Join our school and teach children in the rural community of Battambang, Cambodia

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  Description

  My name is Yan, I am married. I have two daughters. I am Cambodian. Currently I live in Ang village, Tapung commune, Thma Koul district, The village is 30 minutes away by car from Battambang . Buses and taxi are available. I hold a Bachelor's degree of Education in English and a Master's degree in Social Work. Since 2009, I have worked as an English teacher at a private institution. Besides working in education, I am also working with a nonprofit organization focused on social work and community development. Currently, I run a small English learning center to teach English to local children, youngsters, and adults who want to improve their English skills. My goal is to provide high quality of English education to the community people with low cost of payment. Now there are over 200 students. The team includes one school director, five full time teachers, three part time teachers and one assistance who works as a team to operate the school.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Language practice

  Teaching
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  Interests

  

  Gardening

  

  Events & social

  

  Culture

  

  Team sports

  

  Beach

  

  Charity work

  

  Books

  

  Cycling
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  1. Learn about local lifestyle
  You can experience how people in our village/community live, work, and celebrate. Volunteers can join family meals, local markets, small community gatherings, and rice field visiting
  2. Practice the local language
  If you are interested, we can help you learn basic Khmer language, useful phrases, greetings, and everyday communication. besides that volunteers also have many chances to speak with local children and neighbors.
  3. Join traditional festivals or events
  Depending on the season, volunteers may join local ceremonies, festivals, or village activities. This is a great way to understand customs, traditions, and cultural values.
  4. Share your culture with us
  We love learning from volunteers! You can share your language, stories, food, games, and traditions. This helps our students and family understand more about the world.
  5. Connect with the community
  Because many neighbors are curious about foreign visitors, volunteers become part of the community quickly. You may be invited to visit local homes, join evening chats, or play with the children.
  6. Arrange tour in Battambang province
  We may provide tour in Battambang province to local tourist places

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  I am looking for volunteers who can teach basic English (conversation, vocabulary, simple grammar), moreover they can help students with pronunciation and practice exercises, in addition they can bring creative ideas like games, songs, activities. and art program especially Cultural exchange with the students and teachers. Teaching qualification is not required

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Khmer: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  - I love meeting people from different countries and am happy to offer a language exchange with them. - Volunteers are welcome to practice their language skills with us through daily conversation and activities.
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  Accommodation

  My school offers a family homestay
  - You will stay in our family home and experience local
  Cambodian life.
  - We provide a private or shared room depending on
  availability.
  - Living with our family gives you a chance for cultural
  exchange and warm hospitality.
  - Accommodation is simple and suitable for volunteers who
  like rural lifestyle
  - The room including bed, mosquito net and fan
  - Bathroom is clean, basic. It's a bucket bath setup. No plumbed shower.
  
  For lunch and dinner, we provide different kind of Cambodian food such as fish, beef, pork, Fish Amok, egg, or we can bring you to have experience with local restaurant nearby the village. Breakfast will be available to nearby local shop. Occasionally dinner will be taken together with the family,

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  What else ...

  Volunteer can enjoy plenty things to do during their time off. you can explore local markets, coffee shop, visit nearby temples, and experience rural lifestyle, learn Khmer language. In addition, there are beautiful rural views for walking or cycling, and volunteers can also join community activities or interact with local families to learn about culture and traditions. Transport around the area is easy such as motorbikes or Tuk Tuk are available. The most important I can use my car to bring you for cultural tour around Battambang city or tourist place during time off.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

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