Date : 
 8 - 12 November 2019
(5 days/4 nights)

Location:
 CapitaLand Tan Tay Hope Kindergarten

Thanh Hoa District, Long An Province (about 2 hours drive from Ho Chi Minh City)

Meeting Point:
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

(Transport will be provided from HCMC to CapitaLand Tan Tay Hope Kindergarten)

CapitaLand Tan Tay Hope Kindergarten is located in Thanh Hoa District, Long An Province. Built in 2010s, it is one of the more central schools accessible to children in the district. The school originally had 2 blocks. However, prior to the Usagi storm in 2018, a decision was made to demolish one block due to it being in a poor condition that may not withstand the storm.

With the opening of the new block, the school will be able to accommodate more than double its current intake of 170 children, addressing the actual need in the district of around 350 children.

How Volunteers Can Contribute 

Volunteers may be involved in one or more of the following activities:

• Contributing to the completion of the school: adding vibrancy to the school through painting, landscaping, enhancing the playground equipment, etc
• Active participation in the inauguration ceremony of CapitaLand Tan Tay Hope Kindergarten

Volunteer Criteria 
The following volunteer traits are essential for a meaningful volunteering stint:

• Adaptability 
  
  • Places that we visit might be unfamiliar and out of one’s comfort zone, in terms of cleanliness and convenience. Thus, adaptability to different working environments and situations is vital.
• Cultural sensitivity 
  
  • Have an open mind and interest in learning about different cultures.
  • Be mindful of cultural differences and ability to articulate personal convictions respectfully.
• Humility and willingness to serve
  
  • Approach tasks and people with humility, driven by a genuine desire to learn and serve the local community.
• Teamwork
  
  • Build trust and good rapport with fellow volunteers, local partners and community leaders, in order to work efficiently together to achieve the objectives of the project.

CapitaLand Will Provide 

The following will be provided to support staff’s participation during the expedition:

• Up to S$200 transport subsidy for staff travelling from country/city of origin to HCMC, Vietnam
• Two-way return local transport between HCMC and Long An province as well as daily transport to school
• 4-night basic local accommodation on a sharing basis
• Local logistics, onsite support and arrangement
• Simple local meals from 9 November till 11 November 2019

NOTE: Meals provided will be simple and main meat dishes include beef, pork and chicken. As local conditions are very basic and subject to the availability of ingredients, we may not be able to cater to all dietary requirements/restrictions.

The organiser will also conduct a pre-departure briefing and relevant volunteer training to equip and better prepare volunteers for the expedition.

What Volunteers Will Cover 

• Two-way transport (plane/train/long-distance bus) between country/city of origin and Ho Chi Minh City
• Personal travel insurance
• Other incidental costs such as visa, vaccination, airport transfer, etc

Volunteer Service Leave (VSL) 

• Confirmed participants will be eligible for 3 days of VSL (if applicable and not already taken)
• Staff who have taken 3 days of VSL in a calendar year will be eligible to nominate:
  • [all except China staff] an approved Institution of Public Character (IPC) in Singapore or International Non-Profit Organisation (INPO) to receive S$500 donation from CHF
    
  • [China employees who have utilised 3 days of Volunteer Service Leave for the year, shall qualify to nominate a registered charity in China to receive RMB1,000 donation from CapitaLand Hope Foundation (China).