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  Vietnam

• Hanoi: 
Hanoi

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: Programs are ongoing, so participants can choose when to participate

Description: ELI works with several organizations in Hanoi devoted to helping the community strengthen itself and develop to its full potential. Volunteers can assist by teaching vocational courses or by assisting with the research and implementation of sustainable development and poverty reduction programs.

Examples of projects participants may become involved with:

* Curriculum development for vocational training designed for marginalized groups.

* Practical business training for microloan recipients

* Teaching marketable skills to marginalized groups such as school dropouts, the unemployed, ethnic minorities, people living with HIV/AIDS, and commercial sex workers

* Researching and implementing sustainable development projects focused on poverty reduction

* Editing translated documents

* Writing grant proposals and networking to find new funding sources

Highlights: Vietnam, one of the more recent additions to the "must see" list of places to visit, has a wealth of experiences for the traveler. From the bustling cities to the remote mountains and the beautiful beaches, this is a country that will amaze you at every turn.

Intern Types: Accounting, Business Admin, Management, Communications, Development, Economics, Education, English as a Second Language, Environmental Management, Finance, Interdisciplinary, Public Admin, Public Pol, Govt, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sustainable Development and Women's Studies

Languages: English and Vietnamese

Cost in US$: Varies by duration. Contact us for information.

Cost Includes: * Pre-departure information * Pick up from the airport in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City * Orientation and welcome pack * Volunteer Position * Four hours of instruction in survival Vietnamese * 24/7 in-country support

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer Projects: adult education, banking, business, clerical and office work, community development, community organizing, curriculum planning, economic development, education, income-generation, marketing, micro-enterprise, microcredit, office work, organizational development, research, small business development, social services, social work, strategic planning, volunteering, women and writing

Typical Volunteer: There is no typical ELI volunteer. We work with people from all over the world and a variety of backgrounds. ELI has placed volunteers ranging in age from 18-81. Successful volunteers are flexible, upbeat, energetic, and inquisitive.

Age Range: 18 and over

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements: Group living and Home-stays

Participants Travel to Vietnam Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Resume
• Written Application

ELI-Experiential Learning International's Mission Statement: ELI's full name, Experiential Learning International, reflects our philosophy. We believe that the most compelling life lessons come through experience, and that international experiences are among the most profound influences on our sense of self and our view of the world. ELI facilitates flexible international learning programs for independent travelers by partnering with local organizations to give participants the opportunity to experience and contribute to sustainable ongoing local projects throughout the world.

Year Founded: 2001