Volunteering in Vietnam
Vietnam hits you the second you land. Motorbikes everywhere, food you'll dream about, and a pace that doesn't let up. Our projects are based between Ho Chi Minh City and Halong Bay, so you get the city and the sea in one trip.
🌱 The project
Teach English to kids, support a day centre for people with disabilities, or join our coastal conservation work. Busy days, lots to do, plenty of street food at night.
📍 Where it takes place
From the south with Ho Chi Minh City (noisy, energetic, brilliant) to Halong Bay in the north with its limestone karsts and fishing villages. Each area has its own character.
🧭 Why choose HeyLocals
• Vetted projects with measurable impact
• Year-round in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Halong Bay
• Airport welcome, meals, accommodation, orientation and 24/7 support, all included
• Volunteer houses with shared rooms and local meals
• Weekends free for Halong Bay, Hanoi or the Mekong Delta
Volunteering in Vietnam
Vietnam hits you the second you land. Motorbikes everywhere, food you'll dream about, and a pace that doesn't let up. Our projects are based between Ho Chi Minh City and Halong Bay, so you get the city and the sea in one trip.
🌱 The project
Teach English to kids, support a day centre for people with disabilities, or join our coastal conservation work. Busy days, lots to do, plenty of street food at night.
📍 Where it takes place
From the south with Ho Chi Minh City (noisy, energetic, brilliant) to Halong Bay in the north with its limestone karsts and fishing villages. Each area has its own character.
🧭 Why choose HeyLocals
• Vetted projects with measurable impact
• Year-round in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Halong Bay
• Airport welcome, meals, accommodation, orientation and 24/7 support, all included
• Volunteer houses with shared rooms and local meals
• Weekends free for Halong Bay, Hanoi or the Mekong Delta
How it works
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Everything included in the price
Everything covered: airport welcome, orientation, meals, accommodation, and 24/7 local support. No registration fee or group kitty.
How it works
01
Everything included in the price
Everything covered: airport welcome, orientation, meals, accommodation, and 24/7 local support. No registration fee or group kitty.
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1 to 12 weeks
Leave whenever you like and choose how long you stay: from a short one-week experience to longer three-month programmes.
Available projects
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4 projects found
Help the youngest children take their first steps with songs, games and new English words. Join a kindergarten in Ho Chi Minh and have a grounded exchange in the heart of Vietnam.
Support children with special needs at a dedicated centre, helping with small routines and play-based activities. A chance to connect with the local community and see the everyday side of Vietnam.
Get involved in the daily life of the Smile Food Shop, where hundreds of people find a proper meal each day. Join the team and see local life in Ho Chi Minh City up close.
See the Vietnamese health system up close, work alongside the professionals on the wards and discover a different way of practising medicine. An experience that brings together clinical learning, cultural exchange and life in one of Asia's most dynamic cities.
A community of travellers who want a holiday with a bit more to it
Every project is vetted, every house is safe, and we're on WhatsApp around the clock
Official certificate of participation, handy for your CV, uni placement year or DofE
Clear pricing, no hidden extras, no surprise fees down the line
A community of travellers who want a holiday with a bit more to it
Every project is vetted, every house is safe, and we're on WhatsApp around the clock
Official certificate of participation, handy for your CV, uni placement year or DofE
Clear pricing, no hidden extras, no surprise fees down the line