Volunteer in Cambodia
Leave more than footprints. Leave a Heartprint.
Volunteer in Cambodia with a locally led organisation and become part of the work happening every day to break barriers and build futures.
Whether you want to build a home, create a community playground, share your professional skills or gain real-world experience through an internship, there is a place for you at Heartprint.
This isn't volunteering from the sidelines.
At Heartprint, volunteers become part of our team.
You'll work alongside Cambodian staff, contribute to real projects, share your skills, learn from the community and see how your time can help create opportunities for others.
We don't believe volunteers need to arrive with all the answers.
We believe the best volunteering happens when people come together, share what they know and learn from each other.
Find Your Heartprint
Build a home
Raise US$2,000. Build a home. Leave a Heartprint.
Work alongside our Cambodian Build Crew to build a complete home for a family. From the first foundations to the final finishing touches, you’ll be part of the whole build.
US$300/US$500 volunteer contribution + US$2,000 project fundraising
Build a playground
Raise US$1,000. Build a place to play.
Help transform a community space with a Heartprint playground project. Get hands-on as you help prepare, build and transform a space where children can play.
US$300/US$500 volunteer contribution + US$1,000 project fundraising
SHARE YOUR SKILLS
Your skills can go further.
Share your professional knowledge in areas such as Hair & Beauty, Marketing, Administration, Health & Nutrition and Program Development.
From US$300
INTERNSHIPS
Gain experience. Make a difference.
Get behind the scenes of a real Cambodian NGO and develop practical skills through a structured 4–12+ week placement.
US$500
VOLUNTEER YOUR WAY
Short-term or long-term. Pay or fundraise. One experience or a combination.
SHORT-TERM
US$300
5–14 days
Ideal for travellers, families, friends, students and anyone who wants to make a meaningful contribution during a shorter stay.
You can choose from our available volunteer experiences.
Pay your contribution or fundraise it.
LONG-TERM
US$500
15 days - 60 days
Stay longer, become more involved and combine different experiences.
Long-term volunteers can work across several areas of Heartprint or take on a specific project.
Pay your contribution or fundraise it.
INTERNSHIP
US$500
30 days - 60 days
A structured placement designed around your skills, learning goals and professional interests.
Pay your contribution or fundraise it.
Where does my volunteer contribution go?
Your contribution helps Heartprint provide the support and resources needed to host volunteers responsibly.
It contributes toward:
Volunteer coordination and administration
Orientation and preparation
Local project supervision
Transport during volunteer activities
Lunch on project days
Drinking water
Volunteer resources
Volunteer T-shirt
Staff time and support
Safeguarding and responsible volunteering systems
please note
House and playground projects have an additional project fundraising commitment.
Your volunteer contribution supports the volunteer program.
Your project fundraising supports the project itself.
You don't have to pay your contribution yourself.
We know that US$300 or US$500 isn't possible for everyone.
That's why volunteers can choose to fundraise their contribution instead.
Heartprint provides fundraising resources to help you get started.
Ready to turn your volunteer experience into a fundraising challenge?
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO ORGANISE
What's not included?
Volunteers are responsible for:
Flights
Visa
Travel insurance
Accommodation
Personal spending
Personal sightseeing
Personal transport
Medical expenses
Any required police/working-with-children check
Accommodation options can be recommended by Heartprint.
HOW IT WORKS
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Choose
Find the experience that suits you.
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Apply
Tell us about yourself, your skills and what you'd like to do.
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Prepare
If approved, we'll help you get ready.
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Fundraise or Contribute
Pay your contribution or start your Heartprint fundraising campaign.
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Arrive
Meet the team, complete your orientation and begin your experience.
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Leave Your Heartprint
Complete your project, reflect on your experience and stay connected.
Responsible volunteering matters.
We take the safety, privacy and dignity of the people we work with seriously.
All Heartprint volunteers are required to follow our policies and expectations around:
Child protection
Appropriate boundaries
Photography and social media
Cultural respect
Privacy
Responsible volunteering
Health and safety
Volunteers working with children will be required to provide an appropriate police or working-with-children check.
We want your experience to be meaningful — and we want it to be responsible.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost?
Short-term volunteering is US$300 and long-term volunteering is US$500. House and playground projects have additional project fundraising commitments.
Can I fundraise instead of paying?
Yes.
How long do I need to volunteer?
Short-term placements are a minimum of five consecutive days. Long-term placements are generally 15 days or more. Internships have a minimum 30 day commitment.
Do I need previous experience?
Not for most volunteer experiences. Specialist placements may require relevant qualifications or experience.
Is accommodation included?
No. Accommodation is separate, although Heartprint can recommend suitable options.
Can I volunteer as part of a group?
Yes. We welcome schools, universities, corporate groups, families, friends and community groups.
Can I combine different volunteer experiences?
Yes, particularly for long-term volunteers and interns.
Do I need a police check?
Yes, placements require an appropriate police/working-with-children check.
Ready to Leave Your Heartprint?
Whether you want to build a home, share your professional skills, complete an internship or simply become part of the Heartprint team for a few weeks, we'd love to hear from you.