(Minimum 3 Months Required)

Step 1: Submit Request (3+ Months Before Trip)

• Task: Email OHF (volunteer@ohf.org.sg) with:
• Preferred trip dates
• Team size (e.g., 15 students + 2 teachers)
• Activity choice (e.g., house-building)
• Why? OHF needs time to confirm project availability and assign staff.

Step 2: Secure Slot (Within 14 Days of Confirmation)

• Task: Pay SGD 300 non-refundable deposit to lock dates.
• Why? Popular slots (e.g., school holidays) fill quickly.

Step 3: Confirm Trip (2+ Months Before)

Tasks:

• Read & Sign OHF’s Terms and Condition, Regulation, and indemnity form.
• Book flights (only after OHF’s written confirmation), purchase travel insurance.
• Review OHF’s proposed itinerary and in-country costs (~SGD 200–300/student).
• Why? Avoid last-minute flight price surges.

Step 4: Final Payments & Docs (1 Month Before)

Tasks:

• Pay remaining team donation (estimated. SGD 350–450/pax).
• Submit indemnity forms and finalised namelist.
• Why? OHF orders materials and schedules labour in advance.

Step 5: Pre-Trip Briefing (1–2 Weeks Before)

• Task: Attend OHF’s mandatory briefing covering:
• Safety protocols (tools, worksite rules).
• Cultural do’s/don’ts (e.g., dressing modestly).
• Packing list (gloves, waterproof shoes).
• Vaccination (if preferred)
• Why? Prepares to volunteer for rural conditions.

Step 6: Trip Departure

Task: Arrive in Cambodia! OHF staff handle ground logistics.

Why 3+ Months?

• Grant Applications: Schools using YEP grants need extra time for Youth Corps SG approvals.
• Fundraising: Bake sales/sponsorships can take weeks.
• Student Prep: Cultural training and team bonding can’t be rushed.

Example Timeline for a June Trip:

• March: Email OHF, secure slot.
• April: Book flights, launch fundraising.
• May: Final payments, pre-trip sessions.
• June: Depart!

Pro Tip: For large teams (20+), start 4–6 months ahead to coordinate logistics smoothly.