Cambodia Floating School near Angkor Wat
Location: Cambodia: Siem Reap
Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: The project commences on the first Saturday of each month.
Real Gap Experience
61-63 Chatham St. Fifth Floor Boston, MA 02109 United States
Description
The teachers at these schools are overstretched and desperately need your help to teach the children some basic English and computer skills and much more. English has become an increasingly helpful language to learn for Cambodian children as the tourist industry grows in the country.
Your Role:
As a volunteer you will be giving essential support to the teachers that really need your help. You will be responsible for organizing and taking your own class. The activities that you will running will depend on the needs of the children and the classes at the time (so please be flexible); however they may include the following:
* Arrange Lesson Plan and Teaching basic English
* Playing with the children
* Teaching the children songs
* Teach Art lessons (drawing, painting, hand sewing, etc.)
* Create new activities
Highlights
You will spend your mornings teaching at a local Pagoda (temple)school and your afternoons teaching at the Floating school.
The Pagoda school is close to your accommodation. There are usually more than 20 children that attend the Pagoda school aged between 6 and 12 years old.
The floating school is located in the floating village of Chung Kneas and boasts a population of approximately 5,000 people. The school floats on the Tonle Sap River, moving up and down depending on the season (the rainy season runs from May to August.) Built in 2003 the school has three buildings that float independently, two are classrooms and teachers' office, and the other is for sport and recreation. There are currently 86 students, with 5 teachers. This means that the teacher's time can be stretched and that not all children receive the attention they deserve.
Qualifications
Project Age Limit: Minimum 18 years
Program Requirements: If you choose to teach English, you may find it helpful to have a TEFL qualification. Please inquire about the online TEFL courses we have available if you do not already have this qualification.
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
from USD 1,019.00
Cost Include Description:
What's Included:
* Airport transfer on arrival
* Orientation
* 24 hours back-up
* Shared room Accommodation
* Free swimming pool
* Breakfast
* Tuktuk transportation to the project
* 24 hours emergency contact in-country and in the US
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Childcare/children
- Community Development
- Education
- English Teaching
- Teaching
- Youth
- Youth Development
- Volunteering
This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Other
Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement
We offer over 250 projects and travel options in over 35 countries. So whether you are interested in volunteering, community work, conservation, paid work overseas, teaching English, learning a new skill, adventure travel or sports and expeditions, you will find what you are looking for with Real Gap. Not only about we passionate about responsible travel, we also want to make sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisers have traversed the globe and taken their own gap years, so they can give you all the advice you need to plan yours. You will also get support from both our on-site and office staff who understand the needs and expectations of Real Gap travelers.
Year Founded
2005
