Summer Workshops

As the school year runs from October 1 to the end of July, volunteers who come during the summer months will not follow the same schedule as those who come during the school year. Students are often eager to learn and thus are willing to participate in extra English...

Teaching Other Skills

We’ve had people come and teach music, sewing, woodworking, show students how to fix bikes, do yoga, administer first aid, do crafts, build a fence, garden and compost and repair furniture. We’ve also had volunteers do research and needs assessments, support...

Technology Enrichment

Microsoft Office: These classes are held from 5-7am at Tchey school. You’ll be leaving the house at 4:30 am each day so it’s not for everyone. The students in this class have a beginner’s grasp of Word, Excel and Powerpoint. The class recently received 10 digital...

Arts and Crafts Program at Tchey and Knar

Neither school holds regular art classes taught by the teachers; therefore this creative program is entirely generated by volunteers. It occurs during the time in between classes. One class from 11-12 and the other from 12-1. Be creative in developing a program. Most...

Volunteer Orientation Manual

Cambodia is a developing country, recovering from decades of civil war, genocide and occupation. During the Khmer Rouge era all infrastructure was destroyed along with all the schools and hospitals. Change is rapid but there is still a very long way to go. The...

A&L’s Lending a Hand

A&L Lending a Hand Group has helped PLF with on-going health clinics at Knar School, as well as sponsoring a couple of very well-received solar panels. In 2012, they deepened their commitment and  funded three-year scholarships for 12 students. “A&L’s...