Volunteer in Cambodia for a chance to explore a captivating new country while making a positive impact there.

volunteers in CambodiaAre you interested in traveling to and volunteering in Cambodia? Do you want to experience a lush and tropical landscape that is teeming with vibrant culture, friendly people, and amazing wildlife?

Cambodia is a remarkable country in Southeast Asia.

The diverse culture, exquisite cuisine, beautiful monasteries, and enchanting landscape will excite your senses and expand your mind.

While Cambodia is truly rich in culture, traditions, and nature, it is a country that is burdened by stifling poverty.

When you make the decision to volunteer abroad in Cambodia, you are making the decision to help change lives. Global Crossroad offers affordable and safe volunteer opportunities in Cambodia for all different interests, including childcare, healthcare, and education.

To start your life-changing journey, just send us an email and we’ll send you more information. Or, you can enroll today in the volunteer program in Cambodia that calls to your heart.

Jessica Mills

It was all worth it. I treasured the intimate moments travelling and experiencing together

Jessica Mills

- USA

Roberta Quis

I was not ready to leave when my two months were up. It was an unforgettable experience.

Roberta Quis

- Australia

Kenneth Janes

This was an amazing trip. I was immersed in new experiences, cultures, languages and people.

Kenneth Janes

- Canada

Lindsay Scott

This experience was both exceptional and valuable. Project was extremely enlightening.

Lindsay Scott

- Germany

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What volunteer in Cambodia programs are available to me?

Global Crossroad offers a great selection of volunteer programs in Cambodia. Regardless of which one you choose to join, your life and the lives of the people whom you help will be forever changed.

Volunteer in an Orphanage in Cambodia

volunteers in Cambodia orphanageUnfortunately, poverty is a major issue in Cambodia. For this reason, and countless others, thousands of children in Cambodia find themselves homeless and without a family.

The orphanages in Cambodia are doing their best to care for the constant influx of orphans, but due to lack of funding, resources, and sufficient staff, many are unable to provide the level of care and attention these children need and deserve.

As a volunteer in an orphanage in Cambodia, you will help fill in the gaps. Your dedication to this program will bring a radiant light into the dark lives of the orphans whom you help.

Skills and Qualifications Needed There are no specific skills and qualifications required in order to volunteer abroad in Cambodia with orphans. However, you should be compassionate, kind, energetic, flexible, and patient.

Volunteer Responsibilities As a volunteer at an orphanage in Cambodia, you will play multiple roles, including caregiver, mentor, teacher, and friend.

You will help with the day-to-day care of the children, as well as teach English, organize creative learning games, help the children with their homework, and lend a hand with administrative and maintenance tasks around the facility.

Volunteer Teaching English in Cambodia

volunteers in Cambodia Most Cambodians are eager to master the English language because doing so will potentially open great doors of opportunities.

Sadly, those from low-income financial brackets cannot afford to send their children to private schools where English is part of the curriculum.

Private English tutoring is also out of their financial reach. As a volunteer English teacher in Cambodia, you will bring this highly desired and life-changing language to those who do not have access to English classes and lessons.

You are the instrument of change and opportunity for the students whom you teach.

Skills and Qualifications Needed While it is preferred that you have a teaching certification or English education degree, it is not required. English should either be your first language or you should have a mastery of it as a second language.

You should also feel passionate about working with children. The ideal volunteer English teacher in Cambodia is someone who is compassionate, patient, and flexible.

Volunteer Responsibilities When you volunteer as an English teacher in Cambodia, you will work primarily as an English instructor at a community school. You will work several hours a day teaching formal and informal lessons that cover oral and written English skills and practice.

You might also be asked to assist with extracurricular activities and specialized classes at the school. The gift of education is priceless.

Volunteer with the Medical Program in Cambodia

volunteers in Cambodia While the quality of healthcare is improving in Cambodia, far too many individuals are still not receiving proper medical care due to financial constraints.

Countless individuals are suffering from treatable maladies and injuries.

The aim of this noble medical volunteer program in Cambodia is to bring healthcare to those who do not have the financial means to seek it out.

This volunteer in healthcare opportunity in Cambodia is a truly exceptional opportunity, especially if you are studying or practicing medicine.

Skills and Qualifications Needed You do not necessarily need to have any prior medical experience in order to participate in this unique medical volunteer project in Cambodia. This program is designed so that anyone who is passionate about helping others in need can join and make a difference.

Volunteer Responsibilities As a healthcare volunteer in Cambodia, you will help out in a number of impactful ways.

Your specific responsibilities will be based on your experience and personal interests, but might include things like helping with physical therapy and rehabilitation, carrying out basic administrative tasks, measuring patients’ vital signs, performing basic first-aid, and assisting with medical procedures.

You have the power to change and significantly improve lives when you volunteer with the medical project in Cambodia.

Volunteer in Cambodia Program Fees and Dates

The decision to volunteer abroad in Cambodia is one that doesn’t have to set you back financially. Global Crossroad offers some of the most reasonably priced volunteer opportunities in Cambodia. While the program fees might be cheap, the experience is anything but that.

Global Crossroad is passionate about making volunteering in Cambodia possible for anyone who wants to embark on that journey.

There is a one-time registration fee of $299 and then a weekly program fee. The registration fee covers the cost of running the organization, while the weekly program fee goes directly to your host family and chosen project.

Your weekly program fees covers the cost of your accommodations, meals, project donation, and 24/7 in-country support. You are responsible for the cost of your flights, visas, airport taxes, vaccinations, and personal expenses. You must also have travel insurance, which is only $3.49 a day.

    Duration Orphanage/Teaching/NGO/
HIV/Community Development
Medical project
  1 Week   N/A   N/A
  2 Weeks   $400   N/A
  3 Weeks   $494   N/A
  4 Weeks   $600   $800
  5 Weeks   $685   $985
  6 Weeks   $770   $1,070
  7 Weeks   $880   $1,180
  8 Weeks   $990   $1,290
  9 Weeks   $1,085   $1,485
  10 Weeks   $1,180   $1,580
  11 Weeks   $1,255   $1,655
  12 Weeks   $1,330   $1,730

Arrangement of Accommodations, Meals, and Supervision

When you join a volunteer program in Cambodia with Global Crossroad, you will stay at either a hostel or with a host family. Regardless of which accommodation type you end up at, it will be clean, comfortable, safe, and secure. Your accommodation type will depend on the specific project that you choose and location of the project.

As part of your weekly program fee, you will be provided three meals a day for the duration of your volunteer abroad project in Cambodia. Your meals will be healthy and locally inspired. This will be a great way to experience the local traditional cuisine during your stay.

During your time in Cambodia, you will have 24/7 support. Your in-country coordinator can always be reached via telephone or email. You will meet him or her when you arrive in Cambodia and then he or she will make a personal visit to you every two weeks or so to ensure your complete satisfaction.