Global Health Short Term Internship
Coordinator | Graeme
Coordinator | Graeme
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Highlights
Contribute towards improving access to English language skills, training and awareness of preventative healthcare practices, non-communicable diseases and tropical diseases prevalent in Kampong Cham
Conduct your own research project, providing you with your own autonomy and responsibility to understand the community you live and work in.
Immerse yourself in Cambodia culture by attending its many vibrant festivals.
Demonstrate and educate the community on the importance of preventative healthcare practices.
Visit some of Siem Reap’s nearby sites such as the Angkor Wat, or travel further afield to Cambodia’s beautiful southern islands or the Royal Palace in the capital of Phnom Penh.
Teach English and create awareness around preventative health practices.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
50+
By joining our global health internship in Cambodia, you will gain experience in global public health, teaching English abroad, and sustainable development projects. Conduct workshops to create public awareness on basic hygiene routines practices such as handwashing and toothbrushing, can prevent disease. You could also take part in research into access to water in Siem Reap. As an intern you can research healthcare topics such as the prevention of dengue fever, medical treatment, and how the health of communities may be affected by access to water.
Another main focus of this program is leading English lessons to improve education in the local community and schools. By working closely with our local partners and the Siem Reap community, you will also be contributing toward UN SDG #17, Partnerships for the Goals.
Health & Hygiene:
The work we contribute to across the globe remains important and new measures allow our participants to continue to join our programs and continue impacting positively on their world and the communities we work with. Changes to our existing protocols have been made by our health and hygiene team to strengthen our health and hygiene protocols and ensure that international standard safeguards are in place to protect our participants, staff and host communities. Please inquire for more information on the protocols.
Increasing Employability - Pre Departure Program Training:
Our programs are not only life-changing experiences but are also designed to help participants increase their employability. We have developed a curriculum to be completed prior to arrival in the country in order to ensure that more time is dedicated to program work once you commence your volunteer program.
Eight weeks prior to your start date, you will complete the following online courses in preparation for your in-country program:
- PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION (1 hour)
- PROGRAM SPECIFIC TRAINING (1 - 5 hours)
- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COURSE (10 - 15 hours)
- LEADERSHIP COURSE (10 - 15 hours)
- CAREERS COURSE (10 - 15 hours)
In order to obtain a certificate for the Community Development, Leadership and Careers courses which are endorsed by the University of Richmond and UNC Charlotte, you will need to complete quizzes & assignments and will be given 4 weeks post program to submit your work.
If you are looking to travel in less than 8 weeks from now, you will still complete the course however this will be done in country and all content will need to be downloaded before arrival.
Typical day
Expect a busy day-to-day, including full days teaching, planning and preparing for lessons and workshops, as well as a minimum of two hours of training each week. You will work anywhere from the sprawling temple complex, including ancient sculpture and bas-reliefs, and gilded pagodas, in which local Buddhist monks are taught, to the drop-in educational facility in town centre, to our classroom situated amongst one of the most ancient and magnificent temples in Cambodia.
- Mondays to Fridays will be spent working with some of the most marginalized members of the Siem Reap community and supporting them to learn English as well as running workshops to raise awareness on basic hygiene and healthcare practices.
- The projects that we get involved in will depend on the needs of the community at that exact time, and as such, participants should be prepared to be flexible and adapt to changes in the field.
- As an intern you will have weekly mentor meetings and reflection sessions, you will also complete an internship project.
Free-time activities
Spend your evenings cycling along the magnificent Mekong river and round the neighboring islands of Koh Penh and Koh Thmey or pick up freshly made coconut pancakes along the bustling riverside promenade. On weekends practice the art of getting lost in the splendor of Siem Reap’s rural beauty with its many medieval temples and stunning mosques.
Travel further afield to visit the capital city of Phnom Penh and enjoy the electric atmosphere of the bustling riverside, visit the sprawling markets or immerse yourself in the history of the Khmer Rouge with its sights and museums. Journey further south to the many spectacular islands off the southern tip of Cambodia where you can spend the weekend island hopping where you can enjoy the stunning beaches, trek through uninhabited jungle or practice snorkeling as you explore the underwater world. Travel north and you will find the 12th century temple ruins from the Khmer Empire, the famous Angkor Wat.
Travel further afield to visit the capital city of Phnom Penh and enjoy the electric atmosphere of the bustling riverside, visit the sprawling markets or immerse yourself in the history of the Khmer Rouge with its sights and museums. Journey further south to the many spectacular islands off the southern tip of Cambodia where you can spend the weekend island hopping where you can enjoy the stunning beaches, trek through uninhabited jungle or practice snorkeling as you explore the underwater world. Travel north and you will find the 12th century temple ruins from the Khmer Empire, the famous Angkor Wat.
We also now include cultural/local experiences. These experiences will take place once every 4 weeks.
These activities may include:
- Learn to cook traditional Cambodian dishes
- Visit a 9th century temple with a tuk tuk
- Join a chanting session with monks
- Bike around Siem Riep's traditional countryside
- Visit one of Siem Reap's floating villages
- Learn how HeroRATs detect landmines
- Take an ox cart ride through rice paddies
- Sleep under the stars alongside Asian elephants
Climbing
Concert/
Music
Music
Diving/
Snorkling
Snorkling
Hiking
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Sightseeing
Sports
Swimming
Water Sports
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak English (basic level)
required
Basic Healthcare at High School level
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
No specific skills are required and all training is provided in country
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
What's Included
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 24-hour emergency phone
- 24-hour in-country support
- Access to Alumni Services and Discounts
- Airport pick-up (unless otherwise stated)
- All necessary project equipment and materials
- All necessary project training by experienced staff provided online 8 weeks prior to program:
- PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION (1 hour)
- PROGRAM SPECIFIC TRAINING (1 - 5 hours)
- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COURSE (10 - 15 hours)
- LEADERSHIP COURSE (10 - 15 hours)
- CAREERS COURSE (10 - 15 hours)
- Introduction to TEFL
- Location orientation
- Long term experienced staff
- Meals while on project (except on work placements for long term internships)
- Safe and basic accommodations (usually shared)
- Welcome meeting
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Additional drinks and gratuities
- Extra local excursions
- Flights
- International and domestic airport taxes
- Medical and travel insurance
- Personal items and toiletries
- Police or background check
- Visa costs (where necessary)
There are many international flights to Siem Reap International Airport (REP). We are located in the city of SIem Reap, which is roughly a 20-minute drive from the airport. Airport pick-ups can be arranged from 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM on your project start date, please request this from the GVI office. Volunteers will meet on their project start date in the evening at our guesthouse where the volunteers will be staying. They will then have a welcome presentation & risk assessments will be gone over. Departure: Saturday morning you will be transferred back to Siem Reap International Airport.
Accommodation is in shared rooms (usually same sex unless otherwise requested) with shared bathroom facilities. We will provide bedding (sheets, pillows, pillowcases) and towels. There is running water available for showers and flush toilets are available.
Dorm Room
Both western and Khmer food is available at our guesthouse restaurant and vegetarians can be accommodated. For breakfast you can expect a choice of eggs, bread, fruit and cereal. For lunch and dinner khmer dishes consisting of noodles, rice, and curries are available as well as western dishes such as sandwiches, burgers and pasta. There are many cafes and restaurants in the local area and you are free to go out for additional meals at your own expense.
Limited access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Siem Reap International Airport (REP) in Siem Reap. We assist you to find cheap flights to Cambodia.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Cambodia provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Cambodia you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Cambodia.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
2022
- 08 Jan 2022
- 22 Jan 2022
- 05 Feb 2022
- 19 Feb 2022
- 05 Mar 2022
- 19 Mar 2022
- 02 Apr 2022
- 16 Apr 2022
- 30 Apr 2022
- 14 May 2022
- 28 May 2022
- 11 Jun 2022
- 25 Jun 2022
- 09 Jul 2022
- 23 Jul 2022
- 06 Aug 2022
- 20 Aug 2022
- 03 Sep 2022
- 17 Sep 2022
- 01 Oct 2022
- 15 Oct 2022
- 29 Oct 2022
- 12 Nov 2022
- 26 Nov 2022
- 10 Dec 2022
2023
- 07 Jan 2023
- 21 Jan 2023
- 04 Feb 2023
- 18 Feb 2023
- 04 Mar 2023
- 18 Mar 2023
- 01 Apr 2023
- 15 Apr 2023
- 29 Apr 2023
- 13 May 2023
- 27 May 2023
- 10 Jun 2023
- 24 Jun 2023
- 08 Jul 2023
- 22 Jul 2023
- 05 Aug 2023
- 19 Aug 2023
- 02 Sep 2023
- 16 Sep 2023
- 30 Sep 2023
- 14 Oct 2023
- 28 Oct 2023
- 11 Nov 2023
- 25 Nov 2023
- 09 Dec 2023
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4 - 12 weeks
Program fees
4 weeks
(min. stay)
$3,130
6 weeks
$3,735
8 weeks
$4,505
10 weeks
$5,110
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$5,660
Average fees
$627
/week
The organization charges its fees in EUR. The price table in USD is subject to currency fluctuation.
GVI
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
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Global Health Short Term Internship
Teach English and create awareness around preventative health practices.
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