skateboarding in Jasmine Valley
- Jasmine Valley Eco-Resort in Kep has 51 reviews
Jasmine Valley Staff
Most of our staff come from a very poor village in Takeo, about an hour from Kep. Under-education is a major problem, and there are very few prospects for many of the young people living there. Jasmine Valley employs, at full pay, untrained folks with very little, or no English language skills. We teach English, as well as train on the job.
We are working towards a program, where our staff will eventually have the opportunity to learn and work overseas. Once a certain work ethic is attained, and a good level of English speaking, reading and writing, we'll be sending one staff member at a time to work in one of several very successful restaurants in Singapore for six months. Most of their pay will be banked on their behalf. After they've completed their attachment in Singapore, they'll return to Jasmine Valley to input into our staff here - and we send one more to Singapore to begin the program. At the end of one-and-a-half-years, they collect their relatively large bank books. At this stage, they may choose to return to Singapore, to their village, or continue to work in Jasmine Valley.
In just one year, Srey May has reached proficient English and computer skills - enough to manage Jasmine Valley in our absence, if necessary. It's been great to see her grow. We hope to send her to Singapore in May or June - once she's taught her colleagues everything she knows!
Jasmine Valley staff will do all they can to make your stay wonderful. For example, whether you're a resident of Jasmine Valley or not, if our staff see you've arrived hot and sweaty (perhaps after a trek around the mountain), they'll usually greet you with a glass of cold water and a chilled, fragrant flannel. It matters to them, that you are comfortable, happy and safe-in-the-jungle. As a result of working and learning together for an extended period of time, there's very much a family atmosphere.
Of course, given that our staff are learning all the time, there will be occasional mistakes, and moments when some of them struggle to understand new words, accents or requests. Speaking clearly and using simple sentences helps in countries like Cambodia, and pictures and mime can add to the fun of your experience. Bear with them a little; they will certainly do their best to look after you, and if they can't satisfy your request, they'll ask for our help, or call if we're offsite.
Many thanks to our guests, who have enjoyed participating in the on-the-job training of folks less well-off than themselves, and at the same time enjoyed being waited upon by wonderful, respectful, hard-working young Cambodians.
International callers most reliable number is +855 (0)77 599 248 Otherwise Call +855 (0)977 917 636 or +855 (0)977 917 635
email info@jasminevalley.com