Teach in Poor, Rural School

Project Summary

There is presently a very high demand for English-speaking Cambodians. Many Cambodian citizens are living in poverty and cannot afford to send their children to expensive, private boarding schools where English is taught. IFRE's volunteer program in Cambodia collaborates with local schools to offer free English education (mostly conversational English) to local children. By working in an English-teaching program in Cambodia , you are providing vital English-education to poor children – ultimately improving their chances for a brighter future. Depending upon your personal skills and interest, you can teach English in an orphanage, at a public school, at a university, or within various local organizations running an English-teaching program. Many schools (especially within the countryside) are often extremely honored to welcome a foreign volunteer and do so with the warmest reception. Volunteers are often so welcomed that they become a part of their host family's (and communities) daily activities and rituals.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

There are no specific qualifications required to teach English in Cambodia . However, volunteers need only an interest and enthusiasm to teach English and help children. Non-native English-speakers with a masterful command of the English language may also be considered for this project.

VOLUNTEER'S RESPONSIBILITIES

Volunteers will primarily work as English-teachers/instructors either in public and/or private schools. Depending upon the need, volunteers may also be asked to assist in other extracurricular activities such as sports, games, etc. Some of the duties required of volunteers include:

• Teaching English in public schools, orphanages or universities
• Assisting with other creative, extracurricular activities (i.e. games, drawing, singing, dancing, etc.)
• Taking the students on educational tours/field trips (occasionally)
• Helping the students with their homework, monitoring their academic progress
• Assisting in other school-related activities or programs designed for the students

Room/Food

IFRE arranges room, meals, and supervision for volunteer for the entire duration of the program. Depending upon the location of the project, volunteers will either stay in a hostel or with a host family. The families are very friendly and hospitable and look forward to learning more about the volunteer's culture and country . Whether you live in a hostel or host family, IFRE manages clean but simple accommodations within a separate room (occasionally shared with other volunteers), shared bathroom with cold water and a fan . IFRE also manages 3 local meals a day. Usually, volunteers have breakfast in either a small restaurant, with host families, or at work. IFRE manages Cambodian food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some volunteers have lunch at the orphanage. In the case of the volunteer having special eating requirements (e.g. as a vegetarian or vegan), we would recommend staying in a guest house, as meat is the basis of most Cambodian meals.