Volunteer with Children's Art Center in Cambodia

  Cambodia

Phnom Penh

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Year round

Description: Emerging from years of war, chaos and genocide under Pol Pot's regime of the 1970s, Cambodia is finally enjoying a period of relative stability. The beauty and warmth of Cambodia and its inhabitants belie its destructive and violent past: friendly people, stunning temples and beautiful beaches await the intrepid traveler. A trip to Cambodia will stay with you for a lifetime.

Greenheart Travel's volunteer program in Cambodia is ideal for adult participants who have skills and experience with the arts and enjoy working with children. Founded by a professional artist, this non profit NGO is based on the belief that education and creative expression are antidotes to poverty and exploitation. The art center provides neglected, abused and impoverished children ages 5 to 15 with the opportunity to develop their imaginations and skills through painting. The center is a safe, stable and emotionally supportive social environment that aims to help ease the stress and chaos the children experience in their everyday lives.

Highlights:
* Assisting the children with their art projects, including but not limited to:

       - Texture rubbings, wax resist
       - Hand or foot prints
       - Portraiture, still life drawing and painting
       - Landscape/open air painting
       - Folding and constructing with paper
       - Collage
       - Construction with found objects
       - Kite making, painting and flying
       - Sand sculpture
       - Crushing natural minerals to make pigments
       - Group mural, painting or mosaic project

* Instructing children on various painting techniques
* Leading sports activities: Volley ball, soccer, racket ball, swimming
* Tutoring children in math, English and computer skills

Qualifications: No language or education requirements but experience working with children or a background in art is beneficial.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Greenheart Travel volunteers are flexible, caring people who have a genuine interest in experiencing true cultural exchange and have a sincere desire to help.

Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Cambodia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Greenheart Travel's Mission Statement: Greenheart Travel is a division of the Center for Cultural Interchange. Founded in 1985, the Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of cultural understanding, academic development and world peace. Greenheart is CCI's way of promoting the health and welfare of the earth and its people through cultural exchange, ethical travel, responsible consumerism, and community service.

Year Founded: 1985