Project Summary

The project supports a local rural Cambodian school attended by over 300 students. Our local partner has built a school with the help of volunteers and local tradesmen in order to provide an education centre for the kids from the surrounding poor villages. As the school grows, it is in continuous need of new buildings, pathways, toilets, etc.

This is a great project to work with the local community providing a pleasant environment for the villagers’ children and even working at local people’s houses if a renovation job arises.

You will start your project with 1 week dedicated to learning about Cambodian customs, traditions, and pace of life. By getting to know the surrounding town and its facilities, you will have everything you need to make your stay memorable, as well as comfortable. You will be taken to the finest temples in the area and also participate in a Q&A session with local monks to enhance your understanding of Buddhism. During the culture week, you will be staying in the famous city of Siem Reap and the rural town of Samraong, where your building project will be. You will be given basic “survival” language classes and learn traditional Cambodian cooking techniques, with the chance to sample your work.

Why choose this project?

• Improve the quality of life for underprivileged citizens in and around Samraong
• Assist the locals with construction and renovation efforts in an organized team
• Create cultural exchange opportunities through our efforts with the locals
• Gain practical experience in light renovation work

Role of the volunteer

During your first week, your role will be to remain flexible and take it all in to familiarise yourself with your new home away from home and its culture. During your second week, you will have the opportunity to learn about light construction work such as painting, cleaning or renovating playgrounds, building houses and sanitation facilities amongst others. You can expect to engage in construction work 4-5 hours a day.

Skills Required

This project does not need any specific construction skills, as you will learn on-the-go.
For those of you with artistic talent, you will have the opportunity to help decorate walls with murals.

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