Where
Siem Reap, Cambodia
When
Weekly departures, year-round (except closure periods)
Duration
Minimum 1 week
Accommodation
Shared or private rooms in a volunteer house with meals included
Language
English (beginner level recommended)
Ideal for
Anyone curious to experience life off the beaten tourist track, work alongside local teachers, and grow together with their students
Project details
Greenway School exists to give the children of the village an education that so often cannot be taken for granted.
Greenway School was born from a desire to give the children of Krous Village the tools to look beyond the boundaries of their everyday reality. English becomes a key to imagining future possibilities and feeling part of a wider world.
The project is built on the joint efforts of local teachers and international volunteers: you will be involved in preparing and delivering lessons, accompanying the students in their small daily progress and creating moments of genuine mutual discovery.
The project is built on the joint efforts of local teachers and international volunteers: you will be involved in preparing and delivering lessons, accompanying the students in their small daily progress and creating moments of genuine mutual discovery.
Volunteer with a Local NGO in Siem Reap
Greenway School exists to give the children of the village an education that so often cannot be taken for granted.
Greenway School was born from a desire to give the children of Krous Village the tools to look beyond the boundaries of their everyday reality. English becomes a key to imagining future possibilities and feeling part of a wider world.
The project is built on the joint efforts of local teachers and international volunteers: you will be involved in preparing and delivering lessons, accompanying the students in their small daily progress and creating moments of genuine mutual discovery.
The project is built on the joint efforts of local teachers and international volunteers: you will be involved in preparing and delivering lessons, accompanying the students in their small daily progress and creating moments of genuine mutual discovery.
Why participate
Support children's education
You work alongside local teachers, helping students strengthen their English and grow in confidence.
The Weekly Program
Weekdays
From Monday to Friday, mornings and afternoons are dedicated to English lessons, split into two shifts with a lunch break back at the centre.
Aside from classroom time, you will also have dedicated sessions to prepare activities together with the other volunteers and the local team, making each lesson more engaging and effective.
07:30Breakfast at the centre with the other participants
08:00Morning lessons begin at the School — English activities and educational games
11:30Break and return to the centre for relaxation or lunch preparation
14:00Back to school for the afternoon shift with group activities and guided conversations
16:00Time to plan the next day's lessons with the local coordinators
19:00Shared dinner and a free evening with movies, games, or a night out in town
Weekend
Weekends are free from scheduled activities. You can explore the area, join short excursions, or simply relax with the other volunteers.
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FAQs
🏠 Your accommodation in Siem Reap
You will stay in a traditional Cambodian-style guesthouse, nestled in the peaceful outskirts of Siem Reap. Simple but welcoming, it features a shared living room and two terraces where you can unwind, enjoy a coffee, and share moments with fellow volunteers.
🛏️ Rooms and comfort
• Shared rooms (2–4 beds, gender-separated)
• Bunk beds, bed linen provided, personal lockers, and lockable doors
• Shared bathrooms with running water and cold showers — a classic feature of local life!
• Fans and mosquito nets for the night
• No air conditioning or towels (bring your own)
🍽️ Meals
• 3 meals a day on weekdays, 2 at weekends (brunch + dinner)
• Home-cooked Cambodian cuisine featuring rice, noodles, and vegetables
• Vegetarian options and alternatives available on request
• Water, tea, and coffee always available
🌇 Daily life
The centre of Siem Reap is just 10 minutes by bike (bicycle provided) or a short tuk-tuk ride. A one-minute walk away you'll find small local shops for all your daily needs.
�� Connectivity & tips
Wi-Fi is available in the common areas. To have internet access from the moment you arrive, we recommend an eSIM with Airalo — perfect for staying connected and finding your way around the city 📱
🪴 Included services
• Shared rooms sleeping 2–4
• 3 meals on weekdays / 2 at weekends
• Free drinks (water, tea, coffee)
• Lockers and lockable rooms
• Wi-Fi in common areas
• Bed linen provided
• Ongoing support from the local team
💛 More than just a place to sleep
This is not just somewhere to rest your head — it's a place where you truly live together. Over shared meals, chats on the terraces, and moments of cultural exchange, you'll form friendships that reach far beyond the classroom and the trip itself 🌏
You will stay in a traditional Cambodian-style guesthouse, nestled in the peaceful outskirts of Siem Reap. Simple but welcoming, it features a shared living room and two terraces where you can unwind, enjoy a coffee, and share moments with fellow volunteers.
🛏️ Rooms and comfort
• Shared rooms (2–4 beds, gender-separated)
• Bunk beds, bed linen provided, personal lockers, and lockable doors
• Shared bathrooms with running water and cold showers — a classic feature of local life!
• Fans and mosquito nets for the night
• No air conditioning or towels (bring your own)
🍽️ Meals
• 3 meals a day on weekdays, 2 at weekends (brunch + dinner)
• Home-cooked Cambodian cuisine featuring rice, noodles, and vegetables
• Vegetarian options and alternatives available on request
• Water, tea, and coffee always available
🌇 Daily life
The centre of Siem Reap is just 10 minutes by bike (bicycle provided) or a short tuk-tuk ride. A one-minute walk away you'll find small local shops for all your daily needs.
�� Connectivity & tips
Wi-Fi is available in the common areas. To have internet access from the moment you arrive, we recommend an eSIM with Airalo — perfect for staying connected and finding your way around the city 📱
🪴 Included services
• Shared rooms sleeping 2–4
• 3 meals on weekdays / 2 at weekends
• Free drinks (water, tea, coffee)
• Lockers and lockable rooms
• Wi-Fi in common areas
• Bed linen provided
• Ongoing support from the local team
💛 More than just a place to sleep
This is not just somewhere to rest your head — it's a place where you truly live together. Over shared meals, chats on the terraces, and moments of cultural exchange, you'll form friendships that reach far beyond the classroom and the trip itself 🌏
🛡️ Safety and support
Volunteer safety always comes first 💚 In Siem Reap we work exclusively with trusted local schools and organisations, in a safe and welcoming environment both inside the classrooms and at the guesthouse where you'll be staying.
🔹 Participant screening
Every volunteer must provide a criminal record check (police clearance certificate) before departure. We will guide you through the process — it's a simple but essential step to ensure a safe and respectful experience for everyone.
🔹 Safe, monitored facilities
• Guesthouse in a quiet, well-connected area
• Lockable rooms and personal lockers
• Constant presence of the local team
• Partner schools with years of experience hosting international volunteers
🔹 Ongoing support
From your arrival to your departure, the local team is available 24/7. And if you ever need us, our HQ team is always reachable via WhatsApp for real-time assistance 📲
🔹 Training and orientation
On your first day you will take part in the orientation day: you'll receive practical information on culture, safety, and tips for getting around independently. Before you leave, we'll also send you a comprehensive guide with everything you need to know.
🔹 Good practices for a safe stay
✔ Avoid going out alone at night in isolated areas
✔ Whenever possible, travel with other volunteers or trusted tuk-tuks
✔ Always follow the advice of the on-site team
💡 Our goal
To give you a safe, authentic experience full of genuine connections with the Cambodian community 🇰🇭
Volunteer safety always comes first 💚 In Siem Reap we work exclusively with trusted local schools and organisations, in a safe and welcoming environment both inside the classrooms and at the guesthouse where you'll be staying.
🔹 Participant screening
Every volunteer must provide a criminal record check (police clearance certificate) before departure. We will guide you through the process — it's a simple but essential step to ensure a safe and respectful experience for everyone.
🔹 Safe, monitored facilities
• Guesthouse in a quiet, well-connected area
• Lockable rooms and personal lockers
• Constant presence of the local team
• Partner schools with years of experience hosting international volunteers
🔹 Ongoing support
From your arrival to your departure, the local team is available 24/7. And if you ever need us, our HQ team is always reachable via WhatsApp for real-time assistance 📲
🔹 Training and orientation
On your first day you will take part in the orientation day: you'll receive practical information on culture, safety, and tips for getting around independently. Before you leave, we'll also send you a comprehensive guide with everything you need to know.
🔹 Good practices for a safe stay
✔ Avoid going out alone at night in isolated areas
✔ Whenever possible, travel with other volunteers or trusted tuk-tuks
✔ Always follow the advice of the on-site team
💡 Our goal
To give you a safe, authentic experience full of genuine connections with the Cambodian community 🇰🇭
🧭 Orientation day
Welcome to Siem Reap! Your first Monday is entirely dedicated to orientation — a chance to discover the city, learn how to get around, and begin to feel part of the local community.
During the day you will take part in several activities led by the local team:
• Welcome meeting and introduction to the programme and guesthouse rules
• Practical advice on health, safety, and cultural norms to be aware of
• Introduction to Cambodian culture, with fun facts, customs, and a few basic words of Khmer
• Tour of the surrounding area with information on shops, transport, and points of interest
• Visit to the old market and some local temples (Wat Preah Prom Rath, Wat Thmey)
• Help purchasing a local SIM card, or the option to arrive already connected with an eSIM via Airalo
Beyond the practical information, this is your chance to get to know the other volunteers, share your motivations, and start building genuine bonds.
📌 After orientation
From Tuesday you'll dive straight into activities at the School — but after just one day you'll already feel at ease and at home in the local community.
Welcome to Siem Reap! Your first Monday is entirely dedicated to orientation — a chance to discover the city, learn how to get around, and begin to feel part of the local community.
During the day you will take part in several activities led by the local team:
• Welcome meeting and introduction to the programme and guesthouse rules
• Practical advice on health, safety, and cultural norms to be aware of
• Introduction to Cambodian culture, with fun facts, customs, and a few basic words of Khmer
• Tour of the surrounding area with information on shops, transport, and points of interest
• Visit to the old market and some local temples (Wat Preah Prom Rath, Wat Thmey)
• Help purchasing a local SIM card, or the option to arrive already connected with an eSIM via Airalo
Beyond the practical information, this is your chance to get to know the other volunteers, share your motivations, and start building genuine bonds.
📌 After orientation
From Tuesday you'll dive straight into activities at the School — but after just one day you'll already feel at ease and at home in the local community.
✈️ Arrival recommendations
To make the most of your experience from the very start, we recommend booking a flight arriving at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) on a Sunday, ideally between 06:00 and 18:00. During this window our welcome and transfer service is in operation.
Saturday arrival → you will need to book an extra night at our guesthouse, with a small surcharge.
Arrival outside the standard window → pick-up is not included. You can make your own way to the guesthouse, or request a special transfer at an additional cost.
Overland arrivals (bus or private transport) → the meeting point is at the TGL Cambodia Siem Reap Centre, with a welcome on Sunday at 16:00 (or until 20:00 if the project is already underway in Siem Reap).
📍 Meeting Point & Airport Bus
On arrival at the airport, a member of our staff will be waiting for you at the exit with a sign. You will be escorted to the airport bus, which connects the airport to the city of Siem Reap with fixed departure times: 09:30, 11:00, 12:30, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 17:30, 20:00. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and ends at the CDF Duty-Free Store, where you will meet our staff again for the final transfer to the guesthouse. You may need to wait for other arriving volunteers before the bus departs.
🧭 If you can't find our staff
If for any reason you cannot locate our staff immediately, stay at the meeting point (airport or CDF Duty-Free Store) — we will find you there without any trouble. After confirming your registration you will receive a document with all emergency contact details.
🚖 Departure recommendations
Check-out from the guesthouse is by 12:00 on Saturday. The return transfer is not included, as participants have very different flight times. Our staff will still be on hand to help you book a taxi or tuk-tuk to the airport or bus station.
🕑 Journey time
The guesthouse is approximately 10–15 minutes by taxi from Siem Reap Airport.
🗓️ Recommended return flight times
We recommend booking return flights from Saturday afternoon onwards, giving you plenty of time to leave the guesthouse at a relaxed pace and reach the airport without any rush.
🌏 Continuing your journey
If you plan to continue travelling in Cambodia or another country, let us know in advance — we'll be happy to provide tips and useful contacts to help you plan the next leg of your trip.
💡 After confirmation
Once your participation has been confirmed, you will receive a detailed email with all up-to-date information, emergency numbers, and practical instructions for arrival and departure.
To make the most of your experience from the very start, we recommend booking a flight arriving at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) on a Sunday, ideally between 06:00 and 18:00. During this window our welcome and transfer service is in operation.
Saturday arrival → you will need to book an extra night at our guesthouse, with a small surcharge.
Arrival outside the standard window → pick-up is not included. You can make your own way to the guesthouse, or request a special transfer at an additional cost.
Overland arrivals (bus or private transport) → the meeting point is at the TGL Cambodia Siem Reap Centre, with a welcome on Sunday at 16:00 (or until 20:00 if the project is already underway in Siem Reap).
📍 Meeting Point & Airport Bus
On arrival at the airport, a member of our staff will be waiting for you at the exit with a sign. You will be escorted to the airport bus, which connects the airport to the city of Siem Reap with fixed departure times: 09:30, 11:00, 12:30, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 17:30, 20:00. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and ends at the CDF Duty-Free Store, where you will meet our staff again for the final transfer to the guesthouse. You may need to wait for other arriving volunteers before the bus departs.
🧭 If you can't find our staff
If for any reason you cannot locate our staff immediately, stay at the meeting point (airport or CDF Duty-Free Store) — we will find you there without any trouble. After confirming your registration you will receive a document with all emergency contact details.
🚖 Departure recommendations
Check-out from the guesthouse is by 12:00 on Saturday. The return transfer is not included, as participants have very different flight times. Our staff will still be on hand to help you book a taxi or tuk-tuk to the airport or bus station.
🕑 Journey time
The guesthouse is approximately 10–15 minutes by taxi from Siem Reap Airport.
🗓️ Recommended return flight times
We recommend booking return flights from Saturday afternoon onwards, giving you plenty of time to leave the guesthouse at a relaxed pace and reach the airport without any rush.
🌏 Continuing your journey
If you plan to continue travelling in Cambodia or another country, let us know in advance — we'll be happy to provide tips and useful contacts to help you plan the next leg of your trip.
💡 After confirmation
Once your participation has been confirmed, you will receive a detailed email with all up-to-date information, emergency numbers, and practical instructions for arrival and departure.
Book your spot
1
Send your application (free!)
Choose the project that inspires you most and indicate the period you would like to travel. No commitment: the application is free and non-binding.
2
Meet your coordinator
After your application, we will put you in touch with your dedicated coordinator. They will explain everything in detail and answer all your questions.
3
Confirm your spot
When you're ready, pay the deposit to lock in your spot. You'll get everything you need: local contacts, a visa guide and your pre-trip pack.
4
Set off on your adventure!
Pack your bags and go! On arrival you will find other volunteers like you, a welcoming local team and an experience you will hardly forget.
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