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volunteer work in cambodia |
 Posted: Mon Jun 8, 2009 8:34 am |
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| hey i am wanting to volunteer in cambodia for a few weeks
have heard of many places and just wondered if anyone has recently been and done any / where/ how was it/ what to expect etc.... am looking to do some work with elephants to any advice / info will be appreciated cheers |
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| Posted: Tue Sep 1, 2009 11:55 am |
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| Hi Linzi,
Many agencies try to charge you for organising voluntary work on your behalf but you'll find lots of free opportunities in Cambodia when you arrive and there are plently of posters in the backpacker area asking for help with local organisations. I lived in Cambodia for a year working as a teacher and during my time in Phnom Penh I also volunteered at SCAO orphanage which provides a home for almost 20 kids and free English tuition for around 100 kids in the local area. Unlike some bad, or at least questionable, establishments this place is run by a friendly and genuine couple who aren't attempting to scam tourists out of cash. Your time is just as valuable to them as your money. SCAO is based just 15 mins drive north of the main backpacker area so you can easily visit for a couple of hours or do as I did and commute there daily if you want to spend more time helping out. They recently finished building a basic room for volunteers to stay in return for a small donation and giving English lessons to the kids. If you'd like to make a donation to a local organisation I'd recommend taking cash or finding out what provisions are needed most. Obviously local people can buy rice, pens and books for much less money than a tourist and the kids will appreciate these far more than toys which are quickly broken or lost. You can fins out more about SCAO at www.savechildreninasia.org Good luck with your trip and have fun! |
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