Be Part of the Change
Join us and use your skills to make a difference. Together, we can build a sustainable future
Sustainable Development Volunteer Program
travel for purpose-Driven Souls
Immerse yourself in Cambodian village life while contributing to impactful sustainable development initiatives.
Join Our Mission
Create Lasting Change
Why Volunteer with The Red Road Foundation?
Hands-On Impact: Engage directly in eco-building projects, organic farming, and educational workshops.
Community Integration: Live and work alongside local families, fostering genuine cultural exchange.
Skill Development: Gain experience in permaculture, upcycling, and social enterprise operations.
Affordable Participation: All-inclusive packages starting at $190 per week.
This isn’t just a retreat—it’s a powerful reset. Hosted in the lush countryside and bustling cities of of Cambodia, The Red Road Foundation Wellness Retreat invites you to reconnect with your purpose while making a real impact.
About Us
Rooted in the mission of the Red Road Foundation, your participation directly supports sustainable development, education, and empowerment in Cambodian communities. Heal yourself while helping others thrive.
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Volunteering Highlights
Eco-Building
-Construct sustainable structures
-Crafting with recycled materials
Culture
-Organic farming & cooking workshops
-Working with local children & animals
Educational Outreach
Assist in teaching English and environmental education
Social Enterprises
-Creating products like bamboo straws & upcycled glass
-Service learning projects with our sustainability hub
Your Guides
Rachel Riggio
Founder, Chief Operational Director
Rachel has been living and working in Cambodia since 2015. Through the Red Road Foundation, she has personally hosted and overseen over 900 volunteers and interns, through building a school and establishing an organic farm. Since 2018, she established a retreat program making The Foundation self-sustainable through hosting wellness adventures, meaningful travel experiences, and sustainable development internships around Cambodia. She specialized in gap year trips, women’s retreats, and mid-life wellness trips. Fluent in Khmer language and remains inspired by Khmer people, every day. She has started a sustainable fashion line called “1ofaKind” up-cycling silks, jeans, and embroidered satin deep in third-world markets. As a freelance wrote two books in wellness “Be Your Own Guide” and “Power in Being Kind”. Last but not least, she started a digital marketing service specializing in wellness tourism and sustainable travel. Her mission is to promote wellness, sustainability, and mindfulness across all of her initiatives.
Søren Fuhr
Leading Product @ LEGO
Søren is a benevolent digital product guru and entrepreneur. His product and wellness philosophies are uncovering and solving complex business challenges, crafting impactful digital solutions, and creating meaningful, joyful experiences that leave a lasting impact. With a deep focus on business development, product innovation, and sustainability, he thrives at the intersection of strategy, design, and execution, blending creativity with practicality and ensuring visionary ideas are turned into tangible outcomes. As an ambitious and open-minded leader, he excels at guiding teams through uncertainty—launching new ventures, scaling startups, or bringing bold ideas to life. His mantra, “Think big, act quick, start small,” challenge oneself and inspires others to do the same.
Garrett Riggio
Founder, CMO, CSO
Garrett is an award-winning serial entrepreneur and holds an MBA in Digital Marketing with hands-on experience & certifications as a Business Development Expert, D1 Athlete & Sales Professional. Building brands, startups, scale-ups, billion-dollar companies & web presences from end-to-end, managing all online channels & global staff. He currently lives in Copenhagen, Denmark, where he leads sales enablement at Maersk as well as 3 company’s including consulting for INC top 500. He loves the intricacy and working with experts to build sustainable solutions for a modern world and sustainable future to improve life for all.
Daily Schedule & Itinerary
Program Highlights
1 Week Program:
$275 USD
Ideal for travelers looking to get a taste of purposeful travel and short-term impact.
2 Week Program:
$490 USD (Save $60)
Most popular – balances deep impact with cultural immersion.
4 Week Program:
$880 USD (Save $220)
Best value for long-term volunteers and gap-year students.
Extended Stay (8+ weeks):
Custom Quote ($190/week)
Tailored packages for interns, social enterprise students, and long-term changemakers.
What's Included:
Shared or private eco-accommodation
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3 nutritious, local meals per day
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Cultural immersion experiences (e.g., Khmer cooking, village tours)
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Hands-on project participation
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Transportation from Phnom Penh or Kampot
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Onsite training, translation, and guidance
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Certificate of Completion & Impact Letter (great for resumes!)
*Private group and group deals for 6+
All Proceeds Support Our NGO Eco-School, Animals & Enviromental Clean Up + a Tax Write Off
Compared to leading volunteer orgs like Plan My Gap Year, IVHQ, and GVI, which typically charge $300–$500/week.
Our Partners
Our Partners
My internship with the Red Road Foundation was a profoundly enriching experience. I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of such a dedicated & passionate team. The skills, knowledge, and inspiration gained during this time will undoubtedly influence my future endeavors. Highly recommend to
anyone looking to make a meaningful impact and grow both
personally and professionally.
This retreat provided a beautiful & safe space after a relationship breakdown. I found like-minded, authentic women. We shared, laughed, cried. We ate, explored, yoga’d, meditated, beautified, tuk tuk’d, & shopped… I experienced a plethora of emotions amidst a whole spectrum of experiences, walking with elephants, sunrise at Angkor Wat, and the horrible reality of the Killing Fields. A great leveler and very bonding – I found my tribe! Rachel’s enthusiasm & cheerfulness are infectious, and her work is inspirational, along with her joy & love of others. Everything and everyone is Beautiful. I emerged feeling nourished, an enhanced woman. I thank you.”
“Rachel, you are the beautiful inspiration I didn’t realize I needed in my life! Love your work with red Road, love your attitude and your karma. Thank you and Maya for opening my eyes. Love you! “
In the Khmer language, Aigapheap describes the involvement of many for the betterment of the whole. the time and energy i gave to the red road foundation and the love and knowledge gained in return was synergistically beautiful. with the cooperation of the neighbors in the village, especially the children, we were able to construct with trash, grow food, and most importantly enjoy doing it..
Our time at the red road has enriched our lives in many ways. Empowering the next generation for a sustainable future. Arrive as a friend, leave as family
These weeks were unforgettable. The farm is a place that encourages creative thinking and problem-solving. I was surrounded by some awesome volunteers during my stay, they made it feel like home. Thank you to the local kids for always bringing a smile to our faces and for helping collect plastic bottles from the village which are being used to create an eco brick house for the moringa oil extraction process. Lastly, this place would not be possible without Rachael. Thank you. I am forever grateful for this experience. See you soon!
You can’t get an experience in Cambodia without Rachel. She is knowledgeable, passionate, and dedicated. Not only will she show you the glorious nature of Cambodia, in its natural environment, culture and people, but also the strength and empowerment from helping others. A true inspiration.
“It was wonderful to explore Cambodia with Rachel. Her enthusiasm, positivity, and love for the country allowed me to experience and learn from the many joys of the country and culture, and I highly recommend visiting the Red Road Foundation with her.
I learned to appreciate the little things in life and to be confident in and capability to succeed in many different situations."
“Rachel is an incredibly inspiring woman , she is capable of extraordinary athletic yoga poses on the beach with her adoring dog but have also learnt so much . I have seen in the raw , true humility, positivity , and utter devotion to her life values. The Red Road Foundation is the real deal .”
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Why Join Us?
By attending, you’re supporting our mission to create opportunities for sustainable development in Cambodia. Every participant directly contributes to keeping our education center free and our community development projects alive, empowering both local youth and aspiring leaders like you.
Reconnect. Transform. Lead for a sustainable future.
How to Apply
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