Description

United Planet's Cambodia program is multifaceted and growing and there are many opportunities for volunteers to make a critical difference. Volunteers can play an important role in contributing to the local community and in building bonds of understanding. Many opportunities are offered on projects supporting community development.

United Planet's Volunteer Abroad Quest program offers signature pre-departure and in-country training, personal volunteer support, meaningful volunteer opportunities, diverse cultural and learning activities, local excursions, a strong host family network, and much more.

Highlights

United Planet Short-term Quest offers 16 destinations in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and Middle East. Volunteers can chose a project from a wide range of projects, such as: orphanage care, teaching English, environmental work, healthcare and more. You will be 100% immersed in the local culture though cultural activities, excursions, and host family stays. You will also be supporting essential community development work.

United Planet is the proud US and Canadian partner within the International Cultural Youth Exchange (ICYE) Federation, the oldest long-term volunteering federation in the world. With over 60 years of experience, the ICYE Federation has a proven track record and upholds the highest standards for excellence in serving both the volunteers and the communities involved.

Cambodia:

Cambodia is situated in South East Asia, bordering Thailand, Vietnam and Laos. Many tourists visit Cambodia every year, however, poverty is still widespread. United Planet offers the opportunity to experience the unique culture and warmth of the Khmer people while doing meaningful volunteer work.

Specific projects in Cambodia:

* Teaching Quest
Volunteers in Cambodia are needed to teach English and interact with children through playing games, music or sports at schools or orphanages in Siem Reap area. Children in this region are less privileged so the local organizations are trying to provide education and experiences not normally available to these children

* Orphanage Quest
Volunteers help with feeding, cleaning, playing and other daily tasks around the orphanage. The orphanage looks after about 10 children ages 2-10 years of age. No language skills or formal qualifications are required.

Qualifications

None

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing

Program Fees Include:

* Guest House accommodations
* Devoted support from the United Planet team
* Travel insurance
* Pre-departure training
* Transfers to and from airport in Siem Reap
* Orientation, mid-Quest check-in, final evaluation
* Diverse cultural and learning opportunities
* Language lessons
* Historical, cultural and recreational excursions
* Global Caring Award upon successful Quest completion
* United Planet t-shirt or hoodie sweatshirt

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

People of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to join us. We are extremely proud of our international volunteers. Each and every volunteer strives to be a good ambassador through their flexibility, courage, open-mindedness, positive spirit, and genuine desire to make a difference. To help prepare you for the predictable and unpredictable aspects of your time abroad, you will be offered comprehensive pre-departure training and in-country orientations, as well as personal support from our Program Coordinators. We will work with you to help you gain the tools you need for a fun, safe and successful volunteer abroad experience.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

24hours

United Planet's Mission Statement

As an international non-profit organization, United Planet (UP) strives to create a world in which all people understand, respect, and support one another. United Planet's global network of leaders and volunteers fosters cross-cultural understanding and addresses shared challenges to unite the world in a community beyond borders. In 2008, United Planet was one of only ten organizations selected by CNN to be part of its "Be the Change" initiative.

Year Founded

2001