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Site Name

Don Bosco School - Teuk Thla
Ideal Period of Service

1 year

Accepts Men/Women

Male
Female

Location

Tuek Thla, Cambodia

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Site's Purpose and Objectives

To educate the margenalized youth of Cambodia so that they can become important members of society and help build up the country and the ministry. To teach English to the students of FTHS (Food Technology and Hotel Services), to our high school and elementary students and to the candidates to religious life.

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Ministry Background

The Cambodia presence of the Salesian sisters started with this site in 1993. They have since grown vastly into three facilities in Phnom Penh and other vocational schools, kindergartens, and training centers throughout Cambodia. The students of FTHS are poor youing women mostly from the villages. Majority of our high school students are also poor. A number of these students (80+ between the ages of 6-25 as well as some teachers and staff) stay in our school as boarders. Candidates to the religious life need to learn English very well too to better understand their formation.

Programs, Activities, Other Projects

Leadership retreats, plays, and multiple art projects. Other SLMs in the past have worked on surveys and have been the 'resident photographer' of the community. The sisters are good at utilizing any skill the SLMs can offer to the benefit of the center. Anything from karate, to dance, to music, art, or even computer skills can benefit the center. Other possible activities are: home visit, Salesian assistance, giving good day and good night talks, dance, musical instruments, choir, Physical Education, drawing, handicraft, leadership training, catechesis, job placements, culinary arts and all other activities for children and youth.

Area Information

The center is located in a suburb right outside of the main city of the country. The center is a bit more isolated and outside of the city, but only 10 minutes by the local taxis, or ""tuk tuks"". The income level varies vastly. There are mansions located next to the slums. The area is rapidly developing and soon will become more like the city center. Income is very low. $20 is a lot of money to spend for most of the teachers and students. The needs are mainly emotional support and affirmation for the children and education to help them support their families and rise out of their current economic situation.

Special Challenges/Conditions

There aren't really any restrictions. It is very hot at times and can be physically demanding, but it really isn't that bad depending on your tolerance for heat. There is only air conditioning in certain rooms on the compound. This does not include volunteer rooms. The volunteer rooms are exposed to wildlife like lizards, bugs, and sometimes rats. Also, trash and greenery is burned near the volunteer rooms. The smoke enters volunteer rooms, so a warning for those who have smoke allergies. The people are very open about weight and image in general. They will call out people who they deem as 'overweight' or make comments about your appearance. Thus, it is important for potential SLMs that would be placed here to have a good self image and comfortable with their appearance.

Major Duties

The major duties include teaching around 3 to 5 hours of English class per day, assisting/chaperoning the students in between periods, in cleaning, or at lunch times, etc. Other duties include: teaching plays, songs, skits, helping with decorations, assisting at night with the girls as well as on the weekends with cleaning and recreation time. A normal daily schedule for the school is usually from 8-5, with random breaks in between and the customary nap time (SLMs normally don't have time for this) after lunch. This usually includes about 4 hours of class, 2 hours of assistance, and the rest of the day is spent grading and lesson planning in the teachers' room until prayer at 5:30pm. After dinner, the volunteers join the recreation of the boarding students. Following recreation, the volunteers are generally free by 7:45 or 8.

Practical Qualifications/Skills Needed

Teacher training would be beneficial here as well as a major in English. learnamericanenglish.org has been a useful resource for former SLMs here. Instruction on how to make lesson plans, and classroom management.

Helpful Academic Preparation

teaching experience and any experience working with young people

Helpful Personal Qualities

An ability to teach and run a classroom. Endurance and resilience to maintain your calm and continue to perform duties even if a student or students are not treating you well, a deep sense of community, an ability to get along with people, and an awareness that people are always watching what you are doing because we are in a large facility with many people and you cannot ignore people, step on people’s toes, or isolate yourself from the group or it will not go over well with someone.

Contact Information

Community Rector/Director

Sr. Ched Ditching, FMA
Religious Congregation

FMA
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