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This is an amazing opportunity to volunteer and make a real meaningful difference to disadvantaged youths’ lives.
Started in 2000, this local NGO aims to help youth who have had dropped out of school, or can't afford to pay public school costs, to learn English.
They have the opportunity to live all together with the teachers and volunteers in a safe, clean and caring environment.
Some students who can afford to pay, give a small contribution towards food, but the majority of the students do not pay anything at all.
They all have a place to stay in the students dorms, 3 meals a day and access to an alternative educational program based on human values, English communication and positive character development. They learn a lot about community life, solidarity, respect, environmental awareness, etc... They are taught daily tasks, as well, such as cleaning, cooking, repairing, building, etc...
Through learning English, students will be able to gain better employment outcomes and have brighter futures, which is a great opportunity for most of the children who come from disadvantaged areas.
The NGO is now looking for more English speaking volunteers to teach English to the students and be part of this beautiful project!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Help with Eco Projects
Language practice
Art Projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This is a great opportunity to :
- learn about Cambodian culture and traditions by living with the students and local teachers
and exchanging with them
- eat local Cambodian food and learn cooking it if you'd like
- learn Khmer if you'd like
- exploring authentic local villages when visiting students' homes
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
English Speaking volunteers are welcome to join and contribute in anyway they can.
We are looking for open-minded, motivated, autonomous, creative and caring people to help us with our project. People who are patient, compassionate, honest, committed and have a good team spirit are very welcome to join and help us inspire our students (12 - 28 years old).
Experience in teaching English is a plus but not absolutely necessary, as long as your English level is good. Our local teachers can help you prepare the classes.
Besides teaching classes, we need help in conversational English practice, general maintenance ( gardening and building skills can be useful) and promotion of the project on the local and international scene (the NGO isn't well-known and any experience in NGO's administration/paperwork/marketing is welcome).
Also, just spending a good time with the students during their daily routine, playing games with them sometimes and chatting, help a lot! They are always very happy to be able to interact with foreigners, as most of them have never travelled abroad and had never met any travellers before our first volunteers came.
We are open to any kind of new ideas and projects!
Priority is given to volunteers who can stay for a longer period of time, as we believe it is better for our students.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Khmer: Fluent
Accommodation
Here at the school, things are very basic. Students and teachers usually sleep on the wooden floor in dorms.
For the volunteers, we can offer a mattress in a room (private or to be shared with other volunteers, if necessary), pillows and blankets (if you have sheets or sleeping bags, you are welcome to bring them).
Please try to let us know your date of arrival in advance, so that we can get organized!
We all share the same food - 3 simple meals a day - with the students and teachers.
What else ...
During their time off, helpers can go visit student's homes, the nearby pagoda, the village's local market, play football, volleyball and other games with the students and teachers, visit other places in Cambodia, etc...
The school is located 20km away from Phnom Penh. You can reach it by Uber ( about 10 $), tuk-tuk ( between 10 and 25$ depending on your bargaining skills ^^) or taking the public bus n.1 until the terminus Oknha Souy Sophan Bus Terminal (1500 KMR) then hitch hike or take a tuk tuk
(Stops near me app is useful)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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We spent there only 9 days unfortunalty we did not have more time, but in this short time we had the opportunity to meet them, to spend time with them and to learn so many things.
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I truly fell in love with this second family.
This ngo is really in need for help so don't hesitate and go ! You will not regret it !
Thank you for everything and until next time my friends !
