Volunteer & Trek in Nepal: Build a School for the Deaf

No experience is required for either part of the program. The school construction work is guided by a local crew of professional builders — your role is to assist with materials, masonry, and logistics alongside them. For the trekking portion, a moderate to good fitness level is recommended as the Sikles Circuit involves 6–8 hours of hiking per day with elevation up to 4,100m. If you can manage sustained uphill walking and are comfortable with un

The contribution is split into two parts: $1,765 goes directly to the charitable project, covering raw building materials (brick, cement, steel), local engineering oversight, and construction logistics at the Kavre School for the Deaf. The remaining $1,735 covers all trip fees — including a one-way domestic flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara, all meals, traditional teahouse lodging throughout the trek, expert English-speaking guides, porters, groun

Trek Relief requires a minimum of 5 participants for the trip to run. The deposit timeline is as follows: sign up as soon as possible to reserve your spot, donate or raise the initial $500 deposit by September 1, and complete the remaining $3,000 by October 1. Fundraising support, corporate donation matching, the Trek Together Fund, and work trade credit options are all available to help participants reach their goal.

International airfare to and from Nepal, travel insurance (required for participation), Nepal visa fees, optional personal activities outside the core itinerary, personal snacks and beverages, alcoholic drinks, laundry, tips for trekking staff, and any costs incurred due to weather delays or flight cancellations are not covered. Travel insurance is strongly recommended and required for all participants.

Trek Relief offers several pathways to make participation accessible. You can launch a personal fundraising page and invite your network to contribute, check if your employer offers corporate donation matching, apply for the Trek Together Fund — Trek Relief's internal financial aid program — or earn trip credits through the Work Trade program by contributing your skills.