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Join us and help teach children English in rural villages in Kampong Tralach, Cambodia

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  2025 

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  • Description

    Description

    CBKT school teaches English to children in rural villages . This gives them a chance to obtain a lifetime job and avoid poverty . Kampong Tralach is located on the bank of the scenic River Mekong , aprox 60 km from Phnom Penh, and downstream from world heritage site Angkor Wat.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Hospitality/Tourism
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Volunteers will live with Homestay families in a rural house, and experience Khmer meals and social outings with Khmer friends and family, in addition to regular western foods. Volunteers may wish to help the local elderly with their rice planting, and visit local fishermen and families in floating houses , pray in our Buddist temple with student monks , and swim at scenic waterfalls with locals . Our school students will benefit from practicing as guides to other local communities on the Island e.g silversmiths of many generations, palm oil artisans.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We urgently require a fluent English speaker to chat with children and teachers about everyday subjects . TEFL or teaching qualification is welcome , but not required for a teaching assistant role. Internet access is available and BBC English programmes and cartoons are used to teach enthusiastic , and delightful under 7,s. Some laptops are available and used to teach older kids some basic IT skills ( email, Word, Exel) which is a golden opportunity for them to obtain lifetime employment . Their entire family depends upon one member finding a job.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Khmer: Fluent
    Thai: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    Teacher in community school in rural Cambodia for English language

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Volunteers are accommodated in comfortable private rooms with double bed , fan and mosquito net in a Homestay family house.( see photo). Meals are shared with the family and children , and other volunteers. Markets and bars and restaurants are located in the village.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There are buses and taxis from the capital Phnom Penh, aprox 60 km away. We can often arrange a cheaper , convenient local car owner for you . World heritage site Angkor Wat is upstream via boat or coach through the idyllic Tonle Sap Lake. Our school has bicycles , and motor scooters which can be hired for touring the restful paddy countryside... or a weekend trip with headmaster Searey and family.

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    A little more information

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    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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A group of children sit in a circle on the grass, reading books with an adult, likely a teacher, in a serene outdoor setting.
The image depicts a group of people on a wooden dock, surrounded by various items, with a body of water and a grassy area visible in the background.
The image depicts a woman and a child standing on a concrete surface, facing two monks, with a pile of rocks and a road in the background.
The image depicts a woman crouching down, holding a child, with another child standing beside a bicycle, set against a backdrop of a building and lush greenery.
The image depicts four individuals standing in a field, holding bundles of grass, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background. The scene appears to be a rural setting.
The image depicts a group of children gathered around a table, with a man seated at the table, likely engaged in a conversation or activity with them.
The image depicts a joyful scene of a man and woman playing with children in a dirt field, surrounded by trees and a house in the background.
The image shows a group of children standing together, holding hands, and smiling at the camera. They are dressed in casual clothing and appear to be enjoying themselves. The background is a plain wall.
A woman is handing out food to children outside a red building, likely a school or community center, on a sunny day.
The image depicts a group of children seated at desks in a classroom, with a man sitting on a chair in front of them, engaged in a conversation.
The image shows a house with a large yard and a pool, featuring a well-manicured lawn and a covered patio area, surrounded by trees and bushes. The house has a modern design with a flat roof.
The image depicts a flooded area with a body of water, trees, and a road, featuring a house in the distance, surrounded by a natural landscape with a clear sky above.
The image depicts a serene scene of a river with boats and people, set against a backdrop of a clear sky and lush greenery, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
A man and a girl stand in front of a whiteboard, surrounded by children seated at desks, engaged in a lesson or activity in a classroom setting.

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