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Program Overview

Volunteer abroad with Kaya and help make quality education accessible to children from rural areas. You will work at a voluntary school started in 2008 by a local community leader to encourage kids to learn English. This project had a largely positive impact, with more than 400 children attending either the morning or afternoon session. What’s amazing is that these children participate willingly and truly enjoy learning from international volunteers.

Each class usually has 10-30 students and classrooms are equipped with basic resources, including a whiteboard and flashcards. You will teach in a traditional classroom setting, remaining within the school’s established curriculum and schedule. However, you are encouraged to be creative when planning lessons. Expect to work alongside local teachers and other volunteers, taking turns in giving instruction during the session.

A love for children and patience are essential for this project. Besides passing your English knowledge test, you need to be able to share basic sanitation and hygienic practices as well as your own experiences and cultural background.

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Program Highlights

Participate in a fun cultural exchange with local students and teachers in rural Cambodia.
Gain valuable experience and develop your skills while teaching abroad.
Make friends with volunteers and local Cambodians, helping to broaden your international network.
Help create a brighter future for Cambodian children from rural villages by teaching them English.
Spend your free weekends exploring nearby places as well as Siem Reap, which is two hours away.

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Training

Program Details

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Locations

  • Rural Areas, Cambodia

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • American
  • Australian
  • Austrian
  • Belgian
  • British
  • Canadian
  • Cypriot
  • Czech
  • Danish
  • Dutch
  • English
  • Finnish
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Hawaiian
  • Hungarian
  • Icelandic
  • Irish
  • Italian
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuanian
  • Maltese
  • Manx
  • Polish
  • Scottish
  • Slovak
  • Slovenian
  • Spanish
  • Swedish
  • Swiss
  • The Vatican
  • Welsh
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Group

Education Levels & Language

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

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Guest House

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks

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Magnus OlsonCanada · October 2022

Amazing experience

The Treak Community Centre is an amazing place for any traveller young or old. The administration is ready to help with any situation or need that comes your way, and the staff at the centre are some of the most welcoming group I have ever met. This program offers cultural immersion and an enjoyable volunteering experience that I would recommend anyone to try.

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Do I need experience to teach English in Cambodia?

If you are working towards a degree in English or have experience working with children, then that is a plus! However, you don't need prior experience in teaching to be able to teach English in Cambodia. In order to be accepted into this program howe

Will the resources be provided?

Besides classrooms being equipped with basic teaching resources such as whiteboards, chalkboards and flashcards, you are encouraged to bring some small creative materials with you to use and donate to our school. Anything is appreciated to help broad

Will I teach a whole class by myself?

Not at all! You will be working alongside other local teaching staff and volunteers. This means as many as 3-5 participants taking turns providing instruction and support to classes of 10-30 students during the teaching session. The benefit of this i

Is the background check included?

No. Kaya will cover your accommodation, travel to and from the airport and provide you 3 meals each weekday and 2 on each day of the weekend. We will help you process your background check along with any visa applications, however paying the small fe

Recognitions & Awards

Awards and accreditations earned by this provider

Innovative New Program – Volunteer Abroad Finalist 2022
Innovative New Program – Volunteer Abroad 2021 Finalist
Top Rated Online Program Notable Mentions
Innovative New Program Volunteer Abroad 2020 Finalist
Top Eco-Traveling Enthusiast of 2017 - Sustainable Voluntourism
British Youth Travel Awards 2018 Finalist

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