English Education Program

Teaching at CESHEO

Education should be a priority in every child’s life; this is no different in the rural countryside of Cambodia. While some children have the luxury of going to Khmer public school and CESHEO, others rely solely on the education provided by CESHEO.

There are a total of seven classes a day: 3 classes in the morning from 8am-10am, 3 classes in the afternoon from 2pm-4pm, and 1 class in the evening for high school students from 6:30pm-8pm.

At CESHEO, there is one resident Khmer teacher who teaches Khmer in the mornings and Math in the afternoon. Throughout the day, he either teaches, assists or translates for all the classes. Even though the majority of CESHEO volunteers come to teach, the number of teachers available fluctuates. This means that you should be prepared to teach alone, with a partner or even assist a Khmer phonetics class! Teachers are expected to prepare a lesson plan for each class.

​​Teaching at CESHEO is both an intimate and rewarding experience. Being their teacher is the fastest way to get to know the students at CESHEO. Due to the fact that volunteers both live with some of the students and teach them at least once everyday, teacher volunteers at CESHEO get the very unique experience of knowing their students inside and outside the classroom.

agriculture & infrastructure Program

Farming and Building at CESHEO

We have various construction, infrastructure and agriculture projects that support the children of CESHEO. These projects are a great way for individuals, families, community or religious groups to give back. Please contact us to learn about specific needs at this time. We would love to have your support!

Living at CESHEO

What to Expect

An integral part of your local Cambodian experience at CESHEO is the lodging. Volunteers live on the school grounds and amongst some of the homeless students that have found refuge at CESHEO. Located in the middle of a long dirt road in the Cambodian countryside, the school grounds feels like its own little society of both people and free range animals.

Surrounded by rice paddy fields, it is quiet save the occasional funeral chants, parties and the sounds of cricket chirps at night. Throughout the day, from 7am to 9pm, children are all over the school grounds and thus, your living space. Therefore, please be prepared to be surrounded by children at all times of the day.

Depending on availability, you will have accommodation available as follows:

- Apartment room in the city with A/C and private bathroom
- 24 Hour WiFi
- 24 Hour Hot shower

Thank you for supporting our mission.

We are always looking for volunteers. We need volunteers to teach English and for various infrastructure and farming projects. Please fill out the form below to let us know what opportunities you are most qualified for and interested in.

Volunteer Testimonials:

"My name is Matthew Werling, of the USA.  I began working with CESHEO, here about an hour outside of Siem Reap, Cambodia, several months ago.  I had previously done much teaching of English as a for-profit pursuit, but this time I decided to try offering the services of my language skills without the expectations usually associated with standard, salaried positions.  I felt ready to experience life in terms of giving what I can give, and allowing myself to have some faith that if I do my best to serve people, I shouldn't even have to concern myself with selfish worries.  I have not been disappointed.

I spend some time each day conducting semi-formal English lectures for the local children, in an open-air classroom located at the orphanage.  The kids not only participate in foundational classes in multiple subjects with their Khmer teachers, but they also enjoy supplemental English learning (conducted by the members of our staff and volunteers), and have free time for sports such as soccer and volleyball.  We water the basil, chili, squash, and lemongrass plants in the garden, enjoy bicycling along the dirt roads to explore the natural charm of the village, and even occasionally have a go at harvesting the fish from the nets in the rivers and canals.

The entire little community of the orphanage itself breaks bread together, and the wholesome, local food has been doing good for my health.  Freshly steamed rice is always served, along with some type of soup or tenderly prepared stir fry.  There is no shortage of fresh vegetables, and we are quite amply sustained on flavorfully prepared pork and river fish.

The Khmer staff and director have all been wonderfully pleasant, considerate people, and the children have been charming.  Occasionally I have a somewhat humbling realization, and I appreciate that, but for the most part my experience with CESHEO has been characterized by joy-- the pride and gratitude that I am able to contribute to the education and thereby the healthy futures of the children of Cambodia.”