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Join MONO International School in Thmor Bang, Cambodia, surrounded by the beautiful Green Ocean landscape. Help children learn, grow, and build confidence through English, computers, digital skills, arts, sports, and educational activities. We welcome responsible volunteers who genuinely want to contribute their time and skills while experiencing rural Cambodian life, culture, and community.
25 hours of help per week
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.
Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
Amount: US$ 25 Per day
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers
Description: Volunteers contribute $25 per day for the benefits provided during their stay at MONO International School. This includes a private or shared room, three meals daily, basic internet access, use of an equipped kitchen, and participation in MONO programs. When available, volunteers may also join us for nearby local activities such as hiking, fishing, community events, and cultural experiences.
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Intermediate English or Fluent Chinese
Between 18 and 65 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
MONO International School welcomes volunteers to support programs in rural Thmor Bang, Cambodia, while experiencing local life and culture. We serve children from kindergarten through high school.
Our morning program is a registered kindergarten with age-level classes covering language, early mathematics, art, exercise, hygiene, hands-on learning, songs, and guided activities.
Our afternoon After-School Support Program serves Grades 1–6 with extra Khmer, English, mathematics, PE, life skills, character, leadership, discipline, respect, listening, and time management. Regular tests monitor progress.
MONO also offers English and skills classes for older students and is developing computer and digital skills training. Volunteers with relevant skills may assist when possible.
Volunteers may support English conversation with local teachers and join games, arts, crafts, sports, creative projects, decoration, painting, gardening, and other activities. Activities depend on volunteer skills and school needs. Volunteers should be responsible, respectful, patient, and comfortable working with children and young people.
Volunteers can experience rural Cambodian life and culture, with free time for hiking, fishing, swimming, and nature visits.
Volunteers stay in basic local accommodation and receive meals. Breakfast is simple and self-service; lunch and dinner are usually prepared at MONO. Kitchen access and weekend meals are available when staying at MONO.
The $30 daily fee covers traveller benefits only: accommodation, meals, electricity, water, basic internet, maintenance, volunteer support, kitchen access, and available local activities. It does not include project donations or activity materials. Special trips or activities may have additional costs.
Activities & Shifts
Volunteers normally help Monday to Friday, around 4–5 hours per day, with a flexible schedule arranged with MONO according to the school timetable and the volunteer’s skills.
Typical daily activities may include:
- Morning: Support English activities with different kindergarten groups.
- Afternoon: English conversation and speaking practice, educational activities, computers/digital skills, arts, sports, and other activities with primary students.
- Evening: Join part-time English classes with older students, including high school students, focusing on conversation, communication, cultural exchange, and real-life English practice.
A volunteer day may include several 50-minute class sessions with short breaks, rather than one continuous shift.
The exact schedule is arranged after arrival and may change according to school needs, student groups, and the volunteer’s strengths.
Volunteers may lead their own planned activities, especially English conversation and speaking practice, while working alongside MONO teachers and staff. Volunteers are not expected simply to observe.
MONO International School welcomes responsible volunteers who care about children, education, cultural exchange, and community.
• Child safety comes first. Maintain professional boundaries. Inappropriate contact, private relationships, sexual behavior, or private communication with students are not permitted.
• Treat all students fairly and respectfully, giving everyone equal attention, encouragement, and opportunities to participate.
• Be friendly, patient, and respectful with students, teachers, staff, parents, and the local community.
• Activities with students outside school, including meeting or transporting students, require MONO approval. Avoid being alone with children in private or isolated places.
• Follow MONO's rules for photos, videos, and student information. Do not share student content online without approval.
• Keep communication with students within appropriate school-related boundaries, including after the placement.
• Before giving students money, gifts, medicine, food, or personal items, discuss it with MONO staff first.
• Be punctual, reliable, and appropriately and professionally dressed for a school environment.
• Participate actively in agreed activities and communicate about schedule changes.
• Alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons, and unsafe behavior are not permitted.
• Respect student and family privacy and keep confidential information private.
• Report any child-safety concern or inappropriate situation to MONO staff promptly.
• Respect school property, accommodation, shared spaces, and the local environment.
MONO may end a placement if behavior is unsafe, inappropriate, disrespectful, or inconsistent with our responsibility to protect children.
