Description

The landscape of Nepal could well be the most spectacular in the world. The world's highest mountain ranges plunge into lush valleys teeming with exotic wildlife and throughout, remote monasteries and villages adorn the landscape. Here you'll find over 800 species of birds, bears, monkeys, and even royal Bengal Tigers. The human population is no less fascinating and comprises a mix of Hindu and Buddhist cultures, where ancient traditions and nomadic lifestyles bring colour to modern life. This is not surprising, as this region is home to both the Lord Buddha and the Dalai Lama.

* What Will I Be Doing?

Once you arrive in Nepal, you will be provided with a training and orientation programme. This will usually last from 2-7 days depending on the length of your project. The programme includes:

- Introduction and orientation
- Language tuition
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Detailed briefing on your placement / volunteer work as well as travel, the culture and safety.

During the orientation period, you will need to cover the cost of your food and temple entrance fees but all other costs are included.

Once you have completed the training phase you will be transferred to your placement site. This project is a great opportunity to help in a wide range of practical village-based projects. These projects could be as basic as painting or plastering, however, those with additional skills may be able to help in more advanced work. Projects are usually decided upon in consultation with local communities, but you can use your initiative to suggest projects of your own. It is vital to be sensitive to the needs and wishes of the local community.

Example projects include:
- school repair and decoration
- toilet building
- drinking water projects
- road drainage projects
- recycling projects
- stove building
- construction work on our local partner organisation's own children's home.

If you wish to stay for a longer period, you may choose to teach in a school, get involved with a community education and environmental programme or work in one of the orphanages.

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$:

USD 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

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• 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