Teaching children, renovating schools and raising environmental
awareness in Chitwan district
Bhorle, Chitwan
June 1 - June 14, 2013
Bhorle, Chitwan
July 1 - July 14, 2013
Bhorle, Chitwan
August 1 - August 14, 2013
Bhorle, Chitwan
September 1 - September 14, 2013
Bhorle, Chitwan
November 1 - November 15, 2013
Bhorle, Chitwan
December 20, 2013 - January 4, 2014
Bhorle, Chitwan
January 1 - January 15, 2014
Bhorle, Chitwan
February 1 - February 15, 2014
Bhorle, Chitwan
March 1 - March 15, 2014
Volunteer project:
Bhorle village of Chitwan district is about 130 km south west from
Kathmandu in the Central region of Nepal. Bhorle is a popular
destination for international volunteers. We have been working there
since 1995 and hundreds of volunteers have already joined the
international workcamps in Bholre.
A major attraction of Bholre is its rich Gurung culture, the friendly
behavior of local people to volunteers and their active participation in
the cultural exchange activities. More than that, Bhorle is located on
the foot of two high mountains and close to Trisuli river. It's very
famous for rafting (you can see rafting boats from the camp house!).
Chitwan is the main destination for jungle adventures and wildlife in
the world. One horned rhino, Bengal tiger, gharial crocodiles, species
of birds and others, are the main attraction of Chitwan district.
There is a variety of activities in the Bhorle
volunteer project:
1. Manual work: building more facilities in the camp house i.e. new
rooms, painting, gardening, etc.
2. Educational activities in the local primary school: teaching English,
sport, music, etc. This is a small school run by the government but
there is a very small number of students, so we are trying to attract
the local children through the involvement of international volunteers.
The volunteers will have the chance to teach and play with the kids. If
volunteers could brings pencils, pens, books and textbooks, it would be
much appreciated.
3. Environmental awareness activities with a local women's group (how to
keep their village beautiful by keeping it clean, using toilet, not
throwing plastic or paper everywhere). Volunteers are welcome to present
their new ideas!
4. Local people want to set up a health center and a computer room for
the school, so we need to help them collect stone and sand from the
river.
Language: English
Free time activities: Trekking of Sinchang Gadhi (about 1500 m), Jungle Safari in Chitwan National Park (about 30 km), rafting in the Himalayan rivers.
Accommodation: In the camp house in Bhorle. Participants need to bring their own sleeping bag and mattress. The camp house can accommodate 15-30 people. Authentic Nepali food like Dal (soup of lentil or beans), Bhat (cooked rice), Tarkari (cooked vegetables) is provided. This is the staple food of the Nepalese and it is eaten every day.
Arrival and orientation: All volunteers are requested to participate in an orientation meeting in Thamel, Kathmandu on the day before the project starts. Details about the local host, the project and the travel arrangements will be provided. The volunteers travel together from Kathmandu to the project place in Bhorle. A public bus takes about 5 hours to get to Bhorle.
Location: Bhorle, Chitwan District
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 200 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
School renovation project in Daman
Daman, Makwanpur
June 5 - June 20, 2013
Daman, Makwanpur
July 5 - July 20, 2013
Daman, Makwanpur
August 5 - August 20, 2013
Daman, Makwanpur
September 5 - September 20, 2013
Daman, Makwanpur
February 5 - February 20, 2014
Daman, Makwanpur
March 5 - March 20, 2014
Volunteer project:
Daman is a small village situated at an altitude of 2320 meters and 100
kilometers southwest of Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. The
village provides a beautiful view of the Himalayas with Mt. Everest in
the east. The village lies on the Tribhuvan Highway, one of the
adventurous highways in Nepal. Since the village is in the outskirts
of Kathmandu, it provides a great opportunity for the people of the city to observe its beauty and means of recreation. During the
winter, snowfall occurs in the hills, which augments the beauty of the
village to an inexplicable point.
Volunteers will be involved in construction and renovation work at the local school in Daman. This requires various manual activities.
Language: English
Free time activities: Trekking of Daman Hill (about 2500 m), Jungle Safari in Chitwan National Park (70 km), Hetauda industrial city tour.
Accommodation: Accommodation is arranged in a rented or community house. Authentic Nepali food like Dal (soup of lentil or beans), Bhat (cooked rice), Tarkari (cooked vegetables) is provided. This is the staple food of the Nepalese and it is eaten every day. You can enjoy probably the finest view of the Himalayas extending on a good day from Dhaulagiri in the west to Everest in the east.
Arrival and orientation: All volunteers are requested to participate in an orientation meeting in Thamel, Kathmandu on the day before the project starts. Details about the local host, the project and the travel arrangements will be provided. All volunteers will travel together from Kathmandu to the project place.
Location: Daman, Makwanpur District
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 200 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Forestry and farming activities
with the local people of Banepa
Banepa, Kavre
June 15 - June 30, 2013
Banepa, Kavre
July 15 - July 30, 2013
Banepa, Kavre
August 15 - August 30, 2013
Banepa, Kavre
September 15 - September 30, 2013
Volunteer project: Banepa (about
1800m above sea level) is a beautiful town surrounded by the green
hills and panoramic views of the Himalayan range. It is located about 30
km east from Kathmandu.
There is a variety of activities in this project. The volunteers will be mainly involved in environmental work in cooperation with a local forest group. The volunteers will work together with the local people in the forest, helping in planting, taking care of trees, making fire lines, removing unnecessary grass, etc. We have started to build a community house which will be used by the local people as a meeting place. The group will also take part in seasonal agricultural work to help local farmers to plant and harvest crops. The volunteers may also lend a hand at the school, assisting in construction or painting the school rooms.
Language: English
Free time activities: One day tour of Panauti (listed in the World Cultural Heritage Sites), two day trekking of Namobuddha (about 2100m), trekking of Nagarkot.
Accommodation: Accommodation is arranged in a rented or community house. Authentic Nepali food like Dal (soup of lentil or beans), Bhat (cooked rice), Tarkari (cooked vegetables) is provided. This is the staple food of the Nepalese and it is eaten every day. You can enjoy the gorgeous view of the Himalayas from the window of the camp house.
Arrival and orientation: All volunteers are requested to participate in an orientation meeting in Thamel, Kathmandu on the day before the project starts. Details about the local host, the project and the travel arrangements will be provided. The volunteers will travel together from Kathmandu to Banepa and the project place. Banepa is reached by a one hour journey by local bus and then half an hour walk to reach the camp house in the mountain.
Location: Banepa, Kavre District
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 200 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Improving the facilities of Asha Orphanage Home
and providing care and activity program for the children
Pokhara, Kaski
August 10 - August 25, 2013
Pokhara, Kaski
September 10 - September 25, 2013
Pokhara, Kaski
October 10 - October 25, 2013
Pokhara, Kaski
November 10 - November 25, 2013
Volunteer project:
Pokhara is situated at an altitude
of 827m above sea level and 250 km west of Kathmandu valley. It's a
remarkable place of natural beauty, renowned for its lakes and
caves as well as the stunning panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks. Pokhara is
a starting point for the Mount Annapurna and Machapuchere trekking, and
is famous in the world as MBC/ABC trekking. There are many adventure activities
going on every day around Pokhara valley such as boating, rafting,
paragliding, rock climbing, etc.
The main task of the volunteers in this project is to help build more facilities in Asha Orphanage Home. This year we will help to make a compound wall and a playground for the orphan children. Volunteers will also take care of the children, play with them, teach them sport, music, help them to get ready to go to school and take them back from school.
Language: English
Free time activities: The volunteers will have the chance to visit different Hindu temples, caves, David’s fall. Boating on Fewa/Begnas/Rupa Lakes and one day trekking of Sarangkot Hill and International Mountain Museum are also possible free time activities.
Accommodation: Accommodation will be arranged in the orphanage house. The orphanage has space to accommodate 10-15 volunteers. Authentic Nepali food like Dal (soup of lentil or beans), Bhat (cooked rice), Tarkari (cooked vegetables) is provided. This is the staple food of the Nepalese and it is eaten every day.
Arrival and orientation: All volunteers are requested to participate in an orientation meeting in Thamel, Kathmandu on the day before the project starts. Details about the local host, the project and the travel arrangements will be provided. All volunteers will travel together from Kathmandu to Pokhara and the project place. It takes about 7 hours to get to Pokhara by bus.
Location: Pokhara, Kaski District
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 200 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Support the development of Kavresthali village
through organic farming and education
Phutung, Kathmandu
October 15 - October 30, 2013
Phutung, Kathmandu
November 15 - November 30, 2013
Phutung, Kathmandu
December 20, 2013 - January 4, 2014
Phutung, Kathmandu
January 15 - January 30, 2014
Phutung, Kathmandu
February 14 - February 28, 2014
Phutung, Kathmandu
March 15 - March 30, 2014
Volunteer project: The project will take place in Kavrethali village of Kathmandu district, 8 km from the center of Kathmandu. The volunteers will be staying in a typical Nepali village. The local population are friendly and welcoming, they mostly work as farmers. In 10-15mins walk from the house the volunteers can reach a small town where amenities such as banks, shops, post office and internet cafe are available.
Volunteers will be working to establish an organic agriculture farm in Kavresthali village nearby Kathmandu. The work will depend upon the season but may include planting and harvesting different crops. Volunteers will also work to maintain the farm area by cleaning, weeding and watering. The work will also include caring for the animals (goats, cow and chicken). Volunteers will also organize a workshop advising local people on ways to improve their agricultural practice, in particular working with the local women’s group. The volunteers will share their knowledge with the local people to help the development of the village and improve the economic prospects of the villagers.
Language: English
Free time activities: A one day trek of Kakani (1900+ m), sightseeing of Kathmandu valley, visiting Osho Meditation center (tapoban), etc. The village is situated close to Kathmandu and, in their free time, volunteers will be able to visit a number of UNESCO world heritage sites including the Buddhist temples at Swayumbhunath and Boudnath. A visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square and one of the biggest Hindu temples at Pashupatinath will provide volunteers with a fascinating insight into the religious life in Nepal. Nepal also has many important religious and local festivals during the year, and depending on the date of the project it may be possible to participate in the celebrations.
Accommodation: Volunteers will stay together at the project house. Sleeping mats are provided but volunteers will need to bring a sleeping bag. The traditional food of Nepal is Dhal Bhat (lentil soup, rice and vegetable curry).
Arrival and orientation: All volunteers are requested to participate in an orientation meeting in Thamel, Kathmandu on the day before the project starts. Details about the local host, the project and the travel arrangements will be provided. All volunteers will travel together from Kathmandu to the project place. A public bus takes about 30 min to get to Kavrethali.
Location: Phutung, Kathmandu District
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 200 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
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