Description

Lightmen Collaborate is a small company working for the last 25 years in the enchanting Himalayan kingdom of Nepal in various fields of volunteering and project work. We operate a small mountain farm/conservation project and a natural retreat/training centre in the foothills of the Himalayas in a very picturesque place which can be used and visited by volunteers, interns, students and for project outings etc. We have our own home stay accommodation in very good places in Kathmandu. We have extensive experience of handling overseas volunteers including research, training, placement and other works. We create and assist on various projects and programmes. We help volunteers to find projects to work with and also help projects to find volunteers. We arrange specific volunteering opportunities in your area of interest including teaching, teaching in Buddhist Monasteries, orphanage, medical, information technology, nature and jungle conservation, journalism, heritage conservation, village community development, business development and micro industry development.

Our objectives are career development, professionalism, exposure to new experiences and future needs delivering best results and high satisfaction to all involved. We handle all volunteer matters such as airport receiving, orientation, training, placement and all other required services. If you would like to become part of our volunteer programme, please contact us by email and read on to find out more about us and our activities. To support our volunteer programme, we have many income generation and business development projects all on a very low budget with many positive features. If you are interested then please contact us. Developing and creating projects, businesses and other programmes will be our continuous work and we are committed to achieving permanent results.

Highlights

Selection and Support
* Training
Orientation and language training.

* Supervision
The Chief or Departmental Head or other senior staff of the organisation where volunteers are placed will supervise volunteers.

* Accommodation
Local home stay will be provided in a good and central location with all the required amenities, goods, food. It will have a good room and pleasant environment.

* Debriefing and Certificates
Certificate/reference provided.

* Disabled Policy
If disabled volunteers come then we will create a good placement for them. Disabled volunteers can send their biodata and inform us of their field of interest in volunteering.

Qualifications

- Minimum A level (intermediate level - 10 plus 2 level).
- More qualifications and any skills are advantageous.

Health Requirements:
- No restrictions except for any

Apply a minimum of one week in advance.

Languages

• English
• Hindi
• Nepali
• Sanskrit

Cost in US$:

more than US Dollar 550.00 per month

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

* Food, Housing, In-country orientation/Training, In-country staff support, Registration fees and pre-departure guide

* Food, Housing, In-country orientation/Training, In-country staff support,and Others as required.

* USD 200 to USD 250 one time programme fee. Home stay accommodation with meals at USD 300 per person per month.

* Other expenses like taxi and personal expenses to be borne by the volunteer. * Equipment/Clothing Nothing special required.

* Insurance Volunteers are responsible for their own health and medical insurance.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

adhering to rules, do a good job for their own career developement and the community's developement...getting the best experiences...

Age Range

18 yrs to 70 yrs

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living
• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of two to fifty or more

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

one day to few days

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

Year Founded

1981

Lightmen Collaborate is a many corporate and private bodies based organization. We do not require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.