Visit the alluring and exotic country of Cambodia and discover its incredible combination of dramatic landscapes, captivating cultural and historical heritage, and friendly people. Make a positive and rewarding contribution to the lives of underprivileged and orphaned children, by equipping them with the tools to lift themselves out of the cycle of poverty, and opening up opportunities that we in the Western world take for granted.
The project site is situated in Siem Reap, a captivating location that is known as the 'gateway' to the millennium-old ruins of the Khmer empire. This encompasses the awe inspiring temple complex of Angkor Wat, an ancient and world famous monument that is yet untarnished by development. Visitors from the world over have fallen in love with Cambodia, with its fascinating and intoxicating eastern culture, and complex and mystical ambience.
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PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
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Help teach fun-loving children
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Earn your TEFL certificate absolutely free as long as you complete 20 hours of teaching
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Explore this wondrous corner of the world
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Location |
Cambodia, Siem Reap |
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Activities |
Teach English
Recreational activities
Sightseeing |
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Transport |
Pick-up from the airport (if you arrive on Monday)
Transfer from airport to the Frontier volunteer house
Transport between the Frontier house and the school
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Accommodation |
Frontier volunteer house |
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Before you go |
Pre-departure support
Travel & medical advice & documentation
Advice on visas & equipment
UK TEFL training (US$160 cost applies)
Free TEFL certification for those completing 20 hours teaching
Discounted medical kit
Free Frontier T-shirt
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In-country |
Food 2 meals a day
Accommodation
Project orientation and training
Airport pick-up for those arriving on Monday
In-country emergency support
24-hour international HQ backup |
What Next? Apply Now!
WHAT DOES THE PROJECT DO?
Poverty, and the consequential lack of education that results from it, traps the children of Cambodia in a cycle of deprivation that causes many problems in their lives such as becoming vulnerable to child labour markets where they can be forced to work hazardous jobs, or even be sold into prostitution. The ever present poverty causes malnourishment, homelessness, and lack of access to healthcare and sanitation, amongst other things. With nearly one in three 7-14 year olds unable to attend school, the prospect of escaping this 'poverty cycle' is bleak indeed.
You can give hope to these impoverished children, giving them the love and affection that they have been denied for much of their lives. You will dance, sing, and play games with children as well as help teach them English. Literacy is key to education and future jobs for poor children, enabling them to move beyond subsistence farming. Illiterate children have few educational options, and your presence in the school gives them the gift of English, the language of commerce, allowing them access to more stable and secure jobs, and potentially high school and college scholarships.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
You will be working in a local school at the heart of the community, where you will have the freedom to be creative and inspiring with your teaching, using the innovative and fun techniques of TEFL as the basis for your teaching framework. The children you are helping to teach will be very hard working and appreciative of your contribution to their education, and will be incredibly responsive to your presence on the project.
Teaching these children is a powerful way to enable them to access opportunities that would otherwise be entirely denied to them, and is also an enjoyable way to build up your own skill base and independence with practical TEFL experience, whilst embracing the exotic and friendly culture of this spellbinding pocket of Asia.
If possible we recommend that volunteers try to stay for four weeks to maximise the benefit of your presence within the classroom. Those volunteers joining for less that four weeks may not have the opportunity to teach their own class but will play a key part with kindergarten, organic gardening and arts and crafts exercises.
What Next? Apply Now!
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I ARRIVE?
If you arrive on Monday you will be met at the airport in Siem Reap by your project representative and escorted to your accommodation in the volunteer house. After a night to settle in you will be introduced to your new colleagues and given a health and safety talk. You are welcome to join the project on any other dates and make your own way to the city. We can advise you on how to do this.
WHERE WILL I BE STAYING?
This project benefits from a wonderful location, as you will be staying in the vibrant tourist town of Siem Reap. Siem Reap is actually a cluster of ancient villages grouped round a collection of individual pagodas, and these traditional structures at the heart of the town contrast with the elegant overlay of the French colonial era centre. You will be staying in the Frontier volunteer house.
WHAT WILL I BE EATING?
You will be provided with 2 meals a day, food is basic but nutritious and consists largely of rice, vegetables, beans and noodles, all of which are purchased locally in order to help support the local economy. However you will also have the opportunity to visit the reasonably priced local restaurants and street food outlets to sample traditional Cambodian cuisine; enjoying dishes such as delicately spiced curries made with fresh market produce, and delicious meat, fish and vegetables. Try specialities such as: Amok curry, based on coconut milk or a herb and spice paste known as kroeung, oriental squash, unusual vegetables such as winter melon, luffa and yardlong bean, or ngam nguv, a chicken soup flavoured with whole preserved lemons. Vegetarian diets can be accommodated easily in Cambodia so make sure you mention your requirements to your project staff in-country.
HOW WILL I GET TO WORK?
Transport from your accommodation to your school each day will be by bicycle, local tuk tuk or bus. The cost of your daily project transfers is included in the project fee.
What Next? Apply Now!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED SIEM REAP TEACHING PROJECT
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18 Mar 2013
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17 Jan 2013
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MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM CAMBODIA!
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28 Dec 2012
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I WOULD 100% RECOMMEND THIS PROJECT WITH FRONTIER
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6 Dec 2012
I have been volunteering as a teacher in a Khmer school in Cambodia for one month and now my proj...
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CAMBODIA TEACHING WAS AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE
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5 Nov 2012
Teaching in Siem Reap was was an amazing experience for me and I really enjoyed it! Whilst being ...
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MY INCREDIBLE TIME TEACHING IN SIEM REAP
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17 Sep 2012
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MORE FUN FOR EVERYONE!
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24 May 2012
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A NEW ARRIVAL TO THE SIAM REAP TEACHING PROGRAMME
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17 May 2012
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Wonderful memories
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6 Aug 2010
I am near the end of my trip now and I really don't want to go home! The whole experience has...
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Siem Reap Fun and Games
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6 May 2010
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ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
In your free time you will be spoilt for choice with activities and wonderful sights and experiences. Get lost in the mystical world of the temples of the Khmer Empire, where you will be inspired by the beautiful unspoilt monuments, the magical atmosphere, and the charming monkeys tumbling amongst the ruins. A one day pass to the famous Angkor Wat temple complex costs $15.
Visit the local towns with their complex and multifaceted architecture, and friendly, welcoming locals. Watch the captivating sight of a traditional Aspara dance, or visit one of the silk factories, where silk worms produce reams of delicate and rare fabric.
On a weekend break you could take a road trip through the rice paddy fields, catching a glimpse of the age old farming techniques that are still in use, to visit the famous floating village of Chong Kneas, or the flooded forest of Kompong Phhlul, both on the extraordinary Tonle Sap Lake.
