Volunteering in Cambodia with EXIS

  Cambodia

• Other Cities in Cambodia: 
Phnom Penh,  Pursat,  Rural Areas

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: EXIS organizes volunteer work in Cambodia in cooperation with local NGOs and CBOs. Volunteering is a unique way to discover the country, its culture and people while doing a meaningful job.

* Taking care of children in schools, villages or orphanages.
* Teaching English
* Community development
* Projects combating Domestic Violence
* Law/ Human rights
* Health Projects

Highlights: You should take some time to visit the main attractions in the country, especially the majestic temples of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap province, and the beautiful coconut beaches of Sihanoukville. For any trip, a minimum of 3 or 4 days should be planned. It is sometimes possible to take the Friday off! Some of our volunteers add some holidays at the end of their volunteering. This is a very good idea, worth considering.

Qualifications: You must be at least 18 or 19 years old, independent and outgoing, and have a genuine desire to volunteer. There are no specific qualifications needed, but if you want to work in an orphanage, you must read the 'UN Convention on Child Rights' and sign the orphanage 'Code of Conduct' after arrival.

Cost in US$: Depends on the length of stay.

Experience Required: yes

As a law student you can support a community and help them apply for their land rights. If you have skills in development work you can support any NGO by writing reports and proposals for fundraising. A background in economics can help an NGO organize income generating activities for the poor and also develop a savings program for the community. A background in country planning is useful to help establish land and fishery communities in Pursat province. No special requirements for teaching or working at an orphanage.

Typical Volunteer: The best volunteers are enthusiastic, have initiative and willingness to work.

Age Range: From 18 to no limit

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Cambodia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

EXIS ApS's Mission Statement: EXIS is your ticket to put together a different kind of travel experience. EXIS got started in 1982 with restlessness and an urge to ramble before globalization was a household word and the world could be Googled in five seconds. EXIS made sure nearly 30 years ago that Danish au pairs could drink tea on the High Street in London and now offers unique language study and voluntary work on five continents. EXIS philosophy is still the same to make it possible for you to satisfy your curiosity and thirst for adventure. We work with partners all over the world to build the most secure starting gate for unique experiences and you take it from there! Forget all about the world getting smaller. It's bigger than ever and right within your reach. Join the world... it's yours!

Year Founded: 1982