Volunteer in Siem Reap, Cambodia

We have a 10% DISCOUNT for bookings confirmed before the 15th of February 2010

The Program

Our projects in Cambodia are based in Siem Reap which is the gateway town to the world famous heritage of the Angkor temples. Siem Reap has frequent flights from Phnom Penh, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City.

At the beginning of the program you will be picked up from the airport in Siem Reap and on the first day of your program you will receive an orientation from the WLS Coordinator in Siem Reap. After that you will be introduced to your projects to start your volunteering.

Your individual program will be organized based upon your preferences, skills & areas of interest and the needs of the projects. You will be placed in 2 to 3 projects which will enable you to have a great volunteering experience. If you only want to work in one project then that is fine, just let us know.

We offer great flexibility to our volunteers. Our volunteer program in Cambodia starts on any date of your choice throughout the year. You can join the program from 1 week up to 24 weeks.

Example Weekly Volunteer Schedule
	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Weekend
Morning	Home of Joy	Teach English Orphanage	Teach English Orphanage	Global Village Project	Global Village Project	Time off for sightseeing
Afternoon	Home of Joy	Home of Joy	Home of Joy	Global Village Project	Global Village Project	Time off for sightseeing

The Projects

We have several projects available in Siem Reap. With us you will be placed at different projects which will enable you to get a unique and fulfilling experience. Your individual program will be organized based upon your preferences, skills & areas of interest and the needs of the projects.

Home of Joy : Children’s center with about 20 children, mostly from 1 -5 years old.

Project for the Disabled: Group of disabled persons learning skills to become independent.

Orphans and Disabled Project: Orphanage with 18 children

Cambodian Children Organization: They have 13 schools in the villages around Preah Dak.

Global Village Project: This is a environmentally focused project that promotes arts and crafts.

Rural Children Organization: This is a government school.

Values and Eco Center : A newly set up center offering training in values.

Click here for a pictures of the experiences of one of our volunteers Jennifer Stroud from Australia

Program Requirements

The minimum age for joining the program is 17. There are no specific qualifications needed to join the volunteer program in Cambodia . Volunteers are expected to be flexible and patient as well as possess a passion and love for children

Accommodation

You will stay in a Homestay. You will have your own single room and stay in a nice quiet area. The location is near our volunteering projects so it is very convenient for your volunteering. You will have your own room with your private bathroom. There are also cooking facilities which you are welcome. Click here for some pictures of the accommodation. There is a computer shop nearby which also has wireless internet. There is also a single room hotel option available at an extra charge.

Volunteer Activities

There is a lot of help needed in Cambodia! Volunteers can be involved in teaching English. Education is very important especially with Cambodia developing there is a a lot of education needed. And with most people still poor many children do not have the opportunity to get an education, especially for orphaned and the poor children.

Our volunteers have done great work teaching at our different projects and have made a great impact to the children's lives. No teaching experience is needed. The level of English of the children is mostly basic. The main requirements needed are flexibility, enthusiasm and a willingness to help.

You can also teach special skills that you might have such as art or music. You can also assist in taking care of the children, playing with the children and helping out where needed.

Make a Difference!

WLS International has sponsored different projects in Siem Reap. We have bought water filters for different projects. We enabled for a project to start a vegetable & mushroom farm to help to grow their own food and create their own income. We bought 40 desks for a project, these are used throughout the day by all students during their classes. We sponsored an essential water tank building projects at one project. We sponsor 2 local English teachers who teach at the orphanages and projects. These local teachers also support our volunteers in organizing the classes and helping with the translation.

Click here for pictures of sponsored projects in Siem Reap by WLS International

These are just some of the contributions we made to the projects. We are very busy to make a real difference together with our volunteers in Cambodia. Cambodia is a great place that is in full development with lots of help needed. We look forward to welcome you to our program!