Summer Volunteer Programs in Kathmandu, Nepal

I am deeply grateful for the privilege of getting to spend time with these women. Many of them were married at a young age and received very little education, but their determination to learn is inspiring. Getting to know them has given me a deeper appreciation for all the opportunities I have had in my life and it is incredibly rewarding to be able to share some of that with them. I have been able to see the difference I have made in such a short time and I have enjoyed learning from them as well. The local team has shown such wonderful hospitality and I have felt supported throughout my time here. The food is delicious and I have enjoyed learning how to prepare some traditional food. The people are very warm and welcoming and I will miss them greatly. It would be helpful to have a curriculum to follow so that we are able to teach more effectively and help the women learn as much as possible while they are at the school.

Involvement Volunteers International responded to this reviewAugust 26, 2025

Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you felt supported and inspired during your time with the women.

The construction was working on a community park. The local children worked with us on moving dirt with the wheelbarrows – very nice to see them care about their park and interest in us. The only downside in the project was that it was monsoon season which made outdoor work difficult. Local accommodations in Kathmandu were great! Very comfortable and afforded us an opportunity to interact with volunteers from around the globe. The local team was the best ever. Well managed, very professional and very helpful in all things for Nepal. Food was great, cleaning was great.

Involvement Volunteers International responded to this reviewAugust 28, 2025

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed working on the community park and connecting with the local children. Despite the monsoon season challenges, it’s great to hear you found the accommodations, food, and our amazing team in Nepal so welcoming. We’d love to see you again on another project!

Having recently retired I was new to overseas volunteering - Projects Abroad were extremely well organised and very attentive to details to make this a truly life changing experience. The opportunity to teach so many wonderful children and to meet their teachers is an opportunity not to be missed. I highly recommend Projects Abroad

Meandering through the narrow streets of Katmandu on my way to my placement I wondered if I was totally mad and would I survive this city of chaos. Once I met Bhavani, our project leader, I totally relaxed. She was an excellent leader and explained everything I needed to know. She anticipated a lot of my questions and I felt at home. When we got into the school to do our painting we were made feel very welcome. I cannot describe how beautiful each and every child is. The second week we assisted teachers and enjoyed every minute with these amazing children.

Projects Abroad responded to this reviewNovember 24, 2023

Thanks for sharing your experience in Nepal, Ailish. We're pleased to read that Bhavani made you feel relaxed and at home. We appreciate your nine star review — we'd love to learn if there was more we could have done to make this ten star for you (and potentially, our future participants). Please contact us on [email protected] if you'd like to continue this conversation. Thanks for choosing Projects Abroad!

Personal limits I think the programme is very good because it helped me test and move some of my personal limits especially through trekking and bungy jump. I like the very social aspect of the group but I do not see our contribution to the local community unless we choose to do volunteering work.

I had joined in Nepal as a volunteer a few months ago for teaching and absolutely loved my experience. The local team is fantatic and I can not recommend this program enough. I would definately apply to Volunteering Journeys! Thank you Anish and team for a fantastic time..

My experience with children (from 1 to 7 years old) was very impactful for me: on an emotional and physical level. Maybe I wasn't really ready to live in a condition of poverty, I didn't have all the fundamental information to best face the experience. I mean my help was probably limited compared to what I could have given them (children and my wonderful nurturing family). It was an enriching but very hard experience on a personal level for me.

I have a few favorite moments, but I really enjoyed my time in Chitwan handling and caring for the Buffalo. I've never worked with livestock before, and it was a tough and thrilling experience. There were six Buffalo and I helped clean their pens and feed them. Another favorite moment was cultivating a few gardens in Pokhara and having to chase off monkeys. I have never experienced anything like that. That was also a tough and thrilling experience! The biggest impact that this volunteer trip had on me was that it helped provide me with a deeper sense of independence. I've traveled alone throughout the U.S.A a few times, but I've never traveled alone internationally. It was extremely empowering, and I am very grateful that I was able to gain more knowledge about myself and traveling abroad. Making yourself uncomfortable is the best way to grow and experience life, so travel as much as you can and to make a difference in the world while doing it. You won't regret it and you will feel extremely fulfilled.

Scotia was very helpful. The local team were very organized and helped us with anything we needed. The ability to explore Nepal and all of its great excursions was great: zip lining, safari and helicopter tour of Everest. Meeting the home stay family and starting out as guests and ending up as part of the family was the biggest impact my volunteering trip had on me. It is a wonderful experience especially if you go somewhere out of your comfort zone!

From beginning to end this was a great volunteering experience. In advance of the trip there is help in place so one can prepare for the trip and a Destination Expert to answer questions via email or by phone if preferred. As detailed in advance I was met at the airport and brought to Hotel Dream City, Kathmandu. This was the accommodation for our group for the 2 weeks of our project. The hotel manager Mr. Ram Hari is especially hospitable and he and the staff looked after us so well; all our requests were catered for and we felt very welcome. If you want to experience Nepali hospitality you can find it here. The Projects Abroad staff members were also fantastic. Induction was invaluable, giving an accurate indication of the work to be undertaken at the school where we were assigned. We were also given some insight into Nepali culture. Each journey undertaken was an experience in the sights and sounds of Kathmandu and one could only be fascinated by the driving also! Work at the school was appreciated and participation by the children was great - there was a lot of fun had by all! We had a lovely welcome and send off at the end of our time. The Grown up Special projects also offer a cultural experience and we enjoyed Nepali dance and food, local sightseeing, momo making and a trip to Pokhara. I think it's important to say that I enjoyed all aspects of the project and our group shared many laughs with Bibek, Bhawani and Rajesh. They are wonderful ambassadors for Projects Abroad in Nepal. They were happy to answer our many questions and share information about the Nepali people and culture. If you're looking for a trip with a difference look into volunteering with Projects Abroad!

Being here across de globe, doing what I love the most, was by far the best experience of my life. Life support truly brought out a best part of me, and I am forever grateful for this opportunity. Hope I made some lives better! I think everyone should have an experience like this.. There is nothing like getting out of our comfort zone, exploring new places, meeting new people.... Discovering ourselves!! If you are reading this and you're still not sure about it.. just don't think twice and book it. Pura Vida, Matilde Carvalho, Portugal

Wonderful experience with Life Support Ambulance Services. Great medical office, educational and warm experience from start to finish. The staff was always helpful and kind. They ensured I had an understanding of the diagnosis and follow-up. I am so glad I chose Life Support with Maximo Nivel and would highly recommend to anyone!

My time volunteering abroad was absolutely amazing. It was so great to meet other volunteers and live with a host family. It was a great way to travel while also being able to get patient care experience and to help those who appreciate it.

Volunteering in the Chitwan Medical College Teaching Hospital in Bharatpur was an amazing experience. All of the doctors, interns, and medical students were extremely receptive to me being there, and were happy to teach me about any medical process I did not know. The host family is extremely friendly, and the weekend trips were incredible! This is a great place to learn about how medicine can still be meaningful with limited resources.

We were really happy with this project and the way it turned out. It has taught us a lot and we hope to do something like this again. The accommodation was great, very comfortable stay. For future however, there is leakage in bathroom in sink, water hose and the sink is clogged. The cleaning though was very well done. The food was really good and the transportation was very well organized. The staff support was excellent; thank you all very much.

Everything is great. I loved the clinic but wanted a more hands on experience and the staff did a great job by making my dreams come true. I actually got to educate children about dental health thanks to them :) The accommodation was great, but would be better if there was air conditions. Our rooms were always getting cleaned so that's great. The food was also very very good! I loved it so much. The transportation was easy to the clinic options to take ferry and bus and the transfer from the airport - house was nice and well organized. The staff is always there for you. I don't want to call them staff, more like family. The tours and excursions was so nice, the staff helps you with everything so its safe and well organized. I went out to cafes, walks, shopping and hanging out with friends as well as boat tours when I stayed in the country.

I was very satisfied with the program especially with teaching in cardiology. The NICU was very helpful. Learnt a lot and also the differences between healthcare systems. Palliative care day was amazing. I have no complaints with the accommodations and the food was delicious! Thank you. I also had no issues with the transport. The bus and uber to the site and home each day.

I was very satisfied with the project and loved teaching the kids. I liked the first school better (kindergarten) as there were more kids to teach. There was a 2 hour gap between the two classes which I felt was too long however. I loved the accommodation and the staff- Ceetha, Radhi, Sheetal, Aishwanya etc. were all helpful and made changes if we need to. I liked the food as it was freshly made and it was local keralan food which is the best. There was always fresh fruit being served with the meals which was nice. The rickshaws were nearby so transport wasn't a problem. Sakeer was also very helpful and was very kind and introduced us to Kochi on the first day. I felt the rooms were cleaned regularly, however the laundry was a bit expensive and they didn't always wash my clothes properly and left some stains. The staff here was great and always helped us with anything and recommended the best places to go for tours. The tours were well planned and e.g. with train tickets, things got booked quickly however some could only book 4 tickets a day which was a problem. For activities, I went to yoga, the Kathakal; centre which was great.

I had an incredible experience volunteering in India. I learned a lot about the special education system and what it is like to live with a disability in India, and the VJ staff was super supportive and helpful in creating effective lesson plans. I am so grateful for this experience. The house was beautiful and provided everything I needed while in India! The food was delicious. I actually don't think I ate anything that I didn't like :) I don't know how I'll survive at home without potato curry and kerala bread. I got to placement quickly and efficiently by tuktuk, however, I wish that transportation was included in the program cost (even if this means increasing the cost). When I was going to placement alone both morning and afternoon, my transportation cost was Ro: 140 per day. The cleaning was perfect, no complaints!. The staff was helpful with all issues, project related or not :) It was easy and affordable to arrange weekend trips! I loved the toddy bar experience. Everything was great and easy to arrange with the staff! Thank you!

Dear Ridhi, Geetha, Anju, Aiswarya, and Sheetai, it is difficult to put into words what my four weeks here and all of you have meant to me. Before coming to Kerala, I could not have predicted that I would learn, how much I would grow as a person, all of the delicious food that I would eat, and all of the wonderful people I would meet. I feel so blessed to be supported and led by such a badass team of beautiful women though it all. I can't thank you enough for everything you do to keep programs running smoothly and for making Rainbow House a home away from home for all of us. I can't believe how fast my time here has gone, but I will go home with so many memories of this beautiful place to treasure. I am so grateful for you all and hope that we get to cross paths again.