Projects Abroad
http://www.projects-abroad.org/destination...347 W 36th St. Suite 903 New York, NY 10018 United States
347 W 36th St. Suite 903 New York, NY 10018 United States
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Phone: 1-888-839-3535
Fax: 212 244 7236
Location
Cambodia: Phnom Penh
Program Duration
2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program
2-4 weeks
Dates
All Year Round (you set the start and end date)
Explore the engaging culture of modern Cambodia as a volunteer on our Khmer Projects. On our Khmer Projects, volunteers not only get to learn about Khmer culture, past and present, but are also able to experience local communities in this truly fascinating country by spending a few days in a traditional village.
Cambodia is among Asia's poorest countries; by taking part in our Khmer projects, you are contributing to the economic growth of local communities by living there and spending money on local products. Furthermore, while carrying out visits, activities and cultural projects in Cambodia, you are able to learn about Khmer culture in a vivid and stimulating way.
The Khmer Project is available as a one-month project and during this time volunteers take part in a variety of different activities.
During your first couple of weeks in Cambodia, Khmer Project volunteers visit many of the main sites of Phnom Penh. Discovering sites like the National Museum and the Killing Fields with our Khmer Projects supervisor gives a thorough insight into the history and culture of Cambodia and its people.
Volunteers also take part in variety of both practical and observational sessions, which may include puppet-making classes, cooking lessons, a copper molding workshop, as well as traditional music and dance classes. Learning some of the Khmer language is also a useful and integral part of this first stage of the project.
Volunteers can also spend a few days living with a rural village community, where your help with basic English classes for a couple of hours a day will be greatly appreciated.
You could choose to take part in another project following your month on the Khmer Project. With your newly acquired Khmer language skills and a good understanding of the local culture, you will certainly then be well equipped to teach the local children or help in an orphanage.
No experience or qualifications are required.
Please go to our website for prices.
The price of each placement includes all your food and accommodation, transfers to and from the airport, full travel and medical insurance plus support and 24 hour back-up from our staff based around the world.
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Open-minded with a desire to travel.
16-80
Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.
Independently or in Groups
Independently or in Groups
10 days
As part of the global economy, Projects Abroad helps create local employment wherever we send volunteers. Employing local staff overseas and using their talents and knowledge is important to us. This local knowledge and support enables the organization to channel the skills of the volunteers from more affluent countries to regions around the world where they are needed. Volunteers also learn from their placements and the people they meet, and they gain experience in a chosen field. In the 21st century, we believe this mutual respect is what cultural exchange is all about.
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