Share your English skills with our school in Battambang, Cambodia


A experiência

Hello, my name is Kamnat. I am the Director of a free English school, designed to teach underprivileged children of all ages (currently 5-21). I have been running the school since 2005.

English speaking volunteers visit the School to teach students, support the local teachers and also to learn more about Cambodian life. Our home is located at the school itself, and we kindly invite you to stay and help us to continue this project for the kids.


Como você ajuda

5 horas por dia

Cuidado de Crianças: Ajude a cuidar, brincar e passar tempo com as crianças.

Artes: Ajude pintando, esculpindo ou desenhando.

Trabalho social: Ajude comunidades locais.

Ensinar Idiomas: Ensine um idioma ao anfitrião, convidados ou comunidades locais.

Taxa extra necessária

Valor: US$ 5 Por dia

Valor destinado a: Benefícios para os voluntários e Doação para o projeto

Descrição: Fees go towards the running costs of the school/accommodation, food and drink. WHAT'S INCLUDED • Small breakfast • Delicious, home cooked meals for lunch and dinner • A bedroom (you may or may not be sharing) • Fresh drinking water • Wifi • Access to bicycles whenever you like


O que você ganha

2 dias livres por semana

Quarto privado: Você terá uma cama em um quarto privado, ou seja, um quarto só para você

Quarto da equipe: Você terá uma cama em um quarto compartilhado, ou seja, irá dividir o quarto com outras pessoas.

Café da manhã: Você ganha café da manhã gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Almoço: Você ganha almoço gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Jantar: Você ganha jantar gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Descontos em tours: Ganhe descontos em tours ou passeios pela cidade.

Bicicletas à vontade: Use nossas bikes à vontade, quando quiser.

Carona na chegada: Te buscamos na sua chegada a cidade e damos uma carona até aqui.

Aulas de idiomas: Participe gratuitamente das aulas de idioma no nosso espaço.

Internet de Alta Velocidade: Internet de alta velocidade para você trabalhar remotamente


Requisitos

Inglês Iniciante

Tem que ter pelo menos 18 anos

Recebe voluntários sozinhos, casais e duplas de voluntários


O que não está incluso

Passagens, seguro viagem, transporte e visto


Detalhes

Government schools teach very little English despite it being fundamental to achieving further education and better career prospects. Teachers then charge a high price for extra English lessons, resulting in unequal access to education.

As a young boy, I worked on my father's farm. I stopped going to school when I was just seven years old because my family could not afford the student fees. However, I was still determined to study again. That's why at the age of sixteen, I became a monk. This allowed me to study every day for the next ten years. Now I am proud to help children who suffer from inequality as I did, by giving them tho tools to build themselves a better future.

You too can help the Project change lives whilst enjoying a wonderfully unique travel experience. The sense of fulfilment from this is both rewarding and heartwarming. The students, teachers, my family and I are very grateful for all of the help we receive from volunteers, which is why we will make your stay as comfortable, exciting and unforgettable as possible.

Thank You!


Atividades & Turnos

A TYPICAL SCHOOL DAY
Since March 2018 we work with an educational system to provide the children an ongoing learning process. An important task at our school is to continue and follow the guidelines of such.

08:30 am– 1:00 pm:
• Breakfasts will be served at 08:30 though you are not expected to attend. If you wish to sleep in, I will leave snacks on the dining table for when you feel ready to get up.
• After breakfast, the morning is spent at leisure or as preparation time for the lessons. You may wish to cycle into the city to enjoy some café culture or explore the local sights. Lunch is usually served back at the house before school starts.

1:00 – 3:00 pm:
• Students between the ages of 5-13 attend the school for two hours from 1 pm and it is usually the busiest (and noisiest) time of the day. Students are mostly separated by age. The classes have between 10 to 25 students.
• The volunteer’s job consists in planning and teaching their lessons to the classes. The volunteers who don't feel confident enough yet can start with giving assitance to other volunteers or local teachers.
• Usually, the volunteers are assisted by the Khmer teachers during this class time because of the young age of the kids. They translate and act as constant contacts for the children.

3:00 – 4:00 pm:
• This is free time before the older students arrive.

3:00 – 7:00 pm:
• Classes resume at 4 pm for the higher level and older students. There is a huge age range, between 12 and 21 years old, as well as level range.
• Some classes are still working with a book and learning grammar. Other ones are taking conversation classes to practise speaking and the pronunciation. There are also reading and writing classes. These classes are mostly taught by volunteers. At this time we also offer an basic


Regras

LOCATION

The school/homestay is located in Wattamim Village, which is a 10-minute drive away from Battambang City; a riverside city with a strong remnant of French influence. There are many excellent cafes (with wifi), bars and attractions around the town centre. It is also nice to explore the main market in town.

THE PROPERTY
• 5 bedrooms and an extra bed in the connection room. Each room has one double bed and one single, sleeping up to three people, and are cooled by fans.
• 1 shared bathroom which includes a toilet, sink and shower. There are two additional toilets outside the main building for the students.
• A small volunteers kitchen with a coffee and tea area, and a cool box.
Porch with a shared living and dining area. This is where you will have meals (unless you wish to eat out), prepare lessons and enjoy the company of the other volunteers and family. Sometimes, you might be joined by the family’s gentle and adorable dogs.
• Outside kitchen. From here, you will smell many wonderful fragrances as ” Mama” cooks up her delicious Cambodian dishes.
• Living room / teachers room. This room is based in the green house (main volunteers house) and contains all the school information, a simple relaxing corner and a small area for the family’s children.

Accommodation & Food Fee = $5 per person
(this goes towards the running costs of the school/accommodation, food and drink).

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Small breakfast
• Delicious, home cooked meals for lunch and dinner
• A bedroom (you may or may not be sharing)
• Fresh drinking water
• Wifi
• Access to bicycles whenever you like