Description

Most of the schools in Nepal do not have basic infrastructures like toilets, drinking water, classrooms, playgrounds, libraries, laboratory and teaching resources. Consequently, students are facing many problems and often find difficulties to continue their studies. Many children leave schools due to lack of congenial study environment at school. VIN has been trying its best to provide basic support to those schools in its catchments in support with overseas volunteers and community people who are ready to help construct basic infrastructures and other urgently needed improvements.

VIN appeals to interested individuals, students, tourists, professionals, organizations, and other groups who can support by contributing funds and materials or even more importantly by getting themselves involved in construction program, at the same time touring different region of Nepal. Volunteering really gives self satisfaction and it is certain that community people and school family will appreciate any help given.

When the volunteers first arrive in Nepal they may enjoy sight seeing or some light trekking for a few days. Upon their return to Kathmandu, they will travel to schools/health posts in rural areas to construct physical infrastructures-- e.g. toilets, libraries, class-rooms, compound walls, water supplies, garden and play-grounds etc. Once placed, the groups will work there between one or more weeks.Raise some funds and work with community people and build something with them so that it sustains always and they remember your work! Be more than just a tourist! make a significant differece in the community you visit and work!

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

Volunteers who wish to stay for longer periods may participate in our other volunteer programs- e.g. teaching in schools, community education and environmental awareness program, working in orphanages.
If enough volunteers participate at any given time, VIN can organize suitable, 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. VIN will arrange for volunteering sites, skilled manpower, food and accommodation, logistical support and 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.

If you are in career break, short Summer holidays, please think something in a group to come and give helping hands to our communities to construct toilets or other infrastructures. over 80% houses do not have toilets where VIN's been working and you could be part of them to make them healthy!

Qualifications

- Keen to help local disadvantaged people, flexible
- English (Basic Nepali is provided)

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Starting at EUR 200 for a week.

Program Fees Include:

- Transportation: Pick up from the airport;
- Pre-service (e.g. Nepali language and culture, health talk, program orientation, e.g. teacher training -TEFL tips);
- One day sight seeing around Kathmandu, world heritage sites, (e.g. Patan Darbur Square, Pashupatinath, Baudhanath Stupa, Swoyambhunath Stuple);
- Accommodation and Food during program induction in a budget hotel (VIN has set menu);
- Accommodation and food during placement with a host family / hostel (Nepali standard 2 to 3 meals a day);
- Administrative charge;
- Stationeries during program induction;
- Transportation to the project site;
- 24 hours emergency support;
- Regular follow up support / visit (1-2 week interval) by VIN's staffs;
- Support for local staff and volunteers;
- Support for ongoing VIN's established projects in the community;
- Online / off line program advertisement
- free wireless internet at our office

* For more details please visit our website.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Building Maintenance
• Building/construction Projects
• Infrastructure Planning
• Renovation
• Repairs

Age Range

18 and above

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Volunteers Initiative Nepal's Mission Statement

Our mission is to empower marginalized communities, with a focus on women and children, through enhanced education programmes and whole community training to achieve democracy and raise economic productivity.

Year Founded

2005