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Construction Internship in Cambodia

$100-300Program Costs
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Program Overview

Travel to Cambodia and help build houses and sanitation systems for the impoverished neighborhoods of Siem Reap. This internship offers a unique opportunity to learn khmer building techniques, while contributing to an incredible cause. You’ll join an organization addressing the extreme poverty in the Siem Reap province where many live without access to clean drinking water or proper sanitation sy...

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Program Highlights

International experience in a nonprofit context
Practical skill-development in project management
Unique opportunities to learn khmer building techniques
Meaningful projects with tangible impacts
Live and work in Cambodia

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
In-Country Transportation To & From Project
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
In-Country Orientation
Academic Advising
Assistance Booking Travel
Academic Credit
Letter of Recommendation

Quick Details

Location
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Starts At$100-300
Availability
Year(s) Offered:Year Round
Duration:
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
Age Requirement21+
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Architecture
  • Civil Engineering
  • Communications
  • Construction
  • Development
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • Albanian
  • American
  • Andorran
  • Antarctica
  • Antiguan & Barbudan
  • Argentinian
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Locations

  • Siem Reap, Cambodia

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered: Year Round
  • Duration: 9-12 Weeks, 5-8 Weeks, 3-6 Months
  • Intern Duration: 1-3 Months, 3-6 Months

Eligible Nationalities

  • Albanian
  • American
  • Andorran
  • Antarctica

Education Levels & Language

  • Language: English
  • Education: University 5th Year or More
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree
  • Education: Master’s degree

Accommodation Options

  • Guest House

Application Procedures

  • Resume
  • Online Application

Age Requirement

21+

Duration

9-12 Weeks, 5-8 Weeks, 3-6 Months

Starts At

$100-300

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Depending on your background, there may be opportunities for interns to contribute engineering expertise to the installation of WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) systems during the internship.

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Innovative New Program, Intern Abroad Winner 2022
Innovative New Program – Intern Abroad Finalist 2022
Top Rated Internship Organizations of 2020 Notable Mentions
Innovative New Program Intern Abroad 2020 Finalist
Innovative New Program, Intern Abroad 2020 Winner
Global Youth Travel Awards 2019

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