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Join the ECC Family teaching English at local school in Siem Reap

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The experience

Join our local school in Cambodia and help teach English to motivated kids. No experience is needed and you don’t need to be a native speaker—just bring your enthusiasm! Your support makes a real difference and the children love meeting teachers from around the world. Volunteers contribute $8/day for 3 meals, drinking water, WiFi, and shared dorm accommodation with fans.

What you offer

5 hours of help per day

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate English

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

At ECC, a normal day begins with 3–4 hours assisting an English teacher at a local primary school. In the afternoon, you’ll spend about 1 hour teaching village kids at our ECC center. Once more volunteers join, we plan to re-open French, Spanish, and other classes.

During September and October, when public schools are on vacation, we welcome even more children at ECC. At this time, you’ll be teaching around 3 hours of classes daily at the center, giving you plenty of time to connect with the kids and see their progress.

ECC (Education Centre for Community) is just 5.5 km outside Siem Reap and offers free education to 50–100 children aged 5–17 from Po Village and nearby areas. By joining us, you’ll make a real difference, while experiencing life in a Cambodian village and becoming part of our school community.

Activities & Shift

Volunteers usually help 3–4 hours at a local primary school in the morning and about 1 hour at ECC in the afternoon. During September and October (school vacation), you’ll teach around 3 hours daily at ECC.

In your free time, you can explore the lively city of Siem Reap and visit the famous Angkor temples, or join activities with other volunteers. We’re always open to ideas and happy to plan things together.

Rules

• Dress modestly and respect local culture.
• Be on time and let us know if you can’t attend a class.
• Bring enthusiasm, no teaching experience needed!
• $8/day covers meals, water, WiFi, and dorm stay.
• No drugs or alcohol during teaching hours.
• You’re welcome to take photos/videos, just tag us!
• Explore Angkor Wat, Tonlé Sap, floating villages & Siem Reap, we’re happy to help arrange trips.