Cambodia
From ancient temples and bustling cities to rice paddies, tropical landscapes and rural communities, Cambodia is a country full of colour, culture and adventure.
Living and volunteering here gives you the opportunity to experience Cambodia beyond the usual tourist trail. You’ll become part of your local community, experience Khmer culture and traditions first-hand and build relationships with the children, young people and colleagues you work alongside.
Whether you’re cycling along roads surrounded by rice fields, discovering Khmer food or exploring the temples of Angkor, Cambodia is a place that will constantly surprise you.
Placement Types
Focused Placement
Spend 6–8 months living and volunteering in Cambodia, becoming part of your project and local community.
You’ll develop new skills, build meaningful relationships and immerse yourself in Khmer culture while experiencing everything Cambodia has to offer.
Discovery Placement
Experience life in Cambodia over 3–4 months, living and volunteering within a local community while discovering a completely different culture and way of life.
You’ll become part of your project, build relationships with the people around you and experience everyday Cambodian life first-hand
What can you do?
Primary Teaching
Become part of everyday life in a Cambodian Primary School, supporting younger pupils across a range of subjects and activities.
You’ll bring your own enthusiasm and creativity into the classroom, helping pupils learn while developing your own teaching, communication and leadership skills.
Secondary Teaching
Support older students in a Secondary School, helping to plan and deliver engaging lessons across a range of subjects depending on your placement and strengths.
You’ll build relationships with your students and become part of the wider school community, with opportunities to get involved beyond the classroom too.
Youth Development
Support children and young people through activities and opportunities outside the traditional classroom.
Depending on your project, you could get involved in sports, games, creative activities and extracurricular sessions, bringing your own interests and ideas while helping young people build skills and confidence.
What does life as a Volunteer look like?
FOOD
Discover Khmer cuisine and local favourites such as fish amok, a fragrant curry traditionally steamed with coconut milk and spices.
Local markets, street food and sharing meals within your community are all great ways to experience Cambodian food and everyday life
Living
Life in Cambodia can be simple, sociable and full of new experiences. You’ll live within your local community and quickly get to know the people around you.
A bicycle may become your everyday transport, taking you to your project along roads surrounded by villages and rice paddies.
TRAVEL
Cambodia has plenty to discover during your time off.
Explore the extraordinary temples of Angkor, visit the floating communities around Tonlé Sap, trek through the Cardamom Mountains or head towards Cambodia’s tropical coastline and islands.
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A Timeline of your Placement
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Explore:
Angkor · Tonlé Sap · Cardamom Mountains · Phnom Penh · Tropical coastline.
Culture:
Experience Khmer traditions, festivals and everyday community life, with Buddhism playing an important role in Cambodian culture
Food:
Fish amok · Khmer curries · Local markets · Street food
What could I do?
TESOL · Youth Development
Language:
Khmer – learn everyday words and phrases as you become part of your community.
Placement:
Immersive · Focused
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