Description

Nepal is an enchanting land of splendid beauty, blessed with very friendly and hospitable people. Its cities, especially its capital city, Kathmandu, is abound with innocent children with cherubic faces, living in extreme poverty.

Volunteers working in the Orphanage Work Program in Nepal will render invaluable help by giving love and affection to the children, act as an older sibling to the children, teaching them basic conversational English, helping them in their school subjects, guiding them about personal hygiene and sanitation, taking them out on small excursions and engaging them in extracurricular activities and doing administrative work with the Orphanage staff.

Highlights

Project Location
The project placements are located in the capital city of Kathmandu and sister cities of Patan and Bhaktapur. Most of the volunteer placements are located within 2-4 kms from their accommodation and volunteers use local transportation such as mini bus or taxis for their commuting.

Language & Orientation Week in Kathmandu
You have the option to start your volunteering with a week long language & culture orientation week in Kathmandu. (Starts 1st and 3rd Monday of every month). The week aims to provide important Language instructions, safety tips, and cultural knowledge before volunteers start their work. Volunteers would also be given a 2 day tour around Kathmandu to see the beautiful sights it has to offer.

Qualifications

Volunteers must be 17 years or older at the beginning of the program. Volunteers need to have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. The volunteer should bring energy and enthusiasm to make a difference.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD200

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

What we provide:
Airport Receive/Transfer: Volunteers are picked up from the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu by the local staff or coordinator. Those volunteers who will be already in Nepal will be met by the staff at a designated meeting point decided beforehand.

Orientation: A half day orientation will be provided by our staff. We cover areas like, culture, greetings, locations, transportation etc. Start your volunteering experience by taking the 1 week language & culture orientation week in Kathmandu.

Lodging: Accommodation is provided on a shared basis in a local Nepali family home. The homestay accommodations are neat and provide a comfortable stay during your volunteering period in Nepal. All accommodations have running water, electricity and all basic amenities available.

Food: 2 or 3 Nepali meals will be provided in this project depending on your work schedule. Typical meals provided include Dal(Lentils), rice, vegetables, chicken and meat etc.

Insurance: All participants are covered for full comprehensive Travel and Medical insurance for their time of stay in our project. To view a copy of the Insurance Coverage provided, please check our website.

In-Country travel assistance: Volunteers are assisted by the local staff and coordinators for any kind of assistance they need for their travel arrangements.

In-country support: 24 hours support provided by our local staff. You will be provided with the contact details of the local coordinator and staff who will be contactable 24 hrs once you are in country.

Pre-departure information: After we receive full and final payment, all participants are provided by a pre-departure information booklet which will have all vital information about your program. The Pre Departure Information Booklet provides the complete details of the country, project locations, Visas, Immunizations, Things to Pack list, Accommodations, Contact Information etc.

During your Free Time
You can visit the famous tourist markets of Thamel in Kathmandu and also go to Nagarkot or Pokhara on the weekends to witness the beautiful sunrise and sunset.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Orphans

Age Range

17+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Other
• Independent living

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Resume
• Written Application
• Other

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-8 weeks

Volunteering Solutions's Mission Statement

Our Mission is to provide Meaningful and fully researched volunteer programs abroad. Benefit local communities by providing volunteer support. To strengthen the travel experience by providing cross cultural experiences to our volunteers. Use the funds and develop the communities and people we work with.

Year Founded

2006