



Volunteer Teaching to Buddhist Monks in Cambodia
by: GVI
Cambodia is a country in South East Asia and is famed for its tropical beaches and a rich spiritual history. Our teaching volunteers in Cambodia get a chance to teach English in this idyllic setting, at the meeting of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers. On this program, we join efforts with local partner organisations to assess the needs of the community before setting up any our projects. Volunte...
Cambodia is a country in South East Asia and is famed for its tropical beaches and a rich spiritual history. Our teaching volunteers in Cambodia get a chance to teach English in this idyllic setting, at the meeting of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers. On this program, we join efforts with local partner organisations to assess the needs of the community before setting up any our projects. Volunteers will teach English to Buddhist monks and the local children from the local community. We aim to contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goal #4 – Quality Education.
Program Highlights
Contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goal #4 – Quality Education
Immerse yourself into the fascinating Cambodian culture and learn the local language
Explore the local sights of Phnom Penh in your free time
Make a lasting difference by helping to improve the level of education in the local community
Gain valuable life skills and hands-on teaching experience to improve your employability
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Quick Details
- Phnom Penh, Cambodia
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- Childcare & Children
- Community Development
- Education
- English Teaching
- Teaching
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- All Nationalities
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Each program is incredibly well coordinated
March 01, 2025by: Doryan AbdullahProgram: Volunteer Teaching to Buddhist Monks in CambodiaI joined GVI on a 3 month program! I am so glad I chose the 3 months because even after that time I still wanted to extend. Each program is incredibly well coordinated by Helena and even outside of the program there was always fun activities and day trips that we got to enjoy! Theary is fantastic, she made sure that everyone was accommodated for and got to fully enjoy their experience! Lon and Yothea bring such a wonderful element to the program being ex monks and I personally thoroughly enjoyed talking to them about Buddhism.
I gained so much confidence and developed a belief in myself that I'm capable of way more than I ever thought possible.
February 11, 2025by: Isabel ThomasProgram: Volunteer Teaching to Buddhist Monks in CambodiaThis program has been nothing short of amazing. I originally signed up for just two weeks, but after a few days, I knew that wasn't nearly enough, so I ended up extending my stay! In such a short time, I gained so much confidence and developed a belief in myself that I'm capable of way more than I ever thought possible. (Even though it sounds cliche!!) The programs in Siem Reap are fantastic, and the staff really go above and beyond to make sure everything runs smoothly and that we feel well looked after. Everything GVI partners with in the city, from the restaurants to the excursions, is all about building a sustainable future, and it's inspiring to see the positive impact being made. There's a real sense of working alongside the community to build something meaningful. The area itself is beautiful, with so much to see and do, no matter the time of day. At 19, this was the perfect stepping stone between home and solo travel, giving me a safety net as I navigated a new culture. But now, I feel so much more ready to explore on my own. I've made lifelong friendships, not just with other volunteers but with locals and staff too. I'm leaving feeling super inspired and already looking into coming back in the future.
Two weeks was definitely not long enough.
November 13, 2024by: Isabelle ElmsProgram: Volunteer Teaching to Buddhist Monks in CambodiaMy name is Isabelle Elms, I'm from Hitchin in the UK and I'm 18 currently on my gap year. I have just finished my first 2 week volunteering program with GVI in Siem Reap, Cambodia. This program was called Making a Difference in Cambodia and included working with the local teachers to help teach English in community classes, primary schools and to Monks in the Pagodas! Two weeks was definitely not long enough. Upon arrival to a warm and friendly welcome, you immediately feel the sense of family between all the volunteers and staff. Although two weeks is not long I definitely felt that I'd contributed but also learnt so much from the amazing community in Siem Reap. The teachers were amazing and so helpful and the students were all eager to learn and always up for conversations and playing games!:) The timetable worked really well meaning we were back for the hottest part of the day and had time to explore the amazing activities in Siem Reap such as the Temples, Apopo rats, Lotus farms, cooking classes, yoga and so much more! I chose GVI through reading blogs that other students had posted about their gap year. GVI stood out as a safe and reliable NGO to go with and the programs sounded amazing! I also received a GVI grant because I applied for two projects which was so helpful and meant I could worry less and focus on the exciting new adventures that awaited me.
Program Details
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Locations
- Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Childcare & Children
- Community Development
- Education
Availability
Years Offered: 2018,Year Round
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Couples, Families
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Qualifications & Experience
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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Cambodia is a country in South East Asia and is famed for its tropical beaches and a rich spiritual history. Our teaching volunteers in Cambodia get a chance to teach English in this idyllic setting, at the meeting of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers. On this program, we join efforts with local partner organisations to assess the needs of the community before setting up any our projects. Volunteers will teach English to Buddhist monks and the local children from the local community. We aim to contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goal #4 – Quality Education.

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Cambodia is a country in South East Asia and is famed for its tropical beaches and a rich spiritual history. Our teaching volunteers in Cambodia get a chance to teach English in this idyllic setting, at the meeting of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers. On this program, we join efforts with local partner organisations to assess the needs of the community before setting up any our projects. Volunteers will teach English to Buddhist monks and the local children from the local community. We aim to contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goal #4 – Quality Education.
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