Description

According to UNDP figures, Cambodia is one of the poorest countries in South-East Asia. Over 75% of the Cambodian population lives on less than 2 USD per day, with the figures for the countryside dramatically higher. Basic infrastructure is lacking and education levels are generally low. However, despite these problems young Cambodians are very dynamic and eager to engage themselves!

Your help can really make a difference! Through this unique program you will engage in basic teaching activities as well as basic renovation of schools in Samraong, the capital of Oddar Meanchey. You will work in conjunction with local and international NGOs as well the provincial education department.

Highlights

In cooperation with the full time volunteer a special program will be created for all volunteers involved in this initiative. Activities can include a combination of:

- Teaching English on a non formal basis
- Working with the children in their vegetable garden (for their own consumption)
- Creating activities for the students including workshops for cultural exchange
- Art and Handicraft activities
- Sports after classes
- Environmental awareness activities (Clean Up the World)
- Basic construction to improve the children's livelihoods

The schools are located in the town of Samraong and the villages around it.

Travel Types

• Volunteering

Qualifications

- Minimum age 18
- Good level of English
- Motivation to work with children and meet new cultures
- Full travel and medical insurance
- Immunizations (please consult your doctor)

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

505 for 1 week, 175 for each extra week

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country

Program Fees Include:

- Accommodation: Eco lodge with shared room
- Food: 3 meals a day
- Airport pickup: Included upon arrival
- Orientation kit: Full project details will be sent following registration
- Training: Introduction week in Samraong
- Support: Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Volunteers with GoEco are united by their passion for travel and desire to help people. Our volunteers come from all over the world, representing a host of religions, cultures, and languages. Ultimately, GoEco volunteers are fun-loving, adventurous, and outgoing agents for change.

Age Range

18-70

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Guest House
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview

GoEco - Volunteer Abroad's Mission Statement

(1) Encourage ecological and volunteer tourism that promotes sustainable development (2) Enable travelers to experience different and more rewarding kinds of tourism. (3) Encourage travelers to volunteer for the benefit of others and thus to serve as a good-will ambassador to other countries in the world. (4) Encourage travelers from all over the world to come to Israel for ecological and community-based projects, in both the Arab and Jewish sectors, and experience firsthand the unique cultural and natural diversity in this region. (5) Support environmental and humanitarian projects that promote understanding and good will between ethnic societies in Israel. (6) Conduct further research in the field of ecological tourism, such as the 'Ecological Footprint' as a tool for sustainable tourism development. (7) Establish an in-depth and up-to-date data base of the relevant projects worldwide. (8) Create a platform from which to explore the various organizations that support the environment and actively encourage volunteering.

Year Founded

2005