A volunteer vacation in Vietnam helps create positive change and allows the volunteer to experience true Vietnamese culture.
Leeds, UK, November 03, 2008 — With its stunning beaches, booming cities and charming countryside, Vietnam has become one of South East Asia’s most sought after travel destinations. Despite the tourist attractions, Vietnam still resonates with authentic charm that can be seen most vividly by participating in a volunteer vacation.
A volunteer vacation in Vietnam helps create positive change and allows the volunteer to experience true Vietnamese culture.
A few tips for taking a volunteer vacation in Vietnam:
Be assertive when crossing the street – learn from the locals (or take a deep breath, close the eyes and walk).
Eat from the street vendors -it costs next to nothing and is mouth-wateringly good.
Be polite – always barter with a smile, aggressive personalities are not looked upon highly in Vietnam.
Hang with the locals at the volunteer projects – they might even give out a few secrets of the city.
A few popular volunteer vacations in Vietnam offered by i-to-i:
Teach English in Hanoi, Vietnam: Hanoi screams a frenzied culture of mopeds, vendors, and bustling streets yet still offers all of the modern amenities of any capital metropolis. Volunteers teach English at schools located throughout Hanoi. The schools are extremely understaffed and classes are commonly packed with 40+ students. Although this creates challenges, young Vietnamese children are anxious to learn, as the English language is a growing asset in Vietnam and contributes directly to job opportunities for Vietnamese Youth.
This volunteer vacation in Vietnam lasts a minimum of four weeks and costs $1690.00. Most accommodations are homestays but can vary depending on the school. For more information: http://www.i-to-i.com/vietnam
Build homes for underprivileged families in rural Vietnam: The charming, laid back countryside of Vietnam is in sharp contrast to the busy cities. This volunteer vacation focuses in the region south of Ho Chi Mihn City, where monsoons continually destroy poorly constructed housing. Volunteers work with trained supervisors to re-construct homes with local Vietnamese. On the weekends, volunteers can explore the picturesque hillsides, lush landscapes and rich cultures that exist in rural Vietnam.
This volunteer vacation in Vietnam lasts a minimum of two weeks and costs $1190. Accommodations are in a volunteer house, food is not included. http://www.i-to-i.com/vietnam
Take a look at http://www.i-to-i.com/download-a-brochure/ to download a brochure and see a wide range of volunteer vacations throughout Vietnam or call 800-985-4852 for more information.
Since 1994, i-to-i, has been the award-winning leader in volunteer vacations, TEFL (teaching English as a foreign language) training and job placement abroad. Each year, i-to-i sends approximately 5,000 volunteers to 500 projects in 35 countries and helps 15,000 people gain the certification necessary to teach English overseas. i-to-i volunteers contributed approximately one million hours of service last year.
i-to-i offers volunteer vacations in countries such as: Ecuador, Brazil, Uganda, Cambodia, Malaysia, Australia, Zambia, Thailand, Costa Rica, China, Honduras and Kenya.
For more information call 800-985-4864 or visit http://www.i-to-i.com , for media inquiries please contact Alexia Nestora, http://www.voluntourismgal.com
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