General Information

Site Name

Don Bosco Technical School and Literacy Center
Ideal Period of Service

1 year

Accepts Men/Women

Male

Location

Poipet

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Site's Purpose and Objectives

To serve as a teacher of English as a second language and possibly computers to students at the Don Bosco Technical School and Literacy Center in Poipet.

Ministry Opportunities

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Ministry Background

Further information regarding the Salesian presence in Cambodia and specific information concerning the Don Bosco Technical School and Literacy Center in Poipet can be found at: http://www.donboscokhmer.org/

Programs, Activities, Other Projects

Depending on the interests and background of the volunteer, possible areas of focus include:
-agricultural training
-music ministry
-administrative/office support
-youth group involvement
-faith formation

Area Information

The school is located in a rural area approximately one mile from the center of the border city of Poipet.

Major Duties

Primary function:
-Teaching: 40 hours per week (in-class + prep time)

Possible other areas of focus:
-Administrative/office support: 5 hours per week

Practical Qualifications/Skills Needed

Faith in Jesus, respect for the Catholic faith, sense of humor, interest in working with youth from disadvantaged backgrounds, fluency in English and willingness to learn Khmer (local language).

Helpful Academic Preparation

College degree.

Helpful Experience

Experience in working with youth from a disadvantaged background, cross-cultural experience, experience working in a faith-based environment.

Helpful Personal Qualities

High moral integrity, positive role model for youth, respectful, good sense of humor, patience, humility.

Accomodations

With religious community:

Yes
Private/Shared room:

Private
Private/Shared bathroom:

Private
Daily Mass/Eucharist

Yes
Launder method:

Laundry service provided.
ATM access:

Yes

Involvement with religious community

Daily mass and communal prayer are available.

Involvement with greater community

Opportunities exist for involvement with the local community.

Local medical facilities

Basic medical clinics are found in Poipet, however, for more serious medical treatment, Bangkok, Thailand is approximately 3.5 hours away by car/bus.

Local diet

Rice, fish, beef.

Other information

We would be glad to answer any more specific questions you might have. Feel free to direct any questions to the Salesian Lay Missioner Program Director!

Contact Information

Community Rector/Director

Fr. Gabriel Kang
Religious Congregation

SDB
Phone

012 66 2302

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General Information

Accepts Men/Women

Location

Site's Purpose and Objectives

Ministry Opportunities

Print

Ministry Background

Programs, Activities, Other Projects

Area Information

Major Duties

Practical Qualifications/Skills Needed

Helpful Academic Preparation

Helpful Experience

Helpful Personal Qualities

Accomodations

Involvement with religious community

Involvement with greater community

Local medical facilities

Local diet

Other information

Contact Information

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Accepts Men/Women

Location

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Site's Purpose and Objectives

Ministry Opportunities

Print

Ministry Background

Programs, Activities, Other Projects

Area Information

Major Duties

Practical Qualifications/Skills Needed

Helpful Academic Preparation

Helpful Experience

Helpful Personal Qualities

Accomodations

Involvement with religious community

Involvement with greater community

Local medical facilities

Local diet

Other information

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