Thank you for being interested in becoming a Volunteer. As you may have guessed by now, spending time with the Poor children can be as full on as it is rewarding. While we love having volunteers to hang out with, there is much more to it than that.
Poor Children is a registered, non-profit charity committed to assisting , poor and vulnerable children in rural communities in Siem Reap Province. It receives no government assistance but relies entirely on donations from visiting tourists and charitable people.
The orphanage is a project initiated and staffed by Cambodians, working towards a better future for Cambodian children. It is our goal to make our project sustainable by strengthening the skills of our Cambodian team. The volunteers that are of greatest value to the project are people who have skills, ideas or experience that they are willing to impart to our staffs.
Of course anyone with a teaching, performing arts, creative, music or sports background has a definite advantage, anyone in natural therapies (especially acupuncture), medical and social work fields are also highly sort after. Even people with computer or accounting skills could make a difference by passing on their knowledge.
While the time a volunteer stays varies greatly, we have found 1-2 months is the ideal time for the children and your own experience.
Successful applicants will need to provide a scanned image of their passport, relevant references, a police check from their country of residence and to abide by our strict Child Protection Policy. The reasons for this - we are sure - are obvious. South East Asia is sadly a breeding ground for child sex-crime and paedophilia and protecting our children is our highest priority.
VISITORS
If you only have a few days or hours and would still like to visit - no problem - please contact Mr. Phansy Ros on 012 843 992, to arrange, or mail:info@angkorthomservices.com a visit to Sightseeing Poor village. Use the services of your Hotel or Guest House if you are not confident about making the call.
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