Local Volunteers for Global Exchange Program (CSDS)

1. ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION The Centre for Sustainable Development Studies (CSDS) is a Vietnamese non-governmental organization, focusing on youth and community development as well as international volunteer exchange. Founded in 2009 and based in Hanoi, Vietnam, CSDS develops and implements programs in different areas of the country to contribute to the sustainable development of Vietnam. Volunteers for Peace Vietnam (VPV) is a non-profit, voluntary organization founded in 2005 with the aim to promote voluntary service as a means of cultural and educational exchange among people to generate peace and friendship, and as an approach to address social issues. 2. JOB DESCRIPTION VPV/CSDS is currently looking for Local Volunteers’ positions for the Global Exchange Program. ✪ What you can gain for yourself:

Work in an international/ multicultural environment that helps enhance English communication skills, improve your problem-solving skill and satisfy your interest in discovering different cultures;
Be provided with capacity-building trainings & bonding activities;
Enhance working skills with children;
Enjoy a network of friends from different universities in Hanoi as well as from all over the world;
Be granted a certificate after fulfilling volunteer commitment if qualified;
Be offered other opportunities from VPV/CSDS & our partners (VPV/CSDS internship, international & domestic training, workshops, events, etc.).

✪ How you can help us: Support International volunteers [IVs] during their volunteer service in VPV/CSDS, which includes:

Help IVs in understanding more about staff at project site & Vietnamese local life (teach Vietnamese in the office, city tour, etc.)
On their working period, IVs will get assigned into project sites and you will support them with translation and boost their interaction with children and staff at the placements;
If required, guide and take IVs from VPV/CSDS to go the placements by public transports;
Attend & co- organize with IVs to prepare and implement activities and special events in the project sites;
Take care of, instruct and help children to participate in activities;
Support cultural exchange activities, community activities and others organized by VPV/CSDS;
Learn feedback from the staff and suggest to IVs what can be helpful for the placements;
Update/share with the project coordinator(s) if anything should be noticed.

✪ Some requirements:

From 18-25 years old and a Vietnamese citizen;
Have high spirit of volunteerism and a strong desire to contribute to the community;
Have good English communication skill;
Commit to contribute at least 2 half days/ 4 hours a week (ready to work at weekend if needed) for at least 6 months;
Be enthusiastic, responsible, receptive and proactive;
Be able to and willing to take the IVs to working placements by bus as needed.
We also welcome candidates who have experience in writing social media content and/or designing.

3. RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Rount 1: Application Form selection: please submit your application no later than 04/12/2024 through this link: https://bit.ly/CSDS-LVsignup-Winter2024
Round 2: Group interview
Round 3: Individual interview
Orientation period: The selected candidates are required to participate in the Orientation online/offline training sessions.
Working period will start from the week of 3/2/2024 (after Tết holiday)

4. CONTACT For further information, please contact: