Jen Flynn comments on Christmas in Vietnam last year "Although the Vietnamese culture celebrates their 'true' holiday and New Year around the Chinese Lunar calendar, they definitely enjoy decorations, Santa and parties for the Western Christmas holiday. We were all surprised by the number of Santa's on the street, holiday decorations, loud music and festive atmosphere!"Volunteers in all three cities will plan and participate in festivities at schools and orphanages with special hot nutritious dinners, exchanging presents and treats and lots of well wishes. Jen says "Volunteers are treated like one of the family here in Vietnam - warmly and with kind respect. The Vietnamese people truly appreciate the time volunteers donate to the children, especially over the holidays."
This year there are just as many events planned, although there will only be a couple of volunteers there this year to pitch in. As well as providing healthy feasts and special gifts for the orphans, the volunteers will dress up as Santa's helpers to spread the Christmas cheer. There's bound to be lots of singing, dancing and games - and even Santa himself might make an appreance!2010 is going to be a big year for GVN-Vietnam, but they need help in the way of volunteers to work at our placements, as well as donations to support important projects.
If you would like to volunteer in Vietnam please visit our website and apply online: http://www.globalvolunteernetwork.org/vietnam/orphanage/If you would like to contribute to a fundraising project please visit the GVN Foundation website: http://www.gvnfoundation.org/programs/projects/vietnam/
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