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TRK WARMLY WELCOME YOU AS A VOLUNTEER IN ANY OF OUR ECO-FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES.
To enable voluntary work we have the opportunity to offer home stay for foreigners that wish to help us practically, in any way. Our home stays is situated in the actual area were the work is done; this gives the voluntaries the opportunity to live like native Cambodians, and learn something about the living conditions in harmony with nature, and the culture of Cambodia.
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You are welcome to volunteer for any time period, but we would love it if you could spend a longer time here. That would allow you to have a better experience and to learn more about our culture in the rural area of Cambodia.
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You, as a volunteer, can be of any age. We do not have any upper limit, but if you are underage then you can come with your parents. Volunteering as a family may empower the family relation and bring new views to your relationship.
THE KEY BENEFIT OF BEING A VOLUNTEER
The key benefit of being a Volunteer is the personal satisfaction the volunteer assignment brings to you as you make a positive impact by sharing and participate in our development at our locations, in the provinces Svay Rieng and Battambang. It might also lead to a unique enhancement of your professional experience and your personal growth.
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With a minimum placement length of one week this is an ideal opportunity to get an experience of your life. To live in the real Cambodia, and make a difference where you will work alongside Cambodians, see the real Cambodia and experience the local culture in a way that most people can only dream of. And you’ll make a difference in the process, helping improve rural communities take steps toward building them a life free from poverty.
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TRK`s host families are located in the provinces of Battambang and Svay Rieng. Staying with a family is a great way to learn the Cambodian way of life, meet local people, see how they use their local vegetables to make their food, join the food with them and learn about the healthy plants growing in their gardens. Furthermore you are invited to join in local customs and traditions for both children and adults.
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We give the host family money from your fee for support, food and board. Living is basic but all home stays have electricity and running water (some rural home stays may not have electricity or running water during times of drought). All home stays have been inspected thoroughly by local staff and chosen because of their safety and security. Most volunteers love their home stays and feel that they get a more authentic Cambodian experience.
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However, you should not expect to eat as you normally do at home. If you have special needs relating to food, please let us know ahead of time so that we can make arrangements for you. We will do our best to see that you are well taken care of, but as a volunteer, there is also a need for flexibility.
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Download and complete the Volunteer Application Form
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2. Read & Agree to our TRK's Child Protection Policy
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3.Attach a scanned copy of your valid passport and Police Clearance from your local Police to trk.cambodia@yahoo.com
CONFIRMATION PROCESS
You will receive acknowledgment e-mail within 3 working days of submitting your application. This e-mail will confirm and approve your given choice of dates.
You will be requested to pay US $ 100 (registration fee). Upon receiving the fee we shall contact your references, and subject to obtaining satisfactory references we shall then commence booking accommodation for your dates and confirm your placement. We send you further information on your place to stay, and other information relevant for you.
DEADLINE FOR PAYMENT
Deadline for payment of the total amount is 14 days prior to arrival.
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GET YOURSELF READY
Book your flights, get your insurance and any necessary vaccinations done, sort out your visas and passport, make sure you bring everything that you need, Keep us informed about your arrival dates and time - Make sure we know when you are arriving, and where can pick you up. Keep our contact details in hand just in case.
REGISTRATION FEE: 100 USD
The registration Fee – 24/7includes: Support from staff, program marketing costs, administration costs, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with volunteers.
Program Fees
One Week USD XX
Two Weeks USD XX
Three Weeks USD XX
Four Weeks USD XX
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Fee for five weeks is four weeks + one week and so on.
*The Program Fee includes: Airport pick up, orientation program, supervision, accommodation and meals during volunteer placement period, In-country 24/7 support, and In-country and administration costs.
ADDITIONAL COST FOR YOU
1. Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), transfer back to the airport at conclusion of program, vaccinations, souvenirs, spending money (volunteers in Cambodia generally find US $ 30 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses).
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2. Personal costs, for example if you would like to travel inside Cambodia or visit close by countries.
THEY HELP MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE THROUGH VOLUNTEERING
If you are unable to reach us through our Contact form, you may also contact
Star Kampuchea - a well known coordinator for volunteers in Cambodia, they arrange placement in our organization, TRK a nationwide NGO.