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Description

HIV/AIDS prevention education serves as the primary focus of the International Health Program in Cambodia. Health professionals will have the opportunity to work with local NGOs, orphanages, schools and hospitals, where shadowing placements may be available. Those without medical background or experience are welcome to apply and will educate and work with Cambodians who currently lack the resources to obtain the necessary medical knowledge and services. A typical week consists of five to six days of work, with evenings and weekends free to spend time with your community and explore the region. While Cambodian cuisine bears some similarity to Lao, Indian and Thai cuisine, it is truly unique and focuses on the use of local herbs, rather than chillis for flavor.

Highlights

All participants will receive an initial week of orientation, which includes technical training, Khmer language lessons, and culture and history lessons about Cambodia. In addition, volunteers will have the chance to visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, the National Museum, the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, and the Killing Fields at Cheoung Ek. During one of the weekends, participants will go on a three-day visit to Angkor Wat, or a two-day trip to visit the local sites around Phnom Penh.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Nine week programs start at USD 5,030

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Living stipend
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18 and above

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other

Participants Travel to Cambodia

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 2-5

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

90 days

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Global Service Corps's Mission Statement

Working from offices on three continents, Global Service Corps is dedicated to fulfilling our mission of designing and implementing effective service-learning programs that provide maximum benefit to our program participants and the communities we serve. Through the hard work of our staff, support of our advisory board, collaboration with our partners and the participation of hundreds of volunteers each year, Global Service Corps has earned its reputation as a leader in international volunteerism, service-learning and community development.

Year Founded

1992