Through the work of our volunteers in Cambodia we have helped deliver national policy changes, transformed education for two thirds of all primary students and increased income and food security for thousands of Cambodia's poorest people.
Volunteering in Cambodia
Retired teacher, Sean McMorrow, decided to share his skills to help Cambodian children pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
VSO has a proud history in Cambodia. Our volunteers have supported a range of vital projects that have improved the lives of many in the country.
Since 1991, almost 900 long term volunteers have been placed in Cambodia, working with 200 partners.
Cambodia is one of the best performing countries in poverty reduction worldwide. The poverty rate more than halved between 2004 and 2011. But the majority of families who escaped poverty in the past decade were able to do so only by a small margin. One in five Cambodians still live on less than $1.25 and millions more are vulnerable to even the slightest change in circumstances.
It is easy to make Cambodia your home. It's a warm a friendly place to live and work and most importantly - you are needed.
Volunteer stories from Cambodia
My experience improving STEM education in Cambodia
After retiring from a successful career in the UK as a science teacher, Sean McMorrow shared his skills and experience to help Cambodian children pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and maths. Read more.
My incredible volunteer journey - Dr Bob Campbell
Dr Bob Campbell has used his professional experience and skills to support VSO’s programmes in Cambodia, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nigeria, and South Sudan. Here reflects on his journey with VSO, it's most memorable moments, and the key things it has taught him.
“Bringing about change is always a two-way process" - Nicoline's journey in Cambodia
Nicoline volunteered on VSO's Rural Employment for COVID-19 Economic Recovery (RECOVER) project in Cambodia, helping rural communities to build sustainable livelihoods. Learn more about her volunteer journey.