Volunteer
In Cambodia
Volunteer
In Cambodia
Why Volunteer in Cambodia? Culture, Need & Adventure
Cambodia is far more than the famous Angkor Wat temples — with its lush rainforests, calm rural landscapes, winding rivers, and rich cultural heritage, it offers an unforgettable setting for volunteer abroad programs in Southeast Asia. After decades of hardship, including the Khmer Rouge era, Cambodia continues to rebuild its communities and institutions. Volunteers in Cambodia can make a real, meaningful difference while experiencing a blend of history, nature, and cultural depth. Phnom Penh is our central base for many volunteer and internship programs.
Cambodia has faced immense challenges in recent history, but today it is a country full of resilience, cultural richness, and opportunity for positive change. After decades of hardship under the Khmer Rouge, the nation continues to rebuild its education system, healthcare, and social infrastructure. This is where volunteers in Cambodia can make a real difference — helping communities regain their voice, rebuild confidence, and strengthen opportunities for the future.
At Volunteering Journeys, we run life-changing volunteer programs in Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s vibrant capital city. Our projects are designed to meet genuine local needs while giving you a chance to immerse yourself in Khmer culture. Opportunities include:
Teaching English in Cambodia – Support schools and community centers to improve language and communication skills.
NGO Internships – Work with local non-profits focused on women’s empowerment, human rights, and sustainable development.
Special Needs Volunteering – Assist children and adults with disabilities through care, education, and enrichment programs.
Medical & Nursing Electives – Ideal for medical students or professionals, these placements provide hands-on experience in clinics and hospitals.
Midwifery Internships -Gain hands-on maternal health experience, observe births, and support women’s care in Phnom Penh hospitals.
Our Cambodia volunteer programs are flexible and open to people with little or no prior experience. Placements typically require a minimum commitment of 2 weeks, with healthcare and specialized internships often starting at 4 weeks to allow deeper impact. Whether you’re on a gap year, career break, or simply seeking meaningful travel, volunteering in Cambodia is an unforgettable way to combine service with cultural immersion.
Volunteer and Internship Opportunities in Cambodia
Cambodia has faced immense challenges in recent history, but today it is a country full of resilience, cultural richness, and opportunity for positive change. After decades of hardship under the Khmer Rouge, the nation continues to rebuild its education system, healthcare, and social infrastructure. This is where volunteers in Cambodia can make a real difference — helping communities regain their voice, rebuild confidence, and strengthen opportunities for the future.
At Volunteering Journeys, we run life-changing volunteer programs in Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s vibrant capital city. Our projects are designed to meet genuine local needs while giving you a chance to immerse yourself in Khmer culture. Opportunities include:
Teaching English in Cambodia – Support schools and community centers to improve language and communication skills.
NGO Internships – Work with local non-profits focused on women’s empowerment, human rights, and sustainable development.
Special Needs Volunteering – Assist children and adults with disabilities through care, education, and enrichment programs.
Medical & Nursing Internships Abroad – Ideal for medical students or professionals, these placements provide hands-on experience in clinics and hospitals.
Our Cambodia volunteer programs are flexible and open to people with little or no prior experience. Placements typically require a minimum commitment of 2 weeks, with healthcare and specialized internships often starting at 4 weeks to allow deeper impact. Whether you’re on a gap year, career break, or simply seeking meaningful travel, volunteering in Cambodia is an unforgettable way to combine service with cultural immersion.
Internships in Abroad Locations
Teaching & English Education
Teaching English in Cambodia is becoming extremely popular as the country becomes more tourist-friendly and business leaders seek to hire bilingual employees. Volunteers will be teaching English in local schools and community centres.
Medical, Nursing & Healthcare Internships
Our Nursing and Medical electives programs in Cambodia are ideal for medical or nursing students. They help you build real-world global experience and gain knowledge about healthcare systems that are unique to this part of the world.
Special Needs & Disabilities Support
Here you’ll work alongside physiotherapists at the rehabilitation centre, and gain practical work experience while helping treat patients with physical or mental disabilities, diseases, or HIV.
Midwifery Internships
Midwifery internships abroad will allow you to assist local healthcare professionals with various administrative and sanitation duties, experience and help with pre-natal consultancies, births and and post-natal care.
NGO Internships
Ideal for students looking for international development work experience in Human Rights Support, Women Empowerment, Micro-Finance Raising, or NGO Administration.
Volunteer Abroad Video Reviews
Medical Electives in Sri Lanka
Our Medical Elective Program in Sri Lanka is based in the coastal city of Galle, in Southern Sri Lanka. Medical students will be placed in one of our partner public teaching hospitals, a prestigious institution with a wide range of clinical departments.
Teaching In Vietnam
Join our Teaching Volunteer Program in Vietnam and inspire the next generation of young learners. With your help, children in Da Nang can improve their English, gain new skills, and dream bigger for their future.
Medical Electives in Cambodia
Join out Medical and Nursing Electives or Internships in Camdodia where you will be given a placement in large hospitals. Learn about healthcare, learn about the culture in Cambodia and make memories of a lifetime.
Volunteering Abroad
Volunteering Journeys is for the go-getters, adventure seekers, and travelers looking for immersive volunteer abroad experiences. Our programs let you explore a country from the inside out while making a real impact.
Medical Electives in India
Join our medical internship programs in Kerala, India, designed for medical students seeking global experience. Gain exposure to procedures and surgeries rarely seen back home while learning in local hospitals. These medical electives abroad are ideal for final-year and 5th-year medical students looking to enhance their clinical knowledge and skills.
Safety in India
Safety is often a concern for young travelers, especially female volunteers in India. In this review, our volunteers share their first-hand experiences of volunteering in India safely, from daily life to cultural immersion. They also provide helpful insights on what to expect with Indian food during your stay.
Volunteer with Sea Turtles in the Maldives
Make a difference in marine conservation by volunteering with sea turtles in the Maldives, where you’ll help rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured turtles back into the wild.
Over 50s Volunteer in Kathmandu
Linda from Scotland joined our disability volunteer program in Nepal, supporting children and adults with special needs. In her volunteer review, she shares how this volunteering abroad experience in Nepal has been both rewarding and life-changing.
Nursing Internship in Nepal
Some of our students from France joined the Nepal Nursing Program, gaining hands-on experience in hospitals and clinics. This nursing volunteer abroad opportunity is perfect for students who want to develop clinical skills, learn from international healthcare systems, and experience life in one of the world’s most inspiring destinations.
Family Volunteering In Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is an ideal destination for family volunteering abroad. Known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean,” it offers breathtaking landscapes — lush jungles, pristine beaches, national parks — together with rich culture, warm communities, and wildlife. For families seeking volunteer opportunities, Sri Lanka delivers not just impact, but also adventure, learning, and connection.
Over 50s Volunteer in Nepal
Linda from Scotland joined our disability volunteer program in Nepal, supporting children and adults with special needs. In her volunteer review, she shares how this volunteering abroad experience in Nepal has been both rewarding and life-changing.
Career Break Volunteer in Sri Lanka
Meet Chris from Alaska, who joined our career break volunteer program in Sri Lanka. Over four weeks, he dedicated his time to teaching English to Buddhist monks, gaining cultural immersion, meaningful experiences, and the chance to give back while traveling abroad.
Family Volunteering in Kerala
Experience meaningful travel through our family volunteering abroad programs. Join exciting adventures where you and your children can give back while exploring new cultures. Kids learn to appreciate diversity, grow more mature, and become globally aware citizens. As a family, you’ll make a positive impact together.
Dental Volunteer In Nepal
Join our dental internship abroad in Nepal designed for dental student groups. Work alongside local dentists in community clinics, assist with basic procedures, and gain valuable international experience while making a meaningful impact on oral healthcare in underserved communities.
Medical Interns In India
Join our Medical Elective Program in India and gain clinical experience in hospitals. This medical internship abroad allows you to learn about India’s healthcare system, observe diverse patient cases, and network with medical professionals while developing essential clinical skills.
Volunteer In India, Kerala
Thinking about joining a volunteer abroad program in India? Watch this video to see what volunteering in India is really like. Discover volunteer experiences, cultural immersion, and the impact you can make in this beautiful destination.
Teaching English In Maldives
Watch our over 50s volunteer share her inspiring story of teaching English in the Maldives. Her experience as a volunteer teacher abroad was life-changing, combining cultural immersion with meaningful impact through our teaching volunteer program in the Maldives.
Family Volunteering In South Africa
Our Family Volunteer Program in South Africa focuses on community upliftment. Families with children can take part in a variety of meaningful activities. This family volunteering abroad opportunity is ideal for parents who want to combine travel with giving back and creating lasting memories together.
Sports Volunteer In South Africa
Our Surf & Sports Volunteer Program in South Africa is perfect for those passionate about sports and youth development. Volunteers work with local children, leading activities such as swimming, boxing, spike ball, surfing, and skateboarding. This sports volunteering abroad opportunity combines outdoor adventure with meaningful community impact.
Nursing Placement In Sri Lanka
A group of final-year nursing students from France joined our nursing internship program in Sri Lanka, gaining valuable clinical experience in hospitals. Under the guidance of expert nursing teams, they rotated across departments and practiced essential procedures. Beyond their hospital placement, the students also explored Sri Lanka.
Dog Care Volunteer In Sri Lanka
Our volunteer from Canada joined our Dog Care Volunteer Program in Galle, Sri Lanka during his gap year. He was supporting a local dog shelter dedicated to the welfare of stray dogs in southern Sri Lanka. This animal care volunteering abroad opportunity is perfect for dog lovers who want to make a real difference while gaining meaningful experience in animal welfare.
Engineering Internship In Nepal
Two friends from Norway joined our Engineering Placement in Nepal. They worked alongside local engineers on structural design projects and supported community development. This engineering internship abroad gave them valuable real-world experience, strengthened their resumes, and taught them how to adapt to the challenges of working with limited resources.
Women Empowerment In India
Two friends from the UK joined our Women’s Empowerment volunteer program in Kerala, India. They taught English and life skills to women in Fort Kochi, helping to build confidence and opportunities. By living and working alongside locals, they experienced authentic Indian culture, explored Kerala, and made a meaningful contribution to the community.
Medical Internship In Nepal
A group of medical students from the University of Newcastle, Australia, joined our medical electives placement in Nepal. Over four weeks, they rotated through various hospital departments, gaining exposure to patient cases rarely seen back home. This medical internship program provided valuable hands-on experience and learning in an international healthcare setting.
Family Volunteering In India
The Stoddart Family from Canada joined the India Family Volunteer Program. With children aged 10 and 7, they spent two weeks volunteering on our kindergarten teaching project in Kerala. Supported by our local team, the family balanced meaningful volunteer work with cultural exploration, creating unforgettable memories together.
Other Volunteer Abroad Destinations
How to volunteer abroad with us
1. Choose a destination or project
Select a program in Asia or South America related to community or conservation. If you are not sure what to do just contact us and we can guide you
2. Apply Online
Fill an online application form and pay your deposit so we know you are committed to coming out. Don’t worry all your personal details will stay confidential.
3. Confirmation of placement
Once we get your application form we will contact you and confirm your spot and also share your details with our local team.
4. Support in preparing
Our team will send material to help you prepare for your upcoming program and to support you and answer any questions related to your location.
5. Getting ready
We recommend you get your visas, insurance, flights as well as packing list organised well in advance so you are not rushing last minute.
6. Come out & start the adventure
This is the exciting part! Once you reach us in the country everything is taken care of. All you have to do is focus on making a difference & enjoying the experience.
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