Q.When do I need to arrive in Cambodia for my program ?
Ans.All volunteers need to arrive one day before their program start date.

Q.What will happen once I arrive in Cambodia ?
Ans.Volunteers are picked up from the Phnom Penh International Airport by the local coordinator or representative. Those volunteers who are arriving overland or are already in Cambodia will be picked up from the bus station or at a meeting point decided beforehand.

Q.When will I know specific details of my placement ?
Ans.Once you have applied, we will send you details of your placement usually within 10 working days.

Q.How do I get to the program location ?
Ans.Your country coordinator will take you to your placement and introduce you to everyone after giving you a basic orientation about the program/city/culture etc.

Q.I want to know more about accommodation arrangements ?
Ans.We provide you with accommodation from your start date to the end of the program. Accommodation is provided with a local Cambodian host family. All volunteers are provided with separate rooms in most cases. However, in a rare case you would be sharing the room with a fellow volunteer. All host families are carefully selected and approved by the local staff and have past experience oh hosting international volunteers. All accommodations have running water and electricity available.

Q.What will be the food arrangement ?
Ans.The host family provides two meals per day (lunch and dinner). Lunch and dinner will be rice, a bowl of soup, fried meat (chicken, beef. pork or fish) and a lot of vegetables.Cambodian food is light and healthy and is not very spicy and hot.

Q.Do you make provision for vegetarians ?
Ans.Yes, provisions for vegetarians can be made easily. Pleasemake sure to informthe VS Admin team in advance about your requirements.

Q.What is the age range to volunteer ?
Ans.Volunteers must be 17 years or older at the beginning of the program. There is no upper age limit. You must be fit to travel and work.

Q.What immunizations/vaccinations will I need ?
Ans.We recommend you speak to your doctor before coming. The following are recommended vaccinations:

* Tetanus
* Hepatitis A and B

Q.Can couples or families join the volunteer program ?
Ans.Yes, couples and families are welcome to join our programs.We make special provisions for familiesjoining ourvolunteering programs

Q.Are there more expenses once I arrive in Cambodia ?
Ans.Your program fee covers you for food, accommodation, airport pick up, airport drop,travel and medical insurance. You will need to cover yourself for your personal expenses, such as traveling, telephone, internet, shopping, sightseeing etc. Traveling withinCambodia is cheap; however, you should carry around $70 per week for your basic personal expenses

Q.Where can I change my money in Cambodia ?
Ans.You can change money in any bank or at the airport by showing your passport.

Q.Are there ATM’s in Cambodia ?
Ans.There are many ATM's located all around the capital city,Phnom Penh.

Q.Is there phone and internet available on projects?
Ans.Yes there is usually a phone at every placement we provide. However you will have to use Internet café’s to use Internet. It is strongly recommended that you carry a mobile phone while travelling to Cambodia. You can get international roaming or can simply buy a local sim card from the airport when you arrive.

Q.What hours will I volunteer every day ?
Ans.Volunteers usually work for 5 to 6 hours a day depending on their program. You will have weekend off so you can go to travel on weekends. However some organizations will need you to work on some Saturdays as well.

Q.Are we able to do any sightseeing or travelling in weekends ?
Ans.You will usually have 2 free days per week, you can utilize this time for anything you like. All costs are at the volunteer's expense. Volunteers travel to the nearby locations of Siem Reap to visit the world famous Angkor Wat temple or to Sihanoukvilleto experience the beautiful coastline.

Q.Do I need travel insurance ?
Ans.Yes, it is included in the program fee that you pay to Volunteering Solutions

Q.What should I bring with me ?
Ans.All volunteers are provided with a full comprehensive things to pack list in the Pre departure Information Guide provided to you.