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Cambodia International Health Volunteer and Internship Program

Location: Cambodia: Phnom Penh

Term: Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Throughout the year

Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad), 7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad)

Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks

Dates: 2 weeks - one year

Global Service Corps

http://www.globalservicecorps.org

3543 18th Street, #14 San Francisco, CA 94110 United States

Call Us

Phone: 415-551-0000

Fax: 415-861-8969

Description

HIV/AIDS prevention education serves as the primary focus of the International Health Program in Cambodia. Health professionals will have the opportunity to work with local NGOs, orphanages, schools and hospitals, where shadowing placements may be available. Those without medical background or experience are welcome to apply and will educate and work with Cambodians who currently lack the resources to obtain the necessary medical knowledge and services. A typical week consists of five to six days of work, with evenings and weekends free to spend time with your community and explore the region. While Cambodian cuisine bears some similarity to Lao, Indian and Thai cuisine, it is truly unique and focuses on the use of local herbs, rather than chillis for flavor.

Highlights

All participants will receive an initial week of orientation, which includes technical training, Khmer language lessons, and culture and history lessons about Cambodia. In addition, volunteers will have the chance to visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, the National Museum, the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, and the Killing Fields at Cheoung Ek. During one of the weekends, participants will go on a three-day visit to Angkor Wat, or a two-day trip to visit the local sites around Phnom Penh.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Intern Types
  • Admin (Health Services)
  • Comm. Sci & Disorders
  • Fourth World Studies
  • Health Sciences
  • Interdisciplinary
  • International Relations
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Occupational, Envir. Health
  • Social Sciences
  • Social Work
  • Sustainable Development
Languages
  • English

Cost in US$:

Nine week programs start at USD 5,030

Cost Include Description:

Credit Available

yes

Volunteer Types
  • Adult Education
  • AIDS
  • Childcare/children
  • Community Health
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Education
  • Hospital
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Sanitation
  • Seniors
  • Social Services, Social Work
  • Volunteering
  • Women
  • Youth
Age Range
18 and above
This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African, Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Other

Participants Travel to Cambodia

Independently

Application Process Involves
  • Essay
  • Online Application plus Application Assessment
  • Resume
Typically The Application Process Time is
90 days
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
  • Exit Debriefing Abroad
  • Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
Global Service Corps's Mission Statement

Working from offices on three continents, Global Service Corps is dedicated to fulfilling our mission of designing and implementing effective service-learning programs that provide maximum benefit to our program participants and the communities we serve. Through the hard work of our staff, support of our advisory board, collaboration with our partners and the participation of hundreds of volunteers each year, Global Service Corps has earned its reputation as a leader in international volunteerism, service-learning and community development.

Year Founded

1992

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