Available dates
Available dates
Where
Siem Reap, Cambodia
When
From Sunday to the last Saturday
Duration
2 Weeks
Accommodation
Shared rooms in a volunteer guesthouse with traditional meals included
Language
English (beginner level recommended)
Ideal for
For those seeking an intercultural experience that combines volunteering, group living, and genuine discovery of Cambodia.
Project details
Join local educators in helping children open up to the world.
Greenway School gives children from the villages around Siem Reap access to English and a more complete education, in an environment with limited resources and overcrowded classrooms. Local teachers and volunteers work together to create a welcoming space where children can learn and grow.
Through HeyLocals, we support this and other educational initiatives with trips that blend group living, cultural immersion, and hands-on involvement. Participants' contributions help make lessons more effective and give children more opportunities to practise their English.
Travelling as a group , you'll work alongside local teams during morning and afternoon sessions with educational and creative activities. In your free time, you'll explore Siem Reap through its markets, pagodas, villages, and its unique atmosphere — suspended between spirituality and vibrant energy.
Teach in Siem Reap and Experience the Real Cambodia
Join local educators in helping children open up to the world.
Greenway School gives children from the villages around Siem Reap access to English and a more complete education, in an environment with limited resources and overcrowded classrooms. Local teachers and volunteers work together to create a welcoming space where children can learn and grow.
Through HeyLocals, we support this and other educational initiatives with trips that blend group living, cultural immersion, and hands-on involvement. Participants' contributions help make lessons more effective and give children more opportunities to practise their English.
Travelling as a group , you'll work alongside local teams during morning and afternoon sessions with educational and creative activities. In your free time, you'll explore Siem Reap through its markets, pagodas, villages, and its unique atmosphere — suspended between spirituality and vibrant energy.
Explore the projects in detail
The programme is a general outline and may be subject to changes depending on the needs of the local organisation, individual skills, and external factors such as the season, weather, etc.
Support the personal growth of the youngest learners
4–5 Hours of Activities per Day
From 1 Week
Community Teaching in Siem Reap
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Join the daily life of Greenway School, helping students aged 6 to 13 build their English skills through games, activities, and conversations. A cultural exchange experience that will make you feel truly part of the community.
The Weekly Program
Weekdays
Each day, participants will be taken to their chosen educational project, where they'll take part in school activities from the morning through to early afternoon.
The rest of the day is dedicated to lesson preparation, time to connect with fellow travellers, activities organised by the local team, and free time to explore Siem Reap, its markets, and the Angkor area.
07:00Typical breakfast at the guesthouse to start the day with energy.
08:00Tuk-tuk departure and educational activities at schools or community centres.
12:00Return to the guesthouse and time to unwind.
13:00Group lunch and briefing with coordinators.
14:00Lesson preparation, activity support, or free time to explore Siem Reap.
18:30Dinner and a shared evening at markets, games, or cultural activities.
Weekend
Weekends are free from scheduled activities. You can explore the area, join day trips, or simply relax with the other travellers. Before departure, the group will have the chance to choose extra excursions and activities to do with our local team or independently!
Visit to the Temples of Angkor Wat
Explore one of the world's most fascinating archaeological sites and discover the history of the ancient Khmer Empire.
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FAQs
🫂 Come funzionano le partenze di gruppo?
📌 Il gruppo si forma prima della partenza
✅ Conferma del gruppo
💬 Ci si conosce prima di partire
Le partenze di gruppo A Casa Loro sono pensate per creare un'esperienza condivisa, organizzata e sicura insieme a un piccolo gruppo di persone che partono con te.
📌 Il gruppo si forma prima della partenza
Ogni gruppo è composto da 4 a 15 partecipanti. Dopo la prenotazione e il versamento della caparra entri ufficialmente nel gruppo in formazione.
✅ Conferma del gruppo
Il gruppo viene confermato entro 30 giorni dalla partenza e nella grande maggioranza dei casi si forma senza problemi.
Se il gruppo non raggiunge il numero minimo, la tua esperienza è comunque garantita. In questo caso avrai tre opzioni tra cui scegliere, tutte senza costi aggiuntivi:
- Partire comunque nelle stesse date, svolgendo il progetto in modalità individuale, o con gli altri viaggiatori che hanno confermato (anche se sono meno di 4). Non sarai mai davvero solo: nella struttura troverai sempre viaggiatori internazionali che partecipano agli stessi programmi, in quanto il nostro centro collabora con organizzazioni analoghe alla nostra, ma che inviano viaggiatori da paesi esteri.
- Spostare la caparra su un altro gruppo o progetto, scegliendo liberamente una nuova data o destinazione.
- Richiedere il rimborso totale della caparra, senza penali e senza condizioni.
💬 Ci si conosce prima di partire
Una volta confermato il gruppo, entro due settimane dalla partenza apriamo un gruppo WhatsApp dedicato.
Qui ci si conosce, si condividono informazioni pratiche e ci si prepara insieme al viaggio.
🏠 Your Accommodation in Siem Reap
You'll stay in a traditional Cambodian-style guesthouse, tucked in a quiet corner of Siem Reap. Simple yet welcoming, with a communal living area and a courtyard where you can relax, have a coffee, and share moments with the other volunteers.
🛏️ Rooms & 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 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-style Cambodian cooking 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 5 minutes' walk or a short tuk-tuk ride away. Within a minute's walk you'll find small local shops for all your everyday needs.
📶 Connectivity & Tips
Wi-Fi available in communal areas. For internet access from the moment you land, we recommend an eSIM from Airalo — perfect for staying connected and finding your way around the city 📱
🪴 What's Included
• Shared rooms with 2–4 beds
• 3 meals on weekdays / 2 at weekends
• Free drinks (water, tea, coffee)
• Lockers and lockable rooms
• Wi-Fi in communal areas
• Bed linen provided
• Ongoing support from the local team
💛 More Than Just a Place to Sleep
This is more than somewhere to stay — it's where you live together. Over shared meals, conversations, and cultural exchanges, you'll form friendships that go far beyond the classroom and the trip itself 🌏
You'll stay in a traditional Cambodian-style guesthouse, tucked in a quiet corner of Siem Reap. Simple yet welcoming, with a communal living area and a courtyard where you can relax, have a coffee, and share moments with the other volunteers.
🛏️ Rooms & 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 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-style Cambodian cooking 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 5 minutes' walk or a short tuk-tuk ride away. Within a minute's walk you'll find small local shops for all your everyday needs.
📶 Connectivity & Tips
Wi-Fi available in communal areas. For internet access from the moment you land, we recommend an eSIM from Airalo — perfect for staying connected and finding your way around the city 📱
🪴 What's Included
• Shared rooms with 2–4 beds
• 3 meals on weekdays / 2 at weekends
• Free drinks (water, tea, coffee)
• Lockers and lockable rooms
• Wi-Fi in communal areas
• Bed linen provided
• Ongoing support from the local team
💛 More Than Just a Place to Sleep
This is more than somewhere to stay — it's where you live together. Over shared meals, conversations, and cultural exchanges, you'll form friendships that go far beyond the classroom and the trip itself 🌏
🛡️ Safety & Support
Volunteer safety is always our top priority 💚 In Siem Reap, we only work with trusted local schools and organisations, in a calm and welcoming environment both inside the classrooms and at the guesthouse where you'll be staying.
🔹 Participant Screening
Every volunteer must provide a criminal background check before departure. We'll guide you through the process — it's a simple but essential formality to ensure a safe and respectful experience for everyone.
🔹 Safe and 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 welcoming international volunteers
🔹 Ongoing Support
From arrival to departure, you'll have 24/7 support from the local team. And if needed, our HQ team is always available via WhatsApp to help you in real time 📲
🔹 Training & Orientation
On your first day you'll attend the orientation day, where you'll receive practical information on culture, safety, and tips for getting around independently. Before you depart, we'll also send you a comprehensive guide with everything you need to know.
🔹 Best Practices for a Safe Experience
✔ Avoid going out alone at night in isolated areas
✔ Move around with other volunteers or trusted tuk-tuk drivers
✔ 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 is always our top priority 💚 In Siem Reap, we only work with trusted local schools and organisations, in a calm and welcoming environment both inside the classrooms and at the guesthouse where you'll be staying.
🔹 Participant Screening
Every volunteer must provide a criminal background check before departure. We'll guide you through the process — it's a simple but essential formality to ensure a safe and respectful experience for everyone.
🔹 Safe and 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 welcoming international volunteers
🔹 Ongoing Support
From arrival to departure, you'll have 24/7 support from the local team. And if needed, our HQ team is always available via WhatsApp to help you in real time 📲
🔹 Training & Orientation
On your first day you'll attend the orientation day, where you'll receive practical information on culture, safety, and tips for getting around independently. Before you depart, we'll also send you a comprehensive guide with everything you need to know.
🔹 Best Practices for a Safe Experience
✔ Avoid going out alone at night in isolated areas
✔ Move around with other volunteers or trusted tuk-tuk drivers
✔ 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 start feeling part of the local community.
Throughout the day you'll take part in various activities guided by the local team:
• Welcome meeting and introduction to the programme and guesthouse rules
• Practical tips on health, safety, and cultural etiquette
• Introduction to Cambodian culture, including fun facts, customs, and a few basic words in 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 with purchasing a local SIM card, or the option to arrive with an active eSIM via Airalo
Beyond the practical information, it's the perfect opportunity to get to know the other volunteers, share your motivations, and start building genuine connections.
📌 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 part of 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 start feeling part of the local community.
Throughout the day you'll take part in various activities guided by the local team:
• Welcome meeting and introduction to the programme and guesthouse rules
• Practical tips on health, safety, and cultural etiquette
• Introduction to Cambodian culture, including fun facts, customs, and a few basic words in 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 with purchasing a local SIM card, or the option to arrive with an active eSIM via Airalo
Beyond the practical information, it's the perfect opportunity to get to know the other volunteers, share your motivations, and start building genuine connections.
📌 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 part of the local community.
✈️ Arrival Recommendations
To make the best start to your experience, 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 organised transfer service is active.
Arriving on Saturday → you'll need to book an extra night at our guesthouse, subject to a small surcharge.
Arriving outside the recommended window → pick-up is not included. You can make your own way to the guesthouse, or request a special transfer at an additional cost.
Arriving by land (bus or private transport) → the meeting point is at the TGL Cambodia Siem Reap Centre, with a welcome on Sunday at 16:00 (or up to 20:00 if the project is already based 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'll be accompanied to the airport bus, which connects the airport to the city of Siem Reap at 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 our staff will meet you again for the final transfer to the guesthouse. You may need to wait for other arriving volunteers before the bus departs. The bus fare is included in the participation fee.
🧭 If You Can't Find Our Staff
If for any reason you can't immediately locate our staff, stay at the meeting point (the airport or the CDF Duty-Free Store): we'll find you there without any problem. After your registration is confirmed, you'll receive a document with all direct emergency contacts.
🚖 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 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 rushing.
🌏 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 useful contacts and suggestions to help you plan the next leg of your trip.
💡 After Confirmation
Once your participation is confirmed, you'll receive a detailed document by email with all up-to-date information, emergency numbers, and practical instructions for arrival and departure.
To make the best start to your experience, 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 organised transfer service is active.
Arriving on Saturday → you'll need to book an extra night at our guesthouse, subject to a small surcharge.
Arriving outside the recommended window → pick-up is not included. You can make your own way to the guesthouse, or request a special transfer at an additional cost.
Arriving by land (bus or private transport) → the meeting point is at the TGL Cambodia Siem Reap Centre, with a welcome on Sunday at 16:00 (or up to 20:00 if the project is already based 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'll be accompanied to the airport bus, which connects the airport to the city of Siem Reap at 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 our staff will meet you again for the final transfer to the guesthouse. You may need to wait for other arriving volunteers before the bus departs. The bus fare is included in the participation fee.
🧭 If You Can't Find Our Staff
If for any reason you can't immediately locate our staff, stay at the meeting point (the airport or the CDF Duty-Free Store): we'll find you there without any problem. After your registration is confirmed, you'll receive a document with all direct emergency contacts.
🚖 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 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 rushing.
🌏 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 useful contacts and suggestions to help you plan the next leg of your trip.
💡 After Confirmation
Once your participation is confirmed, you'll receive a detailed document by 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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