You Can Take A Meaningful Vacation With Vietnam Mission Trips

By Deborah Smith


Not all young people are interested in spending their summers after graduation at the beach or at some elaborate theme park. Many of them are curious about the world and want to learn more about different cultures by doing something constructive and positive when they travel abroad. These young adults may not be certain what they want to do with the rest of their lives, but they are sure giving back to the global community will be part of it. For them volunteer Vietnam mission trips are a great way to start.

Volunteer vacationers get a chance to see the world in a very different way than those who travel to foreign countries as tourists. They have a chance to live and work in communities where the residents may have to walk for miles to reach clean water and live in huts with none of the modern conveniences most Americans never think about. Most plans start at around three hundred dollars for a one week stay. This price doesn't include airfare, travel insurance, spending money, or vaccinations. It does include training, accommodations, and support personnel.

People who are interested in teaching English are usually very welcome. For those who do not have teaching certificates, there are opportunities to work beside local educators. They may be asked to assist with vocational training classes or literacy and verbal exercises. Certified instructors often teach independently, working with children and adults in the community.

Those who have environmental concerns can choose to work with jungle and coastal programs aimed to conserve and protect those areas. Organic and sustainable farming operations usually need workers, especially those who don't mind the heat and hard labor. Volunteers may end up working alongside world renowned biologists and ecologists representing international organizations or with local community leaders dedicated to preserving natural habitats.

Conserving and protecting native species is an important area where many volunteers are placed. They may work with noted conservationists and learn the latest techniques being implemented to help improve and preserve fragile ecosystems. Domestic animals are often abandoned and roam villages and communities. Some volunteers work with local agencies to round up these dogs and cats and place them in shelters.

Musicians and artists volunteer to teach children and adults how to pay traditional music on native instruments. They may also introduce students to western music and the classics. Artists volunteer in much the same way. They introduce students to painting and pottery that incorporate found materials.

Volunteers are needed to assist with elder and special needs care and education. In addition to teaching classes, individuals are enlisted to assist with physical therapy sessions and personal grooming. Families often have few resources when it comes to caring for family members with special needs. Some communities have social services centers where people, who can't care for themselves, gather during the day. Volunteers help man the centers and assist the clients.

These types of volunteer excursions are not for everyone. It takes individuals with empathy, vision, and compassion to help in underdeveloped regions of the world. For those who volunteer, the experience and the friendships made last a lifetime.




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