Cambodia: Legacy Ignite Program (LIP)

About the local hosting organization

Cambodian Youth Action (CYA) founded in October 10, 2010 as a non - governmental and not for profit organization aims providing opportunity for youth to explore themselves and the world through Interntional Voluntary Service. CYA legally registered with Ministry of Interior of Royal government of Cambodia on November 11, 2014. CYA is a full member of Network for Voluntary development in Asia (NVDA) since 2012, member of IAVE, and former member of Coordinating Committee for Interntional Voluntary Service (CCIVS) since 2014. CYA is also a partner of Service Civil Interntional (SCI) and ALLIANCE of European Voluntary Service.

Presentation of the programme

Legacy Ignite welcomes retirees, semi-retirees and experienced professionals aged 50 and above. Participants, called Legacy Champions, contribute virtually, in person or through a hybrid arrangement. Their role is designed around their expertise, interests, availability, and a practical need identified by CYA or a community partner. Role Design & Participation Every Legacy Ignite placement begins with a role-design conversation. CYA and the participant identify the organisation or community need, expected contribution, working method, support arrangements, and practical outputs. This prevents broad advisory assignments that do not lead to useful resultsMentoring & Coaching Youth project planning, career guidance, values-based decisions, resilience, and leadership Education & Training English, STEM, creative arts, pedagogy, classroom management, financial literacy, and life skills Environment Environmental campaigns, sustainable agriculture, eco-technology, clean energy, and climate education Community Development Public health, nutrition, hygiene, gardens, water systems, social services, and local strategy CYA Development Governance, fundraising, programme design, monitoring, evaluation systems, and toolkits Advocacy & stories Partner connections blogs webinars public speaking cultural dialogue and local archives Arrive in Phnom Penh on the agreed date for orientation and on-arrival training. 5.Move to the project and begin responsibilities with support from CYA and the local coordinator. 6.Join regular monitoring calls, project visits, or monthly volunteer meetings.

About the accomodation

LIVING CONDITION, HEALTH, & ARRIVAL Accommodation is shared and basic. Depending on the project, volunteers stay in a CYA volunteer house, community bungalow, host-family house, or accommodation arranged with a school. Participants should expect shared rooms and bathrooms, simple facilities, and limited privacy. Volunteers may cook in rotating teams or share meals prepared locally.

Requirements

Eligibility Retirees semi-retirees and experienced professionals aged 50 and above Duration 3 or 12 months In Person Contribution USD 360 per month Participation Model Virtual, hybrid, or on site in Cambodia