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Volunteer ballet/dance teacher needed at a rural school in Kep Province, Cambodia. We are the first rural ballet program in the country, running for 4 years through volunteers. Teach children ages Pre-K to Grade 6, from beginner to intermediate level, Monday–Friday 1–5pm. Help prepare our ballet loving students. Ideal for patient, creative teachers who enjoy working with children in a quiet village setting. What style of dance can you teach?
20 hours of help per week
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.
3 days off per week
Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Dance classes: Take free dance 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
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Intermediate English
Between 20 and 45 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Our ballet program is the first rural ballet program in Cambodia, created to bring classical dance training to children who would otherwise never have access to it. It began in 2019 and has been sustained entirely through the dedication of international volunteer teachers who have helped shape it into a meaningful and ongoing part of our school.
The program is based in a small rural school in Kep Province and serves students from Pre-K through Grade 6. Children are grouped by age and experience, ranging from complete beginners to intermediate-level dancers who have trained for multiple years. Many of our students have performed in our annual Nutcracker production, which has become a highlight of the school year and a source of great pride and confidence for the children.
Ballet classes run Monday through Friday in the afternoons and focus on foundational technique, coordination, musicality, discipline, and performance skills. The program is designed to be both structured and creative, allowing students to grow in confidence while learning the fundamentals of classical ballet in a supportive environment.
What makes this program unique is its setting and purpose. Ballet is not just an extracurricular activity here—it is a tool for empowerment, self-expression, and opportunity. Many of our students also study English, Khmer language, math, and general subjects at our school, and ballet becomes a space where they can build confidence, teamwork, and stage presence.
We also integrate cultural exchange into the program. Volunteers often bring their own teaching styles and experiences, while students share their Khmer culture and traditions. This creates a rich learning environment where both teachers and students grow together.
Our volunteers work Monday-Friday from 2:0 pm - 5:00 pm. 3:00-3:30 is normally our transition time. And from 3:30-5:00 our ballet teachers will lead their own classes.
Mornings, evenings, and weekends are considered free time for our volunteers.
We ask the volunteer teachers to make a plan for what they will be teaching and a set goal for what they hope to achieve by the end of their stay.
Because this is a working school and a children’s program, we ask all volunteers to behave in a respectful, responsible, and professional way at all times. You will be working closely with children, so patience, kindness, and consistency are very important. Our students form strong bonds with their teachers, and they rely on a safe and stable learning environment.
Volunteers stay on-site at the school where the director also lives and works. This means you are part of a shared living and working space. We ask that volunteers respect quiet hours, shared areas, and the overall calm environment of the school. Cleanliness, communication, and consideration for others are expected. For the safety of our students and to maintain the integrity of our school environment, we are unable to accept outside guests at any time, regardless of school or non-school hours.
This is a rural village setting, and life here is simple and quiet. Volunteers should be comfortable living in a peaceful environment with limited nightlife or social activities nearby. Many volunteers use their free time for rest, lesson planning, reading, or traveling to nearby Kampot for cafés and social time.
We expect volunteers to attend classes consistently and be reliable. If you are unable to teach, advance notice is important so we can plan for the students. The children depend on their teachers, and consistency is one of the most important parts of this program.
Finally, we ask volunteers to come with an open mind, flexibility, and a positive attitude toward cultural exchange. This is a small community school, and everyone here plays a part in creating a supportive and welcoming environment for the children.
