get
Free accommodation in our homestay
Delicious home-cooked Vietnamese meals
Insider access to local culture and hidden spots
Opportunities to join or get discounts on Ha Giang Loop tours
A chance to build real connections and unforgettable memories
Help
What You’ll Help With:
Assisting with daily homestay operations (check-in, guest support, light cleaning)
Helping organize activities (family dinners, small events, local experiences)
Supporting content creation: photos, videos, social media posts
Promoting and introducing our Ha Giang Loop tours to guests
Sharing your ideas to improve guest experience
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Vietnamese: 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
Volunteers are provided free bed, as well as food in the homestay for the duration of their stay. There are two bathrooms you can use. We have an open kitchen; volunteers can cook & have a fridge to store food.
What else ...
TO READ BEFORE APPLYING.
Minimum stay: 2–3 weeks
Friendly, open-minded, and responsible
Basic English communication
Passion for travel, culture, and storytelling is a big plus
If you love nature, meeting new people, and want to experience the real Vietnam beyond tourist crowds – this is for you!
Send us a message with a short introduction about yourself, your travel plans, and any relevant skills or experience.
Let’s create something beautiful together in Ha Giang
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Map (3 years)
Host ref number: 153779735862
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26 Feb 2026
Left by Workawayer (Rachel) for host
I spent a great 3 weeks here. It was truly an authentic experience and a great insight into local ethnic life in the village. Cong, Tien, Van Tam and other family members were so welcoming and nice. Lots of happy water too!! Tien made the most incredible food every day. The work was mainly moving sand from the river to help maintain the path as… read more
3 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Carlota & Miguel)
Carlota & Miguel are very good friends, Miguel is a capenter, but he also can do some mechanic works such as weilding, cutting steel...Carlota is always available for help, we are running a homestay and restaurant, so we are busy all the time. Carlota & Miguel's help made our work much better. Thank you so much for your help. We recommend these… read more
(Excellent
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31 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Carlota & Miguel) for host
We stayed 3 weeks at the homestay of Cong and Tien and we had a beautiful time there.
We slept in the wooden traditional cottage and had a nice schedule of work through the week and weekends off to explore the beautiful surrounding mountains.
During our time there, we helped build a bridge over the river (so much fun) , as well as daily cleaning… read more
We slept in the wooden traditional cottage and had a nice schedule of work through the week and weekends off to explore the beautiful surrounding mountains.
During our time there, we helped build a bridge over the river (so much fun) , as well as daily cleaning… read more
7 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ea-amalie Korsgaard & Gioele) for host
Our experience was overall a 5/5 experience. We stayed there for a week and worked six days. Some days we helped with decorating the place, but most of the days we had to carry rocks for building a bridge. It was hard physical work, but if we needed breaks or even to stop for the day, we were always able to do that. They are very flexible with… read more
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26 Feb 2026
Left by Workawayer (Rachel) for host
I spent a great 3 weeks here. It was truly an authentic experience and a great insight into local ethnic life in the village. Cong, Tien, Van Tam and other family members were so welcoming and nice. Lots of happy water too!! Tien made the most incredible food every day. The work was mainly moving sand from the river to help maintain the path as… read more
3 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Carlota & Miguel)
Carlota & Miguel are very good friends, Miguel is a capenter, but he also can do some mechanic works such as weilding, cutting steel...Carlota is always available for help, we are running a homestay and restaurant, so we are busy all the time. Carlota & Miguel's help made our work much better. Thank you so much for your help. We recommend these… read more
(Excellent)
31 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Carlota & Miguel) for host
We stayed 3 weeks at the homestay of Cong and Tien and we had a beautiful time there.
We slept in the wooden traditional cottage and had a nice schedule of work through the week and weekends off to explore the beautiful surrounding mountains.
During our time there, we helped build a bridge over the river (so much fun) , as well as daily cleaning… read more
We slept in the wooden traditional cottage and had a nice schedule of work through the week and weekends off to explore the beautiful surrounding mountains.
During our time there, we helped build a bridge over the river (so much fun) , as well as daily cleaning… read more
7 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ea-amalie Korsgaard & Gioele) for host
Our experience was overall a 5/5 experience. We stayed there for a week and worked six days. Some days we helped with decorating the place, but most of the days we had to carry rocks for building a bridge. It was hard physical work, but if we needed breaks or even to stop for the day, we were always able to do that. They are very flexible with… read more
26 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Signe) for host
The experiences offered at Tien’s homestay is very authentic. Their home is located in a beautiful location, in very green areas with forest and rice fields all around. They cooked traditional and tasty food every day for us Workawayers. One workawayer had his birthday during our stay and they brought cake and singing for this occasion. Very… read more
24 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Davide) for host
This has been my first workaway experience ever and I couldn’t have asked more.
Công and Tien are two wonderful people, they welcomed me in their homestay and made me discover a lot about their culture and traditions.
Công was pretty busy, so I didn’t help him a lot, except the first days, moving wood planks and fixing some wooden stuff. My work… read more
Công and Tien are two wonderful people, they welcomed me in their homestay and made me discover a lot about their culture and traditions.
Công was pretty busy, so I didn’t help him a lot, except the first days, moving wood planks and fixing some wooden stuff. My work… read more
27 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Coline) for host
Cong and Tien are really great people! They welcome you to their unpretentious family. The work in the restaurant is pleasant, it allows us to fully discover the Vietnamese culture and exchange with locals. The work on the exteriors and the constructions is also interesting. The positive point is that we eat very well, with the whole family! The… read more
27 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Lennart) for host
I stayed with Cong & Tien for 3 weeks, and I had a great time. The work can vary quite a lot, both in the help itself and the duration. On average, the work is pretty easy. Each morning you can wake up to the sounf of the river, look at the mountains and the ricefalls. Swimming at the waterfall everyday is a big plus too! And best of all, there… read more
9 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mariana & Rita) for host
Tien and Cong were really nice. they served us amazing food, and had coffee available at all times. Cong showed us around Ha Giang city, and the small villages on the mountains. We even got to spend time with locals at their own house. It was an amazing experience, and we hope to come back some day.
16 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Aleksandra) for host
I really enjoyed 2 weeks helping Cong and Tien at the homestay. We were building a parking in front of the house. The work was sometimes hard, but you can always have some rest drinking tea and enjoying life in a very authentic village. Sometimes I also helped in the garden and with everyday chores. Tien always cooks delicious food. The rooms are… read more
28 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (KahoWatanabe) for host
WOW! My first workaway experience in a small hamlet was full of excitement.Waking up to the sounds of birds,the river,and the morning sunlight, and it brought me positive and beautiful feelings everyday. You can also see Tay people's lifestyle in the traditional and beautiful neighbor. I stayed with Tien's family and friends only for 8 days, but I… read more
26 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Carlotta1996) for host
I don't have words to describe how much is been beautiful be part of this project in Ha Giang with the pleasure of meeting these amazing people! The host Thien is for sure the best Vietnamese girl of ever, she really likes to make a party and go to the party but at some time she is very interested in the growing of her homestay and she is very… read more
27 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Marcin & Joanna) for host
We have spend a wonderfull week in homestay. We were able to get to know the real vietnamese society what was exelent cultural experience. Despite of problem with Marcin's leg he could have rest and time to convalescence. Generally works weren't hard but you must be aware of the climat, althoug you can take a rest when you need it.
Thank you for… read more
Thank you for… read more
23 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Caorann & Jasmine) for host
We really enjoyed our week helping Cong and Tien build their swimming pool at the homestay. The work was sometimes hard in the heat but once we plugged some music in it was good to be kept busy all day. You get to help out with the cooking sometimes and Tien always makes a feast of delicious food. The rooms are very basic but comfortable enough.… read more
20 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sophie) for host
Hello Tien, M.Kong and everyone ! I'm so happy to met you all! It a awesome place with amazing people. I'm so grateful to being there 3 week and know your culture. The village it just so beautiful and the mountains what can I said for this it AMAZING !!! The work there it a little hard but not that much of your not afraid for hard work. We built a… read more
14 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Arman) for host
This was my first workaway experience and it was wonderful.
The scenery around the village is beautiful and the people are so friendly. Locals come to the homestay throughout the day so you really get to see how they live.
The work was quite varied which I liked. It ranged from construction work, painting, farming, gardening, cooking, and… read more
The scenery around the village is beautiful and the people are so friendly. Locals come to the homestay throughout the day so you really get to see how they live.
The work was quite varied which I liked. It ranged from construction work, painting, farming, gardening, cooking, and… read more
27 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Oliveri)
(Negative)
29 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Paul & Lena) for host
The time we had with Tien and her family was amazing. We had everything we needed. The food was perfect and also people with a plant-based diet are gonna have no problems. During this time we started to build a bamboohouse, bamboofences and natural stone stairs. In your freetime you can explore the waterfall or go for a hike with the cut dog.… read more
28 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Danielle & Dougie) for host
We stayed with Tien for two weeks in July, at their large traditional Vietnamese style community hut house, and it felt like we got to experience the northern Vietnamese village community way of life. Tien, Cong, Tien's father, her cousins, and friends, were all welcoming, although there was a language barrier at times, but that was half the fun.… read more
18 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Roxane & Madec) for host
Great experience and beautifull time with the familly ! The work was very interessant even if its hard, the familly we worked with was homelike, generous, funny and helpfull. So many beautiful things to see around, thank you for lending us your motorbike to see them, thank you Tien for yummy food and good accomodation!
21 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Morgane & Maxime) for host
We had a good time with Tien and Kong in this wonderfull Homestay. We made many differents things in the garden and around the village. We helped to make the dishes, cleaning, washing, prepare meals...
Tien took us on trip with her motorbike so we could explore the area and the chinese border.
Kong lend us his motorbike and we could discover the… read more
Tien took us on trip with her motorbike so we could explore the area and the chinese border.
Kong lend us his motorbike and we could discover the… read more
24 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Guillaume & Irene) for host
My wife and I spent almost 10 days beginning of February.
If I don't put the five stars, it is only because we would appreciate that Tien introduce herself, the family, the project...the first feeling was a bit "cold".
But during the week we were happy to learn about her, her family,her culture. They are so brave, courageous, generous people.
I… read more
If I don't put the five stars, it is only because we would appreciate that Tien introduce herself, the family, the project...the first feeling was a bit "cold".
But during the week we were happy to learn about her, her family,her culture. They are so brave, courageous, generous people.
I… read more
25 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Moira) for host
I spent about 1 month here and really grew to love my experience here. When I first arrived, I did a lot of work in the garden and on Tien's family's rice field, and then eventually I focused on helping prep and cook meals and cleaning (sweeping upstairs and downstairs and tidying the kitchen). I also helped out a bit when English-speaking guests… read more
6 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Ondrej) for host
Great place close to Ha Giang where you can truly experience the local culture of the ethnic people, located in the beautiful mountainous landscape with refreshing waterfall 5mins walk far. I had a chance to spend there one week in September and wish I could have stayed longer. Helped with the general maintenance and gardening around the… read more
3 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Henry & Greete) for host
We stayed and Tien's lovely homestay for a week and it truly was a great experience. Tien, Cong and others were very kind, welcoming and friendly.
The work we did was not particularly hard as there were many volunteers in addition to us. There was a lot of dishwashing, cooking and helping around the 'house', but also other activities such as… read more
The work we did was not particularly hard as there were many volunteers in addition to us. There was a lot of dishwashing, cooking and helping around the 'house', but also other activities such as… read more
13 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jérémy) for host
The place is beautifull and peacefull. The people here are very nice and friendly. The work is not so hard but they need people to accomplished all their nice projects to develop the homestay.
I spent nearly three weeks there and my experience was more than a voluntering experience.
I arrived as a volunteer but I leave as a friend and leaving this… read more
I spent nearly three weeks there and my experience was more than a voluntering experience.
I arrived as a volunteer but I leave as a friend and leaving this… read more
7 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Petra & Jakob) for host
The homestay is located in a beautiful calm village with great nature around. There is also a river nearby in which we enjoyed swimming everyday :)
Our work was mostly helping with cooking, washing dishes, working with bamboo, cleaning the kitchen.
Tien made sure that we experience the life of the people in her village. Nearly everyday we had… read more
Our work was mostly helping with cooking, washing dishes, working with bamboo, cleaning the kitchen.
Tien made sure that we experience the life of the people in her village. Nearly everyday we had… read more
25 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Alexander) for host
My time here here was great! Tien was a wonderful host who seemed more like a friend than anything. The work here varied. Some days we had a fair amount to do and other days we just relaxed around the property. We helped to build a driveway, dig holes, make a fence, paint a table, gather wood from the mountain, cook/help in the kitchen, etc. It is… read more
23 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Kayla)
Thanks for comming, wish you all the best.
(Excellent)
17 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Kayla) for host
I stayed in this magical place for 2 weeks and it was not enough! I fell in love with this village, the mountains and tien and her friends. I was welcomed with a big traditional Vietnamese dinner party, tons of food and tons of rice wine! Tien does not speak much English but she is sure to make your experience amazing. She took me on a motorbike… read more
13 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sheyna) for host
I had an amazing experience for the short week I stayed at this place. Living the simple life, in amongst a small village in the mountains. There's a beautiful river with many waterfalls two minutes down the road which we bathed in every day. (Don't worry, there are showers too!)
Jobs were varied from teaching English, sweeping, general cleaning… read more
Jobs were varied from teaching English, sweeping, general cleaning… read more
26 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Riley & Sandy) for host
This was our final opportunity to volunteer on our journey through mainland SE Asia before returning home.
We are so, so glad that we did.
Though we did not stay for long (4 days), we grew very fond of our dear host, Tien, other friends that we made from the village, and the location outside of Ha Giang city amidst the mountains.
This… read more
We are so, so glad that we did.
Though we did not stay for long (4 days), we grew very fond of our dear host, Tien, other friends that we made from the village, and the location outside of Ha Giang city amidst the mountains.
This… read more
