Are you interested in volunteering but have become confused due to the numerous volunteering terms you’ve come across? Never fear! The following small glossary may be a beacon in providing guidance in the increasingly complex sea of volunteering. ...
Meet Alizee Bousson… . Alizee is a volunteer from France who came to Siem Reap for a three-month marketing and sales internship at Naga Earth. She is now here to tell us about her time volunteering in Cambodia. Hi, Alizee! Tell us about the...
A quirk of working and living in a foreign country (rather than just visiting it as a tourist) is that you end up involuntarily adopting some of the local practices into your daily life, even after you’ve left the country. You may only become aware of it...
When your volunteer term abroad is coming to an end and there are just a few weeks remaining before your return home, it’s natural to be feeling homesick and looking forward to seeing your friends and family again. This is particularly true if...
Meet Jhenica Tongco… Jhenica is a volunteer from Canada who worked with Anjali House, an educational centre in Siem Reap that provides support to local children and young adults. As a graphic designer and communications officer, Jhenica helped Anjali...
Cycling is one of the best means of transportation in Siem Reap. It’s a great way of exploring the city while keeping your budget under control, not to mention it allows you to stay fit at the same time! Reasons for using a bicycle The city centre...
We believe that safety and peace of mind are vital for an overseas volunteering experience. Travel and health insurance coverage is often overlooked, as it’s frequently perceived as an extra cost or something that’s not really necessary. In reality,...
After you apply for an overseas volunteer project, you may receive a request for an interview, which is an excellent sign of your placement agency or host organisation being ethical and legit. It shows that the organisation wants to evaluate your compatibility...
Meet Ashleigh Walker… Ashleigh, a volunteer from Australia, worked with PEPY Empowering Youth on marketing, communications and fundraising. Having had opportunities to apply her communication skills in various industries, Ashleigh was looking to further...
“What is your hobby?” is a question we always ask people who are planning to volunteer in Cambodia. We ask this question because we want to encourage long-term volunteers to identify an activity they’re passionate about that would be...
Meet Charlie Caraher… Hailing from the United States, Charlie has a background in graphic design and had always wanted the opportunity to travel outside of the States. She saw the opportunity to do so via a volunteer position at the Kingdom of Wow (KOW)...
When you first decide to volunteer for a non-profit, you probably start with focusing all your time and energy on choosing the perfect cause, the type of volunteer project or your favourite location. However, volunteering—particularly skilled volunteering where you...
