ABOUT VOLUNTEER

  

Who is a volunteer?

 

Any individual who is sympathetic and open-minded enough to work for the benefit of the people around us without expecting any materials reward is rightly called a volunteer. Every person has been a voluntter once in a while in his/her daily life, means, one has give a big constribution to the others. You certainly are a volunteer when you help some old women crossing the busy road or when you try to save a drowning person. Now, when you participate in HVTO's programs, you are going to do the same with a wider purview and with a more meaningful purpose for the children in our communities.

 

Why Volunteer?

Part of being a volunteer is loving what you are doing. Find something that you are passionate about or something that inspires you, and then find a need in your community. there are dozens of reasons why you should volunteer- you just need to find the one that you feel right. Some great reasons to volunteer are Help others, Make a difference, Find purpose, Enjoy a meaningful conversation, Connect with your community, Feel involved, Contribute to a cause that you care about, Use your skills in a productive way, Develop new skills, Meet new people, Explore new areas of interest, Meet good people, Impress your mom, Impress yourself, Expand your horizons, Get out of the house, Make new friends, Strengthen your resume, Feel better about yourself and etc.

  

People from which country can join the HVTO Volunteering Program?

 

At the time of publishing, HVTO has only  Free English Education Program that volunteer can be involved. So, volunteer must be the English Teachers and we welcome people whose English is exellent, from any part of the world to join our this program and it will be very cool and warm if you are coming from the native English Speaking Countries.

 

Can I come with a friend, my family or in a group?

 

Yes, you can join the programs along with your children, friends and family or in the group as HVTO is providing Free English Classes to more than five hundren children in three different places with many different classes and level. HVTO will offer the speciall discounted fee for the family and group bookings.

 

What are the top reasons to choose HVTO?

- Socially acceptable, politically suitable, conceptually clear, objectively goal oriented and finanically independent volunteering program are located in the very interesting rural and cultural environment where people are helpful and hospitable.

- Coordinative, team working, friendly  family, children and local people.

- HVTO is not affiliated in any political and religious organization

- HVTO is government authorized organization # 1049 in the Cambodian Ministry of Interior.

- HVTO always respects volunteer's qualification, knowledge, objective, experience, interest and commitment for volunteering. It puts volunteers first for the change and development.

- HVTO 's Representative in local area makes volunteer's living in the new place very comfortable and quickly adjustable and sweet home away from home.

- HVTO promotes participatory volunteerism.

- Volunteering program fees are cheap and affordable as our purpose is not out to make the profit.

 

What do I need to qualify for a volunteer program?

Homestay Volunteer Teachers Organization is looking for volunteer English teachers for projects in Cambodia. Volunteers on our projects participate in a homestay, and live with a Cambodian family.  You do not need a TEFL qualification to volunteer for HVTO, although it would of course be useful if you have this qualification.

 

Can I travel and volunteer in Cambodia at the same time? And what do I do in the free time?

Yes, you can travel and volunteer with HVTO in Cambodia if you choose long time volunteering. Normally our volunteers stay in the rural villages with the projects during the weekdays (Monday to Friday) but they prefer to come and stay in Siem Reap City for the weekend to explore the temples and the city and sometimes, when our staffs are free, they can take you on their motor bike to visit around or to join the party to see the real way of life but you have to remember that this is done own your own account.

  

Does HVTO staff stay in the village with me during my placement?

  

HVTO staff members will not stay in your placement all the time and for long time but you will be escorted and introduced to get acquainted with the host family and people related like head of the villagers, community leader, local teachers. The rest of the time, you will spend your time with the host family and the students that they are axiously waiting to practise their English with the volunteers.

 

What is the climate like in the Cambodia?

Two monsoons set the rhythm of rural life in Cambodia. the cool, dry, northeastern monsoon blows from about November to March and brings little rain. From May to early October, the south-western monsoon picks up moist air from over the Indian Ocean, bringing strong winds, high humidity, and heavy rains throughout the country. The weather is transitional between the seasons, but even during the wet season it rarely rains in the morning. Most of the rain comes in afternoon downpours.

 

 

Or with any further questions, feel free to contact us at

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