Description:
Developing World Connections volunteers choosing to have a meaningful adventure in Cambodia will work towards sustainable development side by side with local Cambodians in the rural area of Kep. After 30 years of violence and oppression under the Khmer Rouge regime, Cambodians are making a valiant attempt to rebuild their communities and livelihoods and to create the foundation for a civil society. In collaboration with Bridges Across Borders Cambodia, volunteers will support locally driven projects that involve food security, resource conservation, literacy and vocational training.
Highlights:
Volunteers benefit from working in a group, which offers the sense of team work and group accomplishment. Volunteers work with and alongside locals. By working together, one benefits from a real sense of global citizenship and solidarity. All experiences are led by an experienced team leader who helps facilitate the experience. Volunteers benefit from the lasting friendships developed and from the life changing impact of such a unique and meaningful experience. Participants may choose to spend time afterwards exploring some of the most beautiful scenery, exotic sites and rich cultural heritage of Cambodia.
Qualifications / Skills Needed:
No special skills required.
Language:
English
Cost in US$: $1,800 (CDN$)
Cost Includes:
Food,
Housing,
In-country orientation/Training,
In-country staff support,
Pre-departure orientation/Training,
Registration fees,
Travel while in host country
and Written materials pre-departure
The cost of a 2 week international volunteer experience in Cambodia is $1,800. Cost includes food, in-country transportation, 2 - 3 star level accommodation and project expenses. Included in the $1,800 is a $500 direct project donation. This cost does not include airfare, however the entire cost of an international volunteer experience paid to Developing World Connections, including airfare, is eligible for a charitable tax receipt in Canada and/or U.S.
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
adult education,
agriculture,
appropriate technology,
arts,
building maintenance,
building schools,
childcare/children,
community centers,
community development,
conservation,
digging,
education,
fixing fences,
food,
gardening,
grassroots organization,
health education,
housing,
income-generation,
literacy,
painting,
pastoral work,
planting,
playgrounds,
renovation,
repairs,
solar & hydro projects,
tree planting,
volunteering,
water,
women
and youth
Typical Volunteer: Developing World Connections volunteers come from all different backgrounds, professions and ages. People as old as 13 and as young as 83 have participated on a volunteer experience!
Age Range: All ages.
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangement:
Other
Participants Travel to Cambodia
Independently
Or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Or
in Groups of 5-30
Application Process Involves:
Typically The Application Process Time Is one day
Post Services Include:
- Exit DebriefingAbroad
- Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
Developing World Connections's Mission Statement: Our Mission:
To contribute to the betterment of our global community by providing service to people in developing nations.
Our Philosophy:
Developing World Connections strongly believes that great learning comes as a result of working with people from all nations. It is not our purpose to change the culture of our host country, but rather to embrace and better understand the differences that give equal value to each society. Our volunteers are guests who respect the host country's culture and honour the goodwill extended to them during their visit.
We believe the footprint we leave behind should be gentle, the friendships great, and the memories we bring home should positively and profoundly impact our lives.
Year Founded: 2004