The CNVLD strongly believes in the power of volunteerism to effect positive social change. Every year, the CNVLD runs over 15 large scale public events and local volunteers are essential to assist in their successful implementation.

The CNVLD is proud to enjoy the support of over 100 young local Cambodians from the corporate sector who contribute their time, effort and dedication in support of the Athletes with a Disability of Cambodia.  Local Volunteers

The Management Team

• Mr Pich Piseth – CNVLD Sports Program Manager
• Mr Chan Rotha – Community Liaison Manager ANZ Royal Bank
• Ms Tol Kolab - CNVLD
• Mr Hou Pheakedy – Digital Divide Data (DDD)

 The Crew

ANZ Royal Bank

• 75 ANZ Royal Bank Staff: ANZ Royal CNVLD Wheelie Grand Prix
• 30 ANZ Royal Bank Staff: Cellcard National Volleyball League
• Ms Sochanna Thai: Financial Management Training for Internee Ms. Tol Kolab
• Winner 2008 Best Corporate Support CNVLD Annual Disability Awards

 Digital Divide Data

• 60 DDD Staff: Cellcard Cambodian National Volleyball League
• 60 DDD Staff:  2009 WOVD Cambodia Standing Volleyball World Cup
• Winner: 2008 Best Employer CNVLD Annual Disability Awards

Following the introduction of the CNVLD Volunteer Programme in 2008, when 50 DDD staff worked as volunteers for the National Volleyball League, there has been a groundswell of Cambodians standing up in support for CNVLD sports programmes including the ANZ Royal CNVLD Wheelie Grand Prix.  

As part of the CNVLD’s dedicated drive to ensure the effective, sustainable development of a national disability sports infrastructure managed by Cambodians for Cambodian athletes with a disability, the push to encourage volunteerism amongst young Cambodians has yielded remarkable results.

Since 2008 DDD, Winners of the CNVLD 2008 Best Employer for Persons with a Disability Award, and ANZ Royal Bank, Winners of the CNVLD 2008 Best Corporate Supporter Disability Issues Award, have encouraged their staff to participate in essential volunteer staff positions. DDD staff with a disability in particular are especially proactive and enthusiastic to contribute their time and effort in support of their nations sporting heroes.

The Cellcard National Volleyball League is entirely staffed by volunteers manning positions as diverse as staff coordinators, commentators, line judges, score keepers, court cleaners, water monitors, ball boys/girls and trouble shooters. The CNVLD’s Volleyball League Manager, Mr Pich Piseth is also exceptionally proud to work entirely on a voluntary part-time basis.

The management of both companies also benefit from the engagement in volunteer programmes as it assists in the identification of staff whose commitment and dedication stretch beyond what is immediately required, with obvious long term institutional and economic benefits.

Since 2008, ANZ Royal Bank staff have also been responsible for ensuring the smooth implementation of the ANZ Royal CNVLD Wheelie Grand Prix as staff coordinators, commentators, official timers, race starters, water monitors and trouble shooters at the Phnom Penh and provincial rounds of annual competition. All have quickly become great fans of the high octane racing.

The entire CNVLD Volunteer Team will also swing into action for the upcoming 2009 WOVD Cambodian Standing Volleyball World Cup scheduled for 14-19 December where the Cambodian National Volleyball Team aims to become World #1.

Across the world, the bedrock of successful national and international sports infrastructures, including the Olympic Games, is the dedication and commitment of volunteer staff and the CNVLD is proud to be harnessing the unique power of sport to encourage young Cambodians to contribute to their nation’s disability sports development. The establishment of a dedicated, professional, experienced volunteer base also ensures that Cambodia is always ready to host international events such as the WOVD Standing Volleyball World Cup.

The social and economic benefits for the individual and the nation at large are easy to quantify. It is estimated that approximately one-fifth of Australia’s and Germany’s GDP is generated through the efforts of volunteerism. With a dedicated crew of volunteers, many of them PWDs, behind them, the athletes with a disability of Cambodia have a new-found confidence and enthusiasm and this is reflected in a radically improved standard in their respective sports.

Volunteerism is also a key component in encouraging social and individual responsibility in Cambodia, encouraging morality, team work, commitment, compassion and practically realising the Buddhist and universal tenets of selflessly assisting those less fortunate. 

The CNVLD acknowledges the tireless efforts of the DDD and ANZ Royal Bank volunteers and thanks them for their contribution to the development of a sustainable Cambodian National Disability Sports Infrastructure.