Speech Therapy Internship in Cambodia

Are you a speech therapy student or graduate? Looking to gain practical experience in a country different from your own? Want to enhance your CV with a unique, impactful work placement? If you answered yes, then this internship is ideal for you.

You will have the chance to help people while putting your knowledge into practice.

In order to join this internship, you need to have completed at least one year of speech therapy studies or training. This is because you will work independently at your placement. Speech Therapy is a new field of work in Cambodia, and there is great demand to learn Speech Therapy skills and techniques from interns.

You can join from a minimum of three weeks, although we encourage you to stay longer in order to make a greater impact. Our start and end dates are flexible, so you can choose a time that suits you.

There are two main aims to this project: to provide you with an educational, practical internship and to improve the quality of specialised care available to disabled people.

Many of the interns who join us are looking for practical work experience in an international environment. We ensure that you are able to practice your skills and take part in a variety of related tasks for a well-rounded time abroad. You’ll take part in valuable cross-cultural exchange, sharing knowledge and ideas.

You will work with children to improve their speech, which in turn aids their sense of wellbeing and independence. You’ll act as an additional pair of hands in under-resourced institutions, ensuring that children receive dedicated and specialised care.

We have identified several core goals for our medical work in Cambodia. These include:

• Improving hygiene standards
• Improving the quality of overall healthcare to patients
• Improving the quality of specialised healthcare available to patients
• Improving access to basic healthcare for disadvantaged groups
• Promoting the exchange of medical knowledge

Join us as an intern and gain speech therapy work experience in Cambodia. This will allow you to prepare for your future career, while helping those who can benefit from your training.

After breakfast, it’s time to head to work. You’ll travel to your placement via tuktuk. On your first day, our staff will be there to show you how to get there, and support you with your work.

A typical working day runs from 8am – 4pm, Monday to Friday, with around two hours for lunch.

You will spend your day working alongside local staff in classrooms and leading therapy sessions for children with speech impairments in a separate sensory room. There is space to be very proactive and independent on this internship, so use your initiative where you see fit.

There is also room to help with related tasks. These include teaching basic skills, helping with daily lessons, and training staff.

After the working day has come to a close, it’s time to enjoy all that Cambodia has to offer. Spend time getting to know your fellow interns and making new friends from around the world.