Description

The orphanages providing the volunteer positions are located in Pursat, Phnom Penh, Sieam Reap and Battambang. The well recognized organizations do a great job by supporting the orphans and children in this regions. The children living with the organizations are between 1 and 20 years old, their parents having died as a result of either poverty or AIDS or have no ability to support their children.
Working with orphans as a volunteer you will help to give the children power and energy to return to a satisfied life and to create self-confidence and hope. In the orphanage the children have found a safe and secure home environment. You must follow strict guidlines and conduct a VAC 2 day training to work in this placements. Also we need your CV and a police check.

VAC is working within a local Volunteer Network to support responsible Volunteering. In addition VAC/Star Kampuchea is mentoring international Volunteer Programs and facilitating workshops for international Organizations. Therefore yoou can be sure, that our placements are carefully selected.

Highlights

Cambodia was an ancient empire, populated by Khmers. It reached its peak between the 11th and 15th century. After that period, Cambodia fell into decline and became a French colony from the latter part of the 19th century until the 1950s. Toward the end of 1960s, Cambodia was confronted with political disorder and conflicts due to economic turmoil, threats from communists in Vietnam, and air strikes by the United States and South Vietnamese forces in the final stages of the Vietnam War. In 1970, Lon Nol launched a successful coup d etat and deposed Sihanouk as the head of state. In April 1975, the Khmer Rouge (KR) expelled Lon Nol and installed the Democratic Kampuchea regime. In less than four years of rule, all institutions in Cambodia were destroyed and more than a million Cambodians were killed. Be part of History and follow the Khmer Rouge Trial, observe the development of Human Rights and work with us on Advocay. We offer several possibilities while you will Volunteer to support our human rights work (even so you work in an orphanage).

Qualifications

A special qualification is not necessary, but highly appreciated. The volunteer should be at least 18 years old. The staff of the orphanage speaks Khmer, some persons speak English or French, communication gaps are a problem the volunteer has to cope with. The kids learn English at school. All are very keen to improve their English skills and, at the same time, are very happy to teach you some basic Khmer phrases.

The volunteer should have a real interest to work with children and to support them with english, math, sports or as a drama or music teacher. The volunteer should be genuinely interested in and committed to the Cambodian people, the Cambodian country and the Cambodian culture.

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

starting from USD 490 for 4 weeks (also 2 and 3 weeks fees available ). We stop charging for long term Volunteers. Contact us for more information. All funds are used for our development Programs, Volunteer activities and capacity buliding.

Cost Includes:

• Registration fees

Program Fees Include:

The volunteer will be supported in finding a good and reasonable accommodation in a volunteer house, apartment or with a host family.

Responsibilities of the VAC program are:

* 2 day Orientation
* Helping to find a host family or a Guesthouse
* Pick up at the airport
* Welcome dinner
* Organization of the transfer to the NGO
* a presentation about the volunteer program Introduction to the partner organization
* To provide a contact, in case of problems
* pre depature informations
* educational activities (visiting the Trial, eco tourism projects, protests...)
* Evaluation
* Certificate
* Travel advise

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Childcare/children
• Drama
• Education
• Orphans
• Teaching

Typical Volunteer

VAC program invites international students and graduates from all over the world to work with local organizations. The volunteers are curious and respectful of other culture, open minded and flexible.

Age Range

18-70 years

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Independent living
• Apartment/Flat
• Guest House
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 2 to 4

Application Process Involves

• Written Application
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

minimum 2 weeks

Volunteer Action for Cambodia's Mission Statement

To achieve its objectives, STAR Kampuchea currently runs three programs: the Advocacy Action Program (AAP), the Advocacy Capacity Action Program (ACP) and the Program Volunteer Action for Cambodia (VAC).

Year Founded

1997