Volunteer club integrates environmental protection into community service

Members of the Đom Đóm Đêm volunteer club at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City are incorporating environmental protection into their community service activities.

The club focuses on supporting children and residents in disadvantaged areas while promoting a sustainable lifestyle. They operate under the motto "Turn off the lights, turn on love," which links energy conservation and environmental responsibility with humanitarian efforts.

The club organizes two main annual campaigns, Tháng Tư Tình Nguyện and Trung Thu Yêu Thương. During these events, members host recycling workshops and collect plastic bottles and waste to turn environmental protection into a daily habit for the community. Internally, the club enforces green habits by requiring members to use personal water bottles and prioritizing the reuse of cardboard, plastic bottles, and old newspapers for decorations and gifts.

They also use online tools to review documents and scripts to reduce paper waste. Members recently collaborated with the Gen Zero project during the Việt Nam Xanh 2026 festival. They helped organize the "Rừng kể" booth and talkshows to share knowledge about forest preservation and responsible living. Through this cooperation, members learned about forest ecosystems and the threats facing wildlife. The club plans to expand its future activities to include more content on nature conservation, animal protection, and biodiversity.