Your generous donation helps to save and change lives every day.
Your charitable investment will go toward ongoing global relief to care for the underserved and vulnerable people of this community. As a member of this medical mission team, you will elevate the long-term impact of sustainable, capacity-building efforts that improve the health, wellness, and quality of life of those most in need.
Overview
The Need
Cambodia continues to experience gaps in access to basic health care, particularly in rural and underserved communities where shortages of trained providers, clinics, and essential medicines limit timely and affordable care. Preventable and treatable conditions—such as maternal and infant health concerns, untreated dental disease, malnutrition, anemia, and common infections—can escalate quickly when early care is unavailable. These challenges disproportionately affect children, women, migrant workers, and families living far from medical facilities. For many patients, a visiting medical mission team is their only opportunity all year to receive care from a trained provider. Through healthcare volunteering abroad in Cambodia, volunteers engaged in medical mission trips and global health volunteering help reduce preventable suffering, strengthen community health, and expand access to care where it is needed most.
Our Work
Since 2012, International Medical Relief has been serving the people of Cambodia, bringing hundreds of volunteer medical, surgical, dental, and public health professionals to treat thousands of patients across the provinces of Phnom Penh, Pursat, Siem Reap, Battambang, Sihanoukville, Kampong Thom, Prey Veng, Svay Rieng, and Kampong Cham. IMR’s teams provide direct clinical care, life-changing surgical services, preventive medicine, dental treatment, clean water and hygiene education, and hands-on collaboration with local providers—advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals: SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) by expanding access to essential and surgical care, SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) through community health and hygiene education, SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by improving health outcomes that support school attendance and workforce participation, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through strong, sustained partnerships that strengthen Cambodia’s local health systems.
This Mission
International Medical Relief is honored to partner with Cambodian leaders, health professionals, and communities in advancing access to health care and preventive health education, particularly in underserved and remote areas. While meaningful strides have been made, gaps in access to medical, surgical, dental, and public health services remain for vulnerable populations, including rural families, migrant workers, and unregistered communities. Through collaborative, community-based care and education, IMR works alongside local providers and government partners to support national health priorities, strengthen local capacity, and help build a healthier, more resilient future for Cambodia—one defined by opportunity, partnership, and hope.
Lodging/Transportation
The accommodations for the Signature trip are at a 4-star hotel with plenty of amenities to make your stay in Cambodia comfortable and enjoyable. During your stay in Siem Reap, you will love the bustle of the city and the wide variety of cuisine.
All transportation to and from the clinic has been arranged for you. Professional drivers, safe vehicles, and security are some of the many reasons to join IMR on a trip. Don’t nap – there’s a lot to see in the valleys and hills surrounding your home away from home this week!
Highlights
The heart of this journey is serving patients who, without you and your team, would have limited or no access to health care—making each clinic day deeply meaningful and impactful. Volunteers serve diverse communities throughout Phnom Penh, building trust, sharing knowledge, and delivering compassionate care during a season that holds deep cultural significance. Serving during Khmer New Year adds special meaning, as it is a time centered on renewal, family, gratitude, and blessing—values that closely align with the spirit of medical service.
As an extension of the mission, volunteers may also experience Khmer New Year (Chaul Chnam Thmey) celebrations throughout the city. Festivities often include visits to Wat Phnom, traditional ceremonies, offerings for good fortune, and joyful community gatherings. Around the Royal Palace and along the Mekong River, Phnom Penh comes alive with music, traditional games, water blessings, and shared meals that reflect Cambodia’s deep sense of connection and resilience.
Experiencing Phnom Penh during Khmer New Year offers a rare opportunity to witness Cambodia at its most vibrant—where service and celebration intersect. IMR goes beyond medical care to create space for cultural immersion, reflection, and connection, allowing volunteers to take part in a season of renewal while making a lasting impact on the lives of those they serve.
Extend Your Stay
Since you’re already traveling halfway around the world, consider extending your stay to experience the best of Cambodia beyond the clinic. IMR offers an optional, volunteer-only extension designed to deepen your cultural connection and allow time to explore Cambodia’s most iconic sights and experiences at a relaxed pace.
Extension highlights may include a sunrise or sunset visit to Angkor Wat, a guided excursion to the floating villages of Tonlé Sap Lake, and visits to vibrant local markets. Food lovers can enjoy a hands-on Khmer cooking class, learning traditional techniques and flavors, while evenings may feature an ancient dinner and Apsara dance performance or time to explore lively night markets filled with local crafts and street food.
An extension is the perfect way to reflect, recharge, and experience Cambodia more fully—blending history, culture, cuisine, and community to beautifully round out your mission and create lasting memories.
You can view the exclusive IMR extensions here! For additional information, please contact our preferred travel agency, Worldwide Navigators. Their team of experienced agents and travelers is available via email at travel@worldwidenavigators.com or phone at (970) 541-8827.
Itinerary at a Glance
Arrivals & Orientation
Training Day
Clinics
Clinics
Clinics
Free Day
Departures
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Your Journey
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Full Itinerary
This itinerary is subject to change without notice.
You will need to arrange your flight destination to be Siem Reap International Airport. If you need assistance booking flights, please contact Worldwide Navigators, our preferred travel agency, at travel@worldwidenavigators.com. You may also choose to arrange transportation from the airport to your accommodation, which you may purchase from within your portal under Trip Add-Ons.
Arrivals
You need to fly into Siem Reap International Airport (REP) and be able to arrive at your hotel by 2:00pm. After you get settled, you will join the team for a team dinner and team orientation. During orientation, your team leader will assign roles for the clinic, present IMR’s clinic protocols, and provide an overview of the communities your team will serve.
Meals: Dinner,
Training Day
You and your team will provide training for local healthcare providers to continue IMR’s long-term, sustainable education efforts. Education is as important as medical and dental care for our patients. Education is as important as medical and dental care for our patients. Each clinic includes basic health education according to the specialties and skills of the IMR volunteers, as well as the needs of the local people. When communities become empowered to take health and wellness issues into their own hands, they become self-sufficient. IMR provides learning opportunities for the local communities through classes and hands-on learning to sustain their well-being beyond our visit.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Clinics
At your clinic sites in Cambodia, you will serve communities of migrant workers, unregistered individuals, and ethnic minorities throughout Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Clinics
Prepare to immerse yourself in the cultures of those you will serve and hear their stories of the Khmer Rouge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Clinics
Clinics begin early in the morning and run into the evenings. Your days will be long but rewarding!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Free Day
The day is yours to further explore the many sights of Siem Reap! You can choose to relax at your hotel, shop and explore many local markets, or venture to Angkor Wat. For help arranging activities for this day, please contact Worldwide Navigators. Note: Today is a free day and no activities are included.
Departures
Enjoy a final breakfast with your team before bidding farewell to beautiful Cambodia as you head to the Siem Reap airport for your international flight home.
Contact Worldwide Navigators to extend your stay!
Meals: Breakfast,
Your Journey
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Extensions
Since you are already venturing across the globe, have you considered extending your stay by a few days to see Cambodia’s top tourist destinations? Did you know IMR offers an exclusive three-day extension to its volunteers? By continuing your trip and exploring off the beaten path, you will give yourself more time to visit Cambodia’s beaches, mountains, waterfalls, temples, and markets.
Of all the incredible little trips you can take, our top recommendation is a sunset visit to Angkor Wat. While you are out, be sure you venture over to a beach bar to appreciate local nightlife and the glow-in-the-dark plankton. Moreover, if you are an adventurer at heart, you can take a nighttime snorkeling trip along the shores.
If you are more of a foodie and less of a wanderer, Cambodia is home to many local chefs who offer cooking classes. Alternatively, you can order “a-ping,” which is a local favorite. Though undoubtedly unique, you can find these deep-fried tarantulas in sit-down restaurants or the marketplace.
You can view the exclusive IMR extensions here! For additional information, please contact our preferred travel agency, Worldwide Navigators. Their team of experienced agents and travelers is available via email at travel@worldwidenavigators.com or phone at (970) 541-8827.
Minimum Donation
Your generous donation of $2900 will go toward the ongoing global relief to care for the underserved and vulnerable people of this community. As a member of this medical mission team, you will elevate the long-term impact of sustainable, capacity-building efforts that improve the health, wellness, and quality of life of those most in need. A small portion of your donation includes:
- Clinic supplies and medications for patients
- Clinic participation
- Transportation, accommodations, and meals as outlined in the itinerary
Donation Payment Deadlines
$2700 due by April 13, 2026
$2900 due by June 14, 2026
Early Bird Savings Opportunity
To be eligible, the participant must upload ALL your required documents and forms, sign their liability form and make your 50% donation including your $35 application fee by April 13, 2026. This savings opportunity does not apply to disaster relief missions.
Featured Enhancements
**To purchase any of the above Featured Enhancements for your mission, please contact our office at office@imrus.org or call at (970) 635-0110.
Your Donation to IMR for Your Mission Cost Includes:
All group costs from the time you arrive at the team meeting point in country until you separate from the team or when the team arrives at the departure airport, including:
- Transportation
- Lodging (except for Colorado missions, disaster missions, or as otherwise mentioned in the trip itinerary)
- Costs associated with the clinic
- Food
- Tips for services provided to the IMR team
- All logistics, including translation services and security as needed
Additional Costs That You Are Responsible For:
All group costs from the time you arrive at the team meeting point in country until you separate from the team or when the team arrives at the departure airport, including:
- International and Domestic flights to the country.
- Passport fees, visa fees, and transit fees, including baggage or overnight accommodations/meals while in transit
- Required or recommended insurance
- Vaccinations and medications common for travel
- Spending money for souvenirs and personal purchases
- Required or desired mission supplies, personal equipment, or small gifts for the special people you meet
- Any lodging, meals, and transportation outside of the scheduled team mission, payable at the time of service to the local vendor
- COVID-related fees such as testing, vaccinations, and quarantines as required by in-country arrival/departure or USA arrival/departure
- Each team member is responsible for carrying medical supplies for the deployment. All fees associated with transport are the responsibility of the volunteer.
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