Vietnam Arrival Procedures

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Your induction takes place the day after you arrive. If you arrive over a weekend, your induction will normally begin on the Monday.. There will be plenty to do over the weekend. We’ll introduce you to the other volunteers if we can, and you can spend time getting to know your host family.

For your induction, we’ll pick you up from your accommodation and take you to the main Projects Abroad office. At the office, we’ll go over the Projects Abroad handbook with you, and you can ask us any questions you have. We’ll also share information with you about how we run our projects in Vietnam.

You’ll receive an induction pack. This contains all the information you need, like a map of Hanoi with important places highlighted. It also has contact information for all the relevant local Projects Abroad staff.

You’ll then be shown important places around the city. We’ll point out landmarks and show you internet cafés, the post office, and where to change your money. We’ll also make sure to show you exactly how to get to these places from your accommodation. You can also buy a local SIM card if you need it.

If your project is in Thuy An, you’ll have your induction in Hanoi. This is because you are able to travel to Hanoi over weekends, so we want you to be familiar with it. From Hanoi, you’ll travel to your new accommodation and project location the day after your induction. Here, you’ll be given a tour of the area.

You’ll go to your placement the day after induction. We’ll show you exactly how to get to your placement from your accommodation on your first day of work. Your mode of transport will depend on how far the placement is from your accommodation. You could either walk, or take a motorbike taxi or the bus. We’ll help you choose the best option.

All of your work-related transportation costs will be covered by Projects Abroad.

At your placement, you’ll meet your local supervisor and your new colleagues. We’ll show you around the placement and explain how everything works and what is expected from you. You’ll only begin with project work on your second work day.