International Workcamp
Introduction
The International Workcamp stands out as one of the most popular volunteering programs tailored for individuals who are keen to volunteer but have limited time availability. Every year, this program attracts approximately 400 national and international participants eager to make a meaningful contribution to various community projects around the world. Whether you are a student on a break, a professional seeking a short-term volunteering experience, or simply someone passionate about making a difference, the International Workcamp offers a unique opportunity to engage in impactful volunteer work within a flexible timeframe.
Duration
The International Workcamp offers a flexible volunteering duration ranging from two weeks to four weeks. This structure allows participants to choose a time frame that fits their schedule and commitments, ensuring a rewarding volunteering experience without compromising their other responsibilities. Whether you opt for a shorter two-week stint or extend your stay to four weeks, each duration promises enriching experiences, personal growth, and the satisfaction of contributing to meaningful community projects.
Participants
The International Workcamp prides itself on its diverse and inclusive environment, bringing together participants from a mix of nationalities. On average, each project hosts volunteers from 5 to 6 different countries, fostering cross-cultural exchange, understanding, and collaboration. This multicultural setting not only enriches the volunteering experience but also promotes global awareness, unity, and friendship among participants from various backgrounds and cultures.
Foods
When it comes to cooking and eating, volunteers often take turns preparing meals using shared kitchen facilities, encouraging cultural exchange through food and culinary traditions. This communal living experience fosters a sense of community, cooperation, and shared responsibility among participants, enhancing the overall volunteering experience.
Accommodation
Participants in the International Workcamp typically share communal living spaces, emphasizing collaboration, teamwork, and community bonding. Accommodation arrangements often include shared dormitories or rooms, promoting camaraderie and mutual support among volunteers. Additionally, shared bathrooms and toilets are provided, ensuring comfort and convenience for all participants.
Tourist Attractions
While the focus of the International Workcamp is on volunteering and community service, participants also get the opportunity to explore and enjoy the local culture and attractions during their free days. Organized group outings to nearby tourist attractions are often arranged, allowing volunteers to unwind, socialize, and immerse themselves in the rich heritage, history, and natural beauty of our country. These excursions not only serve as recreational breaks but also offer valuable insights into the local culture, traditions, and way of life, enhancing the overall volunteering experience and broadening participants’ perspectives.
Join us at the International Workcamp for an unforgettable volunteering journey, where you can make a difference, forge meaningful connections with like-minded individuals from around the world, and explore the wonders of a new culture and community!
We are delighted to present our four esteemed projects that serve as host sites for our International Workcamps: 1. Center for Sustainable Development (CSD), 2. Center of Arts, Music, and Education (CAME), 3. Trapaing Sangke Fishing Community (TFC), and 4. Development for Cambodian Children (DCC). Each project offers a unique and rewarding volunteering experience, providing participants with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while learning and growing alongside local communities. Join us in these transformative journeys and contribute to positive change! Check the details of each project below:
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Center for Sustainable Development (CSD)
DESCRIPTION:
After 4 years of progress, One of the CYA projects is now transforming from the CYA – Learning Center (CLC) into the Center for Sustainable Development (CSD). We will expand our work from education to community development. Read More
WORKS: Volunteers are going to work in various activities such organizing ceremonies and events with local people, teaching English, computer, arts, and sports to children, and working vegetable garden at Center for Sustainable Development (CSD). NEAREST TERMAL: Phnom Penh Int’l Airport LEISURE ACTIVITIES: There are plenty of tourist attraction sites such as Teuk Chhou, Bokor national park, Rabit island, and more.. that you can explore during your free day. CLC is on open space in the remote area so beside your free day touring you can also have fun by interacting with local people, teenagers and children during your free time by organizing different activities so bring your flexibility and creativity. PARTICIPATION FEES: Cambodian Youth Action (CYA) is a not for profit and we haven’t received any funding support from any funding agencies therefore, all participants are required to pay their participation fee. The participation fee is payable by cash upon arrival which is USD 220.00 that will cover; food, accommodation, and project materials, project activities, and administration costs of CYA.
Center for Arts, Music, and Education (CAME)
DESCRIPTION:
CYA project, Center of Arts, Music, and Education (CAME), aims to provide free alternative education for children and teenagers to develop their self-confidence, support them in creating their dream for the future, and make education their priority. Read More
WORKS:
Volunteers will work on organizing different workshops, training, and activities to support students learning and development. Volunteers will also teach English to students and join construction activities to renovate the CAME classroom, beautify the campus, and build buildings for the CAME office, library, and computer room.
NEAREST TERMINAL: Siem Reap Int’l Airport
LEISURE ACTIVITIES:
Siem Reap is a city of world heritage including the very famous Angkor Wat. More than a hundred ancient temples are located in Siem Reap province so you can easily use your free time. CAME is an open space so you can also have fun by interacting with local people, teenagers, and children during your free time by organizing different activities, therefore, bringing your flexibility and creativity.
PARTICIPATION FEES:
Cambodian Youth Action (CYA) is a not-for-profit and we haven’t received any funding support from any funding agencies therefore, all participants are required to pay their participation fee. The participation fee is payable by cash upon arrival which is USD 220.00 will cover; food, accommodation, project materials, project activities, and administration costs of CYA.
Trapaing Sangke Fishing Community (TFC)
DESCRIPTION:
Trapaing Sangke Fishing Community (TFC) is a community based organization aims at preserve and protect mangrove forest to maintain ecology system and increase lives in the sea such as crap, fish, shrimp, etc. Read More
WORKS:
Organize workshops with local people to promote the understanding of mangroves forest to people lives and collect mangrove seeds, seedling, and planting mangroves in TFC protected area while maintaining the planted mangroves.
NEAREST TERMAL: Phnom Penh Int’l Airport
LEISURE ACTIVITIES:
There are plenty of tourist attraction sites such as Teuk Chhou, Bokor national park, Rabit island, and more.. that you can explore during your free day. CLC is on open space in the remote area so beside your free day touring you can also have fun by interacting with local people, teenagers and children during your free time by organizing different activities so bring your flexibility and creativity.
PARTICIPATION FEES:
Cambodian Youth Action (CYA) is a not for profit and we haven’t received any funding support from any funding agencies therefore, all participants are required to pay their participation fee. The participation fee is payable by cash upon arrival which is USD 220.00 that will cover; food, accommodation, and project materials, project activities, and administration costs of CYA.
Development for Cambodian Children (DCC)
DESCRIPTION:
Development for Cambodian Children (DCC) is a community based organization which has been working to provide local children and teenagers English compentency, computer skill, and engage them in community development since 2002. Read More
WORKS:
Volunteers are going to participate in different activities such as teaching English and computer for DCC students, organize sport activities with teenagers, and participate in social development and environmental protection with local people. Beside, volunteers will also have opportunity to learn from local community through community challenge & mapping and learn from other volunteers through sharing sessions and free time activities organize by camp leader during the camp.
NEAREST TERMINAL: PP & SR Int’l Airport
LEISURE ACTIVITIES:
There are plenty of tourist attraction sites located in or nearby Battambang province for example: Phnom Sampov, Prasat Phnom Banan, Phnom Yat, and more.. Volunteer can explore by themselves during their free day. DCC is not far from Battambang city therefore, beside your free day touring you can also have fun by interacting with local people, teenagers and children during your free time by organizing different activities so bring your flexibility and creativity.
PARTICIPATION FEES:
Cambodian Youth Action (CYA) is a not for profit and we haven’t received any funding support from any funding agencies therefore, all participants are required to pay their participation fee. The participation fee is payable by cash upon arrival which is USD 220.00 that will cover; food, accommodation, and project materials, project activities, and administration costs of CYA.