Cambodia Volunteer Quests
Volunteer in Cambodia: 10 days to 12 weeks

"There are really no words to describe how I felt leaving Cambodia. My heart was so broken. The country was so moving. I saw things that you could never imagine really existed. I want to be there right now and definitely plan to return to Cambodia."

-Caslin Pavy, Short-term Cambodia Volunteer

The purpose of this Quest is to promote a deeper level of cultural exchange and understanding through meaningful volunteer work, social activities with the local community, and excursions. United Planet is working currently with different volunteer opportunities in partnership with local organizations in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Social Work Quest
Volunteers are needed to teach English and interacting with children through playing games, music or sports at schools or orphanages in Siem Reap area. Children in this region are less privileged so the local organizations are trying to provide education and experiences not normally available to these children. Exact volunteer locations vary and volunteers will be assigned based on community need and availability at the time of their Quest. To volunteer for this social project, volunteers must be fluent in English and at least 18 years old. No formal qualifications or teaching experience is required, although teaching experience in general is helpful.

Volunteers are based in Siem Reap, Cambodia which provides many cultural learning opportunities, through working in villages and interacting with local communities. United Planet also provide excursions and cultural activities such as visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Angkor Wat Temple Complex and Khmer language lessons!

For more information, prices and details on the Cambodia Quest, please visit Cambodia Prices and Details.

• Cambodia Quests run year round and start on the first and third Sunday of each month
• Volunteers for Cambodia must be 18 years of age unless accompanied by an adult
• Click here for a sample two week itinerary for Cambodia

Health Issues and Vaccinations
Some countries require or suggest that volunteers have certain vaccinations before entering the country.  Please consult your country's government web site for more information regarding the health of travelers. U.S. citizens can visit the web site of the Centers for Disease Control to learn more about vaccinations and staying healthy while traveling.  It is also recommended that you visit nearest travel clinic prior to departure.

Living and volunteering in another country, often in conditions you are not used to, can take a toll on the body and mind.  In addition to the information that is provided in your pre-departure package, please research how to stay healthy in your country of destination.  It could make all the difference!