Volunteer in Siem Reap | Cambodia | UK Charity

Summary

The Project: If you would like to volunteer with more than one project and experience even more of Cambodia’s fascinating culture, then choosing the Cambodian Combination offers you exactly that. You can combine placements at any two or more of our projects in Siem Reap and spread the love a little bit further. You can combine placements at the Cambodia Community Project, Sports Project, Clean Water Project or Food & Farming Project. Volunteer in Siem Reap with Globalteer and support multiple amazing projects!

Project Location: In and around the charming town of Siem Reap in Northern Cambodia, home to the incomparable UNESCO world heritage-listed Angkor Wat temple complex. There is an international airport with good connections to the capital Phnom Penh and further afield throughout Asia. Siem Reap has good range of facilities for visitors including a variety of shops, excellent restaurants, lively and traditional bars and plenty of unique sightseeing opportunities. There are also good medical facilities in the town should you need them.

Volunteers

Main Volunteer Activities: Volunteers work with alongside local Khmer staff, helping them with any of the tasks listed on the main project pages.

Hours: Volunteers work from Mon to Fri, with weekends free for sightseeing, relaxing or travelling through this beautiful and diverse country. Exact daily hours depend on the projects volunteers wish to combine but usually don't exceed six hours a day.

Duration: Volunteer placements are year-round and for 2 to 12 weeks.

Accommodation: Choose from a private ensuite room in a locally owned hotel with outdoor pool or upgrade to a more upmarket three star hotel, also with outdoor pool. Both options are centrally located and within walking distance of Globalteer's office.

Volunteer Requirements: Volunteers at this project must be aged 18+ and have fluent English. As you will be working with vulnerable children we also require a background check.

Accommodations when you Volunteer in Siem Reap with Globalteer

Volunteers at the Siem Reap projects can choose from a range of accommodation options including our very own Volunteer House, a private room in a Standard Hotel and an Upgrade Hotel. All accommodation has been carefully selected by us to offer the best value for all our volunteers regardless of budget. So if you are looking for somewhere quiet to lay your head at the end of a busy day, somewhere lively where you can socialise with other travellers, we have what you are looking for. All of our accommodations are clean, comfortable and safe and well located for transport to the project as well as all the attractions that Siem Reap has to offer. When you volunteer in Siem Reap, you can choose one of these great accommodation options:

The volunteer house is located in a quiet residential area around National Road 6 and 6km from Angkor International Airport. It is situated far enough from the hustle-bustle and noise of the main markets, giving it a peaceful setting. However, the area has available markets, convenience stores, and not too far from the numerous temples inside the city.

The house has 6 bedrooms that are shared with other volunteers. Wi-Fi is free and accessible throughout the property. All rooms have fans, en-suite bathrooms, towels and linens. Air conditioning is available for an additional charge. The Volunteer House also features a shared kitchen, balcony as well as a lounge area to watch online movies on TV.

This option is great if you are looking for cultural exchange with like-minded people in a safe and enjoyable environment.

Volunteer rooms are clean and comfortable, each with hot water, ensuite toilet and shower. The rooms have fans but you can upgrade it to air conditioning for a daily fee. Cable TV is available in all rooms with channels in English, and each room has a small fridge for storing cold drinks and snacks. The guest house also has several larger air-con rooms which are assigned on a first-come first-served basis to guests who pay the additional fee for air conditioning. Make sure you specify if you would like an aircon room when you apply.

The guest house has a bar area and restaurant, all set in lovely leafy grounds. Globalteer volunteers also have use of our very own social area - just right for a drink and snack after a long day working at your project. There is also a small pool for that refreshing end of day dip!

There are also plenty of Khmer restaurants near the guest house if you fancy "going local" in the evenings. Free WiFi internet is available in rooms and in communal areas. We also have a team of friendly and reliable tuk-tuk drivers on hand with specially negotiated rates should you need transport at any time.

Upgrade volunteer rooms are located in the modern G&Z Urban Hotel situated on the Siem Reap River, just a 4-minute walk to Pub Street and within walking distance to Globalteer’s offices. They offer a higher standard of comfort and more facilities for volunteers who don’t mind paying a little extra. Rooms are spacious with large beds, cable TV, free wi-fi, in-room safe, tea and coffee making facilities and a mini bar. The rooms have modern en-suite bathrooms that are spotlessly clean. Air-conditioning comes as standard – there are no surcharges to pay here. Rooms also offer a desk which is convenient for planning your volunteer sessions or writing postcards and journal entries. You will also receive bathrobes and slippers, a perfect way to relax after a day working at your project!

The hotel has a beautiful swimming pool and poolside bar and a restaurant. It serves free breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a good variety of reasonably priced Cambodian and international dishes. There is an on-site business center if you require some computer time. Spa services are available if your muscles really need some therapy after a day in the field!

Thanks to the magnificent temples of Angkor, the major economy in Siem Reap town is tourism although Siem Reap province remains one of the poorer provinces of Cambodia and very little tourist wealth "trickles down" to rural communites. In addition to the ancient temple complexes the town has has many bars, restaurants, ATMs, internet cafes and hotels catering to foreigners' needs. There are also dozens of working Buddhist temples all over town, known locally as pagodas, and saffron-clad monks are a common sight on the streets of Siem Reap.

Visitors come to Siem Reap to visit the temples of Angkor. There are over 100 temples scattered in the area in various states of decay, some in overgrown jungle, some on lakes. Rest assured everyone leaves with their own personal favourite temple!

Some people visit for one day to see the main attractions but we would recommend 3 days exploring the temples to get a much better overview of this incredible period in Cambodian history. On arrival in Siem Reap our friendly staff can advise the best ways and times to visit the temples.

Tonle Sap is the largest fresh water lake in Southeast Asia and an attraction in its own right. About 10km form Siem Reap, the lake stretches almost as far as the country's capital Phnom Penh. Its size varies enormously between the wet and dry seasons and half the year the waters flow into the lake from the river Mekong and for the rest of the year the waters flow in the other direction, giving the lake a unique ecosystem.

Boat trips on the lake are very popular and you can visit lake the famous floating villages and stilt villages, orginally home to refugees which have grown into entire communities with schools, shops and houses sitting directly on or over the water. Also venture further to see the wildlife sanctuary which is home to several species of endangered birds and take a kayak through the famous sunken forests.

For a small country Cambodia has a lot to offer those who have time to travel further afield.

Phonm Penh is a short flight away or 6-8 hours by road and is home to many popular attractions. The magnificent Royal Palace and the restaurants and bars along Sisowath Quay are on every vistor's list along with the more sombre sites of S-21 prison and the Killing fields - reminders of Cambodia's tragic past and the genocide under the Khmer Rouge Regime.

In the south of the country you will find the laid back coastal towns of Kampot and Kep as well as the lively beach resort of Sihanoukville. There are some lovely unspolit islands where you can kick back and recharge your batteries as well as jungles, forests and the wildlife havens of The Cardamom Mountains. Buses and internal flights from Siem Reap airport make getting around easy and relatively cheap.

For those who have time there are also regular direct flights from Siem Reap to other must-see Southeast Asian destinations such as Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore as well as long distance buses.

Fee Options

Base Donation

The base donation for volunteering is where all money received goes to the charity, our charitable activities, charity partners and supporting volunteers in country. Your daily transport to the project is also included.

Standard Package

The standard package fee includes everything in the base donation plus standard hotel accommodation & private airport collection.

Standard Package plus AirCon

The standard hotel does not include air-conditioning but this can be added on. We recommend that you book this early as their are limited number of air-con rooms.

Upgrade Hotel

Volunteers can also choose to upgrade their accommodation to a hotel which includes more facilities, larger rooms and air-conditioning. Accommodations are carefully selected by our team in Cambodia for their great locations, suitability for volunteers and value for money.

Financial Transparency

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About Globalteer

Why do we charge a fee for volunteering?

Globalteer requests a donation from volunteers to allow us to achieve our charitable objectives and support our partner programmes. In return, Globalteer provides volunteers with an amazing, responsible and ethical volunteer experience and in-country support from the Globalteer team in Cambodia. Ensuring that your placement is responsible as well as rewarding, safe and enjoyable takes a good deal of work.

What’s Included

√ In-country support from Globalteer staff.
√ Daily transport to and from the project location.
√ Cambodia orientation guide and arrival induction.
√ Free town tour.
√ All necessary project equipment and materials.
√ All necessary project training by Globalteer staff.
√ Free Globalteer water bottle and welcome pack.
√ Project donation.

With the Full Package
√ Free airport pick up from Siem Reap airport.
√ Accommodation at a comfortable hotel with pool.

What do everyday items cost?

The official currency of Cambodia is the Riel, however, all shops and market stalls accept US$ and you may be given small change in local currency ($1 = 4000 Riels). Be aware that dollar bills with any tears or markings are generally not accepted. ATMs dispense cash in US$. The cost of living in Cambodia is very low compared to most countries in the developed world. The costs of some typical items are:

Short journey by tuk-tuk - $1 to $2
Meal in a market - $1
Bottle of soft drink - $0.50 to $1
Draft beer - $0.50 to $2
Meal in a restaurant - $4 to $25

Quick Summary of the Cambodia Combined Projects

Project Summary

If you would like to volunteer with more than one project and experience even more of Cambodia’s fascinating culture, then choosing the Cambodian Combination offers you exactly that.

You can combine placements at any two or more of our projects in Siem Reap and spread the love a little bit further.

You can combine placements at the Cambodia Community Project, Sports Project, Clean Water Project or Food & Farming Project.

Volunteer in Siem Reap with Globalteer and support multiple amazing projects!

Project Location

In and around the charming town of Siem Reap in Northern Cambodia, home to the incomparable UNESCO world heritage-listed Angkor Wat temple complex.

There is an international airport with good connections to the capital Phnom Penh and further afield throughout Asia.

Siem Reap has good range of facilities for visitors including a variety of shops, excellent restaurants, lively and traditional bars and plenty of unique sightseeing opportunities.

There are also good medical facilities in the town should you need them.

Main Volunteer Activities

Volunteers work with alongside local Khmer staff, helping them with any of the tasks listed on the main project pages.

Volunteers work from Mon to Fri, with weekends free for sightseeing, relaxing or travelling through this beautiful and diverse country. Exact daily hours depend on the projects volunteers wish to combine but usually don't exceed six hours a day.

Volunteer Duration

Volunteer placements are year-round and for 2 to 12 weeks.

Accomodation

Volunteers at the Sports Project can choose from the Globalteer volunteer house, a private ensuite room in a locally owned hotel with outdoor pool, or upgrade to a more upmarket hotel, also with outdoor pool.

All accommodation has been carefully selected by us to offer the best value for all our volunteers regardless of budget. All of our accommodations are clean, comfortable, safe and centrally located and within walking distance of Globalteer's office

Volunteer Requirements

Volunteers at this project must be aged 18+ and have fluent English.

As you will be volunteering with vulnerable children we also require a background check.

What is included?

What’s Included in the base package:

√ In-country support from Globalteer staff in Siem Reap. √ Cambodia orientation guide and induction on arrival. √ Free Siem Reap town tour. √ All necessary project equipment and materials. √ All necessary project training by experienced staff. √ Globalteer water bottle and welcome pack. √ Project donation. √ Daily transport to and from your project.

With the Accommodation Packages

√ Free airport pick up from Siem Reap international airport. √ Accommodation in the Volunteer House or at a hotel with a pool.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Can I Help?

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Volunteer at multiple projects in Siem Reap, Cambodia at the Cambodia Combination Placements

Make even more of an impact when you volunteer in Cambodia by combining placements at 2 or more of our ethical projects in Siem Reap!

1 to 12 weeks from £660 / US$792

Project Overview

Volunteer in Siem Reap and make a real difference

Summary

Volunteers

Project in Detail

Cambodia Community Project

Cambodia Sports Project

Cambodia Clean Water Project

Cambodia Food & Farming Project

Accommodations when you Volunteer in Siem Reap with Globalteer

Globalteer’s Volunteer House

The Standard Hotel

Our Upgrade Accommodation

Free Time in Siem Reap and Cambodia

Siem Reap

Angkor Wat and the temple complexes

Tonle Sap Lake

Further Afield