Description

We offer affordable volunteer and intern abroad programs in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The programs are customized for you with flexible work schedule and start date. Affordable program fees start from only USD 180 (accommodation, meals, and 24/7 local support included). Our programs are designed to help local communities while at the same time providing valuable learning and cultural experience.

The "Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal", the birth place of Gautama Buddha, is a land locked mountainous country in between China in the north and India on the other sides. There are about 30 million people with over 70 spoken languages and 40 ethnic groups. It is rich in bio-diversity, culture and tradition with the disappearing animals, exquisite temples and monuments, and the breath-taking Himalayas. Nepal is one of least developed countries in the world with about 37% of the total population living with less than a dollar's income per day and under the extreme poverty line. Since the development process that should be carried out by the government side has been disrupted due to political transition, Nepalese communities are in a great need of assistance.

Our programs are designed to help the local communities at the same time of providing a rewarding learning and living experience to our volunteers. We have flexible start dates/durations, and customized programs tailored just for you.

Highlights

There are volunteer work placements available in both urban and rural Nepal. Our volunteer/intern work placements in Nepal include the following categories:

* Teaching in Schools
* Teaching in Monastery
* Orphanage work
* Teacher development
* Agriculture and Environment
* Health and Medical
* Women Empowerment
* Medical placement
* International Journalism
* Women Empowerment Studies
* Sociology/Anthropology Studies

Travel Types

• Volunteering
• Tours
• Language Immersion
• Native Culture Studies
• Homestay

Qualifications

* You must be 18 years or over at the start of the program. For participants who are 16-17 years old at the start of the program, it is possible to enroll if the parent or legal guardian gives permission and signs our waiver form to waive our liability.
* You must be able to speak English.
* Medical placement volunteers must have relevant medical training and certification (to be presented on arrival in Nepal).

Intern Types

Type of Programs

• Adventure Travel
• Community Service / Volunteerism
• Cultural Exploration

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Starts at USD 180

Program Fees Include:

What is included?

- Airport Welcome
- Program Orientation
- Accommodation and Food
- Volunteer Work Placement
- 24/7 Hotline for On-Site Support
- Regular Cultural/Recreational Activities (Personal spending not included)

What is not included?

- International or Local Transportation Costs (Local bus tickets cost around USD0.3 each.)
- Medical/Travel Insurance
- Visa Application Costs

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

Over 18. For participants who are 16-17 years old at the start of the program, it is possible to enroll if the parent or legal guardian gives permission and signs our waiver form to waive our liability.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

CrossContinental's Mission Statement

To make extraordinary volunteer and intern abroad experience universally accessible. We do this by providing programs that Make a Difference to the Global Community, Promote Cross Cultural Understanding, are Customized to Your Needs, have Flexible Work Schedule, and yet are Extremely Affordable (with program fees starting from only USD180).