Description

Build a community with your own two hands on this unforgettable project in Nepal, home of Mount Everest and ancient nomadic cultures, a haven for explorers. You'll help construct schools, clinics, and water pumps, improving the lives of your friendly but impoverished local hosts. At the same time you'll learn a new language and cultivate lifelong friendships with your local and overseas fellow volunteers. Nepal is a country shrouded in mystery and history and you will experience first hand its wonders just as you will remain in the hearts of your host community forever.

* What Will I Be Doing?

Whilst on your placement, you will take part in a number of ongoing projects aimed at improving the local infrastructure. Such projects may include the building of walls, drainage systems, playgrounds and clinics, as well as other duties such as painting.

Highlights

* Visit one of the most intriguing destinations in the world.
* Build a community with your own two hands.
* Gain lifelong friends.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

1,645

Program Fees Include:

Before you go:
* Pre-departure support
* Travel & medical advice & documentation
* Equipment advice
* Discounted medical kit
* Free Frontier t-shirt

In-country:
* Food
* Accommodation
* Airport pick-up
* Ground transfers
* Local orientation
* Project training
* In-country emergency support
* 24-hour international HQ back-up

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Community Centers
• Community Development
• Organizational Development
• Volunteering

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview

Frontier's Mission Statement

To conserve the world's most endangered wildlife and threatened habitats and to build sustainable livelihoods for marginalized and under resourced communities in the world's poorest countries. To create solutions that are apolitical, forward-thinking, community-driven, and innovative and which take into consideration the long-term needs of low income communities.

Year Founded

1989