Volunteering in Cambodia 2026 - Complete Guide to Volunteer Programs
Find meaningful volunteer opportunities across Cambodia. Teaching, conservation, healthcare, and community development programs in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and beyond.
Regions
8
Programs
60+
Duration
1 week – 2 years
Costs
From $59/week
Phnom Penh Region
Phnom Penh, the capital, hosts many urban-focused programs in education, healthcare, and community support. Opportunities here often involve working with NGOs on social issues.
Cambodia English Teaching Volunteersvia Volunteer World
- Location: Phnom Penh
- Description: Teach English at a community school to help children gain life skills and employability.
- Focus: Teaching English
- Duration: 2–12 weeks
- Costs: From $215 per week
- Requirements: Age 18+
- Website: volunteerworld.com
- Learn more: View detailed program page
Childcare & Community Workvia Volunteer World
- Location: Phnom Penh
- Description: Provide a fun, supportive environment for children to learn and grow.
- Focus: Childcare and community services
- Duration: 4–12 weeks
- Costs: From $630 per week
- Requirements: Age 18+
- Website: volunteerworld.com
Micro-finance Internshipvia Volunteer World
- Location: Phnom Penh
- Description: Empower entrepreneurs from disadvantaged areas to build sustainable businesses.
- Focus: Community services and micro-finance
- Duration: 1–12 weeks
- Costs: From $1,372 per week
- Requirements: Age 16+
- Website: volunteerworld.com
Childcare in Phnom Penhvia IVHQ
- Location: Phnom Penh
- Description: Assist in childcare centers with daily routines and care tasks.
- Focus: Education access and childcare
- Duration: 1–24 weeks
- Costs: From $305
- Requirements: Age 18+; families welcome
- Website: volunteerhq.org
Medical in Phnom Penhvia IVHQ
- Location: Phnom Penh
- Description: Assist and observe in a pediatrics hospital.
- Focus: Health and wellbeing
- Duration: 4–12 weeks
- Costs: From $890
- Requirements: Age 18+
- Website: volunteerhq.org
Working with NGOsvia IVHQ
- Location: Phnom Penh (and Siem Reap)
- Description: Support initiatives in community development, education, health, human rights, and environment.
- Focus: Community development
- Duration: 5–24 weeks
- Costs: From $805
- Requirements: Age 19+
- Website: volunteerhq.org
Cambodian Living Artsvia Grassroots Volunteering
- Location: Phnom Penh
- Description: Facilitate Cambodia's transformation through the arts, empowering individuals and communities.
- Focus: Arts and cultural preservation
- Duration: Varies
- Costs: Not specified
- Requirements: Not specified
- Website: cambodianlivingarts.org
Cambodian Children's Fundvia Direct Organization
- Location: Phnom Penh (Steung Meanchey)
- Description: Work alongside local staff in community-based education programs serving over 2,000 children from families formerly living on the Steung Meanchey landfill. Volunteers assist with English classes, computer literacy, life skills workshops, and after-school tutoring programs.
- Focus: Education and community development
- Duration: 1–6 months
- Costs: From $350/month (covers orientation, placement coordination, and admin support)
- Requirements: Age 21+; background check required; commitment of at least 4 weeks preferred; TEFL certification helpful but not required
- Website: cambodianchildrensfund.org
- Learn more: View detailed program page
Wildlife Alliance Rescue Centervia Direct Organization
- Location: Phnom Penh / Cardamom Mountains
- Description: Support Cambodia's leading wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center. Volunteers help care for rescued animals including sun bears, gibbons, pangolins, and birds confiscated from the illegal wildlife trade. Field placements in the Cardamom Mountains involve forest patrol support, camera trap monitoring, and community outreach.
- Focus: Wildlife rescue and conservation
- Duration: 2 weeks–3 months
- Costs: From $500/month (rescue center) or $400/month (field placement); includes accommodation at field sites
- Requirements: Age 18+; good physical fitness for field placements; no specific qualifications needed for rescue center; veterinary or biology students preferred for specialized roles
- Website: wildlifealliance.org
- Learn more: View detailed program page
Pour un Sourire d'Enfant (PSE)via Direct Organization
- Location: Phnom Penh
- Description: Join one of Cambodia's most established NGOs providing vocational training and education to over 6,500 students from extremely poor families. Volunteers contribute to hospitality training, graphic design and digital skills classes, business English instruction, and administrative support for the social enterprise programs.
- Focus: Vocational training and education
- Duration: 1–6 months
- Costs: From $200/month (covers placement coordination; accommodation not included but affordable options nearby from $150/month)
- Requirements: Age 20+; professional skills in hospitality, IT, graphic design, marketing, or business are highly valued; intermediate French or English required
- Website: pfrancope.org
Siem Reap Region
Home to Angkor Wat, Siem Reap features programs in education, women's empowerment, and animal care, often tied to tourism and rural development.
Contribute to Women's Empowermentvia Volunteer World
- Location: Siem Reap
- Description: Support sustainable gender equality initiatives.
- Focus: Women's empowerment
- Duration: 1–12 weeks
- Costs: From $1,464 per week
- Requirements: Age 18+
- Website: volunteerworld.com
Construction & Classroom Renovationvia Volunteer World
- Location: Siem Reap
- Description: Focus on building and renovating school spaces for underprivileged kids.
- Focus: Construction and education
- Duration: 1–12 weeks
- Costs: From $717 per week
- Requirements: Age 18+
- Website: volunteerworld.com
English Primary Club Teachingvia Volunteer World
- Location: Siem Reap
- Description: Teach English to inspire students toward brighter futures.
- Focus: Teaching English
- Duration: 4–12 weeks
- Costs: From $357 per week
- Requirements: Age 18+
- Website: volunteerworld.com
Caring for Childrenvia Volunteer World
- Location: Siem Reap
- Description: Assist in improving educational landscapes.
- Focus: Childcare and education
- Duration: 1–12 weeks
- Costs: From $1,464 per week
- Requirements: Age 18+
- Website: volunteerworld.com
Teaching & Early-years Educationvia Volunteer World
- Location: Siem Reap
- Description: Gain experience teaching English as a foreign language.
- Focus: Teaching and early education
- Duration: 1–12 weeks
- Costs: From $1,464 per week
- Requirements: Age 18+
- Website: volunteerworld.com
Teaching English to Buddhist Novice Monksvia Volunteer World/GVI
- Location: Siem Reap
- Description: Contribute to monks' and children's education through English lessons.
- Focus: Teaching English
- Duration: 1–12 weeks
- Costs: Varies; check site
- Requirements: Age 18+
- Website: volunteerworld.com or gviusa.com
International Clinical Internship for Teenagersvia Volunteer World
- Location: Siem Reap
- Description: Observe medical staff in a hospital.
- Focus: Medical healthcare
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Costs: From $1,449 per week
- Requirements: Age 15+
- Website: volunteerworld.com
Animal Carevia IVHQ
- Location: Siem Reap (and Phnom Penh)
- Description: Rescue and care for abandoned cats and dogs.
- Focus: Animal protection
- Duration: 1–24 weeks
- Costs: From $315
- Requirements: Age 18+; families welcome
- Website: volunteerhq.org
Teaching English in Siem Reapvia IVHQ
- Location: Siem Reap
- Description: Assist in schools or after-school programs for low-income students.
- Focus: Education access
- Duration: 2–24 weeks
- Costs: From $440
- Requirements: Age 18+; families welcome
- Website: volunteerhq.org
Safe Havenvia Grassroots Volunteering
- Location: Siem Reap
- Description: Support children with disabilities through medical and therapeutic resources.
- Focus: Occupational therapy and disability support
- Duration: Varies
- Costs: Not specified
- Requirements: Specialists preferred
- Website: safehaven-cambodia.org
ABOUTAsia Schoolsvia Grassroots Volunteering
- Location: Siem Reap
- Description: Supply teachers and assistants to local schools.
- Focus: Education
- Duration: Varies
- Costs: Not specified
- Requirements: Not specified
- Website: aboutasiaschools.org
Cambolacvia Grassroots Volunteering
- Location: Siem Reap
- Description: Produce souvenirs to create jobs for vulnerable populations.
- Focus: Employment and community development
- Duration: Varies
- Costs: Not specified
- Requirements: Not specified
- Website: cambolac.org
eOcambo Volunteersvia Grassroots Volunteering
- Location: Siem Reap
- Description: Break barriers to education through hospitality-linked foundation.
- Focus: Education
- Duration: Varies
- Costs: Not specified
- Requirements: Not specified
- Website: eocambo.com
New Dream of Cambodian Childrenvia Grassroots Volunteering
- Location: Siem Reap
- Description: Fight illiteracy, poverty, and malnutrition with free education and supplies.
- Focus: Education and nutrition
- Duration: Varies
- Costs: Not specified
- Requirements: Not specified
- Website: ndcco.org
Volunteer with Childrenvia GVI
- Location: Siem Reap
- Description: Teach English and facilitate games, arts, and crafts.
- Focus: Early childhood development
- Duration: 1–12 weeks
- Costs: Varies
- Requirements: Age 18+
- Website: gviusa.com
Women's Empowerment and Community Developmentvia GVI
- Location: Siem Reap
- Description: Empower women and youth through social initiatives.
- Focus: Gender equality and community
- Duration: 1–12 weeks
- Costs: Varies
- Requirements: Age 18+
- Website: gviusa.com
Gender Equality Volunteeringvia GVI
- Location: Siem Reap
- Description: Promote gender equality in community projects.
- Focus: Gender equality
- Duration: 1–12 weeks
- Costs: Varies
- Requirements: Age 18+
- Website: gviusa.com
TEFL and Teaching English Apprenticeshipvia GVI
- Location: Siem Reap
- Description: Gain TEFL training and teach at an NGO.
- Focus: Professional teaching development
- Duration: 24 weeks
- Costs: Varies
- Requirements: Age 18+
- Website: gviusa.com
Community Development Volunteeringvia GVI
- Location: Siem Reap
- Description: Combine education, empowerment, and sustainability.
- Focus: Community development
- Duration: 1–12 weeks
- Costs: Varies
- Requirements: Age 18+
- Website: gviusa.com
Gender Equality Internshipvia GVI
- Location: Siem Reap
- Description: Support gender projects in development.
- Focus: Gender equality
- Duration: 4–24 weeks
- Costs: Varies
- Requirements: Age 18+
- Website: gviusa.com
Education Research Fellowshipvia GVI
- Location: Siem Reap
- Description: Research solutions for education challenges.
- Focus: Education research
- Duration: 4–12 weeks
- Costs: Varies
- Requirements: Age 18+
- Website: gviusa.com
Khmer Village Dental Projectvia Global Dental Relief
- Location: Siem Reap (remote villages)
- Description: Provide free dental care to children; includes temple tours.
- Focus: Dental health
- Duration: Trip-based (2026 dates)
- Costs: $2,950 + airfare
- Requirements: General volunteers welcome; no dental experience needed
- Website: globaldentalrelief.org
Angkor Hospital for Children Volunteer Programvia Direct Organization
- Location: Siem Reap
- Description: Volunteer at Cambodia's premier pediatric hospital, which treats over 160,000 children annually. Non-medical volunteers assist with patient family support, English tutoring for nursing staff, fundraising, social media content, and administrative tasks. Medical professionals can apply for clinical volunteer placements in pediatrics, surgery, or dentistry.
- Focus: Healthcare and hospital support
- Duration: 1–3 months
- Costs: From $300/month (covers orientation, badge, and coordination; accommodation not included — nearby guesthouses from $200/month)
- Requirements: Age 21+; non-medical roles open to all; clinical placements require relevant medical degree and 2+ years experience; background check and health screening required
- Website: angkorhospital.org
- Learn more: View detailed program page
Green Gecko Projectvia Direct Organization
- Location: Siem Reap
- Description: Support at-risk youth through education, vocational training, and social work programs. Volunteers teach English, math, and computer skills; lead creative workshops in art, music, and drama; or assist with the social enterprise restaurant and shop that funds the project. Long-term volunteers may take on mentoring roles with individual students.
- Focus: Education and youth development
- Duration: 2 weeks–6 months
- Costs: From $250/month (covers project placement and orientation; accommodation arranged separately from $150/month in shared volunteer house)
- Requirements: Age 18+; teachers, social workers, and creative professionals especially welcome; DBS/background check required; some roles require TEFL or teaching qualification
- Website: greengeckoproject.org
Battambang Region
Battambang offers arts and education programs in a less-touristy setting.
Teaching English in Battambangvia IVHQ
- Location: Battambang
- Description: Assist in English lessons for students aged 5-18 to improve prospects.
- Focus: Education access
- Duration: 1–24 weeks
- Costs: From $305
- Requirements: Age 18+; families welcome
- Website: volunteerhq.org
Phare Ponleu Selpakvia Grassroots Volunteering
- Location: Battambang
- Description: Arts organization born from a refugee camp, fostering dreams through creativity.
- Focus: Arts and education
- Duration: Varies
- Costs: Not specified
- Requirements: Not specified
- Website: phareps.org
Phare Ponleu Selpak Extended Volunteer Programvia Direct Organization
- Location: Battambang
- Description: Join Cambodia's most celebrated arts and social enterprise organization, born from a refugee camp and now training over 1,200 students in visual arts, music, circus, theatre, and dance. Volunteers teach English to performing arts students, assist circus and theatre production teams, support graphic design and marketing for the social enterprise, or help with the on-campus public school serving 500+ children from vulnerable families.
- Focus: Arts, circus, and education
- Duration: 1–6 months
- Costs: From $200/month (covers placement coordination; on-campus accommodation available for $100/month including meals)
- Requirements: Age 18+; performing arts, music, design, marketing, or teaching skills highly valued; must be comfortable in a creative and communal environment; intermediate English required
- Website: phareps.org
- Learn more: View detailed program page
Coastal Region (Kampot, Kep, Sihanoukville)
Focus on marine conservation and community arts in Cambodia's southern coastal areas.
Marine Megafauna Conservationvia Volunteer World
- Location: Kampot
- Description: Monitor marine megafauna and engage communities.
- Focus: Marine conservation
- Duration: 4–50 weeks
- Costs: From $190 per week
- Requirements: Age 18+
- Website: volunteerworld.com
Marine Mammal Conservationvia Volunteer World
- Location: Kep
- Description: Protect Irrawaddy dolphins and dugongs.
- Focus: Marine conservation
- Duration: 2–50 weeks
- Costs: From $405 per week
- Requirements: Age 18+
- Website: volunteerworld.com
Marine Conservationistvia Volunteer World
- Location: Kep
- Description: Protect Cambodia's marine environment on a tropical island.
- Focus: Marine conservation
- Duration: 2–50 weeks
- Costs: From $455 per week
- Requirements: Age 18+
- Website: volunteerworld.com
The Red Road Foundationvia Grassroots Volunteering
- Location: Kampot
- Description: Community development project creating a sanctuary in rural villages.
- Focus: Community development
- Duration: Varies
- Costs: Not specified
- Requirements: Not specified
- Website: redroadfoundation.org
Epic Artsvia Grassroots Volunteering
- Location: Kampot
- Description: Inclusive arts course challenging disability perceptions.
- Focus: Arts and inclusion
- Duration: Varies
- Costs: Not specified
- Requirements: Not specified
- Website: epicarts.org.uk
Cambodian Marine Mammal Projectvia Marine Conservation Cambodia
- Location: Kep Archipelago
- Description: Boat/land surveys and photo-ID for cetaceans.
- Focus: Marine research
- Duration: At least 1 month
- Costs: Not specified
- Requirements: Dedicated, SCUBA certified preferred
- Website: marineconservationcambodia.org
Marine Habitat Mappingvia Marine Conservation Cambodia
- Location: Kep and Kampot
- Description: Ecological surveys for unmapped areas.
- Focus: Marine ecology
- Duration: At least 1 month
- Costs: Not specified
- Requirements: Dedicated, SCUBA certified preferred
- Website: marineconservationcambodia.org
Volunteer with AHHA Educationvia Go Overseas
- Location: Near Kampot
- Description: Work with kids and teens in education projects.
- Focus: Education
- Duration: Varies
- Costs: Not specified
- Requirements: Not specified
- Website: ahhaeducation.org
Mondulkiri Region (Sen Monorom)
Eastern province known for wildlife and indigenous communities.
Ethical Elephant Sanctuaryvia Volunteer World
- Location: Sen Monorom
- Description: Observe and support elephants in natural habitat.
- Focus: Wildlife conservation
- Duration: 1–16 weeks
- Costs: From $536 per week
- Requirements: Age 18+
- Website: volunteerworld.com
- Learn more: View detailed program page
Elephant Valley Projectvia Grassroots Volunteering
- Location: Sen Monorom
- Description: Education and veterinary care for domesticated elephants.
- Focus: Animal welfare
- Duration: Varies
- Costs: Not specified
- Requirements: Not specified
- Website: elephantvalleyproject.org
Takeo Region
Rural area south of Phnom Penh, emphasizing childcare and teaching.
Cambodia Childcare Volunteersvia Volunteer World/PMGY
- Location: Takeo
- Description: Support early childhood development through activities and English basics.
- Focus: Childcare and education
- Duration: 2–24 weeks
- Costs: From $215 (VW) or $375 (PMGY)
- Requirements: Age 18+
- Website: volunteerworld.com or planmygapyear.com
Cambodia Teaching Volunteersvia PMGY
- Location: Takeo (Bakod village)
- Description: Teach English to children aged 7-18 in community schools.
- Focus: English teaching
- Duration: 2–24 weeks
- Costs: From $375
- Requirements: Age 18+
- Website: planmygapyear.com
Northern Region (Samraong)
Focus on rural development, agriculture, and education in Oddar Meanchey province.
Community Development and Constructionvia Volunteer World
- Location: Samraong
- Description: Improve living conditions through construction and development.
- Focus: Community development
- Duration: 1–12 weeks
- Costs: From $717 per week
- Requirements: Age 18+
- Website: volunteerworld.com
Agriculture and Sustainable Farmingvia Volunteer World
- Location: Samraong
- Description: Promote sustainable farming at an Agri-Tech center.
- Focus: Farming and agriculture
- Duration: 1–12 weeks
- Costs: From $597 per week
- Requirements: Age 18+
- Website: volunteerworld.com
Construction Placement in Local Communityvia Volunteer World
- Location: Samraong
- Description: Flexible construction work tailored to skills.
- Focus: Construction
- Duration: 2–24 weeks
- Costs: From $490 per week
- Requirements: Age 18+
- Website: volunteerworld.com
Rural Teaching at Greenway Schoolvia Volunteer World
- Location: Samraong
- Description: Experience Cambodian education and enhance teaching skills.
- Focus: Rural teaching
- Duration: 4–24 weeks
- Costs: From $498 per week
- Requirements: Age 18+
- Website: volunteerworld.com
Other Regions and Nationwide Programs
For broader or multi-location opportunities.
After School Activity Supportervia Volunteer World
- Location: Daunkeo City (near Takeo?)
- Description: Support English, computer classes, creative activities, and sports for rural children.
- Focus: After-school education
- Duration: 4–50 weeks
- Costs: From $59 per week
- Requirements: Age 25+
- Website: volunteerworld.com
Volunteering with UNICEF Cambodiavia UNICEF
- Location: Nationwide
- Description: Make a difference in communities while gaining skills.
- Focus: Various (health, education, etc.)
- Duration: Varies
- Costs: Not specified
- Requirements: Not specified
- Website: unicef.org/cambodia
Peace Corps Cambodiavia Peace Corps
- Location: Nationwide
- Description: Work on education projects with local communities.
- Focus: Education
- Duration: Typically 27 months
- Costs: Stipend provided
- Requirements: U.S. citizens, age 18+
- Website: peacecorps.gov/cambodia
Make a REAL difference with Love Volunteersvia Go Overseas
- Location: Various in Cambodia
- Description: Partner with NGOs for community projects.
- Focus: Community impact
- Duration: Varies
- Costs: Not specified
- Requirements: Not specified
- Website: lovevolunteers.org
Cambodia Volunteer Programs with IVIvia Go Overseas
- Location: Various
- Description: Trusted non-profit offering impactful programs.
- Focus: Various
- Duration: Varies
- Costs: From $17/day equivalent
- Requirements: Not specified
- Website: ivi.org
Southeast Asia: Sustainability, Social Justice & Ancient Historyvia Carpe Diem Education, Go Overseas
- Location: Multiple, including Cambodia
- Description: Semester program on sustainability and justice.
- Focus: Sustainability and social justice
- Duration: Semester
- Costs: Not specified
- Requirements: Students
- Website: carpediemeducation.org
Cambodia Rural School Projectvia Direct Organization
- Location: Rural provinces (Takeo, Prey Veng, Svay Rieng, Kampong Cham)
- Description: Teach English and basic computer skills at under-resourced rural primary and secondary schools where access to qualified teachers is limited. Volunteers are placed in small village schools, living with host families or in simple volunteer housing. The program rotates placements across multiple provinces to reach the most isolated communities. Volunteers also support school infrastructure improvements and community health education workshops.
- Focus: Rural education and community development
- Duration: 1–6 months
- Costs: From $250/month (includes host family accommodation, two meals daily, in-country transport between placements, and orientation)
- Requirements: Age 18+; adaptable and comfortable with basic living conditions (limited electricity, outdoor bathrooms); patience and enthusiasm more important than formal teaching credentials; basic Khmer language training provided on arrival
- Website: cambodiaruralschools.org
- Learn more: View detailed program page
Tips for Volunteering in Cambodia
Preparation
Obtain a volunteer visa, get travel insurance, and research ethical volunteering to avoid exploitative programs (e.g., orphanage tourism).
Costs
Many programs charge fees for accommodation and support; compare for value. Budget programs start from $59/week while comprehensive packages cost more.
Impact
Choose long-term commitments for greater effect. Programs of 4+ weeks typically create more meaningful impact than short visits.
Contact
Use listed websites for applications. This guide can be expanded with user submissions or updates. Always verify current program details.
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