Welcome to The Wat Opot Children’s Community, a home for vulnerable and destitute children, located on the grounds of a Buddhist Temple in the Kingdom of Cambodia.

Our main focus is to create a safe and nurturing environment for the children. Abuse of a child in any form is forbidden by volunteers. Any abuse will be reported to the local police and to the International authorities. It is very important that you observe the rules of our community life. Please understand that all of the Volunteer Rules are designed to protect the children and their life style, as well as help you participate in a positive way in community life.

We have just opened the new DACF Volunteer Dorm which can accommodate our growing number of short and long term volunteers.  Nutritious meals (vegetarian option always available) are served by our kitchen staff and are sufficient to sustain life. Please let us know if you have to have a special diet for medical reasons.  Iced coffee, soda and other refreshing drinks are served at Channgs Café located on the property with profits going directly back into the community.  If you bring your own snacks, they must be eaten in the privacy of the volunteer quarters unless there is sufficient quantity for everyone.

Wat Opot is an All-Faiths Spiritual Community and therefore respect for all Religions and Beliefs is mandatory of all residents. Working and living together in Harmony is our primary goal.  Backpackers are welcome if there is a true desire to be with the children in a positive way.  We are not a place to hold your luggage while you pop in and out.  We want volunteers who have a desire to work/play/laugh with our children.  It’s not always easy and relaxing with the demand of 58+ children, weekends are our busiest days, but we love it here.

Wat Opot runs strictly on individual donations and our finances are open to anyone wanting to see where their money goes.  We ask a weekly fee of $100USD or a monthly fee of $250USD (paid upon arrival) which covers room/board/meals as well as electricity and our wireless internet.  Given that we run on the financial grace of others we understand if your finances are tight; therefore our fees are negotiable.

If you want to be involved in our community either short or long term you are welcome to fill out a volunteer form by submitting your request to wocommunity@gmail.com.

For those who have visited or spent some time Volunteering at the Wat Opot Community, you are welcome to tell us about your experience in the COMMENT box below..