Description

Most of the schools in Nepal do not have basic physical infrastructures like toilets, proper classrooms, playgrounds, libraries, or even drinking water. Therefore, students face many problems and often find it difficult to continue their studies. VSSN has been working hard to provide interested schools with volunteers who are ready to help construct basic infrastructure and other desperately needed improvements.

In this program interested individuals, students, tourists, professionals, organizations, and other groups can give support by contributing certain funds and materials, and by getting involved themselves in construction program, while simultaneously touring different areas of Nepal.

When the group first arrives in Nepal they may enjoy sight seeing some light trekking for few days. After which time, the groups will arrive back in Kathmandu before heading to rural area schools/health posts to construct physical infrastructure- e.g. toilets, library, classroom, garden, compound wall, water supply, garden and playgrounds, etc. Once stationed, the groups will work there between one week and two weeks.

Volunteers do not have to have any skills or knowledge about construction, as they will mainly be doing unskilled work like digging, mixing sand and cement, carrying rocks, sand, bricks, fetching water, and painting the school buildings. They will be led by some skilled Nepali manpower and work together with local people who will be providing free labor for the improvement of their communities.

After completing this program, interested volunteers who wish to stay for longer periods may participate in our other volunteer programs- e.g. teaching in school, community education and environmental program, working in orphanage, anthropology and cultural stay programs as well.

If enough volunteers participate at any given time, then VSSN can organize appropriate rural-based technology skill training, utilizing Nepali skilled-laborers and their own knowledge where applicable. This includes the construction of smokeless stoves, toilets, soak pits, and other facilities that can improve the basic standard of living.

VSSN will arrange for volunteering sites, skilled manpower, food and accommodation, logistic support, training, etc. Volunteer will stay and eat with Nepali family, where they will have a great opportunity to see and enjoy the Nepali life and culture.

Qualifications

No qualification required for this programme but English language is helpful.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

400 per person

Cost Includes:

• Food
• In-country orientation/Training
• Housing
• In-country staff support
• Emergency evacuation services
• Language instruction
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

- Supporting community/school education support program
- Administrative charge
- Child sponsorship program
- Picking up at airport/transportation cost for sight-seeing
- All the pre-service training e.g. Nepali language and culture, environmental training, teaching training and teaching practice
- Accommodation during training
- Accommodations and meals during placement
- Regular support, supervision at site
- Local Communication from office
- Saving for upcoming program

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Building Maintenance
• Building/construction Projects

Age Range

over 18

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 2 to 10

Application Process Involves

• Resume
• Written Application

Volunteer Service and Support Nepal (VSSN)'s Mission Statement

Volunteer Service and Support Nepal (VSSN) is a non-profit organization, which has the sole purpose of providing the best service to the people who want to enjoy a great experience by working as a volunteer in Nepal. Volunteer Service and Support Nepal is an organization dedicated to providing year-round programs for international volunteers to interact in the development process by involving them in different activities which supports children and families, schools, orphanages, health centers and local clubs.

Year Founded

2001