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Impact Stories Vietnam

Personal Stories Reveal Vietnam Partner’s Role in Life Transformations

Volunteer works at Omamori Spa in Vietnam, helping students and staff them approve their English course.

Two Vietnamese adults who have worked with Global Volunteers teams relates the realities of living with a visual disability, and how community partner Blind-Link has enabled them to thrive. Read on to learn the obstacles and opportunities they encounter, and how you can help. Global Volunteers’ partner, Blind-Link, is a nonprofit social enterprise with a […]

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March 13, 2021/0 Comments/by Daniel Salazar
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Retiree Volunteers, Volunteer Voices Cook Islands, Cuba, Greece, Vietnam

Octogenarian Couple Eager to Return to Service

octogenarian couple eager to return to service

Carole and Jay Kennerly have spent decades sharing experiences together – and among the highlights of their years as a married couple are their four service programs with Global Volunteers. From Greece to Cuba and Vietnam to the Cook Islands, the Kennerlys have enriched their lives through service. They offer a glimpse into their journey […]

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February 13, 2021/0 Comments/by Maggie Bjorklund
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Volunteer Voices Vietnam

Compassion and Chaos Surprised Longtime Global Volunteer in Vietnam

In the months since the onset of the global coronavirus pandemic, many alumni volunteers tell us they look forward to resuming the service travel in 2021 that they missed in 2020. One frequent volunteer is Don Marshall of Sebastopol, CA, who recently reminisced about about his rewarding Vietnam service journey, including memories of teaching and […]

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October 20, 2020/0 Comments/by Michele Gran
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Global Volunteers Vietnam

Personal and Economic Sacrifices Spare Vietnam From World’s Death Rate

vietnam covid-19 hanoi

While the global media focused on COVID-19 cases worldwide, Vietnam quietly proceeded with their containment campaign and now is cautiously restoring daily life. Despite its dense population and proximity to China, Vietnam has held onto one of the world’s lowest infection rates. How have they succeeded where the richest countries with the best health care […]

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June 29, 2020/0 Comments/by Daniel Salazar
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Individuals on Teams, Retiree Volunteers Vietnam

Human Connections are Top Outcomes for Volunteer in Vietnam

Volunteer in Vietnam

Three-time volunteer Melinda Staveley says she chooses Global Volunteers service for her travel abroad for the deeper human connection and cultural learning. In Vietnam, Melinda taught conversational English to visually impaired young massage therapists. The non-profit spa where they train and work serves mainly international clients where English language skills are essential. Read on for […]

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March 27, 2020/0 Comments/by Maggie Bjorklund
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Culture and Traditions Worldwide Vietnam

Hoàn Kiếm Lake: The Heart of Hanoi

In Hanoi’s city center, people for generations have integrated Hoàn Kiếm Lake into their daily lives. Central to their social, physical and cultural routines, youth and adults crowd the site day and night. In the early morning, community elders congregate in traditional areas to practice Tai Chi, while youth and young adults jog on the […]

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February 17, 2020/0 Comments/by Michele Gran
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Global Volunteers Vietnam

Global Volunteers CEO Recommends Vietnam Service Program for All

Global Volunteers CEO and Co-founder Bud Philbrook claims that in all his travels across the world, Vietnam remains one of his favorite places to volunteer. Why? Read on for Bud’s eight reasons to volunteer in Hanoi! 1. Americans are welcomed and appreciated. “I’ve been to Vietnam numerous times over the past 20 years. The one […]

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February 2, 2020/0 Comments/by globalvol
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Conversational English, Volunteer Voices Vietnam

Charm, Dreams and Practice are Tools in Hanoi Grade School Classroom

Seven–time Global Volunteer and Colorado retiree Rene Moquin employed his legendary optimism and enthusiasm to captivate students at Nguyen Binh Khiem School (NBK) in Hanoi, Vietnam. Through skits, music and personal charm, he urges them to “dream of new possibilities.” In these journal entries, Rene reflects on his singular experience and offers personal insight to […]

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December 3, 2019/0 Comments/by Millie Pinakoulaki
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Conversational English, Projects for Professionals, Volunteer Voices Vietnam

Google Director Finds Meaningful Way To Give Back Through International Service

Volunteer converses with visually impaired student in Vietnam

Elizabeth Wang, Senior Marketing Product Manager at Google, sought both a different way to travel and a meaningful way to give back to the global community. After reviewing several organizations online, Elizabeth selected Global Volunteers’ Vietnam service program. She served in Hanoi at Blind-Link, a non-profit organization which trains visually impaired adults in massage therapy […]

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November 1, 2019/0 Comments/by Maggie Bjorklund
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Impact Stories Vietnam

Massage Therapy: An Escape from Poverty for Visually Impaired Adults in Vietnam

Relatively little research is available on the wellbeing of the large population of visually impaired or blind adults in Vietnam. Global Volunteers’ partner, Blind-Link, a social entrepreneurship program, professionally trains blind young Vietnamese adults for a career in massage therapy, affording them the opportunity to significantly elevate their lives.  In this interview, two Blind-Link staff […]

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October 30, 2019/0 Comments/by Millie Pinakoulaki
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