A Cambodia volunteer vacation with Globe Aware offers a powerful way to combine meaningful service with cultural immersion in the heart of Southeast Asia. Based in Siem Reap, the gateway to the iconic Angkor Wat temples, this program invites volunteers from around the world to join community-driven projects that support education, infrastructure, sustainability, and local wellbeing – all while experiencing Cambodia’s rich history and resilient spirit.

Building One of the Most Respected Global Volunteer Organizations

The Guest Speaker is Kimberly Haley-Coleman, Executive Director of Globe Aware 

Kimberly Haley Coleman is the Founder and Executive Director of Globe Aware, an international nonprofit organization leading volunteer service projects in more than 25 countries. In this episode of The KSM Podcast Growing Business Online with Kristina, Kimberly shares her journey from international business and finance to building one of the most respected global volunteer organizations.

Gap year travel is all about exploration, personal growth, and stepping into new cultures with purpose. For many young people and lifelong learners alike, a conventional trip isn’t enough – you want to connect, contribute, and leave a positive mark. Globe Aware offers exactly that: professionally planned volunteer travel programs that blend meaningful service with cultural immersion in destinations around the globe.

Unlike typical tourism, Globe Aware’s approach to gap year travel is rooted in the nonprofit’s mission to promote cultural awareness, sustainability, and mutual understanding. Every volunteer vacation is designed to support projects chosen by local communities and to make a genuine, lasting impact while giving volunteers a deep, respectful cultural exchange.

Globe Aware Adventures in Service

Through the lens of IVPA, the International Volunteer Programs Association, discover how even a short volunteering experience abroad can open your eyes to new cultures, build empathy, and teach you to listen first and act in true partnership. Kimberly Haley-Coleman, founder of Globe Aware, shares stories of the unexpected lessons that come from rolling up your sleeves alongside local communities—lessons that stay with you long after the trip ends. The surprising real beauties and real challenges of a culture.

Climate Action Figures Podcast Episode

John Whidden sits down with Hailey, a senior at the University of Chicago, for an inspiring conversation on sustainability, climate action, and community impact. They dive into practical air-cleaning tips, Hailey’s Produce Peddlers initiative supporting local food systems, her journey as a triathlete, and ongoing efforts to expand composting on campus.

Service organizations have long been at the heart of community engagement, social responsibility, and leadership development. But what if your next big service project didn’t stay local – what if it transformed lives around the world while deepening your team’s connection, compassion, and global awareness? At Globe Aware, service organizations of all kinds – from Greek life and school clubs to nonprofit and civic groups – experience volunteer trips that combine purposeful service with cultural immersion in communities across Asia, Latin America, Africa, and beyond. These carefully designed experiences allow your group to serve alongside local partners, contribute to meaningful projects, and return home with new perspectives that enrich both service and life.

In this episode of The Devon Taylor Podcast, Kimberly Haley-Coleman, Founder and Executive Director of Globe Aware, challenges some of the most common assumptions about international volunteerism—and offers a more honest, effective model for how it should work.

In this inspiring episode of the Leaders of Transformation podcast, host Nicole Jansen welcomes Kimberly Haley-Coleman, founder and executive director of Globe Aware – an award-winning nonprofit that has mobilized volunteers across more than 25 countries through service adventures that create lasting social impact. Kimberly shares how voluntourism, when done responsibly, goes far beyond traditional travel. These immersive experiences cultivate cross-cultural leadership, deepen human connection, and shift how people see the world – and themselves. From her own journey, leaving the corporate world to building Globe Aware, Kimberly breaks down the power of meaningful service and the practical steps for participating in global volunteer projects. This conversation reveals why service travel isn’t just about helping others – it’s about developing resilience, gratitude, empathy, and a renewed appreciation for humanity. If you’ve ever wanted your vacation to mean more than photos and souvenirs – or you’re seeking a powerful way to grow as a leader, family, or team – this episode may spark your next bold step.