– Clean, clear the messy branches of the trees and beautify the flower streets in the town. Plant more flowers along the streets with local people. – Interact with children at the local primary schools & kindergartens, organize activities such as: games, art, movies, … by sending a life message to children. – Construction works such as: painting and drawing the walls at kindergarten classrooms, sewer covers, street walls,… – Experience activities which the volunteer have the chance to learn more about history of flower village, engaging in the local daily work of planting and caring for flower. – Visiting typical temples and ancient houses inside the town. – Other activities depended on the occasion during the time of workcamp.

Volunteers will stay at the local family house/homestay within the site with shared room for all depends on number of volunteers coming. Food will be served at local food stores or by the host family. Vietnamese food is considered as easy to eat but if you have any special dietary needs please inform us in advance. All volunteers will walk or go by public bus from the accommodation to the project site.

You will have free time during the evenings and the weekends to spend as you please. During those free moments you can travel to discover further wonders of Vietnam!

SJ Vietnam is an international youth NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) that promotes values of solidarity, peace and tolerance through youth citizenship projects to improve society during and after the voluntarism. It was set up in 2004 by international and Vietnamese young volunteers. SJ Vietnam is an independent Vietnamese branch of SJ France, a full member of CCVIS (UNESCO) and NVDA, a partner of YAP and Alliance. SJ Vietnam is an independent, non-political and non-religious organization open to everybody without any distinction of nationality, race, education or sex.

 Ability to do manual work.  Willing to work and stay in suburban area of the city.  Strong inter-personal skills, and experience in working with a wide variety of people, cultural sensitivity.  Commitment to volunteerism.  High motivation and come ready to live as the locals do (basic accommodations, transport by bus or bicycle, local food). Be ready to face many difficulties such as language barriers, culture differences, low budgets, etc.  Be patient and empathetic with the disabled children.  Follow the rules of the SJ Vietnam Office.

What to bring : Photocopy of the passport, mosquito spray, basic pharmacy kit, small gifts from your country, craft materials for your project (if possible), sleeping bag, hat, sunblock, raincoat, umbrella, sneakers, slippers