Renovation and Painting Supporter

Cambodia’s infrastructure is extremely poor. Many building are still not rebuilt after the long years of civil war. Much of facilities such as schools, hospitals and orphanages are poor and not suitable for use. Volunteers use their energy to help improve the buildings for local community. The group can choose to work Phnom Penh or Siem Reap.

Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia with a population of about 1.5 million people. Phnom Penh is a very international city, with a lot of diplomats, travelers and international NGO-workers so you will find a lot of western restaurants, bars. Despite the international influence, Cambodian culture remains strong and it evident in almost all aspects of the city. 

Walk around the different markets, try the food of the food stalls at the street or just walk around the streets, there is really always something to explore. Siem Reap set in North West Cambodia, Siem Reap is best known for being home to the incredible Angkor ruins with the magnificent Angkor Wat as the focal point. While the complex is surely one of the globe's most amazing historical sites, the Siem Reap province is also home to an array of other ruins, such as Beng Mealea and Bantaey Srei.

Volunteers work four to six hours a day towards improving the atmosphere through exterior and interior artwork, painting and renovations. Volunteers are also encouraged to paint educational and colorful designs to brighten up the building. The tasks depend on the construction need and the skill of the volunteers.

Every volunteers will get the weekend off. There are many places volunteers can visit at the weekend including the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Wat Phnom, National Museum, Killing Field... Volunteers can also travel by bus to visit many provinces at weekend or during national holiday such as to Siem Reap to see Angkor Wat, the famous historical place or Sihahouk Vill and Kampot to see beaches. Phnom Penh is a very international city, you will find a lot of western bars, supermarkets offer western articels, and especially the riverside is the spot for diplomats, travellers and international ngo-workers. But of course, you will also find the Cambodian Culture everywhere in the city. Walk around the different markets, try the food of the food stalls at the street or just walk around the streets, there is really always something to explore. Phnom Penh is a good base for trips through the country as it is very central.