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Program Overview

Join GoEco and experience Cambodian culture by volunteering for children in the local community of Samraong. Become involved in various activities and get to spend an eco-trip after your placement.

Your main role is to help boost the educational experience of underprivileged children, both inside and outside the classroom. Teach them english and assist in construction projects. A day’s work typically ends at around 5:00 pm, during which you can have dinner and then relax or hang out with fellow volunteers.

This program is open to volunteers who have:
- Minimum age of 18
- Good level of English
- Motivation to work with children and meet new cultures
- Full travel and medical insurance
- Immunizations (please consult your doctor)

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Program Highlights

Make a lasting difference in a province in need of further development from a civil war.
Gain hands-on work experience while assisting in construction projects or teaching English to children.
Bring smiles to the faces of underprivileged children who can’t afford tuition.
Explore Cambodia’s natural surroundings and travel gems during free weekends.
Develop the artistic capabilities of kids through arts and crafts activities.

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
In-Country Orientation
Pre-Departure Orientation
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Training
Emergency Support
Certificate of Completion

Program Details

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Locations

  • Rural Areas, Cambodia

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Families, Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Other

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Disciplinary Clearance Form

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Short Term
  • Spring
  • 1-3 Months
  • 3-6 Months
  • 1 Year
  • After College
  • Career Break / Mid-Career
  • During College
  • During High School
  • Post High School

Program Reviews

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5.0
6 reviews

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Top categories

Volunteer Placement
5.0
Community Engagement
5.0
Day to Day Life
5.0
Program Administration
4.8
Living Situation
4.8
Health & Safety
4.3

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Kathleen HaggertyFebruary 2026

The founders of the school are all commendable

The school, the teachers, and the students have made a indelible impression on me. The eagerness of the children wanting to learn, the engagement from the teachers, and the founders of the school are all commendable. It was a very positive experience for me.

AnoukJuly 2024

Doing both teaching and construction

my favourite part of the program was having the chance of doing both teaching and construction because it meant that I could get a taste of both programmes. I enjoyed teaching because the children really showed me that they wanted to learn and were so happy to be in my class. The construction was also amazing because you can really se the impact the work you’re doing has for the local community and education for the children.

Eibhlis ThorntonDecember 2019

Impressed

My favorite part fo the program was the community school and the children who attend are very very special. Having volunteered there, I am so impressed by the organisation and the co-ordinators who run the school.

Timothy PryceJuly 2018

Teaching and working with the children

Had an absolute ball. The Project staff and facilities where we stayed were excellent. The volunteers were a great mixed bunch of people from around the world, all with a common goal in mind and that was to help and make a difference. Will definitely be going back for a longer stint next time.

Timothy PryceFebruary 2018

Teaching and working with the children was the best part of the trip

Had an absolute ball. The Project staff and facilities where we stayed were excellent. The volunteers were a great mixed bunch of people from around the world, all with a common goal in mind and that was to help and make a difference. Will definitely be going back for a longer stint next time.

Megan LasleyFebruary 2018

I absolutely fell in love with the Cambodia school

I absolutely fell in love with the Cambodia school. So much that I extended my trip for as long as financially possible (an extra month). As someone who had experience working with kids but no experience as a teacher, I was nervous and unsure of what teaching would be like. I never thought I was interested in teaching but I fell in love with the kids and I felt personally invested in their success. This school is a great opportunity and place of happiness and inspiration for them. Cambodian people are so hardworking, respectful and beautiful inside and out. I enjoyed every minute in this place!

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Recognitions & Awards

Awards and accreditations earned by this provider

Top Rated Provider Volunteer Abroad 2025
Innovative Volunteer Abroad Program
GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist - Intern Abroad Program
Top Rated Provider 2023 - Notable Mention
Innovation in Sustainability Finalist 2022
Innovation in Sustainability 2021 Finalist
Innovative New Program Volunteer Abroad 2020 Finalist
2019 Notable Mentions
GoAbroad Innovative New Program - Volunteer Abroad
GoAbroad Top Rated Organization 2017 (Notable Mention)
Global Youth Travel Awards 2018
GoAbroad Top Volunteer Abroad Organization 2018
World Youth Student & Educational Travel Confederation

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