Teaching Volunteering in Kathmandu, Nepal

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Explore beautiful Nepal, home to eight of the ten largest mountains in the world, including Mount Everest. Take a trip back in time when you visit the famous city of Kathmandu and navigate its winding, unpaved roads lined by terracotta-roofed homes. Nepal is a unique experience that you do not want to miss! Volunteers on this project will live near the monastery and teach English to the monks there a few hours each day. These monks are both children and adults, all of whom seek an interactive and all-inclusive learning environment. Volunteers' responsibilities may include assisting a local teacher, teaching a class of their own, coming up with creative and fun lesson plans and organizing after-school games and activities for the children

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Our Monastery volunteer program in Nepal or Sri Lanka is a truly unique teaching experience. You will teach a group of young monk students from various background Englishskills. The monks living in the monastery belong to the families whose faith is Buddhism. Often the children are from the poor families from the mountainous regions of Nepal. The monastery provides the young monks with accommodation, meals and education. Additionally, being in the monastery young monks also learn and study Buddhism and perform various rituals. A lot of monks are keen to learn English as part of their education but many monastery lack the funding required for skilled English Teachers. These monk children are only provided limited time a day of English teaching from government teachers, most of which are not well equipped in teaching the subject, and thus very little development takes place. Hence, there is a great need for skilled English-speaking volunteers to teach them the basics of the language and provide them with much-needed confidence that comes with a better understanding of the outside world.

Projects Abroad Nepal has projects in Teaching, Care, Himalayan Mountain Conservation & Environment, and Medicine & Healthcare. As one of the world's poorest countries, volunteers are desperately needed in Nepal to help out in its schools and hospitals. Our office is based in the bustling city of Kathmandu - a city full of jostling crowds, rickety ox carts, and noisy auto-rickshaws. Most of our volunteer placements are located here too, although some are located in more rural areas of the Kathmandu valley. We also have some medical projects based in the lowlands area of Chitwan. Volunteers in Nepal live with host families. Some families welcome up to four volunteers into their home, and you'll usually share a room with one other volunteer. A couple of families even take up to twelve volunteers and these homes offer an experience more similar to living in a hostel. Nepal is a small yet stunning land of snow-capped mountains, majestic old temples, and the colorful city of Kathmandu. The home of Mount Everest draped along the backbone of the Himalayas, Nepal entices all kinds of people  and they don't go home disappointed.

World Endeavors offers exciting programs that allow participants to experience Nepal while contributing to the community in a meaningful way. Volunteers can choose from a variety of immersive, unique, and rewarding community engagement projects across numerous fields like Healthcare - related to Dental, Medical and Physical Therapy, Monastery Teaching, and Women Empowerment. Namaste and welcome to Nepal, a country of high Himalayan Mountains, artistic monuments, exotic wildlife, and diverse cultures. While small, it has the greatest latitudinal variation of any country. The land rises from the southern plains of the Terai, barely above sea level, to the top of Mt. Everest - the highest peak on Earth, in a distance of less than 130 miles. Most volunteer projects are available in Kathmandu, the capital and largest city in Nepal. Even from the bustling city center - filled with historic temples and carved statues - views of the snow-capped peaks of the majestic Himalayas emerge against the intense blue skies.

Length: 4-6 months | Intakes: January 2026 Join the Global Leadership Programme, designed to provide you with hands-on experience supporting the work of an international development charity. We are looking for passionate graduates, who are keen to learn about global challenges, work with youth and define their own purpose. After an initial period of training, you will be placed in one of our overseas hubs as a Group Mentor and Project Implementor, you will be supporting our in-country team through coordinating group projects and supporting our project participants on their journey to becoming global citizens. Your days will be filled with exciting challenges and fulfilling experiences, including: 1. Coordinating and delivering impactful project activities with our local partners. 2. Embark on a leadership role as you guide your group of project participants through immersive and exciting cultural activities. 3. Engage your group in reflective discussions and interactive sessions to foster personal growth. 4. Reporting on the progress and success of all international project participants and community development project delivery activities.

During the first week of this program, you will take part in a mandatory culture week designed to help you understand local customs—an essential foundation when working with vulnerable communities. Many women in Nepal leave rural areas to seek employment in cities, hoping to improve life for their families. Often, they have little or no formal education and work as housemaids, making it difficult to access better job opportunities in a society where education—especially in English—is crucial for advancement. You will play a key role in expanding their opportunities through structured English lessons and everyday conversation. All higher education in Nepal is conducted in English, making your teaching especially valuable. A trained teacher will support you in planning your lessons, with a focus on inspiring women of all ages and helping them rediscover their strengths. You will teach groups with varying educational backgrounds, using a provided course book as a guide, particularly helpful for first-time educators. Creative methods are encouraged to make learning engaging and meaningful.

About the program Teaching Buddhist monks in Nepal is one of the wonderful opportunity. You will have to opportunity to learn their culture and lifestyle. Most of them are Tibetan monasteries opened by Tibetan refugees that fled the Chinese occupation. They study and live in the monastery. They mostly use Tibetan language only during their study and their chances of learning English are very limited. Volunteers will primarily work as English instructors either in the schools of the Tibetan children’s village, children home. The monastery are usually very spacious they have several ceremony around the year however if they have ceremony or puja going on in the monastery volunteer should not to expect teaching class and we heartily to tell the volunteer to respect their culture However during the ceremony you will also help to them for in the kitchen or any rituals activities. A central building will house prayer room and the main altar. There will be other building for accommodation, eating and staying. During the teaching you will be encouraged to converse with monks to improve their speech you can talk about things back home and ask them about their childhood and life as monks.

Are you looking for a budget-friendly way to make a real difference? Our 2026 Nepal Volunteer Program is specifically designed for the dedicated traveler who prioritizes community impact and cultural authenticity over expensive tourist packages. By focusing on core volunteering, we offer one of the most affordable programs in Kathmandu without compromising on safety or quality. Choose between our high-need Teaching or Childcare projects, where you will work directly with underprivileged communities. This is a true cultural immersion experience: you will live like a local, eat authentic home-cooked meals, and participate in enriching workshops including Nepalese language, cooking, and yoga. Since 2000, we have provided a safe, well-organized environment for global citizens. While we keep costs low, we still include 24/7 in-country support, airport transfers, and pre-arranged housing with other international volunteers. By choosing our "Volunteer Only" track, you have the freedom and flexibility to explore Nepal’s wonders—like Chitwan or Pokhara—on your own terms and budget during weekends. Join us for a meaningful, low-cost, and life-changing journey!

Globe Aware's Nepal program is based in the lush valley of Chitwan, 60 miles outside of Kathmandu. This is a region where traditional mountain life and a variety of exotic wildlife reign. Your fully packed schedule will have you working three full days on either or both of these projects. Teaching As a volunteer, you can work in a school developed to provide free or near-to-free education to children below the poverty line. Help teach subjects like English, Art, Music, and more. You can also provide tutoring to students with learning difficulties, helping them learn essential problem-solving skills and build their confidence by playing sports and games. Renovation You can focus on renovating old homes, which are falling apart and in desperate need of repairs, and building hygiene stations. Many of these homes belong to families with low incomes and are unable to afford the repairs themselves. In 2015, Nepal experienced a 7.8-magnitude earthquake. Aftershocks are followed by another earthquake just days after. These disasters left many people homeless or with homes badly in need of repair.

Global Volunteers invites you to experience Nepal by making a difference in the lives of disadvantaged children and youths. Help them reach their full potential so that they grow up as better citizens of tomorrow and make a brighter future for themselves, their families, and their country. If you’ve ever wanted to participate in a labor of love, this program is it! Global Volunteers has been invited to serve impoverished children and young adults by locally based organizations in Kathmandu. These organizations work to nurture and educate children and young adults in vulnerable economic situations. As a volunteer in Nepal, you’ll help youth and adults overcome the destruction and widespread poverty resulting from the 2015 earthquake. In Kathmandu’s valley, at an altitude lower than Denver, contribute your skills toward the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. Teach conversational English, help repair living and learning spaces, and support and train marginalized women.

Monastery & Nunnery Support Program Impact Lives in Nepal, the Birthplace of Buddha. Volunteer with the Good Karma Foundation to teach English to monks and nuns. This unique program allows you to learn about Buddhism and monastic life while empowering future leaders. Many young monks and nuns are Tibetan refugees or disadvantaged children seeking education and community. English proficiency is crucial for them to translate religious texts, share Buddhist teachings globally, and secure better career prospects. By teaching English, you significantly boost their communication skills and future opportunities. Immerse yourself in Nepal's rich heritage and spiritual journey.

The basic need for a children's development program stems from the following facts about Nepal. Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the world, with approximately 25% of its population living below the poverty line. Therefore, the fundamental rights of many community children are often not met. Most children in rural communities aged 3 to 5 lack access to quality education. Approximately 5% of children never attend school. The children who attend school often drop out before completing high school. Only 46.2% of children complete their high school education. They instead help at home, support household chores, and babysit while their parents work on the farm. 37.4% of children aged 5 to 17 are involved in agricultural labor, with a significant proportion working on their family farms. 26.3% of children aged 10 to 18 are married or in a union with their partner. So, the children’s development is not well in place.