Description

Kathmandu is a thriving commercial city, well used to foreign traders and, latterly, tourists. Medieval traditions such as the Living Goddess exist alongside roaring traffic and hectic nightlife. However, you don't have to go far to find that much of the surrounding Kathmandu Valley is quiet and rural. We have teaching projects in both urban and rural areas of the Kathmandu valley - and all participants have the option to do a Himalayan trek, rafting, visit to Chitwan National Park (famous for its rhinos and tigers) and a trip to Tibet.

What will I do in Nepal?

Voluntary teachers need to be cheery, resourceful and adaptable. You will be teaching in schools that are well resourced by local standards with children eager to benefit from fluent English speakers, so your written and spoken English must be good. Choose between primary or secondary teaching - you can team up with another Oyster volunteer to do lessons if you wish. Past volunteers have taught Art, Literature and Geography as well as English, and additional skills such as music, sport or drama are always useful. You can also help to teach local street children on an informal basis.

Highlights

- The satisfaction of making your class enthusiastic about English.
- Gaining a real understanding of Nepalese life, living locally at the school or with a family.
- Optional 8 day Himalayan trek, 8 day tour of Tibet and 3 day river rafting and Chitwan Safari.
- Making great friends with the locals and fellow volunteers.
- Being a local in Nepal for 4 months rather than just being a tourist.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

From GBP 2,050 for 8 weeks inc. 8 day trek

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure
• Language instruction
• Excursions

Program Fees Include:

Includes full support throughout, interview on application and full briefing 7 preparation course, induction course on arrival, basic language lessons, 8 day trek, accommodation and food.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

Our voluntary placements are open to anyone over 18 and we always welcome career breakers of any age.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

Limited scholarships are available for those that can prove financial hardship.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• In-Person Interview when Feasible

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 day from recepit of form to booking interview

Oyster Worldwide's Mission Statement

We are a specialist UK based Gap Year and Responsible Travel Company. We pride ourselves on offering a personalized service to our clients through our experienced destination managers. We offer either voluntary or paid work in 13 countries around the world.

Year Founded

2006