Ho Chi Minh City · Volunteering

Help Hanoi’s Homeless

Help Hanoi’s Homeless is a community based in Hanoi that runs weekly food distributions for 150 homeless people on the streets. The group provides food and basic necessities to those in need, and requires volunteers to help with pre-packing and the actual 'delivery run' to distribute food and supplies to the homeless population.

Keep Hanoi Clean

Keep Hanoi Clean is a non-profit social group based in Hanoi that collects and cleans up trash to keep the city clean and green. The organization runs regular clean-up activities around the city and also initiates green projects such as regenerative farming and blood donation drives. It requires volunteers to help with clean-up activities and photography for environmental awareness.

Les Enfants du Dragon

Les Enfants du Dragon is a non-profit organization based in the southern part of Vietnam that supports the poorest children and families by providing education, building homes, and distributing food and clothing. It focuses on helping orphans and disadvantaged populations, and requires volunteers for management, communication, crowdfunding, and event planning.

Lucky Shelter

Lucky Shelter is a non-profit organization based in Saigon that rescues stray cats and provides them with temporary shelter. The organization currently focuses on rescuing cats and plans to expand to include dogs and other animals once it gains enough support. It requires volunteers who can donate their time and skills, such as photographers to take amazing shots of the rescued animals, or people willing to build cat enclosures or do custom pet portraits.

Medical Volunteer Project in Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh

A medical volunteering program based in Ho Chi Minh City where volunteers assist qualified local staff in a hospital, gaining exposure to various medical specialties and clinical practices. It is open to medical students and professionals seeking to understand the Vietnamese healthcare system.

Saigon Swap

Saigon Swap is a community based in Saigon that promotes sustainable fashion and an environment-friendly lifestyle. The organization allows people to bring their old clothes and swap them with thousands of exciting pre-loved items from other 'swappers'. Volunteers are needed to help with quality checks, logistics, and organizing during swap clothes parties at Thao Dien, District 2.

Social Changemakers

Social Changemakers is a charity organization based in Saigon that hosts weekly events such as language lessons, yoga, meditation, and workshops. The organization focuses on helping orphans, community education, and partner non-profits, and requires volunteers to help with its initiatives, including running the CHANCE Charity Shop and monthly charity activities.

Trash Hero Ho Chi Minh

Trash Hero Ho Chi Minh is a local chapter of the global movement Trash Hero World based in Saigon. The group aims to create sustainable community-based projects that remove existing waste and reduce future waste by inspiring long-term behavior change among Saigonese. It holds regular clean-up activities around the city and requires volunteers of all ages and nationalities to help with its mission toward a world without trash.

United Planet Volunteer Program

A volunteer program that offers short-term volunteer opportunities in Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City. The program is open to the general public and focuses on community service and development projects.

Volunteer Abroad - Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City

A volunteer organization based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, offering opportunities for individuals to engage in community service and volunteer work. It is open to the general public and provides structured programs for ongoing community involvement.

Volunteering in Ho Chi Minh City