NGO Volunteer Cambodia!

NGO Volunteer Cambodia!

wildlife and beaches, Cambodia has much to offer. Its people are also amazingly welcoming, eager to show visitors a side of their country that isn’t defined by its dark past.

Despite this, this tragic past sadly still affects many Cambodians in their daily life. Poverty is rampant and communities are still scarred by this brutal experience in their past. Due to a lack of resources the government has been unable to help these people living in poor or rural districts, and NGO’s are needed to bridge the gap. Since these organizations lack funding and manpower, your help is sorely needed.

By joining this NGO volunteering opportunity in Cambodia, you will get to dedicate your time and efforts to improving the lives of people and entire communities, enabling them to pull themselves out of poverty and creating a better life for their children and future generations.

If you’re interested in an exciting and lifechanging adventure that allows you to leave an incredibly positive impact in the country you visit, then contact Global Crossroad today for more information!

NGO Volunteer Cambodia: Dates and Fees

Dates

Cambodia programs start on Mondays in the first week and third week of the month.

Fees:

Global Crossroad is committed to offering the most affordable and highest quality Cambodia volunteer trips. We strive to keep our costs low. The humanitarian side of the business is our passion.

Global Crossroad's volunteer program in Cambodia application and registration fee cost US $299. The application fee covers the cost of advertising, program promotion, and office expenses (rent, utilities, and staff salaries in USA office).

In addition to the application fee, you are required to pay a weekly program fee. You will pay your weekly fee directly to the country coordinator, who in turn will allocate it to your host family, project and other in-country support we offer to our volunteers. This way, the fees that you pay will benefit those who rightfully deserve them, and not for company profit.

NGO Volunteer Cambodia: FAQs

Arrival and departure

Phnom Penh International Airport is the designated point of arrival for all of our volunteers who want to work in our NGO volunteer program in Cambodia. We advise you to send your correct flight details to our local country coordinator before boarding your flight.

You are better off coming to Cambodia one day before the start date of our volunteer programs. In case of flight delays and cancelation, it is your responsibility to inform us as quickly as possible so that we can adjust the pickup schedule.

Global Crossroad arranges airport pick up for you, but we do not offer any kind of airport drop off service once the project is completed.

Visa

Obtaining a tourist visa is a must for anyone planning to visit Cambodia. Immigration officials at the airport will demand to see your visa before allowing you entry in Cambodia for volunteering activities.
You can apply for a visa at the local embassy of Cambodia in your home country. Visa on arrival is also offered to volunteers in Cambodia at the Phnom Penh International Airport. Citizens of countries such as the US, UK, Canada, and Australia can apply for visa on arrival. Check out this website if you want to learn in detail about Cambodia’s visa requirements and policies.

Vaccination

Vaccinations for Japanese Encephalitis, Routine vaccines, Hepatitis B, Measles, Hepatitis A, Malaria, Typhoid, Yellow Fever, and Rabies are the required. Consult with your doctor at home before taking any vaccinations. You can learn more about these vaccinations here.

Is this an office job or will I be travelling around?

The NGO volunteering in Cambodia project largely takes place in the office of the NGO, but you may get to do fieldwork if necessary.

Will I be working alone or with someone to support me?

Depending on your skills and experience level, you may be assigned your own project. However, usually volunteers work by assisting the local staff with ongoing projects.

Why volunteer in Cambodia Local NGO project?

Volunteering in an NGO in Cambodia is a life changing experience that allows you to make a huge impact on the lives of disadvantaged people while experiencing a fascinating country on an amazing adventure with like-minded people.

You will help enrich the life of people in need:

Volunteering in Cambodia with an NGO will allow you to dedicate your time and efforts to enriching the lives of people and indeed entire communities by rendering essential assistance to the organization and people you work with.

You learn teamwork and get to share your talents with others

By collaborating closely with other people you will greatly improve your teamworking skills and broaden your horizons as you work and live with people from a wide range of different backgrounds and cultures.

You will get the chance to work in an unfamiliar and exciting new setting

Joining Cambodia volunteer opportunity with NGO is a great way of transporting yourself to an entirely new setting and environment where you will get to work for a greater cause.

You will be able to travel and explore Cambodia:

Not only will you be doing important work, you will also get to travel and explore an amazing country filled with friendly people and awe-inspiring places to visit.

Other Volunteering Projects in Cambodia

If you want to volunteer in Cambodia but are unsure whether your skillset will be of use in community development, there are plenty of other volunteering opportunities in the country for you to consider. You can
work in an orphanage,
teach English,
raise awareness of HIV/AIDS,
Community Development,
do medical work and much more.

Other NGO Volunteer Programs

Global Crossroad arranges community development programs in a large number of countries all across the world. If you’re interested in this kind of work, have a look at the list below for some of our most popular programs in this genre: