School NGO near Siem Reap looking for volunteers to help teach English, Cambodia

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We are a young non-profit organisation that works with the community and the local schools in Bakong District (16km from Siem Reap) to provide English classes for underprivileged children. Our goal is to provide the children with skills to speak and write in English to give them more possibilities and opportunities in the future.
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Working and interacting with Cambodians and volunteers from all around the world allows you to not only build personal relationships, but also to learn about other cultures.

Working and living in a new country and within an unfamiliar culture provides a great experience for our volunteers. Cultural exchange often involves adapting and learning about a new environment, and this flexibility is a helpful skill for our participants before, during and after the volunteer experience with us.

You will make new friendships and relationships, and you will learn how to talk and interact with people from other cultures. One of the best features of cultural exchange programs it is the chance to make new friends for a lifetime, both inside and outside the project. Whether you are working side-by-side or meeting a new friend while traveling in the South East Asia, volunteer projects allow international volunteers to make lifelong friendships :)

A MINIMUM stay of 4 WEEKS is REQUIRED.
Help
We depend on volunteers at all levels of the organization. We are in need of volunteers to help with MAINLY English teaching but there are also opportunities for those who would like to help with construction, fundraising, website content, photography, IT skills, and anything else you’d like to assist with. We are open to your creativity, and we are happy and thankful for your suggestions for how we can make our organisation even better!

For english teaching we currently work with one public school in Bakong district and at our own school. We have several classes over the day, starting from 8am in the morning. Between the lessons we have freetime and the weekends are free.

We have a lesson plan for the classes that should be followed to make sure the student's level improves. You are free to bring in new ideas but it is necessary that you follow the syllabus while teaching. There are always teachers around that can help you plan the lessons!
Of course we provide you with materials and books.

A MINIMUM stay of 4 WEEKS is REQUIRED.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Khmer: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
The accommodation and schools are located in the Bakong district, a 30 minute tuk-tuk ride from the very tourist friendly Siem Reap.

In the English school in Bakong we have a big house for the volunteers to stay and live. We have a big shared open space that has curtains around each bed, so you have enough privacy.
Therefore our maximum capacity at the moment is 12 volunteers. We have one bathroom with squat toilet and bucket shower. There is still no hot water :). Mosquito nets, electric fans, and pillows are all provided, but you might want to bring a light sleeping bag, a bed sheet or a blanket. There is electricity, and you can easily charge all electronic devices.

We have full wifi-access. It sometimes it will go out for a couple of hours, but overall there is wifi access at all times. Volunteers only need to worry about a SIM card if they want to use data outside of Cristina School.

The house we live in is RENTED by the project's contributions; It really is a unique experience to live in the village and with the locals. There are often children and at the moment we share the grounds with our four cats, several hens, and a puppy.
We have fresh food from the local market everyday and two warm meals are provided by our wonderful Cambodian cooker Sok Niap (Rathana's aunt).
Breakfast is international: baguette and coffee/tea and lunch and dinner are hot and can be vegetarian or not (depending on your wishes). Drinking water as well as fresh fruit are provided all day long.

Transportation to and from the schools/projects is also provided. And we have bikes to use at any time. Please be aware that tourist activities are not included in the contribution. Rathana and the local family work very hard and is 100% of the time involved in the project. They can not afford to pay for volunteer's expenses.

Living in the volunteer house is a great way to authentically experience Cambodia and makes life long friends!

Ps. We do not smoke inside, but you are allowed to smoke outside the school gates - as long as you make sure to put the butts in the ashtray :)
What else ...
At the weekends, volunteers often go to Siem Reap town to get a hot shower, swim in the pool and visit the town. At the weekends it is also possible to go to sights in the area such as the famous Angkor Wat or to do a weekend trip to Battambang (3hours by bus). Our local area features the Bakong Temples, which are definitely also worth visiting!

BE AWARE: If you want to do these kind of activities in your free time, don't expect that the team will be your tourist guide. They will be happy to drive you places but please, ask them in advance if it's OK with them, and you will have to pay for gasoline and food.
We sometimes do trips together with the children on the weekends, renting a mini van and having some fun together.

When we're not teaching or planning lesson we spend our time chilling in the hammocks, talking, playing cards, listening to music or having a beer.

Hope to see you soon :)
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Fundraising, video editing, social media posts, photo editing, newsletter, networking.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
This host charges a fee
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This host has been visited by a member of the Workaway team
"I had a chance to visit a local school in Cambodia. It is located at a rural village near Siem Reap. It took around 30-40 minutes to reach there.

There are 8 workawayers currently volunteering there and all of them seemed enjoying so much from teaching and having fun with the kids. They sing and dance together. I’m really impressed the singing time in the playground before class everyday. All of us held hands together and formed a big circle. The kids seem to be thankful for the workawayers to teach and also be with them.

A post student from this school became the manager of the school. I can feel the change from her life and I’m so happy for her.

The workawayers all enjoy a lot from this stay and they are really impacting the kids’ lives. Their big smiles and laughters are all around the school.

It is a big honour for us to give out bags and stationery for them to make their school life more fruitful.

I’m so glad that I can grab this chance to make a visit to this school. " - Dionne from the Workaway team, October 2019

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Phoung Steung- Public School We teach Year 4,5 and 6

Daily lesson at Phoung Steung

Public school - Phoung Steung

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13/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Swetlana) for host

A big thanks to the Cambodia family! This project is an amazing opportunity to engage with Cambodia's local community in Bakong as well as with volunteers from all over the world. Why I loved the project? Very simply said: the concept is the best one I have seen so far in my workaway experiences. The three main pillars of the project are:… read more

(Excellent )

02/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Luiza) for host

My experience in Cristina School was absolutely incredible! The students and the local people are extremely generous and kind and, honestly, I think they taught me way more than I could ever teach them. The school is very organized and open to new ideas, the dorm is simple but comfortable, and Rathana and the volunteers are fun and very motivated.… read more

(Excellent )

31/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host

I went in Cristina school randomly, I was travelling around and then I decided to have a look on workaway. Once I saw this profile and I had immediately felt a connection! After a bit more then a week I was there surrounded by little stars, the lovely kids
I had a great experience, I was welcomed from 2 little girls and it was like they know me… read more

(Excellent )

30/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (ursula) for host

If I had to describe my time here in one sentence, it would be: THE BEST PART OF MY TRIP AS A BACKPACKER BY FAR!!

When I arrived at Cristina School I expected to teach english, help people who needed it the most and get to know the culture but I gave much more than that & got back even more.

LOCAL PEOPLE
I had the chance to get to know the… read more culture through the students, my friend Rathana (who is the principal) & the family who hosted us. We used to spend time with the students prior to the classes playing, talking & getting to know them; we also took them to swim to the river nearby a few times (it's shallow & safe), we organized a trip with them to Kulen Mountain, took them to the water festival in Siem Reap & to the cinema a couple of times. One of the students invited us once to a buddhist celebration at her grandma´s place & another one to her football match at the public school.
Rathana´s aunt & her husband were hosting us & they were really nice, they made me feel very welcomed, made me feel at home; she used to cook every meal for us & every time we needed sth both were very willing to help, always looking after all the volunteers.
Rathana used to take us to the local market so we could experience it in a more authentic way, she also used to have dinner & spend some time with us after it, asking how was our day, making sure everything was fine, she also shared a lot about her culture, which was very helpful to get to know all the people better.

VOLUNTEERS
The other volunteers & I used to prepare and give english classes at the public school & Cristina School during the morning & the evening, we also made useful material for the lessons such as flashcards, games & so on; the guys organized a football tournament with the students which let them teach by playing & everybody enjoyed it; we also went to the lake nearby a few times to chill out, lay on the hammocks & swim a bit; we also used our creativity a couple of times to workout at the school during our free time & it was very funny; we used to play cards or another games after dinner & talk about our day ;there was a time when we had to set up a new classroom & some of the volunteers helped the locals to build it; some other volunteers had the amazing idea of painting the walls of the bathroom to make it look nice & clean ;we used to spend the weekend in Siem Reap to do some of the touristic activities, to party a bit, relax in the pool of the hostel & try the local restaurants (we used to do hitchhiking to get to the city &, honestly, it was very exciting, a pretty unique experience).
These people became my family there & I'm very lucky for having the chance of creating strong friendship bonds with them.

FACILITIES
All the facilities that are on the description were included, we got a cols shower but it was not a problem since the weather in Bakong is very hot; make sure you have a mosquito repellent with you all the time, especially during the evening; relating to food preferences: if you're vegetarian or vegan it's ok, not a big deal to handle it there, just make sure to mention it in order for the people to cook meals you can eat & it's also a good idea to bring extra stuff from the city every weekend.

HAVING A GREAT TIME AT CRISTINA SCHOOL: UP TO YOU
This place has everything (seriously, EVERYTHING!) to make of this experience the most rewarding for you, give yourself a chance to get to know the culture, the locals, the other volunteers & create wonderful memories with them! Respect the customs, the people, the rules of the school & the host family to get along & have a great time; bring as many ideas as you want! But carry them out with the help of the other volunteers & Rathana (remember, you all are a team & a family).

DON'T HESITATE & GO TO HELP & BECOME PART OF THIS AMAZING COMMUNITY!!

(Excellent )

22/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Ebba) for host

My original plan was to spend 3 weeks at the school but I just fell in love with the project, place and the people. I ended up spending 3 months in Bakong and it has been the best experience of my life. Rathana, Sok Nim and Kimra are wonderful hosts who made me feel like part of their family. Especially Rathana deserves way over 5 stars for all… read more

(Excellent )

16/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Romain) for host

I stayed 2 months at Christina school and it was one of the the best experience i had in my life.
The contact with the childrens, the volunteers and the locals gave me the impression to integrate a big family.
I will remember a long time all the amazing moments i lived here : play (a lot !!!) and have class with the childrens, discover the… read more

(Excellent )

09/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Izaak & Ugo) for host

Ugo stayed here 2 months and I (Zak) stayed here only 1 month. At first we were looking to do only 2 weeks but when we started our experience here we were not ready to leave.
This was by far the most fulfilling experience of our lives. We learnt way more from the kids than we taught them. Never we would have thought that we would live an… read more

(Excellent )

05/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Martina) for host

Volunteering in Cristina School was one of the most beautiful and fulfilling experiences of my life. This place is so full of love and kindness that's impossible to have a bad experience. All the kids and volunteers were extremely welcoming and sweet. The School is very well located, only 20 min from Siem Reap (either hitchhiking or by tuktuk),… read more

(Excellent )

25/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Adriana) for host

Rathana,,, it is been a looong day" but how amazing. Christina school taught me how greatly I love teaching and how much I can learn from kids, even withough understanding each other's languages. From little abc to advanced students I really enjoyed seeing them grow and hanging out in the river or after classes. Good vibes :)

(Excellent )

28/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Jasha) for host

This was my second workaway project, and I really really loved this place. To teach the children was a great experience they are so smart and really willing to learn. Teaching there really felt as I could be a contribution to this kids. I met amazing kind voluteers and I wished I could stay longer. Rathana explaned everything so good and she is a… read more

(Excellent )

16/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Lidia) for host

It has been one of the best experience in my life. I 100% recommend this workaway if you love spending time with kids. They are amazing and really kind. My time at Cristina School was amazing, with all the amazing volunteers we became a family and spent all day together. Thanks Rathana for making this amazing place so wonderful and easy for… read more

(Excellent )

15/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Camilla) for host

When I applied to volunteer for the school I already knew that no matter what it would have been a good experience. However, I didn't expect that it would have been one of the best of my life. I stayed only 3 weeks, enough to get my heart stolen but those beautiful kids, and create beautiful friendships with the other volunteers and the wonderful… read more

(Excellent )

04/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Emma & Livia) for host

We stayed at Cristina school for 3 weeks but wished we could have stayed longer. It really is a lovely environment and a true Cambodian local experience. Teaching the kids was an amazing experience, they have so much to give, and meeting other travellers and volunteers at the school was very nice. After teaching during the week, we would have so… read more

(Excellent )

03/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Meredith) for host

I had such an incredible time at this workaway. The kids are so sweet, so enthusiastic about learning and always so much fun to teach and play games with. Daily life is lovely, cycling to nearby sights, playing with the kids, lying in the hammocks, making a home out of the school. Weekends in Siem Reap, exploring Angkor Wat, visiting Kulen… read more

(Excellent )

27/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Charlotte & Sophie) for host

Do you know what’s really cool ? Coming to Cristina’s School !

I spent one AMAZING month in Cristina’s School ! I want to be a teacher so teaching these lovely kids everyday was just a DREAM for me. Indeed, the students of this school are always motivated to learn more and more, particularly with games and songs ! Every single kids have a great… read more

(Excellent )

24/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Tanja & Sarah Celine ) for host

I stayed in Cristina school for two months and it was the best cultural experience that I have ever made in my life. I was so worried before I came to the school because I was only 19 years old and I am not a native English speaker, but I can tell that both was absolutely no problem. The English level from most of the children was very basic and… read more

(Excellent )

04/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Charlotte) for host

I stayed three weeks at Christina school and i was the best three weeks i have had in a long time. You get an amazing and unique insight to the life's and culture of the Cambodian people. Everything from the students who work so hard on their free time to learn english from us. To the wonderful people who live at the school and run everything, and… read more

(Excellent )

27/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Léa) for host

The volunteering in Christina’s school was my first experience of volunteering abroad and it was also the first time I ever approached Asia. And that was a really good first time.
First, the kids. You will be amazed and very surprised of how much they are willing to learn and practice English. The get very excited when you’re trying to do some… read more

(Excellent )

18/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Henri & Elise)

Dear Elise and Henri,

Thank you very much for your time. It was so great to having you with us. You did such a great job, being involved with the students from minute 0 and always bringing your best attitude, motivation and positive vibes to the school.
We will miss you!

Thank you for everything and we hope to see you again in the future!

(Excellent )

16/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Henri & Elise) for host

We were two at Cristina's School during 3 weeks and spent such a good time there.

We were a bit scared about not having the required English level or others skills to be part of the teacher team but we finally felt very at ease there. Cristina and Puthy (the founder) are always doing everything to make the daily life pleasant at the School and… read more

(Excellent )

10/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Renee) for host

Had such a great time. I think the organization is still a little free-form because it's so young, so there are plenty of areas in which you can make big contributions. But couldn't recommend more highly.

(Excellent )

05/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Romane) for host

I spent almost 6 weeks in September and October at Cristina School and it was a really nice and learning experience ! We were about 6 volunteers so it fits perfectly with the number of classes, and as it was Public Holidays, we only taught here.
Working with kids is really great, they are so fun and undearing ! Of course, they remain kids and it… read more

(Excellent )

03/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Miloš)

Thank you Milos for your time and help! It was so great to having you at our project! You have always been eager to help and motivated to so do, even before joining us!
You are the kind of a volunteer we are looking for, your heart is gold and we are going to miss you deeply!
We hope to see you again in the future and we wish you good luck in your… read more

(Excellent )

24/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Miloš) for host

I just finished my monthly adventure at Cristina School and I want to share my experience with you.

I came to school with intent. This was my first WorkAway experience and I was expecting a lot. In the end, I got a lot, a lot more.

From the first day I felt only happiness and satisfaction. Kids are incredible. They will give you a lot of joy… read more

(Excellent )

04/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Violaine & Chloé) for host

It was my first workaway experience and this is one of my best experience in my life. I stayed two months in the school and I enjoyed every single day. I was in charge of 3 classes and I remember every single students, watching them making mistakes and progress, loving them and finally feeling very attached to them! The kids are amazing and the… read more

(Excellent )

07/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Janina) for host

I spend 10 days at Cristina School. I had such a good time with Puthy, the volunteers and of course the KIDS!!! The school is well organize and had many resources to teach and you can always ask if you need! ( I never teached before).The kids really want to learn and they are smart!
You have time four yourself and time to explore Siem Reap,… read more

(Excellent )

13/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Lucie) for host

I chose this project as my first volunteering experience and it was the best choise I could make. The atmosphere was amazing. You feel welcome and appreciated. Kids are amazing and willing to learn. Of course they are still kids so you must be patient with them as their learning pace might be slow but you will get so much love in return. The… read more

(Excellent )

03/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Becky) for host

I stayed for a month with the family and overall had a wonderful time that I will never forget. The children are so open, affectionate and (mostly) very willing to learn, whilst the other volunteers I had the pleasure of spending my time with all had a real passion for the project and I think really made a positive impact for future volunteers.… read more

(Very good )

26/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Margot) for host

I wanted to volunteer in the surroundings of Siem Reap. When I arrived I to request for the availability to volunteer for their organisation. The next day I immediately got an exciting response from Cristina, mentioning that I was able to join their organisation.

I have spend a total of 3.5 weeks, and if I was able I would have loved to spend… read more

(Excellent )

25/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Lenka) for host

I spent three unforgettable weeks at this place. I really enjoyed the time I spent trying to teach my classes and playing with them. When I saw the great atmosphere I believe that all of it is really valuable for both the - volunteers and the kids. I'm so glad I've experienced my first workaway here, and I would recommend it. If you really want to… read more

(Excellent )

07/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Marlene & Marc) for host

This is a wonderful place. If you really want to help children to learn English, if you want to make an impact on their lives and if you want to have a life changing experience, then you are perfect here. As so many before us, and that is a good sign ;) we planed to stay for three weeks and ended up two months in Bakong village. We just fell in… read more

(Excellent )

28/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (lou) for host

Definitely recommend to come here and be part of this project !!!
I had my wonderful experience in here,i only spent my 3 weeks in here but in this 3 weeks i had experience so much good thing.At the beginning i was a bit afraid of what should i do in here because i have no experience at all but after a few days everything is getting… read more

(Excellent )

25/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Analia) for host

Estuve tres semanas y fue la mejor experiencia de mi viaje por el Sudeste Asiatico. La zona super rural y tranquila, pero cerca de Siem Reap para ir los dias libres. En los alrededores se puede andar en bicicleta o simplemente quedarse en la escuela y disfrutar con los chicos y chicas que siempre estan ahí. Puthy y Navy, y el resto de los… read more

(Excellent )

16/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Harry) for host

All the positive reviews are completely true - Puthy and Navy welcome me (and the other volunteers) into their home and lives. I still think about the children I was lucky enough to teach and hope I return. This is truly a project that deserves and needs your time and dedication and straight away.

I managed to teach across three schools… read more

(Excellent )

08/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Samanta Miki) for host

When I applied to volunteer here, I intended to stay for three weeks. Those three weeks became 3 months. This was the most challenging and the most rewarding teaching project I've been to. Children in the rural area have little exposure to English and their alphabet is totally different from the Roman/Latin alphabet. The culture and educational… read more system is very different from what I had back home and experienced in other countries, it took me some time to assimilate things. But what a wonderful immersion experience it was! Here you really get a chance to teach kids instead of just practicing English with them. And you can really see that teaching them English is giving them a chance to have a better life in future.

Puthy and Navy quickly become family to you. Puthy could build a rocket if he wanted to, so skilled he is. He is also a former teacher, very knowledgeable about Khmer history and culture. His wife Navy is the one who cooks delicious lunch and dinner for us, and though she keeps saying she doesn't speak English, you'll find out her communication style is quite effective! I miss our talks already!

A lot has changed since my first day here. I couldn't be prouder to see this is a constant evolving project, always working hard to do their best, learning from mistakes and always putting the children in first place. When I got here, we were 6 volunteers and taught 2 classes per day. At one point, we were 13 and had one class per day only. And then we were 2, teaching 3 times a day. So the number of classes you're given - and whether you're sharing a bed or not - really depends on the number of volunteers here at the time you come. We also started teaching at a new public school, it was great to be able to extend the project to even more children!

During my three months here I was lucky enough to meet amazing people from so many different countries, volunteers who'd put lots of effort and dedication to teach the children and help the project - and the kids would still ask about them by the time I left. That's the impact you have on their lives!

Thanks to the work and effort of the volunteers we had this year, we now also have a shower on the bathroom (though the bucket shower is still there), two vegetable gardens that are growing lovely, and lesson logs where the lesson plans created by the previous volunteers are registered and commented so you can find the students response and performance in class and other information. Please, let's keep them going - it's valuable information to the next volunteers and essential to the learning progress of the the children!

Here you can experience the true rural Cambodian life, escaping the heat by chilling in the hammocks, having the constant company of dogs, cats and chickens - geckos, frogs and bugs too, eating Cambodian homemade food and exploring the surroundings. And you can always go to Siem Reap on the weekends if you miss a more "Western" life.

Volunteering here was a wonderful experience and I couldn't recommend it enough. All help is valued and appreciated, and even if you can't see it, you can be sure that your contribution here makes a huge difference on the children's lives! Puthy, Navy and Cristina, thank you for giving me the opportunity to be part of your project, for teaching me so much about Cambodia and allowing me to have such a wonderful life experience! You and the kids will always have a special place in my heart!

(Excellent )

06/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Wiebke) for host

I stayed wonderful 3 weeks with Navi and Puthy and a lot of other volunteers. I really liked to live a typical Cambodian lifestyle and teach the little kids.
Puthy and Navi really do care about you and the students and just want the best. (I was sick two times and Puthy was helping me a lot, which I really appreciated) We volunteers often bought… read more

(Excellent )

18/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Corentin) for host

I spent three outstanding weeks here at Puthy and Navy's place. I felt deeply involved in the daily routine of the area, where many kids have only a very basic access to English classes. I really enjoyed the time I spent trying to get to know my classes, understand their issues and playing with them. It's definitely an amazing work that Puthy is… read more

(Excellent )

18/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Rebecca & Tyeler) for host

This was our first workaway and it was amazing. The children made such a huge impact on us and we made such strong connetions. We loved the layed back atmosphere and our abundance of free time (which was mostly spent preparing lessons and relaxing in hammocks). The hosts were like family to us and we admired Navy's cooking and Puthys ability to… read more

(Excellent )

12/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Maylis & Dimitri) for host

We spent 2 weeks with Puthy, Navy and 9 others volunteers. It was such a wonderful experience. We felt so happy to be there and to teach to the children who were so cute. Don't hesitate to go there and stay as much as posible (2 weeks goes very quickly).
Thank you very much Puthy and Navy to host us :D

(Excellent )

14/01/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Maria Cristina)

Thank you very much Cristina for your feedback and your support. It has been a pleasure to have you with us. You have contributed to making our project a better place. Your motivation and your good energy and positivism have helped us move forward. Thank you for being part of our family. We wish you good luck and we hope to see you again soon!

(Excellent )

30/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Maria Cristina) for host

This two weeks in the Bakong community were a "once in a lifetime" experience.

The hosts Puthy and Navi are now part of my family. I went to this school to teach English but at the end I realized that I learned more than the English I taught. I learned about friendship, simplicity, love, share and compromise.

It's a quite new NGO so I… read more

(Excellent )

14/01/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Rachael)

Dear Rachael, you are incredible! Thank you very much for all your help and contributions in our project. We are delighted to have had you in the project and you will always be in our hearts and thoughts. Thank you for being an exceptional teacher for our students. We wish you the best luck in the world! We hope to see you soon!

(Excellent )

20/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Rachael) for host

I've just spent an amazing two weeks with Puthy and Navy in Siem Reap area teaching children English. It was an amazing experience for me and this NGO is such a fantastic opportunity for the local children! Puthy and Navy work hard to create a safe environment for the children to come and play and interact with volunteers as well as attend… read more

(Excellent )

14/01/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Pia)

We were very lucky to have Pia and Lea with us. These two girls have given all their affection and effort in our project. Always ready to help us, always with the strength to continue improving the place. Thank you very much, we miss you and hope to see you soon. Good luck!

(Excellent )

28/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Pia) for host

We stayed here for nearly a month and had an amazing time with Puthy and Navy, the kids and the other volunteers! Volunteering here is truly a life changing experience for us as we saw that you can help with your own skills in a place where help is needed. We never taught kids before, but we love it now ;) in the beginning it can be challenging… read more

(Excellent )

14/01/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Wiri)

It has been a pleasure to have Wiri with us. Always taking care of the well-being of our students and always collaborating in everything that was needed. His creativity has no boundaries, he even made us a video for his youtube channel. We miss Wiri very much, we hope to see you soon. Thank you so much for all your help.

(Excellent )

13/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Wiri) for host

Thanks to all the team and to all the lovable children who i taught and engaged with, you are all whanau (Family) to me, to Puthy for organising, Navi for the cooking thank you for the grassroots experience. I also had the chance to checkout the Floating Village, Angkor Wat, an Orphanage, Markets, The River in my spare time and made some great… read more

(Excellent )

06/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Martin) for host

It's the most amazing expérience That i lived so far, i came to the school in november for a supposed stay of 1 week. Finally i stayed 3 weeks, and i just come Back now for 2 weeks and Will probably come Back in the next year if its not later in 2017 ahah

Its a so beautiful human experience , the kids are amazing , the host are amazing, i… read more

(Excellent )

21/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Vanda) for host

We stayed at Puthy's house for almost 3 weeks and we can say that this experience was absolutely one of the best in our lives !
Puthy is such a nice person, he is a founder of the school. Navy ( Puthy's wife) is a very cheerfull woman, you will see her smilling all the time and she cooks such a tasty food ! :)
We lived like locals in their… read more

(Excellent )

07/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Audur) for host

I tought here for 2 weeks last summer. It was very interesting to live like a local by showering with buckets and sharing a bed with another volunteer. We got two very good, typical Cambodian meals every day. The kids were always fun to hang out with inbetween classes and most of them were enthusiastic about learning. Phuty and Navy are the nicest… read more

(Very good )

06/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Rochelle) for host

I had the pleasure of being part of the second wave of volunteers (last year!!) to help Puthy and his awesome group of volunteers and students come together to teach and learn English by creating a positive, wonderful learning environment! It was a fantastic three weeks, lots of eager students ready to learn and interact with English speaking… read more

(Excellent )

02/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host

I had very nice two weeks at Puthy's house in end of october. Everyone was so welcoming and the kids even waited for our arrive to say hello. The english classes at school are big, but the students mostly like to learn english and doing a great job. It was right the time were holidays ended and school began, so we didn't know the schedule… read more

(Excellent )

30/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Patricia) for host

What a great experience if you looking for the real Cambodia and the real Cambodian people. This is not a sanitized tourist environment, but an honest example of how village families live. Teaching smiling faces is its own reward. Although, there are challenges, I think any first world teacher would welcome the opportunity to work in these unique… read more

(Excellent )

11/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Jennika ) for host

Ryan and I had an amazing two weeks staying in Bakong teaching English. We were a bit nervous to begin as we had not taught English before, but we were welcomed so warmly and provided plenty of material to allow us to make great lesson plans. Puthy and Navi work so hard, and are so kind and caring. The kids are awesome! They're so much fun, they… read more

(Excellent )

08/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Jennika )

It was so great to meet Jennika and Ryan. We are so thankful with them for joining our project. Since the first minute they walked in, they showed interest and motivation to help our children in Cambodia. They are a proactive couple, always willing to help with anything and with a warm heart. They have succeeded in their role as an English teacher… read more

(Excellent )

11/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Melanie) for host

I had the most amazing time at Puthy's place. The children come from very poor families and because of a lack of education it will be difficult for them to escape the poverty. Through teaching English, we hope to increase their chances of a better future. The children are very eager to learn and love going to school. The love and gratitude you get… read more

(Excellent )

08/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Melanie)

Melanie was such a great volunteer to us. She was always willing to help and involved with the children in our schools. She was always giving her best in order to improve our student's English level. Even now after she finished her stay with us, the kids still remember teacher Melanie and we hope to meet her again sometime in the future because we… read more

(Excellent )

19/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Sanja)

Sanja has been a great voluteer in our project. She showed interest and goodwill from the first second she met us, and she got involved in all the activities concerned with the children in our school. Her positive mind brought us a lot of good energy and volunteers as her make our job as an NGO way easier. Thank you a lot Sanja, we wish you all… read more

(Excellent )

27/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Sanja) for host

One of the best volunteer experiences! :)

I deeply believe that education is the best ways to fight the poverty and every child has a right to get it... so I hope that I also gave my small contributiin to that idea. I say "small" as I only had one week on the project but I'm going home with heart full of emotions and with a lot of nice… read more

(Excellent )

04/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Cristina) for host

Being a volunteer here has been the best experience in my life. The members treat me as their family. I can't measure how much love they have given to me! The children are amazing, they are eager to learn and very excited when they have volunteers. And the kids not only come for the lesson, they come any time to keep practicing english and play… read more

(Excellent )

12/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Mouna) for host

Puthy is so motivated to help Bakong children! He has a rich experience himself and is always always happy with a big smile! We spent one month there and it's a short period. The village life there is so nice as you really get the opportunity to be in touch with the people and with Bakong children who are so full of energy and so so creative hahah… read more

(Excellent )

07/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Linda) for host

I was in Bakong for 11 days and I had an amazing time with Puthy and Mama (Navi).
They are doing everything so you feel happy and home. Puthy would get all kind of fruits that most of you probably never heard of and let you try. I loved Mama's cooking. It was basic but delicious.
I had my own room for the time in Bakong. Big bed with fan and… read more

(Excellent )

23/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)

Sarah was our first volunteer and she stayed with us for two months. She is unbelievable helpful and supporting in every case. We wish to have you here again :) Big big thanks!

(Excellent )

22/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host

Staying here for almost two months was a very rewarding experience. It was my only my second time as a workaway-volunteer so I didn't know a lot about what to expect, but I had a really great stay. Puthy was always happy and kind, and all the volunteers had so much fun and helped each other make the teaching and the NGO better every day. It was a… read more

(Excellent )

23/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Ashley & Jeff)

It was such a pleasure to have Ashley here. For these two weeks she did a lot for the kids and for our NGO. She is a really open hearted and hard working volunteer. Thank you for all your effort and we wish you all the best for your future experiences!

Thank you for everything!

(Excellent )

23/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Ashley & Jeff) for host

Volunteering here was a really interesting experience. It allowed me to see a side of Cambodia that I otherwise would have missed out on had I just followed the typical tourist route, and I'm so glad that I did it. The Bakong area is close enough to Siem Reap that you can take advantage of all it has to offer on the weekends or catch a bus to… read more

(Excellent )

31/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Ngan) for host

Puthy, the founder shows his passion of helping the children of his local village. I felt so honored to have the pleasure to help him with his NGO. This was one of the most humbling and greatest experiences of my life, I was so overwhelmed by the generosity & kindness of my students and the family that hosted us during our volunteer stay. I loved… read more

(Excellent )

19/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (George)

It was great having George here. He was a very good teacher and gave me much extra help especially with building my website. I would recommend him to other workaway people.

(Excellent )

15/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (George) for host

I was one of the founding volunteers with this organisation and had an awesome six weeks there. The teaching is great fun and the kids are so appreciative to be able to learn English from a fluent speaker. Also Bakong is a beautiful place to spend time you really get a feel for Cambodian country life. Would definitely recommend this… read more

(Excellent )

15/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

I was one of the founding volunteers. I volunteered for 3 weeks but I would have stayed much longer if I hadn’t already booked my onward flight. The organization is truly a non-profit and Puthy (founder) has a heart of gold! The kids are great and there are a lot of different opportunities to help and expand your resume. The food’s delicious -I’m… read more

(Excellent )

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