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Join us in making a difference by teaching Chinese in a village near Siem Reap, Cambodia. Our project gives 220 underprivileged children the chance to learn and practice English, Chinese, arts, and sports, empowering them with the skills to build a brighter future.
We are seeking passionate individuals who want to create meaningful change and leave a lasting impact on the world.
20 hours of help per week
Social Media: Maintain and update social media channels.
Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
Amount: US$ 6 Per day
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project
Description: The additional $6 daily fee supports: $5 for high-quality meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), Wi-Fi at the homestay (no need for a SIM card), electricity, and clean drinking water from our filtration system. $1 for school maintenance, ensuring proper infrastructure for a safe, comfortable learning environment in our rural community.
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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 Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
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.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Intermediate English
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Since 2014, Cambodia Child First has worked to give kids in the Siem Reap area a better shot at a good education. We teach English and Chinese so they can communicate with the wider world, run arts programs to give them room to be creative, and sports to keep them active and working as a team.
As an NGO, we're extra school — kids come to us in the afternoons and evenings, on top of their regular classes.
Our school operates with limited resources and faces maintenance challenges.
Despite these constraints, we are dedicated to providing quality education to our students. Your support and understanding are greatly appreciated.
Teaching Schedule:
- Classes run from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM, accommodating all proficiency levels.
- Classes are co-taught with a local teacher and 1-2 volunteers.
Classroom Responsibilities:
Assist with basic classroom cleaning before sessions.
Organize teaching materials and prepare the classroom prior to lessons.
Educational books and resources are available to support your teaching.
There are 3 classes:
- 15:00–17:00: Kids (3 to 10 years old) – beginner English
- 17:30–18:30: Access 1 (12–17 years old) – beginner/intermediate English
- 18:30–19:30: Access 2 (14–18 years old) – intermediate English
We sometimes need help with miscellaneous projects such as:
- Painting
- Video Editing
- Photography
- Professional English Writing
- etc.
Please let us know of any skills you'd like to share, so we can find the best way for you to help!
The additional fee of $6 per day breaks down as follows:
$5 goes toward high-quality meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), plus WiFi at our homestay (no SIM card needed), electricity, and clean water.
$1 goes toward general school maintenance. Our school is very rural, so proper infrastructure for a safe, comfortable learning environment is hard to come by — this dollar helps us maintain an effective space for the children.
Please note: we charge a one-time $20 fee (includes a free tour) if you need pickup from Siem Reap or the airport — it's about a 45-minute drive from either. Just let us know your preferred day and time, and we'll arrange it. Other pickup options are available too, so ask if the standard one doesn't work for you.
Our weekly optional tours (included with the $20 pickup) include visits to local markets, sunrise in the forest, and traditional religious ceremonies — a great way to get a deeper look at local culture.
You'll have your own private room during your stay. Please keep it clean and organized, and note that shoes aren't allowed inside the house, per local custom.
To respect Cambodian cultural norms, women should wear pants or skirts covering the knees, and everyone should keep their shoulders covered while at the school.
