Volunteer For Education

What Volunteer For Education does

Volunteer For Education (VEO) is a Vietnamese social impact enterprise founded in 2013 in Hanoi that operates volunteer tourism and experiential education programs across 15 project sites in Vietnam. The legal entity, Công ty TNHH Du lịch và Đào tạo V.E.O Việt Nam (V.E.O Vietnam Travel & Training Company Limited), operates with approximately 53 employees and serves four primary customer segments: individual volunteers and students (ages 10-35), schools and educational institutions, corporate CSR clients, and families/student groups for summer camps.

VEO generates revenue through four distinct streams: (1) Volunteer Tourism Tours — short 2-3 day trips priced 2.39-3.95 million VND per person across destinations in Northern and Southern Vietnam; (2) Volunteer Summer Camps — 6-day/5-night residential programs for students aged 10-22 priced 8.89-9.99 million VND per participant, co-designed with UNDP; (3) Corporate CSR Programs — customized B2B engagements including strategy consultation, program design, on-site operations, and ESG-aligned impact reporting for enterprise clients; and (4) School Extracurricular Programs — tailored experiential education and community service programs for educational institutions. The Social Leader Program (SLP), launched in 2019, operates as a youth leadership training sub-brand under slp.edu.vn.

The company employs a hybrid go-to-market model combining direct-to-consumer online booking (website veo.com.vn with mobile app and VEO POINT loyalty system) with enterprise field sales for B2B clients including Amazon Web Services Vietnam, All Nippon Airways, JW Marriott, One Mount, and M-TP Entertainment, plus institutional partnerships with 100+ schools and universities. Underlying operations are non-technological: VEO manages a network of community homestays, school renovation sites, and field program delivery, with no proprietary software platform or AI/ML capabilities described. Strategic partnerships include the international NGO Volunteers For Education Organization (VFE, Switzerland) for certification sponsorship and UNDP for summer camp co-design.

Name

Volunteer For Education

Legal name

Volunteer For Education (VEO)

Website

https://veo.com.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Volunteer For Education (VEO) is a Hanoi-based social impact enterprise operating volunteer tourism tours, summer camps, corporate CSR programs, and school extracurricular programs across 15 project sites in Vietnam, serving individual volunteers, students, enterprises, and educational institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Volunteer Tourism and Experiential Education Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Service Learning, Volunteer & Community Engagement Trips (THAKAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO), Education & Teaching Volunteer Programs (EDAIAGAD)

Keywords

• Volunteer tourism
• Experiential education
• Summer camp programs
• Corporate CSR services
• School extracurricular programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hà Nội

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Volunteer Tourism Tours: Individual and group volunteer tourism tours priced per person, ranging from 2,390,000đ to 3,950,000đ depending on destination and duration. Revenue is one-time per trip, with repeat customers and referrals driving volume.
2. Summer Camp Programs: 6-day, 5-night summer camp programs for students aged 10-22, priced from 8,890,000đ to 9,990,000đ per participant. These are structured residential programs combining volunteering with experiential education.
3. Corporate CSR Programs: Customized CSR programs designed and operated for enterprise clients including strategy consultation, program design, on-site coordination, and impact reporting. Revenue derived from service fees for end-to-end program delivery.
4. School Extracurricular Programs: Custom-designed experiential education and extracurricular programs for schools and educational institutions. Programs are tailored to each school's educational goals and curriculum requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Volunteer For Education (VEO) designs, operates and sells volunteer tourism tours, residential summer camps, corporate CSR programs, school extracurricular programs, and a youth leadership training program (Social Leader Program / SLP) across 15 project sites in Vietnam. Offerings combine community service activities with cultural immersion, and are sold directly to individual consumers online and to enterprises and schools through B2B sales channels.

Product overview

VEO (Volunteer For Education) operates a multi-product platform connecting volunteers with educational, experiential, and community development programs in Vietnam. The portfolio includes five distinct offerings: (1) Volunteer Tourism Tours - short-term community service trips (2-3 days) across Northern and Southern Vietnam; (2) Volunteer Summer Camps - 6-day 5-night residential programs for students aged 10-22; (3) Corporate CSR Programs - B2B solutions for enterprise social responsibility with strategy, design, operations, and impact reporting; (4) School Extracurricular Activities - customized programs for educational institutions; and (5) Social Leader Program (SLP) - a youth leadership training sub-brand focused on high school students. The company also maintains related projects including Tu Sach Trong Veo (bookshelf initiative) and Khoang Troi Trong Veo (playground/school improvement).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Social Leader Program (SLP): Leadership training program for youth through real social impact projects, designed for high school students to build personal profiles for international scholarship applications.
• Khoảng trời Trong Veo
• Tủ sách Trong Veo

Quantifiable outcome

• 120,000+ volunteers have participated across all programs
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• All Nippon AirwaysflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025CSR program 'Chinh phục bầu trời' at Bắc Sơn, Lạng Sơn, combining STEM education, aviation experiences, and community support.
• Amazon Web Services VietnamflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025CSR volunteer program 'Chắp cánh ước mơ' at Tả Van, Sa Pa, including school renovation, solar panel installation, and educational support for children after Typhoon Yagi.
• Volunteers For Education Organization (VFE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational NGO headquartered in Switzerland that provides international volunteer certification and supports non-formal education programs for disadvantaged communities. VEO operates under the legal and professional sponsorship of VFE.
• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNDP collaborates with VEO on summer camp program design and delivery, contributing expertise in sustainable development and youth empowerment frameworks.
• VOV2 (Đài Tiếng nói Việt Nam 2)minorOthersVietnam national radio broadcaster that has covered VEO's volunteer programs and social impact stories, providing press coverage and media visibility.
• CafeFminorOthersMajor Vietnamese business news portal that featured VEO's 10-year journey and social impact model in an in-depth article.
• Tuổi TrẻminorOthersLeading Vietnamese youth newspaper that covered VEO's volunteer programs and community development initiatives.
• Nhân DânminorOthersOfficial newspaper of the Communist Party of Vietnam that featured VEO's volunteer tourism model and social impact.
• Phụ nữ Việt NamminorOthersMajor Vietnamese women's media outlet that covered VEO's female founder and startup journey.
• Tiền PhongminorOthersTien Phong newspaper covered VEO's volunteer tourism programs and explosive growth in youth engagement.
• One MountflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR project 'Cho em con chữ' at Na Hang - Tuyên Quang, including school renovation, charity market, and Mid-Autumn festival activities for the 3rd anniversary.
• M-TP EntertainmentflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDreams in the SKY project across 4 provinces (Điện Biên, Thái Bình, Tuyên Quang, Ba Vì) celebrating Sơn Tùng M-TP's 10-year anniversary with school construction, scholarships, and community support.
• JW MarriottcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR volunteer activities at Chiềng Xuân, Sơn La school, combining hotel employee engagement with community development.
• TH SchoolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnnual CSR volunteer programs and school excursions, with VEO designing and operating all logistics and volunteer activities for TH School students.
• Jellyfish VietnamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCSR program partnerships for employee volunteer activities and team-building through volunteer tourism.
• Hino Motor VietnamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate CSR volunteer programs supporting community development in underserved areas.
• Astellas Pharma VietnamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare-focused CSR volunteer programs supporting medical access and health education in remote communities.
• Kansai Paint VietnamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate volunteer programs combining paint/school renovation activities with educational support.
• VCCI (Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry)minorOthersVCCI recognizes VEO through industry awards, supporting VEO's positioning as a legitimate and impactful social enterprise in Vietnam.
• TH SchoolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term partner for annual extracurricular volunteer trips including English teaching, book donations, and community development. Partnership active since March 2023.
• VinschoolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner school for extracurricular programs and experiential education activities.
• British University Vietnam (BUV)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoint social impact projects and community service programs for university students, including the 'Value Creators' competition.
• RMIT VietnamcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudent volunteer programs and community engagement partnerships.
• Kênh Du HọccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnnual volunteer tourism programs since 2019, combining study abroad preparation with community impact experiences.
• VinUniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for student volunteer programs and experiential learning activities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Worldpackers: Online marketplace connecting travelers with volunteer work-exchange opportunities at hostels, NGOs, and social projects worldwide. Comparable to VEO as an emerging platform in the volunteer travel category, with overlapping consumer (D2C) audience and experiential travel positioning, though operating via a marketplace model rather than VEO's directly-operated programs.

Direct peers

• Projects Abroad: Global volunteer placement organization offering service-learning trips and internships across 30+ countries. Directly comparable to VEO because it operates fee-based volunteer tourism programs with structured community engagement and internationally recognized certificates — the same model VEO runs domestically in Vietnam.
• International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ): World's largest volunteer travel operator, placing participants in short-term service-learning programs worldwide. Highly comparable to VEO because its core product (affordable, short-duration volunteer trips with community impact and certification) directly mirrors VEO's volunteer tourism tours and summer camp offerings.
• Global Vision International (GVI): International volunteer and intern organization running community development, conservation, and education programs across multiple continents. Directly comparable to VEO's mix of community engagement, education-focused volunteering, and structured experiential programs with impact reporting.
• Rustic Pathways: US-based teen service-learning travel company running structured volunteer and community development trips for high school and college students. Comparable to VEO because its focus on student-age participants, educational content, and youth leadership development overlaps directly with VEO's summer camps, school extracurricular programs, and Social Leader Program.

Others

• Klook: Asia-leading travel experiences and activities platform with a broad marketplace of tours and activities. Comparable as an adjacent ecosystem participant that could list or substitute for VEO's tours, and that targets overlapping Southeast Asian consumer travelers, though Klook operates a marketplace model rather than directly running community-service programs.

Regional players

• Oxalis Adventure Tours: Vietnam-based adventure tour operator focused on trekking and caving in northern Vietnam. Comparable as a regional peer operating adventure and nature-based tours in the same northern provinces (Hòa Bình, Sơn La, Lào Cai) where VEO runs volunteer tourism programs, though Oxalis focuses on pure adventure rather than community service.
• Handspan Travel Indochina: Vietnam-based travel company specializing in responsible, community-based and adventure tours across Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Comparable as a regional peer focused on community-engaged travel experiences in the same geographies as VEO, with overlapping values-based positioning but a broader tourism (rather than service-learning) focus.

Broad incumbents

• G Adventures: Large global tour operator specializing in small-group adventure travel with community-based tourism components. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the adventure/community-tourism category where VEO operates, with overlapping target customer (purpose-driven travelers) but a much wider geographic footprint and more mature brand.
• Intrepid Travel: Global sustainable tour operator with a stated commitment to responsible travel and community impact experiences. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering purpose-driven small-group tours that compete for the same consumer segment as VEO's volunteer tourism trips, with stronger brand recognition but less specialization in service-learning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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