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[VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY ALERT FOR EXPATS] MARKETING AND TEACHING ENGLISH FOR RESPONSIBLE TOURISM IN VIETNAM
Position Title: Marketing and Teaching English Volunteer
Location: Thon Tha Village, Ha Giang, Vietnam
Website: https://yesd.org/
People Required: 02
About YESD
YESD is a Vietnamese social enterprise founded in 2015 with the mission to increase employment and build capacity for locals in responsible tourism. YESD provides various experiential tours for foreign visitors to learn about Vietnamese rich cultures and travel responsibly, thereby contributing to the sustainable development of regions where tourists come to visit.
Core values:
• Authentic: We provide training and job opportunities and increase income for locals so they can directly benefit from tourism development. Our tour guides and homestay owners will bring customers a profound experience of culture and life in Vietnam
• Responsible: We aim to minimize the negative impacts of tourism on the environment and local communities while increasing positive contributions to the local economy. We don't just talk, we take action!
• Tours that translate: 10% of profits are returned to the community fund. This fund is used to improve infrastructure and support disadvantaged families and individuals
Roles and responsibilities:
• Coordinate with the Marketing team to design marketing strategies and campaigns to increase the visibility of YESD’s brand and increase sales volume
• Implement strategies and campaigns according to the plan including but not limited to managing the website and social media pages (Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, TikTok) and producing marketing content (blog post writing, video making, etc)
• Organise classroom lectures and coursework
• Prepare materials and activities that accommodate all learners
• Teach important reading, writing, and English language skills to villagers who are trained to be local English guides.
• Other related tasks: partner search, business development, and so on
Requirements:
• Exceptional command of the English language
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Relevant teaching certification
• Commit to volunteer at Thon Tha Village for at least 2 months
• Ability to work independently under little supervision
• Ability to understand and complete work following the core values of the YESD
What we offer:
• Housing and meals are fully covered
• Participation in company tours to understand products
• Participation in education and community development projects
• Opportunities to learn and practice sustainability in Vietnam
How to apply:
Submit your CV and cover letter to the email address: [email protected]
Subject: [Marketing & Teaching Volunteer] – FULL NAME
Deadline: The sooner, the better
