The Global Volunteer Network currently has teaching opportunities available in Vietnam. Volunteers have the chance to teach English and other subjects in Da Nang's universities. The program is based in the coastal city of Da Nang (Danang), in placements with government run programs.
.: The Program
Duy Tan University is a private, non-profit educational institution located in central Danang, with 5000 students. Duy Tan University is making a considerable contribution to the socio-economic development of Vietnam. Volunteers can contribute by teaching in the following disciplines: English for English Major Students (pronunciation, speaking, writing, culture, and literature), English for Non-English Major Students (communication skills, entrepreneurial skills, international marketing and finance, and tourism management), and English for Lecturers and Staff, English for IT Lecturers and Students (English for computer networks, English for programming). Volunteer placements can also be made in the professional areas of programming, networking administration training, and IT support.
Volunteers can register to teach in any of the courses listed above. The University will arrange for the volunteers to teach 16 to 18 periods (45 minutes) per week. Assistant teachers are available to help volunteers with class management when required. Volunteers may also be requested to support the University by helping with English documents and attending the English Clubs. Volunteers working at Duy Tan University will have a workstation with an internet-enabled desktop and shared laser printer. The school is open Monday through Saturday, but volunteers will normally work Monday through Friday. Classes begin at 7:00am and end at 5:00am with a midday break from 11:00am to 1:00pm. There is also the opportunity to teach at a Language Centre during the evening.
The University is open throughout the year, except during the Tet Holiday which lasts for 10 days during February, and the summer holiday which runs for two weeks between late July and early August. While volunteers will be able to volunteer during these times, we don't recommend one month stays in February, as your teaching time will be reduced. Volunteers will be accommodated in a rented house, close to the University. Volunteers are required to obtain a business visa for this program.
.: Program Locations
Da Nang is Vietnam's fourth largest city, located on the banks of the Han river. It is an hour?s flight from Vietnam?s major international airports: Ho Chi Minh (in the south) and Hanoi (in the north). Famous landmarks in Da Nang include China Beach, the Marble Mountains and the museum of Cham Sculpture.
.: Program Requirements
As a volunteer in Vietnam you must:
* be 18 years or over
* have no health problems
* be enthusiastic
* be a native speaker of English (volunteers for the English teaching programs must be from Australia, Canada, Europe, Ireland, UK, USA, or New Zealand)
* no older than 65 years of age
* have a college or university degree
For more information and details on the costs of this program please visit
http://www.globalvolunteernetwork.org/vietnam/teaching
If you have a question then send it to:
info@volunteer.org.nz
* The Global Volunteer Network offers opportunities in Cambodia, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Ghana, Honduras, India, Kenya, Nepal, New Zealand, Peru, Philippines, Romania, Rwanda, South Africa, South Dakota, Thailand, Uganda, and Vietnam.
