Volunteer in Construction and Renovation in Nepal

By the time I was at the job site, volunteers prior to my coming had already nearly completed the project we were working on, so we really were just doing the last finishing touches. But even though we may not had done the biggest job ever, I feel that just being around the people we were serving, and being able to connect/interact with them, we made an impact on them and in ourselves.

The volunteer program was better than expected and I had high expectations haha! Everyone was so friendly and welcoming even the locals! The school I was placed at was a close walk from the homestay and the teachers and principals were very helpful, so helpful in fact the principal helped paint the walls in a full dress suit!! Everything from start to finish was amazing and made me definitely want to come back to Nepal! I’m currently on the Everest trek and my guide is very knowledgeable and friendly. I’m so grateful to have him as a guide and looking forward to the rest of my trip!

No negative comments, Scotia was a great resource to have while planning this trip as she provided a timely answer to any question I might have had. Being surrounded with like minded individuals who all quickly became my friends was my favorite - I made life long connections throughout this volunteering trip. Absolutely do it if you can. Definitely consider volunteering in Nepal too.