Work exchange in Cambodia: Volunteer as a chef/cook on a paradise ...

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Bartending: Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

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

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

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 3 weeks

The Experience

We are looking for someone with kitchen experience, to help us curate our dinner and breakfast menu. Help us serve simple meals as well as prep ingredients beforehand. Our menu at the minute consists of a full english breakfast, bruschetta and breakfast sandwiches. And mac and cheese at dinner time. The meals being served are relatively simple and easy to cook.

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Requirements

Fluent English
Over 18 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Talk to those who have lived the experience

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a) How was your experience with this host?
b) How was your day-to-day routine?
c) How much did you spend on this trip?

6 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

6 Meeting international travelers
5 Immersing in the local culture
5 Meeting locals
4 Developing social awareness
2 Get in touch with nature
2 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

2 6. Clean water and sanitation
2 12. Responsible consumption and production
2 17. Partnerships for the goals

Janna

Germany

I fell in love with Mpai and the island during my time at the hostel. It was an incredible experience working at the hostel, Oli and Katie have done an amazing job. The work was clear and enjoyable and I had plenty of time to explore the beauty of the island.

about 1 month ago

Immie

United Kingdom

Katie and Oli were the most amazing hosts, who through their welcoming and supportive dedication to the hostel atmosphere, made us have an amazing time volunteering at the hostel. They made our experience such a fun one, whilst their professionalism kept the job running smoothly and easily. We have made memories we will never forget, and thanks to their great efforts with the development of the hostel, we have no doubt their potential for next season will be even better. Would 100% recommend to anyone, and a big thank you to Katie + Oli for such a fun 2 weeks that made Cambodia so special!

2 months ago

Eva

France

Volunteering at the hostel has been a true highlight during my travel. Katie and Oli are such welcoming hosts, a found myself surrounded by a group of friends with other volunteers and guests, really heartwarming. The island is the perfect location if you are looking for a calm, wild nature and cozy place to discover and meet locals. This small island feels like a community and what a privilege that have experienced being a part of it. I will definitely come back and never forget this experience or the people met, thanks ☀️❤️

4 months ago

Amanda

Canada

I loved my time at the hostel! Katie and Oli are fantastic hosts who are always looking to improve the experience for both volunteers and guests. The shifts never feel like "work" because the atmosphere is so relaxed and enjoyable. There's a perfect balance between social and peaceful, never feeling too busy. There's plenty of free time to explore the island—whether it's relaxing on the beach, trying out local restaurants, or going on boat trips. I highly recommend volunteering here to anyone looking for a fun and relaxed experience! 🥰🥰

4 months ago

Arash

Iran

Cool experience not very good for long time as the living conditions are not very comfortable

about 1 month ago

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