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Description

If you are interested in volunteering during your time in Cambodia, Cultural Embrace can organize week-long projects for you to teach/tutor English local students. This program consists of helping students, aged between 7-18 years old, at various schools. Accommodation is generally in home stays with carefully screened and selected local families or in a local hostel. Central Cambodia Tour Cambodia is a country of considerable contradictions. After going through a troublesome and violent past with extreme poverty, Cambodia still retains it undeniable charm and glory. During this week-long tour, we will visit the archeological and world famous sites of Angkor Wat,. We will also visit the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh, and a visit to the National museum. And lets not forget another highlighttasting local Cambodian cuisine throughout the region! Accommodation in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh will be in basic local guesthouses located close to the city centre. This week-long adventure is available every third week of the month. Beach Our Beach week takes place in Sihanoukville, Cambodia's premier beach town. This is also the time for everyone to relax in the company of the other volunteers and a great way to reflect on your experience abroad.

Highlights

"Discover Cambodia" Offers:
* An unforgettable experience helping and improving Cambodian communities
* A chance to broaden your perspective and world view
* A chance to participate in and learn local cultural activities (e.g.: language, crafts, dancing)
* Memorable travel experiences with the chance to see exotic sites you have always dreamed about
* The ability to make lifelong friends from around the globe
* A valuable work experience that strengthens your resume, exhibiting your diligence, independence, and intercultural experiences
* A great way to develop and support your self-confidence and interpersonal skills

Cultural Embrace Offers:
* Program Placement Prior to Departure
Cultural Embrace pre-arranges your volunteer project, travel arrangements and cultural exchanges before you leave home to ensure an easy and hassle-free transition to your new life abroad.
* Housing and Board
All accommodations and most meals are included during the program. Housing will be available in either shared accommodations at volunteer sites or carefully selected host families.
* Visa Assistance
Cultural Embrace will assist you with information to obtain a visa (if necessary), but we have no control nor the ability to provide government issuance and/or visa availability.
* Arrival Assistance
An airport pick-up and transfer in Phnom Penh to your orientation site.
* Arrival Orientation
An one-week all-inclusive comprehensive orientation will be included. The orientation introduces the local community, Cambodian cultures, social taboos, basic language, and cuisines/gastronomy.
* Local Transportation
All ground transportation related to your program will be included in your host country
* Excursions and Activities
Enjoy a variety of activities and visit local sites in this beautiful country.
* International Traveler's Insurance
A comprehensive medical insurance is included during your program dates.
* Cultural Embrace Kit
Useful tips, advice, and information to prepare you for the amazing adventure of living and working abroad.
* Full-time Representation
Cultural Embrace provides English-speaking representation in the United States and Cambodia prior to, during, and after your placement.

Qualifications

- You must be at least 18 years of age. Or, if younger than 18, you must have parental or guardian consent
- Minimum volunteer commitment is 2 weeks; maximum is 6 months
- Enjoy working and serving others in an underprivileged and struggling environment.
- Open to foreign cultures and living abroad
- Dedication to the full term of commitment

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

From 1,276 for two weeks. Contact Cultural Embrace for customized pricing.

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays
• Other

Participants Travel to Cambodia

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks-1 year

Cultural Embrace's Mission Statement

Our mission is to encourage people to recognize and appreciate cultural diversity. We believe that visiting a place firsthand allows one to truly experience the authenticity of a culture and develop his/her own impressions. Our goals are to provide quality service and opportunities for people to explore their world and enlighten their eyes, mind and heart. Traveling is a reciprocated flow of communication and interaction between people...the more you seek, the more you learn. "Discover the Similarities - Share the Differences"