Samraong - Greenway School

Samraong is the capital of Oddar Meanchey province, which is Cambodia’s newest province. The province is located north of Siem Reap province and borders Thailand. The city of Siem Reap is about 120 km away from Samraong, currently about 2 hours by car, depending on the condition of the road. During the rainy season the trip may take considerably longer.

Improve village children’s educational prospects especially character development, with an addition of English Proficiency and other sets of skills.
Provide learning tools that empower students to create a better future for themselves.
Gain invaluable and practical experience in teaching and have some glimpse of Cambodian educational approaches.
Facilitate a cultural exchange which broadens the perspectives of all engaged in the program.
Assist the local staff by providing an extra hand.

Week One First Monday - Introduction Day
Introduction meeting, House rules, Setting Expectations, Health and Safety Advice and handling of documents.
Khmer Do's and Don'ts, Khmer Culture Lessons and Khmer Language Lessons.
Tour around the compound and local area; where to find local shops, and arrange a sim-card if necessary.
Lunch
Introduction to the Project, Visit Project site and start participating on the project.
Dinner

Monday to Friday
Teaching time with the students is divided into two shifts, with lunch and free time back at the accommodation in between. The first shift begins in the morning from 08:00 to 11:00 and the afternoon shift from 14:00 to 17:00. You should also expect to spend time working on the next days activities/exercises, so that you are prepared and comfortable for the duration of the lesson. The main mode of transport to and from the accommodation is by bike.

You should also expect to spend time working on the next day’s activities/exercises, so that you are prepared and comfortable for the duration of the lesson.Your typical day will end with dinner that you will enjoy together with other participants.

The classrooms are equipped with basic teaching resources, such as a blackboard and flash cards. You are highly encouraged to bring small learning materials and items to use in your class and/or donate to our school. These things are gratefully received and help broaden the curriculum and teaching possibilities that we can offer to the students.

Please note that the volunteer activities and schedule can change at any time based on the needs of the project, local conditions, the weather and unforeseen circumstances.

Evenings & Weekends
During the evenings the volunteers are generally free, and there are no program activities scheduled unless otherwise mentioned. Weekends are always free. Relax at your homestay accommodation, take a bicycle into town, or expand your sightseeing and visit the many sites in the Oddar Meanchey province, or take a taxi to Siem Reap for the weekend to visit the famous Angkor Wat. Our friendly staff are always there to make your choice easier with advice.

This action-packed week will get you sightseeing, learning about Buddhism, interacting with the local people, enjoying Cambodian culture and more!

Explore the lively Siem Reap, a backpacker’s hotspot in the North of Cambodia with lots to do, a world famous temple close by and a vibrant nightlife. This is your chance to experience Cambodia from a local perspective, while you see and feel how most of the population live.

Modest clothing (covering the knees and shoulders) required while at school or in the community. Long cool trousers are a good idea. Also be thoughtful of the graphics, symbols or text printed on your clothing and avoid wearing clothing styles that might be inappropriate especially inside the school premises.

Public holidays 2025
01 & 07 January
14-16 April
01 & 14-15 May
18 June
15, 21-24 & 29 October
04-06 November
29 December

School holidays 2025
14-18 April
01-31 October

During public holidays, volunteers can still work at the school, but it is construction work only, such as:
Painting
Building pathways
Working in the vegetable garden
Planting trees
Building tables & chairs
Building a kitchen, playground, place for a shower, toilets etc.

Minimum age of 18
Police Clearance Certificate on sign-up
Passport copy required on arrival
Basic level of competency in English

Volunteers need to be flexible and keep an open mind concerning their placements as situations can arise beyond our control which could require you to be placed at a different project than the one you have initially chosen. We will of course always do our utmost to fulfill your initial wishes but do remember that where you are going is quite different from where you are coming and as such one should be prepared for things not always going according to plan.

Volunteering and intercultural travel share a common trait: the more you put into it, the more you get out of it. This program is designed for proactive individuals and groups that are prepared to adapt to the local environment and its current needs. Naturally, the scheduling and activities of our program are subject to change. Alterations in activities are mainly due to changes in local conditions, which we believe is part of what makes overseas programs the interesting adventure and incredible learning experience that they are.

Our projects range from 1 week up to approx. 30 weeks. Projects have a specified minimum stay, then it’s up to you how long you can commit. In our experience the longer you stay the more you will gain, as your understanding of the project broadens and you take on more responsibilities. Every volunteer will be given a certificate of appreciation at the end of their stay as a symbol of volunteering stay.