Volunteer in Nature – Yoga, Connection & Purpose in Kampot, Cambodia

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  Description

  Hey! I'm Melissa — my husband and I have been calling Cambodia home for quite some time (me since 2017, him since 2012), and together with our adventurous 3-year-old twins, a playful pup, and a chill cat, we’re diving into an exciting new chapter in beautiful Kampot, Cambodia!
  
  We’ve just landed a dreamy property surrounded by nature — think a big house with a little house on the side of the property, tropical fruit trees (mangoes, bananas, papayas, tamarind, coconuts galore!), and space to bring our vision to life. We’re turning the ground floor of the big house into a cozy Indian Fusion restaurant, while we live upstairs. Plans are in motion to build a yoga shala under the trees and create a magical, natural playground for kids to explore and roam freely.
  
  We’re also dreaming up an organic garden and embracing the stunning surroundings — the property backs onto a peaceful mangrove, and we’ve got kayaks ready for anyone who wants to paddle through paradise. We’re just 5 km from town — a breezy 10-15 minute ride by moto.
  
  Exciting times ahead — and we can’t wait to share it all with you!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Hospitality/Tourism

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Events & social

  

  Self development

  

  Farming

  

  Culture

  

  Sustainability

  

  Pets

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Books

  

  Art & design

  

  Photography

  

  Languages

  

  Gardening

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Carpentry

  

  Astronomy

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Beach

  

  Outdoor activities
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Come join us and feel right at home in this vibrant, welcoming community! 🌿
  Have you ever dreamed of living close to nature — practicing yoga daily, enjoying fresh vegetarian meals, and picking up new skills like cooking, music, or gardening?
  
  We’ve got all that and more! Think weekly and monthly adventures to waterfalls, mountain hideaways, temples, schools, salt fields, buzzing local markets, and beyond.
  
  Everyone is welcome here — as long as you vibe with kindness, respect, and love, you’re already part of the family. 💛

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  At this stage, we are looking for some people to help us turn our dreams into reality. The ideal person(s) has multiple talents, including but not limited to: construction/contractor, yoga, cooking, decorating, gardening/permaculture, music, good with kids and pets. Above all, this person(s) should be kind and respectful to others and the Earth.
  
  We could use help building the yoga shala and natural playground for kids. There are also some minor repairs to be made to the decking. We need a certified Yoga Instructor to teach 3 or 4 classes per week. Any experience in hospitality is a bonus! Any experience with kids and/or pets is also a bonus!
  
  In exchange, we can offer a small private house on the property, including a bed, a kitchen, a bathroom and a balcony. You will also get 3 vegetarian meals per day and two days off per week.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Hindi: Fluent
  Hebrew: Intermediate
  Khmer: Intermediate
  Spanish: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  Khmer, Hindi, French
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  Accommodation

  In exchange, we can offer a shared room including a bed with a mosquito net, a fan, a bathroom, a balcony and the use of our kitchen. You will also get three daily vegetarian meals and two days off per week.

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  What else ...

  On your spare time you can go kayaking through the mangroves and the river, visit Bokor Hill Station, visit local and organic pepper plantations, visit the Salt Fields, visit any of the 3 surrounding waterfalls, visit a local temple and get a blessing from a monk, and many more!

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  I also teach English online, so we always have access to high-speed and reliable Wi-Fi.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Must be good with children and other animals.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  Lily

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