people and places: Community healthcare in Siem Reap, Cambodia
This project meets the needs of families who are on or just above the poverty line in 3 farming and fishing villages between Siem Reap and Tonle Sap Lake. Life in these villages still revolves around subsistence farming and fishing. A programme of healthcare and education is being established for these communities.This is a new initiative and volunteers will help the local staff and volunteers to develop a programme appropriate for the community they seek to serve. The local community finds it practically impossible to source healthcare support - it is both expensive and remote. Volunteers are welcomed to work in this holistic project, and placements will be specifically designed to use whatever experience the volunteer brings: • social workers from all disciplines • nurses and health practitioners • early childhood development • health visitors and nutritionists • midwives and geriatric nurses • First Aiders • preventative medicine practitioners • human resources practitioners to help with organisation, employee and community members development. To further explain the holistic nature of this project, each weekday, 250 children and young people, aged between 3 and 24, attend the English language programme and 30 young people and adults are learning in the vocational training section. Training is given in domestic electrics, weaving and wood-working skills, supported by adult literacy classes. A crèche is provided for younger siblings and the vocational training students’ children. There is a junior football team who compete in local tournaments.
Listing Details
Organization Name
people and places: responsible volunteering
Organization Mandate
people and places is an award-winning social enterprise and non-profit company, matching individual volunteer skills and experience to specific project needs. Life-skills are as valuable as professional qualifications.
We exercise unparalleled clarity about how and where each volunteer's money is spent. We put the right people in the right places - creating win-win relationships for volunteers and projects!
We exercise unparalleled clarity about how and where each volunteer's money is spent. We put the right people in the right places - creating win-win relationships for volunteers and projects!
Address
1 Naboth's Nursery, Faversham, Kent, United Kingdom, ME13 8AX
Address 2
Canterbury Road
Telephone
+44 (0) 1795 535 718
Non-profit organization?
Yes
Faith-based?
No
Countries
Duration
2 weeks - 1 month, 1-3 months, 3-6 months
Age (min)
18
Age (max)
75
Age notes
under 18s, groups or individuals, must be accompanied by an adult;
Price range
$1001-$2500, $2501-$5000
Price incluces
Accommodation, Airport pick-up, Ground Transport, Meals, Orientation
Application process and requirements
Just complete a free on-site registration and we will open a dialogue with you - exchanging information with you to begin our matching and screening process.
Language
Arabic, English, French, Hindi, Spanish, Other
English is essential for all volunteers - although not necessarily as a first language.