Description

This activity-packed one-month gap expedition is ideal for volunteers who are keen to take on a challenge and support this very special community project alongside other international volunteers. This programme gives you the chance to live as part of a Khmer community and work on ongoing projects to improve the standard of living for the villagers. Current projects involve supporting an orphanage, construction, teaching and sustainable farming initiatives. Camp Cambodia also has a strong cultural and historical element, with trips to ancient temples, the killing fields and Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. For those wishing to volunteer for longer than one month, this programme is ideally combined with Camp Borneo for the ultimate Asian gap year volunteering experience.

Highlights

* Live as part of the community
* Experience the warmth and generosity of local people
* Support a day care centre for young children
* Improve local school facilities
* Enhance food security and production
* Visit Cambodia's world famous temples including Ankor Wat, Bayon and Ta Prohm (featured in Tomb Raider Movie)
* Cultural tour of Siem Reap and the capital Phnom Pehn
* Kick back and enjoy the laid back vibe of Siem Reap's bars and restaurants with other like minded volunteers
* Visit the Killing Fields and S21 prison camp in Phnom Pehn

Travel Types

• Heritage Tourism
• Volunteering

Qualifications

No qualifications are necessary, however any skills can prove very useful.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

2432

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Travel while in host country

Program Fees Include:

* Regular trips to Siem Reap
* Local Khmer Language instruction
* Cultural visits to temples etc.

Salary/Pay

70 UCAS points for university applications in the UK and other countries A massive variety of projects including wildlife, community and environmental projects.

Experience Required

yes

No but any skills can prove very useful.

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

A camps International volunteer is an open minded person who likes to work as part of a team. The typical volunteer will have researched our products well and understand that volunteering with camps is a different experience to other companies. As part of any of our programs volunteers will be immersed into local culture and be ready to take part in a huge variety of projects. The volunteer must be very hands on and willing to work hard both physically and mentally. There is plenty of time for relaxing at weekends and during the evenings there must be a willingness to take part in cultural activities and experiment with new ideas and foods.

Age Range

18-25

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Guest House
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 1-30

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 days

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Year Founded

2002