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TEACHNG ENGLISH
The level of education in
Cambodia is considerably low,
leading to a high level of poverty,
and unemployment throughout
the country. English skills are
required for most jobs in
Cambodia, however many
children do not have the
opportunity to learn the
language as most parents cannot
afford this type of education for
their children. You may work on
the Teaching English project
work in orphanage and NGO-run
schools, where you are needed
to assist in developing the
English skills of the children.
CHILDCARE
Cambodia has an incredibly high
number of orphaned children relative
to the population. Many children
have lost their parents due to HIV,
while other parents cannot afford to
provide their children with food,
accommodations, or an education.
As a result, many children living in
orphanages in Cambodia still have
parents or relatives that they may
visit from time to tome. Volunteers
on this project usually work between
4 and 8 hours per day and have a 2
hours lunch break. =which can be
spent in the orphanage.
PROGRAM LOCATION
The program is based in the Cambodian capital of
Phnom Penh, where volunteer orientation and
general administration is carried out by our
partner organization. Projects are located in in
Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and the Cambodian
provinces of Pursat and Kampong Speu.
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
Ÿ.Volunteers must be over 18 years of age at the
beginning of the
program.
.ŸVolunteers must speak fluent English.
Ÿ.Volunteers must present a recent *criminal
background check to
IVHQ’s partner organization staff upon arrival in
Cambodia.
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Capital: Phnom Penh
14,805,000
Official language: Khmer
Currency: Cambodian Riel & USD
Airport for volunteer pick up: Phnom Penh
(PNH)
Climate: Cambodia has two distinct seasons.
The rainy season, which runs from May to
October, can see temperatures drop to 22 °C
(72°F) and is generally accompanied with
high humidity. The dry season lasts from
November to April when temperatures can
rise up to 40 °C (104°F) around April. Over
the course of a year, the temperature
typically varies from 23°C (73°F) to 35°C
(95°F).
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Volunteer Week (example)
Accommodation
Volunteers are accommodated in either a volunteer house or a
homestay and can expect to share a room with one to two other
volunteers. Bedrooms are comprised of single beds and bunk beds
with bedding provided, although this generally only
includes a bottom sheet and pillow, due to the warm climate. The
volunteer houses have electricity, running water and WiFi access.
Living is comfortable and most homestays have electricity, running
water and western bathrooms.. You can expect low-pressure showers
that are generally not heated. Most likely our group will all stay
together in a group home.
Meals
Khmer cuisine reflects a fusion of Chinese, French and Indian
cuisines with an emphasis on simple and fresh local produce,
namely rice and seafood. Volunteers in Cambodia are provided
with three meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner), which is
served at the volunteer house or homestay. Breakfast is served
between 7am and 8am and generally consists of fruit and
baguettes. Lunch is served between 12pm and 2pm at your
accommodation or placement and includes rice or noodles with
fried vegetables and meat. Dinner is served around 7pm and
generally consists of a range of dishes in the volunteer house, or a
traditional Khmer meal at your homestay, including dishes of rice,
soup, vegetables and meat with sweet, salty, bitter and sour
flavors. Fresh fruits, such as mangos or pineapples are served with
sticky rice for desert. We will provide water on a daily basis.
First Day: On your first day of volunteering, you will be
escorted to your placement by a local coordinator and
introduced to the placement staff you will be working
with.
Weekdays: A typical volunteer day would be as follows:
7.00 AM Breakfast in the volunteer house or with your
host family.
7.45 AM Volunteers leave home and travel to the project.
Volunteers joins with the local staff and are given a duty
roster and plan for work.
Work and hours are dependent on the project and
location that the volunteer is participating in.
12-2.00 PM Lunch break. In Cambodia all workplaces have
a lunch break for about 2 hours. Some start earlier, some
later. You are welcome to stay with the children in the
orphanage or in the office and some placements will offer
you food.
2-5.00 PM Work at the project usually ends. The volunteer
at this point is free to travel home, sightsee or go
shopping.
7.00 PM Dinner in the volunteer house or with the host
family.
Weekends: During the weekend, volunteers have spare
time to relax or take
the opportunity to explore their local town, or other areas
in Cambodia such as the Temples of Angkor Wat, a world
culture heritages site,
Do I need a visa to go to Cambodia?
Visa requirements vary depending on the following factors: your
purpose of travel, length of stay, nationality and place of
residence. All volunteers need to ensure they have a passport
that is valid for 6 months from the date of entry in Cambodia.
Length of stay: A Cambodia tourist visa and ordinary visa are valid
for 4 weeks initially. For volunteers who intend to stay for a
period longer than 8 weeks, we recommend you apply for an
ordinary visa as this can be extended for long periods
(indefinitely), whereas the tourist visa can only be extended for
an additional 4 weeks.
How to apply: A tourist visa and ordinary visa can be obtained on
your arrival to Cambodia for a fee of US$30 or US$35 respectively
and you will also need to provide a passport photo. Alternatively,
you can apply for a visa in your home country from your nearest
Cambodian embassy. There are generally no problems with the
issuing of visas on arrival at the airport and this is how the
majority of our volunteers traveling to Cambodia obtain their
visas.
What is the currency in Cambodia?
Currency: US Dollar and Cambodian Riel. We
recommend checking out the most current exchange
rate before your
departure.
Managing your money: We recommend you take some
United States Dollars (around USD200) to keep away in
case of emergencies and a VISA or Mastercard
credit/debit card to withdraw cash in local currency as
you need it. ATMs are easily accessible in major cities
and tourist areas, and hotels, shops and restaurants in
tourist areas generally accept credit cards and USD. You
will need Riel for public transportation, taxis and
independent shops and hospitality venues. Most
currencies can be exchanged easily at the airport
(although you will not receive a favorable
exchange rate) and at any bank.
Is it easy to keep in touch with friends and family at
home?
Phone: You can bring your own mobile phone and if it is SIM
card compatible you can get a local SIM card and a
Cambodian mobile number for approximately US$2, which is
great for keeping in touch with other volunteers and
also home. Please note, the country code of Cambodia is
+855.
Internet: You will be able access the internet in the
volunteer houses and at nearby internet cafes in urban
areas.
Do I require vaccinations to travel to Cambodia?
I have never been to Cambodia before and am
worried! How safe is it?
Cambodia is a developing country where there can be unrest and like
all countries around the world, there are areas
where criminal activity is more prevalent than others. Safety and
security is a high priority for IVHQ and you will not
be placed in areas where we feel your safety is at risk. You will be
accommodated and placed with other volunteers,
so it is unlikely that you will ever be alone during your time on the
program and we do everything in our power to
ensure your volunteering trip is as safe and secure as possible.
The IVHQ office is based in New Zealand and we work closely with
local partner organizations in each country in
which we have programs. During orientation, our local staff will
provide guidance in the area of safety and security and in the unlikely
event that something was to happen, you will be able to call on the
local staff for support 24/7. The Drs. Oliphant will also be with you on
the entire trip.
If you are travelling from or via a country that is infected
with Yellow Fever, a vaccination against this disease is
legally required for you to enter Cambodia.
Any other vaccinations remain a personal choice and we
recommend you visit a travel doctor (ideally 4-6 weeks
prior to your start date) to discuss vaccinations as the list we
provide below is only a guide. Your doctor will advise
you of the benefits and implications for vaccinations
available in accordance to your full travel plans so you can
make an informed decision. We recommend considering the
following vaccinations:
Ÿ. Polio
. Hepatitis A
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. Diphtheria/Tetanus
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. Typhoid
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. Malaria
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. Hepatitis B
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. Tuberculosis (when epidemic)
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. Cholera (when epidemic)
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