HQ Volunteering

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the largest city in Vietnam and an important economic and cultural center in the country. Ho Chi Minh City combines French colonial architecture with modern skyscrapers.

Volunteers will stay in a guesthouse, with shared rooms, that can accommodate up to 9 people. The rooms are clean and basic; there is no hot water. Wifi is available, but the network may be slow. 

Included are 3 meals per day on weekdays and 2 meals per day during the weekends.

The guesthouse is located about 30 minutes from the most central and touristic area of Ho Chi Minh. Some projects are located close to the accommodation, others are reachable with a journey of about 30-40 minutes by public transport. 

The costs vary depending on the duration of the volunteer project.

• Application fee: €35 (non-refundable) - required during the program application phase.
• Deposit fee: €200 - required after the close of applications to confirm the intention to proceed with the enrollment.
• Programme fee (requested directly from HQ after eligibility confirmation):
   

  Destination and project	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks
  Ho Chi Minh Food Outreach - Childcare - Special Needs Care - Teaching English	US $855	US $1.045	US $ 1.215
  Ho Chi Minh Medical)	US $905	US $1.120	US $1.315

For destinations in partnership with HQ, 20 scholarships of € 300 each are available.

Help to teach English in a local college to students aged between 16-25, enhancing their job prospects and opportunities for further study.

Help with all aspects of running a childcare center, with a specific focus on assisting with English lessons for early learners.

Assist soup kitchens to serve up to 800 meals each day to low income workers, students, the elderly and other locals who couldn’t otherwise afford a suitable lunch.

Support hospitals and clinics to care for those with special needs, including those affected by Agent Orange. You can assist with physical therapy, education and sensory tasks.

Shadow and assist local doctors and nurses in a Vietnamese hospital, helping with basic tasks and triage.

Suitable for students in their 1st or 2nd year. Volunteers will observe and shadow qualified doctors.