Help us teach English in the serene countryside of the Hai Duong province, Vietnam

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello, I'm Thuy (Jolie), and I live with my parents in Hai Duong province, Vietnam.

    At the moment, I'm starting my own project. My project focuses on building English classes for children combined with other English-related activities.

    So, we invite volunteers to join all of the relevant work and brainstorm helpful & creative ideas together to MAKE A DIFFERENCE for children, and schools, as well as change the perspective of parents and students about learning English in a positive way in my hometown. Children here really need opportunities to communicate with foreigners and know more about the world outside the village where they live, need to improve their logical thinking, creative thinking, independent thinking, and critical thinking. They should know English is fun, and foreign languages in general will bring them more valuable opportunities in their lives. Therefore, we welcome citizens from all over the world, as long as you can speak English.

    Additionally, I'm passionate about travelling, gardening, art, singing, playing instruments, teaching children, doing volunteer work, social work, and making new friends. I practice Yoga, and Vipassana meditation sometimes.
    So I'm glad to have some more buddies if you share similar interests.

    Join us in making a positive impact on our community while experiencing the unique charm of the Vietnamese countryside.

    Many thanks!
    Thuy (Jolie)

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Travelers participating in my project will benefit from cultural exchanges and gain a variety of valuable skills and experiences such as:

    1. Cultural Immersion:
    Experience the rural life of the Northern Vietnamese people (we have "Thuoc Lao" if you want to try ^^). Go to the market together, and cook Vietnamese dishes as well as other countries' cuisines.

    2. Language Skills:
    Improve your Vietnamese language skills through daily interactions with locals and by teaching English to rural children. This will improve your communication abilities and cultural understanding.

    3. Healthy lifestyle:
    Doing yoga and meditation in the early morning surrounded by bird singing and fresh air is a good way to bring you a good mood for the whole day.

    4. Scenic Exploration:
    Discover the beauty of Hai Duong’s tranquil paddy fields, river and picturesque landscapes and local attractions in cities nearby. Enjoy the peaceful rural atmosphere and explore the charming countryside.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Here are the specific tasks we need help with:

    1. Teach English and hold some funny and challenging games: The volunteers often teach them English skills such as communication skills, speaking skills, listening skills in various activities.

    2. Brainstorm helpful & creative ideas together to MAKE A DIFFERENCE for children, and schools (if any), as well as change the perspective of parents and students about learning English in a positive way.

    Broaden their knowledge about the world, and improve their life skills such as logical thinking, creative thinking, independent thinking, and critical thinking.

    Make learning English fun and inspire children to learn foreign languages ​​in general, motivate children to overcome difficulties in life to achieve what they want in a dignified and virtuous way, which brings them more valuable opportunities in life.

    3. Join our tours and speak English with the children (if any).

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Vietnamese: Fluent
    Chinese (Mandarin): Beginner

    This 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

    Accommodation

    - Accommodation: Provided with comfortable accommodation with an AC, a table, a lamp, 2 mattresses, a guitar, a keyboard, an ukulele, etc. You can share the big room upstairs with other volunteers (if any). I teach my classes downstairs in the daytime.

    - Note: No hot water directly from the shower for bathing. The place has some noise as it’s on the road, so please bring earplugs with you if needed.

    - Meals:
    * From June to August, I have free time to go to the market and prepare meals with the volunteers. There are always fresh fruits and vegetables for vegans and vegetarians.

    * The other months: Volunteers are responsible for their own food arrangements. There is a kitchen and you can cook for yourselves. We also have a list of restaurants (not expensive, but yum) that provide good meals in the area.

    * As asking for 2 hours of help per day, the food is not free, but the accommodation is provided for free, as a part of an exchange. It would be kind and generous of you for a food contribution, it is optional. Volunteers should be able to buy and prepare their own meals, if you wish.

    * In case volunteers work for 5 hours per day (depending on the workload), food and accommodations are completely free.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy your time off and explore the local area. Here’s what you can look forward to:

    - Walking or cycling around paddy fields
    - Sailing on the river
    - Visiting local markets
    - Cooking Vietnamese meals
    - Exploring nearby historical and cultural sites, including beautiful pagodas and temples, Pottery Village, Stork Island, and other attractions in Hai Phong, etc.

    Available Transport:
    - Bicycles: We provide bicycles and motorbikes for you to explore the local area at your own pace. It’s a great way to soak in the scenery and visit nearby attractions.
    - Local Transport: Public buses, trains and local taxis are available for longer trips or when you want to visit surrounding towns and cities with Hanoi - Hai Duong - Hai Phong - Ha Nam - Ninh Binh route.

    How to reach my place:

    - From Hanoi:
    + By train: Go to Hanoi train station or Long Biên train station -> book the ticket to Phú Thái train station.

    + By coach/long distance passenger car: Go to Mỹ Đình bus station or Gia Lâm bus station or Giáp Bát bus station or Yên Nghĩa bus station (choose the one near you) -> Book bus tickets from Anh Huy, Hai Au, Hoang Long bus companies (they also have Limousine for pick up door to door if you prefer) to Phu Thai train Station.

    - From Hai Phong:
    + By train: Go to Hai Phong train station -> book ticket to Phu Thai train station.

    + By bus: Go to Hai Phong bus station -> book ticket to Phu Thai train station from the same bus companies mentioned above.

    When you reach Phu Thai train station, I'll pick you up here or you can take "Xe ôm" to my place (20 min, about 50.000vnd).

    + Airport Pick-up: We will pick you up from the Cat Bi national and international airport if you fly and find it more convenient and safer for you on arrival.

    Note: Our place is 80 km (2 hours) from Hanoi and 28 km (40 min) from Hai Phong.

    - Note: due to time constrains expect delayed response.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have a decent wifi, generator if needed, and a comfortable home.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    We raise cats, and used to raise dogs, so we welcome all.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 875983467495

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