Volunteer in Vietnam with WLS in Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon. Our very popular volunteering program in Vietnam has received great recommendations of our volunteers (see below) and has been running very successfully for several years.

Our Volunteer Program in Vietnam is a unique experience. During the program you will be involved in different projects such as working with street children, teaching at an orphanage, taking care of disabled children and much more. This will give you a great insight and an exposure to different experiences. When you apply you can choose the projects that you prefer. We can place you in up to 4 different projects. If you want you can also volunteer in just one or two projects. Your placement will be based upon your preferences, skills and qualifications and the needs of the projects.

"The WLS Volunteer Program was flexible and offered me great opportunities to get to know the people living in Vietnam." Nicomi Levine (USA)

Start Dates & Duration
Our volunteer program starts on any date of your choice throughout the year. Volunteers need to arrive at least one day before the start of their program. You can join the program from one week up to 12 weeks.

Accommodation
NEW!
We have a brand new Home Base for our volunteers in Ho Chi Minh City! Our home base guesthouse is near the center of Saigon where our volunteers stay together, we have several rooms where volunteers stay, sometimes sharing a room with another volunteer, we also have a living room, a kitchen and 4 bathrooms!

Schedule
Your Coordinator will pick you up from the airport and take you to your accommodation. Your coordinator will show you around Saigon upon arrival and offer your welcome lunch. You will then receive an orientation on different aspects of life in Saigon, how to get around and about your projects. You will then be introduced to your projects to start your volunteering. The volunteer activities are teaching English to children, teaching computer skills, teaching art classes (drawing, painting,...), taking care of the children, taking care of disabled children and helping out where needed.

The WLS Coordinator in Ho Chi Minh City is Ms Hang.

Prices of the Program

The WLS Volunteer Programs have received fantastic feedback from our volunteers due to the quality, variety and support of our programs. WLS International is focused on delivering excellent programs whilst keeping the prices of our programs down. Our prices are one of the most affordable in the industry of 50-80 % cheaper than some of our competitors.

Our program includes these services:

Volunteer Projects
WLS International offers worthwhile projects that focus on matching the interests, skills, and experiences of volunteers with their volunteer work.
Tailor Made Program - Placement in different projects
We will tailor make an individual program for you based upon your skills/experience and the needs of the projects. With us you will be placed in different projects during your program which will give you a varied and unique experience! If you only want to be placed in one project then that is fine just let us know.
Airport pickup
Upon the receipt of the flight information we will meet you at the airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
Accommodation
We have a brand new Home Base for our volunteers in Ho Chi Minh City! Our home base guesthouse is near the center of Saigon where our volunteers stay together, we have several rooms where volunteers stay, sometimes sharing a room with another volunteer, we also have a living room, a kitchen and 4 bathrooms!
Orientation
You will receive an orientation session upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City from your WLS Project Coordinator in Vietnam.
City tour of Ho Chi Minh City and Welcome Lunch
On your first day your WLS Program Coordinator will show you around Ho Chi Minh City followed by ar welcome lunch.
In-country transportation
We will take you to the different projects the first time. After that you need to make your own way to the projects, your coordinator will explain how to get around during your orientation.
Support
From the very beginning to the end of the project your Coordinator will co-ordinate your program and give you support during your program.
Emergency Support
WLS International provides volunteers with the mobile phone of your local coordinator so that volunteers AND their family members can contact our coordinator in the event of an emergency or crisis.
Pre-departure information
We help you with any questions that you have regarding your program before you leave.
Donation
The fees include a donation to the charities.

How to Book

Our Projects in Ho Chi Minh City

Green Bamboo Shelter for children
This is a shelter for street children in the center of Ho Chi Minh City. They provide education, recreational activities and opportunities for the street children to learn a job so that they can go back home to integrate with their own families. Volunteers at this project offer valuable support and education to the children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. You will be conducting classes and offer support to the children whilst being a positive role model for the children. You will become involved in a variety of activities, including teaching English, outdoor activities, arts and crafts activities, games, songs and social education. Volunteers will also be teaching life skills and helping with domestic duties. This charity is located in the center of Saigon close to the famous Ben Thanh Market.

School for children with special needs
This is a school for children with special needs and learning disabilities. The children are aged from 3 to 18. The school has about 50 children, both girls and boys. There are many possibilities for volunteers at this school such as taking care of the children, teaching English, classes in drawing/ music, playing games with the children. Also volunteers can teach any special skills or qualifications that could be useful to the children. Your efforts will have a great impact on the children’s lives as you help contribute to their overall development. This charity is located in the center of Ho Chi Minh City.

Thanh Tam Charity
This is a charity providing shelter, food and career support for misfortune pregnant girls who can stay at this place until they give birth to their child. After that, they can continue to stay here if they want for some time. This charity is good for female volunteers, especially those who have medical qualifications to provide some help such as teaching them some primary health care education. This charity is located about 20 minutes from the center of Ho Chi Minh City.

School for Deaf Children
This school has about 130 deaf students from 3-22 years old. The volunteers help teaching English, computer skills, drawing or playing with the students. Volunteers can do these activities with the assistance of the teachers there or they can learn some sign language. This charity is located about 15 minutes from the center of Ho Chi Minh City.

Shelter for Blind Children
This charity was established 15 years ago and there are more than 20 blind children who live here (boys and girls, aged from 6 to 20). There are a variety of activities for volunteers including teaching English, outdoor activities, arts and crafts activities, games, songs and social education. The staff is very friendly and speaks some English. Located very near downtown Saigon.

Orphanage for Children with Disabilities
The Orphanage for children with disabilities cares for abandoned children with mental or physical disabilities and helps to educate them to the fullest extend of their capabilities, both physical and intellectual, and to help them, as much as possible, towards independent living. There are about 400 children. Volunteers can talk/play with the children, help the physiotherapists when they do the therapies for the children, feed the children and teach some children to feed themselves, take them on their wheel chairs for a walk in the orphanage’s front garden. The location is about 15 minutes from Ben Thanh market.