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Architecture, Civil Engineering and Urban Planning

Location: Cambodia: Phnom Penh

Program Duration: 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad), 7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad)

Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months

Dates: start dates every first and third Monday of each month

http://www.lovevolunteers.org

5 Manor Road Guildford, Surrey GU2 9NE England

Call Us

Phone: 00447530844071

Description

Among the reasons for the urgent need for improvement are: land conflicts which lead to poor and vulnerable Cambodians being forcefully evicted from their homes; poor roads and inadequate bridges hindering travel and transportation, and an insufficiency of water and irrigation systems. With a shortage of funds targeted at these projects, volunteers' assistance and fresh ideas are greatly appreciated.

Just some of the contributions volunteers can make are the following: community and town planning, in particular new towns for the evicted Cambodians; working on water supply projects; reviewing government policies and guidelines, and conducting training sessions or workshops for students or staff.

Highlights

* Love Volunteers is a not-for-profit organisation that provides fun, rewarding, safe and affordable volunteering opportunities in developing countries around the world.

* Since Love Volunteers is a not-for-profit organization, it is one of the most affordable ways to help out in a developing country while being immersed in the local culture.

* Volunteers are accommodated either with a host family or in a guesthouse. In either case, one can expect to share a bathroom. Three meals are provided daily.

* Volunteers receive a one-day orientation course which covers aspects of Cambodia's history and culture and includes a city tour, an introduction to the Khmer Language and pointers regarding safety.

* The working week lasts from Monday to Friday with the number of hours per day varying between three and six. There is some flexibility for volunteers to arrange time off, if negotiated in advance. This allows the volunteer time for travel and to experience the country.

Qualifications

At least 20 years of age and experience and knowledge in architecture, civil engineering and urban planning.

Languages
  • English

Cost in US$:

12 week program - USD 2,480

Cost Include Description:

Includes accommodation, three meals a day, an airport pick-up and drop-off (if required), orientation and 24/7 in-country support.

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • Agriculture
  • Appropriate Technology
  • Building Maintenance
  • Building/construction Projects
  • Business
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development
  • Community Organizing
  • Conservation
  • Human Rights
  • Income-generation
  • Infrastructure Planning
  • Legal Aide
  • Micro-enterprise
  • Organizational Development
  • Parks
  • Population Issues
  • Professional Services
  • Public Education
  • Small Business Development
  • Volunteering
This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Guest House
  • Home-stays

Participants Travel to Cambodia

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves
  • Other
  • Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
48 hours
Post Services Include
  • Exit Debriefing Abroad
Love Volunteers's Mission Statement

We are a not-for-profit organization that provides fun, rewarding, safe and affordable volunteering opportunities in developing countries around the world. Whether you're planning a week helping a local community as you travel around a country, six months learning the local language, or putting your gap year to good use, Love Volunteers has a program that will give you the best possible experience.

Year Founded

2009

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