From Monday to Friday volunteers will be teaching one of our mixed English classes for the local community. Depending on which classes you teach, you may work with children from local villages, young adults hoping to better their employment through learning English, our local monk students or local businesses hoping to improve the skills of their staff members.
As part of this programme, volunteers will also be responsible for planning and leading workshops, training or classes all geared towards improving gender inequality.
Volunteers will be guaranteed training in women's empowerment as well as at least one workshop which you will lead that focuses on this topic. The rest of your day will be spent providing capacity to our other classes. Volunteers will have a busy day and will undertake a variety of tasks so must remain flexible.
As a volunteer you will be able to introduce the topic of women's empowerment to many of our students who will not have discussed such a concept before. You will receive training based on research by past participants on women and their position in Cambodia.
Volunteers will also be able to work with a whole host of women: from all backgrounds and ages providing a truly diverse experience.
Example of a typical day:
- 6 am - Get ready for the day: Start the day early just as Siem Reap's Streets start to come to life. If you are an early riser you can get in a quick swim in the pool before breakfast.
- 7 am - Breakfast and base duties: Enjoy either a Khmer or a Western style breakfast with the team before getting stuck in some base duties.
- 8 am - Project work with local partner organization: Teach English classes, prepare workshops, work on your tasks.
- 12 am - Lunch: Lunch is enjoyed as a group. Lunch meals are at a local restaurant during the week which gives you the opportunity o try delicious Khmer dishes. It is common to have reflection sessions where you'll discuss the work you did that day and its impact the local community.
- 2 pm: Free time or internship projects: Work on your internship or research project or use the free time to further you knowledge on the local culture.
- 4 pm: Project work with local partner organization: Teach English in the Monastery or delivery raining workshops centered around improving awareness in the community in a range of topics including health, women empowerment, education and more.
- 6 pm - Dinner: Envoy a meal together as a group.
- 7 pm - Free time (Relax or social activities): Time to relax or to get involved in social activities. Make use of the common areas to spend time with your new friends, play a game, or do some studying.
- 9 pm - Bedtime: Due to the early start, most head off to bed to get a restful night's sleep.
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