Empower Children. Empower Women. Experience Rural Cambodia.

Join CYA at New Life Center – Samrong and become part of a rural community where volunteers support education, digital skills, women’s empowerment and community development.

Siem Reap | 10 – 14 days | fee 220$ | International & Local

Why New Life School - Samroang?

More Than Teaching English

New Life Center – Samrong is a community-based education project located approximately 30 km from Siem Reap city. The center provides free English education for children and young people while creating opportunities for skills development and community engagement.

550 Children Supported | 3 – 8 Age Range | 30 Km from Siem Reap

Education

Help children and youth develop practical English and basic digital skills.

Empowerment

Support sewing and vocational activities that help local women build confidence and income-generating skills.

Environment

Help maintain the school environment and support vegetable gardening and sustainable practices.

Connection

Build relationships with teachers, students, families and local volunteers.

Your Day Won't look the same

Teach

English and digital literacy activities with children and youth.

Create

Games, interactive lessons and creative learning activities.

Support

Sewing and vocational skills activities with local women.

Grow

Help with vegetable gardens and the school environment.

Connect

Spend time with local people and participate in cultural exchange.

Activities may change depending on community needs, school schedules and local circumstances.

A Day in Samroang?

Morning

Start with the community

Breakfast → prepare activities → English/digital learning

Afternoon

Learn & contribute

Women's skills → gardening → school improvement → community activities

Evening

Slow down

Dinner → conversations → cultural exchange → time with other volunteers

Accommodation & Logistics

Accommodation

Shared volunteer house or host family within village, segregated by gender.

Meals:

Three Cambodian meals daily; volunteers take occasional cooking shifts.

Transportation:

Pickup available from Siem Reap; volunteers cover your own local transportations

Fee & Duration:

1–4 days: $160
5–7 days: $200
8–14 days: $220
20 days: $300
Covers meals, accommodation, administration costs, and project support.

Supports:

Info sheet and visa support documents provided at least one month before arrival.

Experience Cambodia Beyond the Tourist Trail

Stay outside the city. Eat local food. Meet local people. Learn how communities live, work and learn. 30 Km from Siem Reap: New Life Center – Samrong gives volunteers an opportunity to experience a quieter, community-based side of Cambodia.