Volunteer Vacation in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

  Cambodia

Phnom Penh

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: All year round

Description: Volunteers help orphans by teaching them English, basic use of the computer, arts and craft or music and dance.

A basic command of the English language will open up doors of job opportunities for these orphans when they grow a bit older. Since the orphans know very little English and hardly have anyone to practice with, volunteers can help by engaging the kids in English conversations during their interaction.

The orphanage also has a computer room and volunteers are welcomed to teach them the basic use of the computer. Another option with the pre-school children is to play with them and provide a helping hand in more general tasks around the orphanage.

There are altogether around 70 orphans from the ages of 2 weeks to 18 years old in this Phnom Penh orphanage.

Highlights: Voluntary work in this Phnom Penh orphanage involves teaching English to the orphans.

Volunteers can teach English or basic computer skills in the orphanage's classrooms. The English lessons to be taught will complement the formal school's curriculum. More importantly, the English interaction with the orphans can help them to improve their English, which will be a strong asset when they are to look for job in the future.

For the teaching of English, there is no requirement for the volunteers to be native speakers neither is it necessary for them to have academic qualification in the English language. All that is required is a decent command of English and a heart to help the orphans.

This program is highly suitable for gap year students, student groups, corporate volunteers and Church groups!

Singapore Work Holiday Program: Good news, undergraduates and graduates! Finance your gap year and volunteering in asia through the Singapore Work Holiday Program!

Singapore is introducing Work Holiday Program from 1 December 2007. Undergraduates and graduates from up to 8 countries,including Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, The United Kingdom and The United States can experience living and working in Singapore for up to 6 months! Check with us for more information on the Work Holiday Program!

Qualifications: Although no special qualification requirement is needed, it will be great if volunteers speak relatively decent English. Most important of all, a willing heart is more than enough.

Cost in US$: US$470

a) Application Fee: USD250

b) Accommodation Fees at Phnom Penh,including donation to orphanage:

3 nights USD120
1 week USD220
2 weeks USD460
3 weeks USD700
4 weeks USD950

Please feel free to contact us if you plan to stay longer than 4 weeks.

What's not included in the package: all airfares, all airport transfer, food, visa and travel insurance.

Optional
c) Singapore- based Fee: USD390

This includes 2-days' volunteering in Singapore, volunteering orientation as well as 3 nights' accommodation in Singapore.

Take Me To Volunteer Travel believes in equipping volunteers for a meaningful and memorable volunteering experience. During the orientation, facilitators will share volunteering basics and the culture and needs of the Cambodian communities.   We also provide the environment for the volunteers to prepare for their voluntary work, such as discussion for suitable volunteer activities and assistance to buy the necessary materials.

Volunteers will have hands-on volunteer experience in Singapore too! Help out in children's homes and elderly homes!

The Singapore-based volunteer orientation program is especially beneficial for volunteers from Europe, America or Australia. The short-stint in Singapore allows international volunteers to adjust to the Asian culture, jetlag, and acclimatise to Asian weather.

Of course, take the opportunity to sample our local delicacies, tour around and see how this tiny city state thrives in spite of its lack of natural resources.   

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 15 to 60

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European and Kiwi Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Cambodia Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Take Me To Asia Pte Ltd's Mission Statement: Take Me To Volunteer Travel is a member of Take Me To Asia, a leading international travel portal based in Singapore. Take Me To Volunteer Travel is a strong advocate of meaningful travel, travel that will bless both the travelers as well as the communities where travelers go to. Take Me To Volunteer Travel's mission is that through volunteer travel, we can help make tourism do more than just bringing economic benefit to the communities travelers go to, but also bless travelers with a unique and meaningful travel experience in Asia.

Year Founded: 2007