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  • Quality Education

English Language Helper & Teacher for Students

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2 - 24 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Work in local schools/training centers and assist trainers and teachers
  • Stay in Volunteer House accommodation with other volunteers
  • Weekends are free to explore Cambodia and also visit Angkor Wat

Highlights

  • Work in local schools/training centers and assist trainers and teachers
  • Stay in Volunteer House accommodation with other volunteers
  • Weekends are free to explore Cambodia and also visit Angkor Wat
  • Option of staying with a host family and experiencing Cambodian way of life
  • Help in improving the spoken English level of the students at the project
    • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Having a decent command over English language can be very useful for making a career, and this is what exactly the Teaching English Program in Cambodia aims for.

    The project

    Being one of the top most commonly spoken language in the world, spoken English has a huge role to play when it comes to making a career. This becomes all the more important in places and for people for whom employment opportunities are limited. 

    To work at the industries in the town ...

    About the program

    The project

    Being one of the top most commonly spoken language in the world, spoken English has a huge role to play when it comes to making a career. This becomes all the more important in places and for people for whom employment opportunities are limited. 

    To work at the industries in the town areas, English language and basic computer skills proficiency is a significant requirement. But in Cambodia the opportunity to learn and study is not available for everybody, especially, those from poor and underprivileged family backgrounds. As a result many people remain either jobless or have to struggle with an unskilled labour job profile.

    The Teaching English Volunteer Program, as the name suggests, is an effort to improve and strengthen the language skills of children from poor family backgrounds, and help them carve a better career for themselves in the future. 

    Volunteer work

    Usually volunteers work alongside the staff English teachers, sometimes monks, or even lead the classes in improving the pronunciation and conversational skills. Volunteers are welcome to bring in their own ideas to the classroom as well to make it more engaging and fun to study. A typical list of tasks of volunteer working for the teaching English program in Cambodia includes;

    • Teaching English in the morning or in the afternoon for 3- 6 hours a day or longer
    • Preparing lesson plans (if possible)
    • Helping with general work which comes up (Reception, translations)
    • Preparing tests
    • Helping in improving the vocabulary of the students
    • Implementation of new ideas and teaching methods (if possible)
    Volunteering in Cambodia benefits both the volunteers and the students, and it will be an unforgettable experience.

    Typical day

    The schedule for the volunteers remains as follows;

    Sunday: Arrival at the program destination

    Monday: Orientation + welcome Dinner. Orientation session will be conducted by the local coordinator, covering topic areas; such as safety, culture, language, places to visit, behaviour, food, and other ...

    Typical day

    The schedule for the volunteers remains as follows;

    Sunday: Arrival at the program destination

    Monday: Orientation + welcome Dinner. Orientation session will be conducted by the local coordinator, covering topic areas; such as safety, culture, language, places to visit, behaviour, food, and other suggestion over things to do in Cambodia.   

    Tuesday: A full guided city tour of Phnom Penh covering some of the best hot-spots

    Wed to Friday: Volunteer work

    • Breakfast - 06:30 am onward
    • Working hours  - 09:30 am to 11:00 pm and 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm
    • Lunch - volunteers get two hours break in between work hours and can choose to return to the accommodation for lunch or can carry packed lunch to the placement.
    • Dinner - 07:00 pm  onward

    Weekends - Free to explore the city

    The same volunteer work schedule continues from the second week onward

    Free-time activities

    Phnom Penh has a lot to offer and you will always find something of interest to do and see during your free time. There are a lot of temples, museums and historic sites to visit such as Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, Royal Palace, National Museum and Wat Phnom. You can also join the local Khmer cuisine ...

    Free-time activities

    Phnom Penh has a lot to offer and you will always find something of interest to do and see during your free time. There are a lot of temples, museums and historic sites to visit such as Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, Royal Palace, National Museum and Wat Phnom. You can also join the local Khmer cuisine cooking classes, if that interests you! 

    Your weekends and evenings will be free for you to indulge in some sightseeing and explore in and around Phnom Penh. You can visit the temples of Angkor near Siem Reap city in the west, the beaches of Sihanoukville and coastal towns along the southern coast and also the jungle villages along the countryside. (Of course, one just can’t afford to miss visiting the ruins of Angkor Wat when in Cambodia!)

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level)

    Education Requirements

    English at High School level

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    CV, Insurance and Passport

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 09:30 - 16:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    The total fee includes;

    • 24 hrs Assistance and support from staff
    •  Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
    •  Pick up from the airport
    • Orientation and Welcome Dinner
    •  Food 
    •  Accommodation in a host family or Volunteer house / guesthouse
    •  Travel & Medical Insurance (Available at an extra cost)

    Airport Pickup at Phnom Penh International Airport

    Volunteers are picked up from the Phnom Penh International Airport by the local coordinator or representative. Those volunteers who are arriving overland or are already in Cambodia will be picked up from the bus station or at a meeting point decided beforehand. 

    Accommodation

    Volunteers are provided with an option to live with a host family or in volunteer house. You can let us know about your preference and requirements in the application form and we will try our best to accommodate your needs.

    Staying with a local host family is exciting and a very good opportunity for the volunteers to get to know the traditional customs, culture and ‘way of living’ of Cambodians. Our volunteers usually stay with middle class families. All volunteers are provided with separate rooms in most cases. However, in a rare case you would be sharing the room with a fellow volunteer. All host families are carefully selected and approved by the local staff and have past experience of hosting international volunteers. All accommodations have running water and electricity available.

    The Volunteer house accommodation is centrally located and close to most of the popular tourist sites in Phnom Penh.Volunteers share a room with other volunteers. The house is a great place to meet and interact with other like minded volunteers from different parts of the world. Internet facility is available for volunteers use and laundry facility is also available at extra cost.

    Food & Beverages

    Three meals per day are provided to the volunteers. Lunch and dinner will be rice, a bowl of soup, fried meat (chicken, beef. pork or fish) and a lot of vegetables. Breakfast usually comprises of Tea, Bread, Coffee, Jam and fruits.

    Volunteers with special diet requirements can mention the same in their applications.

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site
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    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) in Phnom Penh. We assist you to find cheap flights to Cambodia. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Cambodia provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Cambodia you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Cambodia. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    Below are the available program start dates. Participants need to arrive at Phnom Penh on the given below dates :-

    2025

    • Jan - 04,18
    • Feb - 01,15
    • March - 01,15 
    • April - 05,19
    • May - 03,17
    • June - 07,21
    • July - 05,19
    • Aug - 02,16
    • Sept - 06,20
    • Oct - 04,18
    • Nov - 01,15
    • Dec - 06,20
    Since the program start date is also the arrival date, you need to be in Phnom Penh on the same date that you select as your program start date. For example, if you choose 16th November as your program start date, you need to be in Phnom Penh on the 16th. 

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program Fees

    $302 per week 2 - 24 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    2 - 24 weeks

    Deposit

    Reserve your spot with just a few clicks and a small, secure deposit. You can pay by credit card, PayPal, or other convenient methods.

    Final Payment

    You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

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    Location

    Asia > South East Asia > Cambodia > Phnom Penh

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