Abbey (Group 8)

Before coming to Cambodia I had no teaching experience, but I found working at CWF was extremely rewarding and enjoyable. The staff and students were so supportive and great fun. I loved every moment of it!

Alanna ( Group 10)

Phnom Penh is a great city and easy to get around. It’s very safe and there‘s everything you need from home like western doctors and pharmacies to Spanish and English Pub restaurants and vegemite and brie cheese at the supermarket.

Alice (Advisor, 2007)

Cambodia is addictive, it's hard to leave and even harder to stay away once you've lived and worked here!

Ally (Group 7)

Teaching at CWF has been a great and rewarding experience. The staff always have a smile and are always there to support you. I have loved living in the volunteer house and couldn’t ask for a nicer bunch of people to share with.

I’ve really enjoyed my three months teaching and will certainly miss my bright & smiley students.

Ammi (Group 2&3)

Cambodia is becoming my second home.. I am so thankful for the opportunity to experience Cambodian life and culture while teaching at CWF.. I teach Cambodians and I work with people from different races.. a pleasant mixture of East and West..

Amy ( Group 8)

CWF is a well organised school run by committed individuals who are passionate about bettering the lives of others. The experience was fun, yet challenging, immensely satisfying and very worthwhile. Amy Kirkpatrick is 25 years old Sydney, Australia.

Anna (Group 6)

CWF is a fantastic school; and it gives people who want to volunteer the perfect opportunity to learn and really become part of and experience Cambodia culture. The students are incredible, they are so respectful, friendly and very curious about foreign culture, they really are a pleasure to teach. This organization is different to many other volunteer programs as the volunteers only pay for their living expenses and not a registration or program fee. It’s fantastic to be able to help the students in terms of education but also be helping the rural communities through the joint organization CRDT. We are really taken care of here and I would definitely recommend this program to anyone interested.

Anne ( Group 11 )

CWF really values people so it’s a really affirming place to be and work.

Anne (Group 1)

CWF was my first job teaching English and I experienced a great and interesting time. Teaching Cambodian students gave me more insight into their culture, backgrounds and way of learning. I'll never forget that time.

Anne-Marie (Group 6)

I have had such an amazing time teaching at CWF and living in Cambodia. The staff at CWF are so welcoming and go out of their way to make your experience as rewarding and enjoyable as possible. The students are keen to learn and are a pleasure to know. I really do recommend CWF and Cambodia to anyone who wants a new, fun and fulfilling experience.

Barbara ( Group 10)

CWF is like a family – and the volunteers are a welcome part. Everyone has a service orientation and transparency and team work are part of daily interaction. At age 62, I feel like I have a 27 years old father (Sambo- Operation Manager) and a 26 years old mother (Pheap- Volunteer Coordinator). They take care of us. Your only challenge may be your fellow volunteers, with 11 in the house together. Come equipped with patience and good will to spread- and you‘ll love the experience.

Barbara (Group 6)

Volunteering at CWF challenges you personally and makes a direct contribution to the development of Cambodia and its energetic people.

Bethany (Group 4)

I'm a university student in the US and I came to CWF and Cambodia for my Summer holiday. The students are the best part of the experience, and a close second is living in Phnom Penh. I'm so thrilled that I decided to come, it's been a wonderful experience!

Brad ( Group 10)

Volunteering at CWF is a great experience which you won’t regret. The challenge of teaching in a new environment, new culture and a new country is personally enhancing. You have a unique opportunity to help build valuable skills into someone’s life and in doing so you are also helping make a real difference in rural development because CWF exists to financially support at local rural NGO. This opportunity really makes a difference in some many people’s lives. It is truly wonderful.

Brooke Hallam ( Group 12 )

Wow what an amazing experience. CWF is a fantastic concept and a wonderful opportunity to experience the Phnom Penh lifestyle. Fantastic students, amazing staff and a brilliant way to spend 3 months.

Carrie ( Group 11 )

Teaching at CWF has been a great experience. I can’t believe I was so nervous before I came here. Once I started teaching I realized there was nothing to be nervous about. The classes are fun to teach and the staff is very supportive. They are always there if you need them. Living at the house is convenient and a good way to learn from other volunteers. Plus, Sreypao’s cooking is awesome.

Chris ( Group 8)

CWF was a very rewarding experience for me. I highly recommended that you should give it a go.

Chris (Group 7)

Volunteering with CWF has been a great experience. The students are fun to teach and very willing to learn. The style the school encourages is informal with an emphasis on students and staff enjoying themselves.

The support from the staff is excellent. We all felt that we were made extremely welcome and very well looked after while we were here.

I can’t recommend the whole thing highly enough. Phnom Penh is a good place to live, there is always something happening, and the Cambodian people are great people to get to know.

Come and do it! You may learn something about yourself as well as others and you might just have fun too!

Christina (Group 9)

Come to Cambodia; you won’t regret it!

Elizabeth ( Group 9)

The students and staff at CWF are truly incredible and offer unique insight into Cambodian culture.

Flavia (Group 2)

By teaching the Khmer students, including monks, I have been given an insight into their world and culture. The staff at CWF are also interesting people/ friends from around the world which helps make this a memorable and exciting experience.

Giada ( Group 8)

I had a wonderful time living in Cambodia and teaching at CWF. The students are so sweet and eager to learn! The CWF staff has been so helpful and supportive all thoughtout the volunteering. Khmer people are so charming and their smile is the best reward!

Greg ( Group 8)

My experience at CWF far exceeded my expectations. I am really glad that I found CWF, and I am very proud to have been a part of it.

Hannah (Group 7)

I’ve loved my time in Cambodia and teaching at CWF. I’ve had so much fun getting to know the other volunteers and staff at the school. There is always someone who is more than willing to help with any problems you might have. Teaching has also been an amazing experience, I’ve never taught before but despite being terrified at first, I loved it! The students are all so lovely and really curious about western culture. Phnom Penh is an awesome place to live, I don’t want to leave!

Harriet McChesney

I had an awesome time working as a volunteer at CWF. The staff were so helpful and the students were so great fun. I made fantastic friends and I will never forget my time here.

Ian ( Group 9)

Teaching at Conversations With Foreigners is a rich and rewarding experience and I advise it to anybody. You’ll make real connections with your students and be given the opportunity to encounter this culture at a deeper level. The teachers here are supported on a personal level as required. You will share with and exchange support from those other volunteers who come from all over the planet. Volunteering here is a good thing to do.

Jane (Group 8)

I looked forward to coming to Cambodia as a volunteer English teacher, and the experience has lived up to my expectations. I had taught before, and have learnt many new activities and ideas which I have been able to try out on my students. The students are a pleasure to teach and eager to learn. CWF is well organized and a good place to work at.

Jenna ( Group 12 )

These three months teaching at CWF were truly amazing. The staff is incredibly accommodating and made time here so much more enjoyable.

Jennifer McKie ( group 12 )

3 months in Cambodia has been an unforgettable experience. CWF gives you a unique opportunity to experience life, Phnom Penh style from spicy food to the colorful personalities of the Cambodian people. There is something for everyone.

Jess (Group 7)

Working at CWF has been great. You couldn’t wish for more friendly and supportive staff, the students are keen and friendly and the teaching has been rewarding and fun- even with no previous experience.

I have also been lucky enough to meet a great group of people, whilst living in the volunteer house.

Cambodia is an amazing place. I hope to return one day!

Jessica (Group 4)

The students at CWF were wonderful - smart, enthusiastic and attentive. I've really enjoyed my experience here and will miss the school when I return home.

Joseph ( Group 8)

CWF is a great respectable organization. Volunteering with CWF has been a rewarding experience, and this is also my first time in a developing country. I would recommend this for others who are first time volunteers as well. CWF has provided a safe environment, and Phnom Penh is a city that can meet the needs of any traveler.

Judith (Group 4)

CWF is a committed and genuine organisation established and run by a group of dynamic people, Khmer and foreigners. Some of the most friendly, helpful and honest people you will find. The school has a welcoming positive energy and the students are everyday working Cambodians working hard to improve their quality of life. What a privilege to be part of this journey. I will never forget it. Anyone who would like to have a volunteer experience could not go wrong with this amazing project.

Julian (Group 6)

Teaching at CWF was an incredibly rewarding experience. The Cambodian students are so eager to learn and the CWF staff are more than accommodating. My time volunteering at CWF allowed me to not only develop my teaching and creativity skills but also allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of the Cambodian culture and heritage. I would recommend CWF to my closest friends.

Karin ( Group 9)

The best thing about volunteering with CWF school is the very healthy work/play balance: you spend some time teaching eager, switched-on students, you spend just as much time learning about yourself and about Cambodia from those some students, and then you still have time to be a tourist and see the sights! It’s a no-brainer. Come to Cambodia.

Karine (Group 4)

My experience with CWF was really rich with smiles, emotions and friendships. The staff at the school were incredible and very supportive. Teaching Cambodians and learning more about their culture was very interesting for me. Also, teaching with CWF gives you a fabulous opportunity to get some teaching experience and to be creative with your lessons. I loved living in the house and getting to know teachers from all around the world. Cambodia, to me, was just amazing!!!

Kate (Group 2)

Working at CWF has been the highlight of my travels in South East Asia. It was an amazing opportunity to learn about the culture, lifestyle and language of the Cambodian people and the conversational classes were simple and fun to teach even with no prior experience.

Kate (Group 7)

The cheerful staff at CWF will do anything to support the volunteers – from the moment we were met at the airport by an excited and happy smiling face! This has been much appreciated, and has made my time here interesting, challenging and rewarding. The informal atmosphere made teaching less daunting. I will certainly miss my bright, eager students who are so happy to learn; I have learnt from them in return, by answering their questions and explaining the peculiarities of the English language. I have been privileged to have had this time in Cambodia – a great experience!

Katie (Group 3&4)

Teaching for CWF has truly been a great experience. Visiting the CRDT projects makes you realise that CWF is really contributing to the communities of Cambodia, not only through education but for rural development as well.

Ken ( Group 14 )

Cambodia has been one of my best life experiences of all time. Teaching and talking with my students at CWF has been rewarding and uplifting; and I am keen to keep in touch with them as they develop. The Khmer people have welcomed me whole heardtedly and I have visited many beautiful places. I hope to return one day.

Laura ( Group 10)

My time spent with CWF in Phnom Penh has been a life changing one. It has opened my eyes to many things, whilst giving me the opportunity to experience so many amazing opportunities. I have made some wonderful friends that I will miss greatly once I am back home. I can honestly say the support you receive both prior to and during the program is second to none.

Laura ( Group 11 )

This had been such a rewarding experience. The staff are amazing and the other volunteers will become live long friends. It was a great environment for many first experience of teaching and I know I will come back to Cambodia soon!

Lil (Group 7)

CWF has been so supportive during the entire process of organizing my trip to Cambodia, settling in and learning how to teach a room full of students. It was my first time overseas and CWF ensured my safety and happiness. I would not hesitate to recommend this program, especially to people traveling for the first time.

Lulu ( Group 10 & Group 11)

Hi, and welcome to CWF, A Confident, Wonderful, Family. If you are thinking of applying for this please go ahead and apply. It is a nice and wonderful and it’s fun. You can never go wrong about coming to Cambodia. I mean it Cambodia, a Kingdom of Wonders. So have fun filling that form and see you when you get here.

Manuel ( Group 10)

My volunteering at CWF is a truly wonderful experience. You’re enriching your own horizon with living in such an interesting country and add an important possibility for young people to have a better life in their future through my work at CWF, I can enhance their education and language skills, but also get an unplayable in view into their culture and traditional. The most motivating issue to volunteer for CWF was, that they’re entirely Khmer organized and know very well how to run their organization in a way that the money they raise is invested in the best way, to an organization call CRDT which directly helps people in the poorest areas of Cambodia. Even though we’re just a little part, we’re still making a change.

Margaret ( Group 12 )

Volunteering with CWF has been a really rewarding experience and a lot of fun. The support network provided by staff and past-volunteers is invaluable; students are super-respectful, welcoming and eager to learn; and the volunteer house accommodation is comfortable and well-located.
Relax, enjoy and be prepared to become part of the CWF family.

Mark (Group 3)

I came to Cambodia in 2006 for just a few weeks and I knew I had to return as soon as I could. Teaching at CWF has really been the best way to do that. The best thing has been getting to know my students and realising our differences and similarities (many of both). I don't think there is a better feeling than learning from each other. If I could stay for another term I absolutely would. I am certainly not looking forward to leaving this truly remarkable place.

Michael (Group 4)

I never thought I would enjoy a teaching job but the students I have at CWF inspire me everyday. I am amazed how eager they are to learn English. I guess they have embraced the fact that it is a universal language where if you know it, you can go anywhere and achieve anything you want to!

Michelle (Group 4)

Teaching at CWF has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Meeting, working with and teaching Cambodian people has been a pleasure. I could not recommend this organisation or project more highly.

Natalie (Group 2)

Working and living in Cambodia for only a short time was an amazing experience, one that will stay in my heart forever. Wishing all at CWF the very best for the future.

Nathaniel (Group 6)

Teaching at CWF is a wonderful experience. The volunteers are fully supported, and teaching dedicated Khmer students is very rewarding.

Neal (Group 4)

This project is brilliant. It is a genuine opportunity to volunteer your time and energy whatever your experience of teaching is. You support Cambodians on a daily basis, who are working hard to improve the quality of their English. Your efforts raise money which goes directly towards preserving Cambodia's culture and natural resources. The feeling of doing something so worthwhile and promoting sustainable development within Cambodia was priceless.

Nirenjen ( Group 9)

The teaching is quite an experience but the best thing about the program is you are in charge. Travel, partying, preparation YOU DECIDE!

Parsoua (Group 6)

It has been a blessing for me to be a part of CWF. I have been taken away by the staffs friendliness, humble attitude and hospitality. The student’s strong desire to learn is also a great motivation. I value everyday I spend in Cambodia, its charm, hospitality and rich culture add so much to the experience and CWF’s staff make sure we are involved with social events and that you are comfortable and healthy.

Robin (Group 2)

I like to teach at CWF as it serves a very noble cause. I think it is a great initiation to teaching. The class sizes are small and certainly less threatening to the uninitiated.

Sally (Advisor, 2008)

I have been the Communications Advisor to the Volunteer Coordinator at CWF for one year. Being a volunteer at Conversations With Foreigners has been a truly enriching experience. The support I received from the staff, students and other volunteer was amazing. I developed life-long friends that I will always keep them in my heart. The dedication to the school is exceptional, especially from the Volunteer Coordinator, Sopheap. She is a lovely person and I will miss her and the rest of the staff a lot. The program for the volunteers is professional and exiting. It is accessible to everyone and an extremely enjoyable experience. I would highly recommend anyone who has wanted to volunteer to come to CWF. Its fun, a great learning experience, and you will make great friends too!

Sara ( Group 11 & 12 )

I am enjoying my teaching activities at the CWF many times over. In addition to teaching English classes, I piloted a health education programme at a neighbourhood oral health centre with full support from CWF. The participating CWF students attended a 3-day extensive workshop, and then delivered 12 one-hour sessions of health education on basic hygiene and sanitation to the children and adults waiting for care. I hope that I will have a chance to replicate and sustain it. Sara Monajem.

Sarah ( Group 8)

CWF is an amazing school, dedicated to helping local people improve their English. The staff are all focused on making the school successful. This is an amazing opportunity, which I am so happy to be a small part of. Everyone who works for CWF are fantastic, especially Pheap.

So-Ra ( Group 9)

I had a great time with the students at CWF. It was definitely an enriching experience for me in Cambodia! I would recommend this to anyone who wants to make a difference in Cambodia!

Thomas ( Group 15)

CWF is all about change. The volunteers and staff are working hard with limited resources to make a difference in the lives of young and mature Cambodian students. As volunteer I was personally rewarded with learning so much about Khmer culture of sharing and caring for one another. Their love of life and constant laughter made no longer think about myself.

Tim (Group 6)

Teaching at CWF is a great experience. Working with students across a variety of ages and life experiences gives the teacher a real insight into life in Cambodia. Seeing the students’ conversation skills develop over the course of the semester gives you a real buzz. The local staff at CWF provide a fantastic support and really help you transition into living in Phnom Penh. I’d recommend this experience to anyone!!!

Tom (Group 7)

During my three months in Cambodia I have fallen in love with the place. The attitude of not only the students, but also the staff at CWF is second to none. These factors combined with the beauty of Cambodia and the outlook of it’s people have made this such a valuable experience for me and one which I will never forget. It’s amazing how three months volunteering in a project such as this can change how you see the world and can put your life in perspective. It’s made me realize what’s really important in life and for that I will be eternally grateful. Good luck to everybody involved! You deserve it!

Verity (group 6)

My name is Verity, I am 25 and from the UK. Teaching English as a volunteer at CWF is fun and rewarding experience. I have really enjoyed my time in Phnom Penh both teaching at the school and socially. Cambodia is an amazing country so I am very pleased that I chose to volunteer here. If you are thinking about volunteering at CWF you should definitely do it. I can’t recommend it enough.

Warren ( Group 13 )

My name is Warren and I am from Canada. I recently retired from my
job as an Engineer with Air Canada and came to Cambodia at my own
expense to volunteer with CWF. It has been a wonderful and rewarding
experience for me to have been able to share a few months of my time

with the people of Cambodia. I would recommend volunteering teaching
English to anyone wanting to make a difference for people in a
developing country. it is an experience I will remember for the rest
of my life. I am very happy to have had this opportunity.

Zeny (Group 2&3)

I find that Cambodian students are eager learners of English with a high level of motivation. Teaching such highly motivated students at CWF has been a very satisfying experience for me. Likewise, I truly relish the thought that volunteer teachers at CWF are able to help raise money for the community development efforts of the Cambodian Rural Development Team (CRDT) where development matters most - among the poor Khmer families in the rural areas.