Volunteer in Nepal

Projects in Nepal

Child Care & Orphanage Program

The projects include Nepali run children's homes and Orphanage throughout the Katmandu Valley. Each and every home will vary in terms of number of children, cleanliness, management capability, funding assistance, health issues, education provided, etc. Each placement will have basic facilities compared to western standards, which is a cultural norm however, some placements will have less than basic/ideal facilities which result in various health issues for the children. Volunteers often work without support from the Manager's of the Nepali run homes and must be prepared to use initiative and be highly motivated.

What you will be doing will vary in each home. Generally, some of the children attend school during the day so there may not always be children around during school hours however, there may be sick children who need care at home. You may be required to help in other ways besides simply playing with the children - for example helping with medical visits and daily medical treatment, educating about personal hygiene (toothbrushing, bathing, handwashing), walking to school, mending clothing and monitoring chores. Once the children return from school, your role will be to assist and encourage them with their homework. Planning after school activities such as games, songs and other activities will be extremely popular with the children. It is also a requirement of volunteers on this program to write a monthly report, using a standard template, on the home they work within; therefore basic computer skills are useful.

There is no need of specific qualification for orphanage project in Nepal. However, volunteer interested to work for orphans kids must have love for the kids and willingness to share time and passion for them.

Orphanage projects are located in Katmandu valley, Chitwan And Pokhara. Placements in Katmandu are just (30-45 minutes) far from the main tourist area. Katmandu is a vibrant capital city of Nepal has a wide range of restaurants, internet cafes, clubs, shopping centers, and banks. The volunteers also have numerous opportunities to explore the sites under cultural heritage during free time. Our volunteers can simply hike in near by villages, ride bikes in Katmandu, walk around the tourist city of Thamel. Chitwan placements are about 3 to 5 hours tourist bus ride as well as Pokhara.

Medical Health & Education Program

Many Nepali people are unaware of issues. Therefore this program mobilizes volunteers mainly to work with the youth clubs, women's groups and other local organizations to teach them about proper health and sanitation habits. In addition, volunteers will provide First-Aid information to the local people in rural villages, thereby providing them with a practical and sustainable health and sanitation skills. As well as volunteers can conduct health education class in government schools that may last from a week to several days.

We prefer medical students or doctors for this program; however, we do accept other volunteers who have some experience in the area. Often health volunteers will work closely with the orphanages, in doing health checks, creating medical records, teaching the children about health and sanitation as a disease prevention method, and administering inoculations. Basic health education and first aid training can provide real benefits to local communities. As a volunteer you can teach youth clubs and/or women's groups in the community about Health and Sanitation. You can also deliver first aid knowledge to the local villages and assist in developing and delivering First Aid and General Health Programs. Please note that for this program we prefer medical students or advanced degree holders, but volunteers with some experience in this area can also be placed. Please note that the Health Program has various roles volunteers can play depending upon their medical qualifications.

This program needs at lease 6 weeks minimum duration. Due to the nature of the medical qualifications required for these placements, all placements are effectively tailor-made for each volunteer depending on their qualifications and experience. Volunteer’s full resume will be required in order to access your suitability to the role and this will need to be submitted along with your application to the health education program. Program placement are located in Katmandu Valley & Chitwan

Teaching English in Monasteries

This is a great opportunity for volunteers who want to Teach English in the monasteries. There are several Tibetan refugees Camps and Monasteries that house hundreds of Tibetan kids taking Buddhist monk educational training in Katmandu to preserve the amazing cultural richness of Tibet and Buddhism practice. Knowledge of English can be an enormous help to these kids to explore more scriptures written in English and circulate Buddhist teachings practice to the whole world.

There’s a one month minimum requirement in this program. Volunteers will teach English to the monks, both young and old, for around 3 to 5 hours every day. Volunteers can also have a chance to participate in some monasteries run programs & meditation during free time. This program combines religious learning & research through Volunteering.

Project Objectives
To enhance the knowledge of monks in both religious and secular subjects To provide Basic English and to improve Communication for Monks who are unable to afford such opportunities elsewhere
To give opportunities to those who want teach English to monks in return receiving a rewarding experience and knowing their way of life.

As a volunteer you will be placed in a monastery where you will Teach English to monks for 3 to 5 hours a day. Depending on monastery size you will expect the number of student’s monks from 15 to 40 with moderate or beginners level English. The monks study Buddhist as a major subject in Tibetan language. English, Nepalese and others are optional in order to improve their additional language skill. In some monasteries they have English subject curriculum so you will follow the curriculum if you like to use your own teaching methodology then you can use it. The monastery which does not have any curriculum then you will use your own lesson plan that would be appropriate for kids. Often volunteers on this program are left to be at their own devices when teaching. Volunteers will be responsible for planning their own lessons, organizing games, conducting workshops and other creative activities. Most of the morning is taken up with prayers; so teaching normally starts after lunch, for about 3- 5 hours a day.

Volunteers are welcomed to join the students monks and teachers in practicing group meditation, Buddhist prayers and chants, along with other religious and cultural celebrations and activities that occur within the Monasteries. However, these activities are optional for the volunteer. The students and administration will not be hurt or upset if the volunteer doesn't’t want to partake in the religious activities. They’re just happy you’re there to help out Accommodation Depending on monasteries.

If there is enough space then you will be staying at monasteries that provide you a room. You have to understand that you are in Nepal, one of the poorest countries please do not expect very cozy board in rural host family. Some placement in the rural area may not have electricity they use either solar panel electricity with few voltage power or they use candle and kerosene lamp. Project Skills Required You do not need any formal teacher training or experience to participate, but whatever experience you do have will be taken into account when arranging your day-to-day activities. A good command of oral and written English Volunteers need to be independent, enthusiastic and adaptable, hard-working with an open-minded attitude.

Volunteer Placements are available in Katmandu Valley & Serene Places in Pokhara (volunteers may stay in the monastery, depending on availability of room). Volunteers also have a chance to Visit Lumbini, the birth place of Lord Buddha.

Teaching English in Schools

The goal of this program is to ensure that the children of Nepal are able to advance their practical English language skills, both written and verbal, to ensure their success in the future. In Nepal, English is becoming more and more of a required skill for job placement and educational advancement.

In this program volunteers are placed in government and community schools to teach conversational English and reading classes to Nepali children during school and non-school hours. To teach English at a Nepali school you don't need any formal teaching qualifications. You will however, need a good command of written and spoken English, plenty of initiative, determination, motivation and a lot of patience.

English skills amongst the children will vary due to age and the quality of education provided by the school. Repetitive learning is common practice and levels of individuals within classes will differ and you will be expected to work with the varying levels. We encourage volunteers to come equipped to teach songs, dances, and other activities which will promote increased vocabulary amongst the Students regardless of their initial ability. Some schools will have set texts that you should follow; others are more open to your suggestions. If you are planning to bring texts to use in the classroom it is a good idea to show them to school staff before using them in the classroom.

You may be working as the sole teacher in the classroom or in partnership with a Nepali teacher. You may also find that due to numbers of Teaching English volunteers that you will be the sole volunteer in a placement. Volunteers work in partnership with Nepali teachers to introduce new practical teaching methods to the classroom that can be carried on after your placement. Working in partnership will also provide volunteers the opportunity to learn from others as well.

You need to have a good command of oral and written English and you need to be independent, enthusiastic and adaptable, hard-working with an open-minded attitude.

Volunteer Placements are available in Kathmandu Valley, Chitwan District & Pokhara.

Environment Conservation Awareness Program

Nepal’s natural environment has been deteriorating day by day under the growing demand of trees. In the past few years, thousand of hectors of land have been disappeared due to the soil erosion. To promote conservation work in Nepal, this program works in partnership with a small village-based programs in Chitwan. Working in this conservation project is physically demanding.

Project Objectives:
• To generate a sense of environmental awareness & conservation amongst children & local villager
• To provide an opportunity for foreign volunteers to study and gain new insights into issues such as environmental protection, resource management and sustainable agriculture in Nepal
• To participate in integrated community development activities.

Your Duties as a Volunteer: Work in the Environmental Awareness & conservation Program includes seed collection, trimming, weeding, researches and study of endangered plants, and other related work. During the project period volunteers may conduct research & teach local villager & schools about Environmental awareness & conservation. Volunteers’ effort and contribution may create a positive impact for the promotion and protection of environmental conservation.

Project Skills Required: Work in this conservation project may need physical efforts and strengths. You don't need to be experienced in conservation abroad, just bring self-reliance, enthusiasm, and motivation to conservation works, patience and an open mind – as conservation also means doing the vital maintenance work to keep your project running.

Project placements are available in Chitwan & Kathmandu valley

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“Since finishing high school I researched numerous volunteer organizations and projects. I wanted to integrate my personal goal of traveling while doing something to give back to the country & people I was visiting. I left my home in San Francisco on July 28th at about 12:00am PST. I haven't been able to get in touch with home yet. After nearly 24 hours of flight time and about 8 hours of waiting, I am a tired traveler, but when I saw the man holding my name outside the airport I thought this is it! The volunteer program was the perfect choice for me because it was a well-organized project with clear objectives of doing environmental assessments while working with local Nepalese. The fabulous guides and the lovely host family who I spent my four weeks with enriched my experience on the environmental project. I returned to San Francisco feeling satisfied, overwhelmed and excited to share what I have seen and learned in the most beautiful country I have had the pleasure of visiting.”
- Jennie Leonard, USA

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