Vietnam
Teaching, Nursing & Health
OVERVIEW AND LOCATION
Placements are available in the ethnic hill tribe region of Mai Chau, three hours south west of Hanoi.
The group departures give qualified teachers and nurses the opportunity to carry out intense short-term volunteering experience providing skills exchange workshops and seminars. The aim is to provide further training and insight for local educators and health practitioners in schools and clinics. The group will trek between villages and the villages included every step of the way.
This is an incredible opportunity to test your skills overseas in one of the most culturally interesting regions on SE Asia.
DURATION: 2 weeks, January 2011. Please see attached information sheet for dates and prices.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Little English is spoken in the clinics and schools however the group will be accompanied by translators to help guide the workshops.
ACCOMMODATION
The group will stay in homestays when out in the villages and will be provided with all bedding. The homesteads are basic but clean, comfortable and have all necessary facilities.
Placements include all meals and we will ensure you have the chance to sample the local cuisine and its many specialties.
PLACEMENT COSTS AND INCLUSIONS
• Tailored skills exchange workshops
• Pre-departure orientation and information
• Assistance with flights, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance and more
• Meet and greet at airport
• Airport transfers
• In-country orientation and Information Pack
• Accommodation
• Half board
• Included tours and entrance fees
• Support, guidance and assistance for the duration of your placement
• 24-hour back-up and support by Antipodeans Abroad in Australia and Vietnam
Exclusions
• Return international airfares and taxes
• Comprehensive travel insurance (possible to organise at discount through Antipodeans Abroad)
• Visa
• Vaccination fees
• Tips and gratuities
ABOUT VIETNAM
Vietnam has a unique and rich civilisation. Made famous by the Vietnamese American war, Vietnam is now a country at peace. With spectacular scenery and a distinct culture it makes Vietnam a fascinating place to visit. Vietnam has a diverse climate because of the range of altitudes and latitudes, but the entire country lies in the tropics so it is primarily tropical. Northern Vietnam has some of the region’s most spectacular scenery. This mountainous area is home to many distinct hill tribes, some of which remain untouched by Vietnamese and Western influences. To the east of the capital, Hanoi, is spectacular Halong Bay with over 3,000 islands rising from the clear, blue waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. It is one of the natural marvels of Vietnam and has been designated as a UNESCO world heritage site.
Placements are available in the ethnic hill tribe region of Mai Chau, three hours south west of Hanoi.
The group departures give qualified teachers and nurses the opportunity to carry out intense short-term volunteering experience providing skills exchange workshops and seminars. The aim is to provide further training and insight for local educators and health practitioners in schools and clinics. The group will trek between villages and the villages included every step of the way.
This is an incredible opportunity to test your skills overseas in one of the most culturally interesting regions on SE Asia.
DURATION: 2 weeks, January 2011. Please see attached information sheet for dates and prices.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Little English is spoken in the clinics and schools however the group will be accompanied by translators to help guide the workshops.
ACCOMMODATION
The group will stay in homestays when out in the villages and will be provided with all bedding. The homesteads are basic but clean, comfortable and have all necessary facilities.
Placements include all meals and we will ensure you have the chance to sample the local cuisine and its many specialties.
PLACEMENT COSTS AND INCLUSIONS
• Tailored skills exchange workshops
• Pre-departure orientation and information
• Assistance with flights, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance and more
• Meet and greet at airport
• Airport transfers
• In-country orientation and Information Pack
• Accommodation
• Half board
• Included tours and entrance fees
• Support, guidance and assistance for the duration of your placement
• 24-hour back-up and support by Antipodeans Abroad in Australia and Vietnam
Exclusions
• Return international airfares and taxes
• Comprehensive travel insurance (possible to organise at discount through Antipodeans Abroad)
• Visa
• Vaccination fees
• Tips and gratuities
ABOUT VIETNAM
Vietnam has a unique and rich civilisation. Made famous by the Vietnamese American war, Vietnam is now a country at peace. With spectacular scenery and a distinct culture it makes Vietnam a fascinating place to visit. Vietnam has a diverse climate because of the range of altitudes and latitudes, but the entire country lies in the tropics so it is primarily tropical. Northern Vietnam has some of the region’s most spectacular scenery. This mountainous area is home to many distinct hill tribes, some of which remain untouched by Vietnamese and Western influences. To the east of the capital, Hanoi, is spectacular Halong Bay with over 3,000 islands rising from the clear, blue waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. It is one of the natural marvels of Vietnam and has been designated as a UNESCO world heritage site.