Climate Tropical;
May to November is the rainy, monsoon season; December to April
is the dry season. There is little temperature variation between
seasons
Highlights Phnom Penh - The
temples of Angkor including Angkor Wat - Ream National Park
- Tropical beaches of Sihanoukville.
Cambodia, long overshadowed by Thailand and Vietnam,
is now becoming increasingly popular as people are drawn to its
spectacular geographical features and fascinating history.
IEP’s Volunteer Cambodia program
gives you the unique chance to explore the richness of South East
Asian culture by living and working in a country as yet unspoilt
by hordes of tourists. Volunteers in Cambodia live and work within
exploring distance of the awe-inspiring Angkor Wat, the centre
of the ancient Khmer civilization. With three-month placements,
you have plenty of time to see the remaining monuments of this
turbulent time, and hear all the intriguing stories of bloody
battles for kingship.
Volunteers in Cambodia work on a
project in or around Siem Reap, a popular town which serves as the gateway for visits to the temples of
Angkor. The program includes three days orientation on arrival,
and pre-arranged accommodation at our purpose-built volunteer house is included
as part of placement. Before leaving Australia, you will have
the full pre-departure support of IEP, in addition to the local
support of our partner, Interweave, while in Cambodia.
Placements are influenced by your
skills and experience, and range from working in an orphanage,
teaching English, to supervising children at a local school. Volunteer Cambodia is designed to give you the
rare opportunity to immerse yourself in this unique and lively
country, while gaining personal satisfaction and valuable life
skills.
Eligibility
Applications should be lodged
at least 3 months prior to departure.
VISA: Participants need a business visa to
enter Cambodia which is valid for 1 month, but extendable once
in Cambodia - arranged on arrival by IEP.
Able to arrive on the 3rd Wednesday of the month as this is when orientations begin. Departures in December are discouraged as placements often close down over the Christmas/New Year period.
INCLUSIONS
Before you go:
Personal support and advice from experienced IEP staff
to help organise your trip (inc interview to determine suitability)
Placement at a volunteer project appropriate to your skills
and preferences
Three months comprehensive travel insurance, extendable
up to two years (worth $590)
IEP can direct you to our travel partner for discounted
flights (airfare and taxes extra)
Discounted Lonely planet Guide to Cambodia
Phone card with US$5 credit
Brochures and maps to familiarise yourself with Cambodia
Volunteer Cambodia Handbook
While you’re there:
Meet and greet by Interweave at
Siem Reap airport
Airport transfer to guesthouse
Accommodation with breakfast included.
(Budget for lunch and meals approx US$85 per week)
Placements
are influenced by your skills and experience, and range from working
in an orphanage, teaching English, to supervising children at a local
school. Volunteer Cambodia is designed
to give you the rare opportunity to immerse yourself in this unique
and lively country, while gaining personal satisfaction and valuable
life skills.
All projects are based in and around Siem Reap,
the gateway for visits to the temples of Angkor just 3km away.
This large town is approximately eight hours north of the capital
city Phnom Penh.
Please email
us for more information about these Cambodian placements,
or for information about others that are available.
Population
13,607,100 
Placements
are influenced by your skills and experience, and range from working
in an orphanage, teaching English, to supervising children at a local
school. Volunteer Cambodia is designed
to give you the rare opportunity to immerse yourself in this unique
and lively country, while gaining personal satisfaction and valuable
life skills. 