Micro-finance Internship

location
1 - 12 weken  ·  Leeftijd 16 - 50+

rating  Buitengewoon 5  · 
  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
  Uitstekend Responsgraad

Highlights

  • Support entrepreneurs in disadvantaged communities to promote economic development on a local level
  • Work with our local staff to provide business training and interest-free loans to those wishing to expand their small businesses
  • Help members of disadvantaged communities earn a sustainable income

Highlights

  • Support entrepreneurs in disadvantaged communities to promote economic development on a local level
  • Work with our local staff to provide business training and interest-free loans to those wishing to expand their small businesses
  • Help members of disadvantaged communities earn a sustainable income
  • Explore Cambodia and you will be amazed by the beautiful scenery and famous historical landmarks
  • Live and work in the vibrant capital of Cambodia and experience all that Phnom Penh has to offer


  • Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 16+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels
    Groepen
    50+

    Over het programma

    Empower entrepreneurs from disadvantaged areas to build their businesses and earn a sustainable income

    There is a wide range of different activities you can get involved in on this internship, which gives you a well-rounded experience. These tasks include:

    • Interview and screen potential loan beneficiaries
    • Monitor and support current entrepreneurs with their business
    • Provide training for the current ...

    Over het programma

    There is a wide range of different activities you can get involved in on this internship, which gives you a well-rounded experience. These tasks include:

    • Interview and screen potential loan beneficiaries
    • Monitor and support current entrepreneurs with their business
    • Provide training for the current Micro-finance beneficiaries

    Your work will focus on the following main areas:

    Interview and screen potential loan beneficiaries

    An important part of this project is spreading the word among entrepreneurs who can benefit from a small loan. You’ll introduce the Projects Abroad Micro-finance programme to potential beneficiaries. The next step is then to conduct interviews with prospects who are interested in participating, and review their business plans. You may also have the chance to sit in on meetings to help decide candidates for the loans.

    Monitor and support current entrepreneurs with their business

    You’ll spend a lot of your time on this internship monitoring our current beneficiaries, and supporting them in their business ventures.This may take the form of:

    • Conducting home and business visits to track their progress
    • Helping them with business plans
    • Providing personalised advice for improvements

    The majority of our beneficiaries are food and drinks sellers, tailors, or salon owners.

    Provide training for the current Micro-finance beneficiaries

    You’ll also help organise regular training workshops.  This will equip the local entrepreneurs with the skills and knowledge they need to successfully manage their business. These can cover different topics that are relevant for small businesses, such as:

    • Basic accounting practices
    • Customer service
    • Marketing
    • Project management

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    After a hearty breakfast in your shared apartment, you’ll travel to work by tuk-tuk. On your first day, a Projects Abroad staff member will accompany you to show you the way.

    A typical day on this internship runs from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. You’ll have your evenings and weekends free ...

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    After a hearty breakfast in your shared apartment, you’ll travel to work by tuk-tuk. On your first day, a Projects Abroad staff member will accompany you to show you the way.

    A typical day on this internship runs from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. You’ll have your evenings and weekends free to socialise, relax, or travel.

    On a daily basis you will be involved in a wide variety of tasks. These may include meeting with beneficiaries, planning and conducting training sessions, and managing loan accounts. You’ll gain great insight into how small businesses operate in Cambodia, and the challenges that they face. We typically work with food and drink stalls, as well as tailors and salon owners.

    A fun aspect of this project is that you get to travel around the city to visit the beneficiaries at their home or work, so you’re not stuck in an office all day.

    Once you’re done for the day, it’s time to soak in sights and sounds of Phnom Penh. You can join us on one of our regular socials, where you’ll get to know your fellow interns and volunteers and local Projects Abroad staff. Or explore the city, visiting tourist attractions such as the National Museum, the Royal Palace, or one of the many temples and local markets.


    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    Explore Cambodia and you will be amazed by the juxtaposition of vibrant cities, achingly beautiful scenery, and famous historical landmarks. This country has a lot to offer during your free time.

    The world-famous gathering of temples near Siem Reap is a must for all visitors, especially the ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    Explore Cambodia and you will be amazed by the juxtaposition of vibrant cities, achingly beautiful scenery, and famous historical landmarks. This country has a lot to offer during your free time.

    The world-famous gathering of temples near Siem Reap is a must for all visitors, especially the magnificent Angkor Wat. Climbing over huge tree roots to temple doorways shrouded by vines is guaranteed to bring out the Indiana Jones in you!

    However, Cambodia offers far more than ancient temples. You can go trekking in the jungles or try snorkelling and dolphin-spotting in the seas surrounding Sihanoukville. For a more relaxed afternoon, you can spend time on one of the beautiful beaches.

    What’s more, with a network of international volunteers in Cambodia with you, you can decide if you want to spend your free time exploring independently or in a group. 


    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 16 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je ten minste 16 jaar te zijn op de startdatum van het programma.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau)

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag van 08:30 - 16:30

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten door Projects Abroad

    • Accommodation

    • Food (three meals a day)

    • Airport pick-up and drop-off

    • Full induction and orientation by an experienced staff member on arrival

    • Transport to and from your work placement

    • In-country support and 24-hour back-up from our team of full-time local staff

    • Emergency assistance from our international emergency response team

    • Project equipment and materials, including access to our database with thousands of resources

    • A supervisor/mentor at your work placement

    • Training and workshops from our experienced local staff

    • Regular social events and community activities with other volunteers and interns

    • Access to our local office with internet connection

    • Certification of project completion

    • A cultural awareness course

    • Membership to our volunteer social media groups, to share information and to get in touch

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Phnom Penh International Airport

    You’ll fly into Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH). Once you’ve arrived, you’ll go through immigration and stand in a queue for your visa on arrival. Once your passport has been stamped, you’ll collect your luggage and exit into the arrivals area. A member of Projects Abroad staff will be easily visible, waiting for you behind the barrier with a Projects Abroad sign.

    You can also fly to Siem Reap International Airport (REP). However, you’ll need to pay an additional fee for a round-trip airport transfer to Phnom Penh International Airport. Our staff will then meet you at Phnom Penh International Airport.

    Our staff will have organised everything from the moment you arrive at Phnom Penh International Airport, and the cost of your pickup is included in your programme fees. Depending on the time of your arrival, you’ll either travel directly to our office, or you’ll head straight to your accommodation. Both of these trips are a 30 minute drive. However, the length of this trip can change depending on traffic.

    Accomodatie

    You'll share accommodation with other Projects Abroad volunteers and interns during your stay in Phnom Penh. This is a great way to get to know your fellow volunteers and interns, share experiences, and explore your surroundings in your free time together.

    The accommodation is safe, clean, and comfortable. 

    Eten & Drank

    Your programme fees include three meals a day.

    Internet toegang

    Makkelijke toegang op de project site

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) in Phnom Penh. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Cambodja. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Cambodja biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Cambodja dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Cambodja. VACCINATIE CHECKER

    Gegevens over jouw aankomst

    This internship is available from June to September, with a minimum of one week. Our start and end dates are flexible within this timeframe, so you can choose a time that suits you.
    Beschikbaarheid
    jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

    Programmakosten

    1 week (min. verblijf) 1.720€
    2 weken 2.035€
    4 weken 2.665€
    8 weken 3.925€
    12 weken (max. verblijf) 4.757€
    Gemiddelde kosten 1.058€/week

    Programmakosten

    1.058€ per week 1 - 12 weken Leeftijd 16 - 50+

    Betaalmethodes

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    GEEN CREDITCARDKOSTEN


    Duurtijd

    1 - 12 weken

    Waarborg

    De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.


    Finale betaling

    Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door Projects Abroad gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


    Ontmoet je organisatie

    Projects Abroad

    Buitengewoon 5 rating (207 beoordelingen)

    Agentschap - opgericht in 1992

    Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

      Uitstekend Responsgraad

    Gepresenteerd door

    Bethany

    Gesproken talen: Engels

    Over de organisatie

    For over 30 years, Projects Abroad has been the world's leading provider of international volunteer programs, internships, and life-changing travel experiences.

    Ontmoet je organisatie

    For over 30 years, Projects Abroad has been the world's leading provider of international volunteer programs, internships, and life-changing travel experiences.  

    We connect passionate individuals with impactful projects that contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, fostering a better future for all.

    Why Choose Projects Abroad?

    • Impactful projects: Make a real difference in communities worldwide while gaining valuable skills and experience.
    • Responsible travel: We champion sustainable practices and ethical interactions, ensuring your journey is both enriching and responsible.
    • Safety first: Your well-being is our top priority. We provide comprehensive support and 24/7 assistance throughout your experience.
    • Trusted provider: Over 130,000 participants have trusted us with their transformative journeys.
    • Diverse opportunities: Choose from a wide range of projects in healthcare, conservation, education, and more.

    Join Projects Abroad and embark on a transformative adventure that will broaden your horizons, deepen your understanding of the world, and empower you to create lasting change.

    207 beoordelingen · rating5

    Timothy Baum rating5

    2019 at Micro-finance Internship

    I enjoyed Working with the beneficiaries, traveling around the city and working with the excellent staff. The weekend trips were very nice and the evening get togethers with PA were also very nice. ...
    Rosemary Mechem rating5

    2019 at Micro-finance Internship

    I enjoyed the PA social events, but as I was there for 2 months they were replicated, so I did not join in the second time around. Thoroughly enjoyed our outing to Siem Reap, we added an extra day so that we could visit a Silk Farm to facilitate our research on a possible Silk Weaving ...
    Catrina Healey rating5

    2019 at Micro-finance Internship

    I really enjoyed how amazing the staff was. Danei was a great chef and was very accommodating. My coordinator was really amazing and was super help. Phirum was great when he transferred us from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. Overall, I really enjoyed projects abroad in Cambodia and I found the staff and ...
    David Welsh rating5

    2017 at Micro-finance Internship

    I particularly enjoyed working with Sothea, our co-ordinator, and Seiko, my fellow micro finance volunteer, especially when we were out visiting beneficiaries or discussing training ideas and posters. I was able to travel to Siem Reap one weekend and go to Kampot & Kep on another ...
    Neela Hanuman rating5

    2017 at Micro-finance Internship

    Most enjoyable were the people I lived and worked with. Also Cambodians seem to be really, really, really warm and welcoming and sweet. Whenever we went to collect repayments, they always insisted we sit. ...
    Phoebe Coupland rating5

    2020 at Medical Intern

    The most enjoyable experience in Nepal was the Chitwan safari on one of our leisure activities that went for the weekend. In CMC hosptial working in maternity and the operation theatre, we had the amazing experience of being able to watch a lot of babies being ...

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