🇻🇳 ESC Volunteering in Vietnam ♻️ Empowering Youth Through Sustainability and Digital Innovation 💻

Description

Green Minds Together is a European Solidarity Corps initiative empowering young people through inclusive, sustainable and innovative activities, aligned with the EU Youth Strategy and UN Sustainable Development Goals. The project promotes employability, active citizenship, environmental responsibility and digital skills through international cooperation. It supports marginalised youth through non-formal education and skills development, encourages civic participation and youth-led initiatives, promotes climate action, recycling and community greening, and strengthens digital literacy, storytelling and communication. In Vietnam, GMT aims to equip young people with the skills and knowledge to thrive in a diverse, interconnected world. Activities focus on education, employment, entrepreneurship, creativity, culture and environmental awareness, enabling participants to develop practical skills, explore innovative ideas, exchange cultures and contribute to sustainable community development.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

The volunteer will be living in the volunteer house in a twin room (sharing room with one other volunteer, same gender). The volunteer house has free wifi, hot water for showers in the winter and aircon/fans for the summer. The house has a nanny to take care of cleaning and food cooking. Food is provided 3 times a day, 6 days a week. There is a kitchen with basic utensils that the volunteer can use as needed. The house is located in a local area with convenience shops, ATM, local markets, cafes, etc in everywhere around. The volunteer will walk to work.

Training during the activity

Volunteers receive pre-departure training to prepare them for their placement, covering cultural awareness, humanitarian principles, safety and safeguarding, and practical expectations. Upon arrival, a 3-day on-arrival training provides local orientation, cultural context, safety protocols and information on local support structures. Throughout the placement, volunteers are supported by a hosting mentor, regular check-ins and access to psychosocial support if needed. Local emergency protocols and safeguarding policies apply throughout the placement.

Participant profile

We are looking for volunteers who are open-minded, creative, proactive, and motivated to empower young people and contribute to sustainable community development. Volunteers should be interested in social inclusion, environmental protection, active citizenship, digital skills, and intercultural learning. Teamwork, flexibility, communication skills, and a willingness to share ideas and learn from different cultures are essential. Previous experience in youth work, environmental initiatives, digital communication, or non-formal education is an advantage, but enthusiasm and a positive attitude are equally important. If you are eager to develop new skills, exchange knowledge, inspire others, and make a meaningful impact in local communities, we welcome your application!

Activity details

Activity type

Individual volunteering

Activity dates

A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027

Location

63 HANG TRONG STREET HOAN KIEM DISTRICT, HANOI, Viet Nam

Deadline

No application deadline

Project code

2025-1-EACEA-VOLUN-101251278

Topics

Looking for participants from

37 countries can apply. The activity takes place in 🇻🇳 Vietnam.