Volunteer

We Are Looking For Teachers

Here in rural Phom O, about an hour’s drive from Siem Reap in northwestern Cambodia, is a life changing opportunity to teach English and improve the lives of a community of beautiful people who struggle on a daily basis. It is important to note that you do not need to be able to speak Khmer (the local language) in order to teach English, you only need to be able to speak English!

If you are interested in teaching English in Cambodia, why not take advantage of this unique opportunity?  Not only does CCD provide accommodation (basic, clean and comfortable) but you will also learn about growing food in a rural village, traditional farming methods and cooking local food as well as having the opportunity to eat what is being grown locally. You will learn about the people, the country and the struggle that these amazing, inspiring and resilient people endure with a smile every day.

You will have the opportunity to learn and grow as well as to teach and give something back. This is a rare chance to really make a difference in the lives of people who need it the most.

CCD is currently asking for expressions of interest for anyone who can spend at least one week (preferably two) teaching English in our village. All food and accommodation is included in your experience which will also help to keep the school running.

Benefit and Package

Upon volunteering in our village school you will learn about our culture while sharing your knowledge and skills. We welcome all visitors to our school, but a stay of one week minimum is preferred.

Skill:
You can share your skills while teaching English, Computing and  Gardening. Let us know how you would like to help.

Our Package

165 US$/person/week/private room. 155 US$/person/week/shared room. This building includes 2 private rooms, a shared bathroom  and a western style toilet.

Simple meals 3 times a day are included. (No soft drinks or alcohol). Seasonal fruits only. Roundtrip from Siem Reap to our village is not included (about 1hr drive by taxi; 1.5 hr by tuk tuk. Bus is a bit longer).
Minimum stay 2 weeks (so all children get to know you and feel comfortable).

Extra things to do here:
We can organize a cultural tour of the area. Check with us for prices and possibilities.

Policies

Child Protection Policy

• It is required to produce a current Police Check or a Working with Children check (from your home country) before coming to our school.
• No photos are to be taken of children or young people without the Director understanding what those photos will be used for (example-Facebook). Under no circumstances will photos be taken of children naked or naked below the waist. Any person doing this will be escorted from the school/village after the photos have been deleted and their volunteer term will be terminated.
• Personal details of students will NOT be passed on to any other person without the written permission of the Director.
• All Facebook posts to be made in Khmer and English.
• Photos must comply with Public Relations and Child Protection Policy.
• Personal information will not be made public in any media without specific approval from that person or director.
• All media posts/publications will link to Cambodian Children’s Destiny Facebook and Website.
• The post author will be identified to the director.
• The Facebook page will be monitored daily and all inappropriate material will be deleted.

Alcohol, Drugs and Gaming Policy

• Gambling of any kind is banned on school premises.
• Alcohol and drugs of any kinds are not permitted in or out of school hours within the school grounds without permission of the Director of Public Relations.

Gratitude Policy

All donors of goods, services or money will be thanked by email from the Director as soon as possible after the donation.

Volunteer Policy

• Volunteers must complete application form (request via email) and submit to the Director. The Director will allocate roles according to CCD needs and volunteers skills.
• Volunteers will be issued with and comply with all policies.
• Volunteers are at CCD at the discretion of the Director.
• The Director’s decision is final.

Behavior

• No bullying.
• Boys and girls will be treated equally there will be no favoritism to any one child or group of children.
• No Bribery.