Description

Volunteer at a beautiful children's home located in a remote valley in central Nepal. This orphanage provides a home to more than 20 Nepali children. This is an amazing opportunity to live and work in a part of Nepal that very few Westerners visit. As a volunteer you will help to create a warm community for the orphans through playing and working with the children. If you have a special talent you are encouraged to create your own program or classes.

Highlights

This opportunity is part of the LEAPYEAR program - check out our website for more details!

Qualifications

It is important to study and have a basic knowledge of Nepali or Hindi prior to starting work at this orphanage. These can be arranged in India or Kathmandu.

Languages

• English
• Nepali

Cost in US$:

Cost Includes:

• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Credit Available

yes

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

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview Required
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

LEAPNOW: Transforming Education's Mission Statement

Leapnow's primary purpose is nothing less than transformation and positive change on the planet. We aspire to keep our work on the cutting edge of human evolution. We feel that we can have the most positive impact on the world by working in the area of education- which ideally is all about transforming and expanding the consciousness of our students. Cultural immersion, study and work abroad are our main vehicles for learning about one's self and the world.

Year Founded

1993