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Volunteer in Cambodia

Explore the heart of SouthEast Asia on International Volunteer HQ’s Cambodia volunteer abroad program. Choose from a wide range of trusted Cambodia volunteer projects, including Teaching English, Childcare, Medical, Special Needs Care and Working with NGOs. Volunteer work in Cambodia is based in the historical cities of Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Battambang. With affordable Program Fees and top rated volunteer projects trusted by over 135,000 travelers, IVHQ is the best volunteer organization in Cambodia.

Highlights:
  • 7 meaningful project options available year-round
  • Program Fees from $430 for 2 weeks
  • Includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 in-country support
  • Accommodation in volunteer houses and homestays

  • Projects based in the historical sites of Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Battambang

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Key information

Fully hosted experience from $430
Volunteer from 2 - 24 weeks
Ages 18+ and families
Based in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap & Battambang
Projects align with UN Sustainable Development Goals
Impact driven projects run by locals
B Corporation certified organization
Discover spectacular temples & culture

Volunteer opportunities in Cambodia

Protects animals

3-5 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from $450

  • Duration: 2 - 24 weeks
  • Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
  • Based in Siem Reap & Phnom Penh
  • Volunteers aged 18+ and families

Help rescue and care for abandoned cats and dogs in need at shelters in Siem Reap or Phnom Penh.

Increases access to education

4-8 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from $430

  • Duration: 2 - 24 weeks
  • Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
  • Placements in Phnom Penh
  • Volunteers aged 18+ and families

Provide general assistance in childcare centers in Phnom Penh, helping local staff with a range of care and routine tasks.

Improves health & wellbeing

3-5 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from $880

  • Duration: 4 - 12 weeks
  • Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
  • Based in a hospital in Phnom Penh
  • Volunteers aged 18+

Volunteer in a pediatrics hospital in Phnom Penh assisting and observing local staff in their daily tasks.

Improves health & wellbeing

3-5 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from $795

  • Duration: 5 - 24 weeks
  • Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
  • Based in Phnom Penh
  • Volunteers aged 18+ and families

Assist in special needs classes within primary schools in Phnom Penh, enabling teachers to provide more focused care and attention to those with a range of difficulties.

Increases access to education

3-5 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from $430

  • Duration: 2 - 24 weeks
  • Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
  • Based in a school in Battambang
  • Volunteers aged 18+ and families

Volunteer in local schools in Battambang for students aged between 5-18 years old. Assist a local teacher in English lessons to help improve higher education and career prospects for local children.

Increases access to education

3-5 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from $565

  • Duration: 3 - 24 weeks
  • Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
  • Based in a school in Siem Reap
  • Volunteers aged 18+ and families

Volunteer in elementary schools or at after school programs in Siem Reap, generally attended by lower-income students. Assist a local teacher or teach independently in English lessons, and occasionally other subjects, for students aged between 5-12 years old.

Supports community development

4-8 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from $795

  • Duration: 5 - 24 weeks
  • Programs start every first and third Monday of the month
  • Based in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap
  • Volunteers aged 19+

Assist NGOs that focus on important community initiatives in fields including community development, education, health, human rights and environmental issues.

What recent volunteers said about their IVHQ experience

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Barbara Leslie
13 Mar 2024

The Program Guide is very thorough. It was easy to return to sections to double check details.

I definitely gained an awareness of the reality for teachers in a third world country. They worked extremely hard with so few resources. I discovered that the Cambodian people with whom I worked with are so very resilient and well intentioned. Their circumstances are so very different from our first world circumstances they have no frame of reference, but were very eager to learn. I benefited tremendously from the experience, more than I anticipated. While I was there to help, which I believe I did, I received much in return.

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Margarita Obarzanski
21 Feb 2024

I am very happy with all the help provided by the IVHQ team. The local team was always available to help with any questions or issues. I did not have any issues and all of my time in Cambodia was great, from the start to the end.

I have given the info about IVHQ to many people, even before I went to Cambodia. I will have no problem telling everyone and showing my experiences in photos.... I loved it!!!

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Sophie Cunningham
31 Jan 2024

I feel like I gained a huge insight into the children in Cambodia, how they struggle and their living conditions - it's very sad but they still all have a huge smile on their faces. I would give the advice that it's an amazing experience and you will meet amazing people too. Working with the children everyday is something that I will treasure for ever.

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Emily Pattenden
31 Jan 2024

I felt like I did make a good impact while there. It gave me some ideas for a career path too as I think I would like to work as a veterinary assistant now!

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Anthea Murray
31 Jan 2024

I gained gratitude for my own life, as well as feelings of amazement for this country’s resilience, respect for their culture, self confidence, excitement for the potential far reaching impact my work will have in changing lives, self pride around my independence, adaptability, resilience and resourcefulness.

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Marisa Meas
16 Jan 2024

The program guide was super useful. The local team was amazing, and so helpful. I felt so welcomed and they really helped me settle in.

My experience at my placement was AMAZING. That place genuinely had the children as their main priority and everyone is clearly passionate about helping the local children. Every aspect was covered such as food, entertainment, education, basic hygiene, etc. I enjoyed my experience so much that I gathered donations from relatives to donate to the organization because I felt that every contribution was actually making an impact.

The child care project is definitely the best way to directly make an impact. You can make a connection with the children and the locals there. You can gain insight of good places to visit too from locals you encounter at your placement.

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