Cambodia Service-Learning Volunteer and Internship Programs

  Cambodia

• Other Cities in Cambodia: 
Phnom Penh

  Thailand

• All Other Areas in Thailand: 
Nonthaburi

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Winter 
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Throughout the year

Description: GSC offers Service-Learning Programs in HIV/AIDS Prevention Education, International Health, Orphanage Care, Teaching English Abroad, as well as Integrated Programs. All participants begin their program with one week of orientation, which includes specified technical training, Khmer language lesson, culture and history lessons, and site seeing. Volunteers can participate in short-term or long-term programs, depending on their program interest. Students who wish to obtain academic credit for their work abroad may also inquire about internships available through GSC. All of the Service-Learning Programs entail a one-week orientation, which will include technical training specific to the chosen program.

Highlights: Once in-country, the GSC Cambodian staff will provide participants with additional training on what to expect in the classroom, suggested activities and games, as well as classroom management techniques. All participants will receive an initial week of orientation, which includes technical training, Khmer language lessons, and culture and history lessons about Cambodia. In addition, volunteers will have the chance to visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, the National Museum, the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, and the Killing Fields at Cheoung Ek. During one of the weekends, participants will go on a three-day visit to Angkor Wat, or a two-day trip to visit the local sites around Phnom Penh.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: 3 week programs start at USD 3,140

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 and above

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 2-20

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Global Service Corps's Mission Statement: Working from offices on three continents, Global Service Corps is dedicated to fulfilling our mission of designing and implementing effective service-learning programs that provide maximum benefit to our program participants and the communities we serve. Through the hard work of our staff, support of our advisory board, collaboration with our partners and the participation of hundreds of volunteers each year, Global Service Corps has earned its reputation as a leader in international volunteerism, service-learning and community development.

Year Founded: 1992