Volunteering in Cambodia is an extremely rewarding and challenging experience for the volunteers.
Our volunteers work in schools and English language training centers in the capital city of Phnom Penh.
English language is very much in demand in the country as to work in the industries in the town areas, English language and basic computer skills proficiency is now a requirement. But in Cambodia the opportunity to learn and study is not available for everybody. So as a result many people are jobless. As a volunteer in Cambodia, you will teach English and/or computer skills to support the poor people, mostly in schools, thus improving the employment prospects of these future generations.

Depending on the volunteer's skills he/she can help with:

•    Teaching English in the morning or in the afternoon for 3- 6 hours a day or longer
•    Teaching computer skills (very basic) 2 hours a day
•    Preparing lesson plans (if possible)
•    Helping with general work which comes up (Reception, translations)
•    Preparing tests
•    Implementation of new ideas and teaching methods (if possible)

Program Requirements
Volunteers must be 17 years or older at the beginning of the program. Volunteers need to have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. The volunteer should bring energy and enthusiasm to make a difference.
Note: Volunteers need not be a qualified or experienced teacher to join this program.

Project Location
The project placements are located in and around the capital city of Phnom Penh. While some of the placements are located at a walking distance from the accommodation, others are located within 10-15 minute on a bicycle or a local tuk tuk. Bicycles can be purchased for as low as $20. However, most host families allow volunteers to use their spare bicycles at home. 

Airport Receive/ Transfer: Volunteers are picked up from the Phnom Penh International Airport by the local coordinator or representative. Those volunteers who are arriving overland or are already in Cambodia will be picked up from the bus station or at a meeting point decided beforehand.

Orientation: A half day orientation will be provided by the local staff. Areas like culture, greetings, locations, transportation, safety and volunteer placements are given during the orientation. Volunteers are given a local tour of Phnom Penh city on the first day.

Lodging: Accommodation is provided with a local Cambodian host family. All volunteers are provided with separate rooms in most cases. However, in a rare case you would be sharing the room with a fellow volunteer. All host families are carefully selected and approved by the local staff and have past experience oh hosting international volunteers. All accommodations have running water and electricity available. 

Food: The host family provides two meals per day (lunch and dinner). Lunch and dinner will be rice, a bowl of soup, fried meat (chicken, beef. pork or fish) and a lot of vegetables.Cambodian food is light and healthy and is not very spicy and hot.

Insurance: All participants are covered for full comprehensive Travel and Medical insurance for their time of stay in our project. To view a copy of the Insurance Coverage provided, please click here 

In – Country travel assistance: Volunteers are assisted by the local staff and coordinators for any kind of assistance they need for their travel arrangements. The local staff and coordinators will be happy to assist you in making travel arrangements within Phnom Penh and to famous tourist locations such as Siem Reap, Angkor Wat and Sihanoukville.

In-country support: 24 hours support provided by our local staff. You will be provided with the contact details of the local coordinator and staff who will be contactable 24 hrs once you are in country.

Pre-departure information: After we receive full and final payment all participants are provided by a pre-departure information booklet which will have all vital information about your program. The Pre Departure Information Booklet provides the complete details of the country, project locations, Visas, Immunizations, Things to Pack list, Accommodations, Contact Information etc.
 
During your Free Time
Phnom Penh has a lot to offer and you will always find something of interest to do and see during your free time. There are a lot of temples, museums and historic sites to visit such as Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, Royal Palace, National Museum and Wat Phnom. You can also join the local Khmer cuisine cooking classes if that interests you!  You will have longer free time available on the weekends where you can visit the nearby beaches and zoo. 

Start Dates
Volunteers can begin their project placement on 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.

Program Costs
Volunteering Solutions strives hard to keep costs low and offer you the lowest prices with professional services to volunteer abroad. Compare our prices and services to other organizations and you would be surprised to see the difference

 What are you Paying For ?
» 24 hrs Assistance and support from VS Staff
» Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
» Airport Pickup
»Airport drop upon completion of volunteer service
» Orientation
» Food
» Accommodation
» Travel & Medical Insurance
 
What's NOT Included ?
» Airfare
» Visa and Visa extension fee
» Airport taxes
»Local Transportation
» Any personal expenses