Volunteering in Cambodia
August 29, 2009Volunteering on a gap year or during a working holiday can be one of the most rewarding and enriching experiences you will ever go through.
But one of the most popular projects to volunteer for is one in Cambodia.
Bear rescue involves caring for over 90 rescued bears at a bear sanctuary near Phnom Penh. The bears are a mix of sun bears and black bears which have been rescued from poachers, the black market and businesses who are using them for entertainment.
During this project, it is your job to feed the bears, look after their environment, clean the enclosures and carry out maintenance.
This is a unique opportunity where you not only get to experience what it is like to live and work in Cambodia, but you get to help some animals who are in desperate need of care.
The best thing about these projects is that they are accessible to anyone. You don’t need to be an expert in animal care, or indeed know anything about it in order to apply. You simply need to be willing, enthusiastic and fit. And of course an interest in wildlife and conservation does help.
