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We are an outdoor day spa located in the heart of Cambodia's nature by the well-known Kampot River.
My partner and I are Canadian in our 40s. We don't have children but we have a beautiful rescue dog, our baby.
We are very welcoming and we are always thrilled to meet new people and to show all the wonderful places we have discovered in our last 7 years living in Cambodia.
We opened the spa 5 years ago and we became quickly very popular with travelers and locals.
We have had the same 6 staff members since we opened so we are like a big family.Types of help and learning opportunities
Help around the houseHospitality/TourismHelp with Computers/ InternetCultural exchange and learning opportunities
Most of our staff don't speak english but they are always eager to learn new words and very curious about foreigners, you will have lunch with them everyday and taste very authentic Khmer food.
We like to share what we learned in our time in Cambodia, from the secret waterfalls, the plants, the culture, the food, to a great work ethic and a wonderful experience to add to your resume.Help
-Marketing
If you have experience in video editing, photography, and marketing/promoting business, we are always looking for new social media content material. We are looking for ways to reach the younger crowd of travelers so any help with that with be useful.
For this position, we take volunteers from one to two weeks depending on your experience, quality of work and productivity.
-Beach attendant/Customer service/hostess
We need someone to interact with the guests and show by example to our local staff proper customer service and meaningful interaction. You should be able to quickly understand our spa treatment menu and to explain different options to customers. Your priority should be a friendly yet professional contact with the client and showing our local staff a good work ethic. Honesty and a genuine positive attitude are essential. We would like a 2 to 3 weeks commitment for this position but a longer stay would definitely be an option.
-Teaching English
You would teach English to our Cambodian staff. They are all beginners. You would organize your lessons by yourself, they are motivated to learn but it takes a lot of patience from the teacher.
Couples and friends that make a good team are welcome as much as single travelers, just remember that we are a spa and a quiet environment is essential when we have guests around. Fluent English is necessary.
We don't book our workawayers months ahead. Contact me a maximum of 3-4 weeks before your arrival.Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I am french Canadian, I am fluent in french and english.Accommodation
We have one private cabin for our workaway helpers with a double bunk bed. It is rustic but comfortable. You will have acces to a full kitchen and bathroom. We are 10km away from the city center in a rural area.
Food is provided - 25 hours/week , 5 days
There's a decent wifi in the common area.
You can do your laundry for free.
We like to do saunas at the end of the day, play some board games and have a little drink but if you need constant entertainment and company this might not be the place for you. If you have initiative, enjoy being active and want a place to cleanse your mind and drop your bags for a little while, you are at the right place.What else ...
The spa is located 10km outside town, you will need to put your hand on a scooter/motobike to get around or you can use tuktuks. I go in town at least once a week, you are welcome to join me.
We have a local fruit and vegetable vendor that comes to the house every morning. We also have a baker that comes to deliver fresh bread at least once a week.
Kampot is located 2.5 hours away from the capital Phnom Penh, 3 hours away from the islands and 45 minutes away from Kep, a peaceful fishing village by the sea.
Kampot has a beautiful welcoming community of people from around the world, you can easily make friends. You can also visit the salt fields, Bokor Mountain, banana plantations and the pepper plantations. There's many yoga and different classes around town.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Can possibly accept pets
We are dog friendly
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 days per week, 4-5 hours per day
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Minke and Elke managed our business with such dedication and care that we felt completely at ease, even taking a vacation knowing… read more
He's excelling with a bit of supervision and guidance. We wish him all the best.
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Minke and Elke managed our business with such dedication and care that we felt completely at ease, even taking a vacation knowing… read more
He's excelling with a bit of supervision and guidance. We wish him all the best.
Sarah was super patient working with the therapist, she has an amazing attitude and wonderful skills. She did not hesitate a second to give a hand welcoming clients and helping at the front desk during our… read more
All the staff members are super nice… read more
Karine an Eric were the best hosts I've ever had, such sweet people and really laid back.
My time at the spa was a dream come true!The girls I taught were so fun and willing to learn!Although there was a language barrier they learnt quickly and it was lovely teaching and receiving massage daily!
The spa itself is huge and… read more
Karine and Eric are wonderful people and they shared so much with us about local life and their experiences in Cambodia. We had great… read more
They were able to accomplish every task we asked with little guidance and much more. We could see right away that they cared. We had a lot of physical work to do at the time of their visit and they… read more
Nous avons passé un peu plus de deux semaines avec Éric et Karine et tout était parfait.
Nous avons été merveilleusement bien accueilli, nous sommes senti comme chez nous. En plus le lieu est magnifique.
Les différents travaux que nous avons réalisé étaient… read more
The communication was really easy and we had a great time working there. The work schedule was just the way we discussed it beforehand. We also took care of the dogs who are super sweet. We were able to go visit the surroundings during our free… read more