Volunteer Cambodia

If you would like to be a volunteer on a short-term basis, Volunteer Cambodia offers you the chance to spend eight to twelve weeks working on a project in the town of Siem Reap. This is a unique opportunity for you to live in and experience Cambodia first-hand. You’ll also gain many personal benefits, valuable new skills to add to your résumé and feel a real sense of satisfaction at the end of your stay. Placements are in or around the town of Siem Reap and last for eight to twelve weeks.

Once a traveler’s no-go destination and overshadowed by Thailand and Vietnam, Cambodia is fast becoming the hottest destination in South East Asia. As the dust settles on its troubled past, Cambodia offers travelers the rare chance to explore a part of Asia as yet little visited by tourists (with perhaps the exception of the awe inspiring Angkor Wat).

Cambodia boasts deserted tropical beaches, isolated islands, friendly riverside villages and the mountainous landscapes of the north. The people are friendly and welcoming and if that isn’t enough, as the country borders Thailand and Vietnam there is great potential for those wanting to further explore South East Asia.

Eligibility

You must be:

• aged 18+
• A US citizen (holding a US passport)

You also need to be an enthusiastic, energetic, well motivated self-starter and able to live and work in an unfamiliar environment. Previous volunteer or overseas experience is preferred but not essential.

Accommodation and Placements

Placements are in or around the town of Siem Reap. BUNAC will liaise with Interweave, our local co-operator, to arrange your placement. The type of placement can vary depending on the skills of the volunteer and the needs of the community at the time of the placement. Placements are unpaid and last for eight or twelve weeks with a three day welcome orientation on arrival.

Accommodation is included as part of the placement and is covered by the program costs. However, volunteers will be responsible for arranging their own meals. The accommodation will be in a local guest house (a small, independently run hotel).

Flights and Arrival

There are monthly arrival dates for the program. You may specify the month you wish to travel and once you are accepted on to the program, BUNAC provides you with the exact arrival date in the specified month.

The cost of the flight is not included in the program.  You are responsible for your own travel arrangements to and from Siem Reap on the designated arrival dates.

Costs

The program fee for Volunteer Cambodia is currently $1325 for eight weeks and $1495 for twelve weeks and covers the following:

• Three day arrival orientation.
• Pre-booked guest house accommodation.
• Transfer from the Siem Reap airport to the guest house
• Program literature and Lonely Planet guidebook
• Initial one month visa application fee and application guidance
• Three month’s travel insurance
• The support services of BUNAC and the  local host organization for the duration of the program
• Placement at volunteer project You will also need at least $100 per week in support funds.