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VOLUNTEER GUIDELINES
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The information below is the current application requirements for people wishing to volunteer their services for The Christina Noble Children's Foundation in Vietnam.
There is one main project the volunteers are able to work with which is the Centre for Social Assistance for Disadvantaged Children (sometimes referred to as the Social and Medical Centre). In their role, volunteer work as carers with the children and are involved with the children's daily routines, activity sessions and outgoings. |
GENERAL INFORMATION
 When applying for a volunteer position you should be aware that it is of the utmost importance that we respect the cultural & environmental differences when working in Vietnam and present a tolerant, patient and respectful attitude. Although we are a foreign aid organisation we are totally committed to respecting and upholding the Vietnamese cultures.
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
The minimum length of a volunteer position is 3 months. This is to ensure that volunteers have adequate time to be trained, adjust and contribute as best they can, whilst ensuring that minimum disruption is caused to the children and staff. Volunteers need to be at least 21 years old and we ask volunteers to have relevant experience working with children – as caring for children will be your main responsibility - it is important for us that you will enjoy and be familiar with this work.
To sum up:
- The programme has a commitment of 3 months (12 weeks)
- People over the age of 21 are eligible to join the CNCF Volunteer Programme
- Experience with children with or without disabilities required.
THE ROLE OF THE VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers work primarily in The Centre of Social Assistance for Disadvantaged Children (CSADC). This Centre is a rehabilitation centre for children who are malnourished or suffer from acute illnesses; some are disabled and some able-bodied. The majority of these children are aged from new born up to 6 years old, and some of the children are up to 17 years old.
 Volunteers work a long side the local staff as carers and follow the daily routines for the children in the Centre. This may involve; dressing, feeding, teeth brushing, playing and one to one time with the children. The volunteers also take a large responsibility in facilitating activities and outings for the children.
Volunteers may also be invited along on excursions organised for the Sunshine Children from our other projects for e.g. The Sunshine School, Girl's and Boy's Shelter. These can involve days out to the beach, trips to the water park etc. These are great fun packed days.
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