Volunteer in Nepal


Teaching English in schools in Nepal
Nepal       2 - 5 months

Volunteer project: The volunteers will be teaching basic English in schools in different regions of Nepal: Kathmandu valley, Kaski (Pokhara), Tanhun, Lamjung, Chitwan, Makwanpur, Nawalparasi district. One or two volunteers can be placed in a school at a time. Saturday is holiday and Friday is half holiday in Nepal. Nepalese schools start at 10:00 am and close at 4:00 pm. The volunteers will be teaching 3 to 5 classes a day. Each class is 45 minutes long.

The volunteers will get an opportunity to participate in a 3 days orientation seminar at our training center in Kathmandu. The seminar aims to provide volunteers with basic knowledge about the education system of Nepal, detailed information about the project school, Do and Don’t issues, Nepali language, culture, dress, food, etc. The orientation seminar will start on the first Monday of each month.

Special requirements: Relevant qualifications and skills are appreciated. Positive attitude, respect and an open mind are obviously very important, as well as an interest in discovering the Nepali culture.

Language: English

Duration of the project: 2-5 months. The volunteer placements start on the first Monday of each month.

Orientation: Volunteers attend a 3-day orientation seminar at a training center in Kathmandu before the start of the project. The seminar aims to provide basic knowledge about the Nepalese education system, culture, dress code, food, as well as detailed information about the project, the school, Nepali language classes, etc. The orientation seminar starts on the first Monday of the month. During the orientation, accommodation is provided in a dormitory in Kathmandu. Also, a full day culture and heritage tour in Kathmandu is included, to visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Accommodation: You will live with a Nepali family close to the school, and experience their hospitality, friendliness and immerse yourself in their unique lifestyle. You’ll be welcomed as a member of the family and of the local community. At least one member of the family will speak English. Nepali houses are simple, with basic facilities. Most families do not have hot showers, but most of them have western style toilets. Just don’t expect to find the same facilities as in your home country. You’ll get your own room and the family will respect your privacy. You will be served food twice a day: breakfast around 9-10 am and diner around 7-8 pm. You’ll soon realize that tea is the most popular beverage in Nepal: whenever you visit a family you’ll be offered a cup.

Location: In or around the Kathmandu valley, Kaski (Pokhara), Tanhun, Lamjung, Chitwan, Makwanpur, Nawalparasi district of Nepal

Age range: 18 and over

Participation fee: $690

Extra fee: 450 Euro for the first month + 200 Euro for every next month
Airport pick up and drop off, 3-day orientation in Kathmandu, and transportation from Kathmandu to the project site and back are included.
The extra fee is intended to support the local host of the project who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival.

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Arts and crafts education for children
Nepal       2 - 5 months

Volunteer project: The volunteers will teach arts and crafts to children between 6 and 15 years of age. The program is conducted in community schools in or around the Kathmandu valley, Pokhara, Tanahun, Lamjung, Chitwan, Makwanpur or Nawalparasi district. The schools are always in need of more teachers and it will also be possible to teach other subjects such as English, Mathematics and Science. One volunteer can be placed in a school at a time.

In Nepal, the school day starts at 10:00 am and ends at 4:00 pm. You’ll have 3 to 5 classes a day, each class lasting 45 minutes. Saturday is a holiday and Friday is a half-holiday. When not in school, you will share your everyday life with your host family.

Special requirements: Formal teaching experience is not required, but any relevant skills and qualifications are appreciated. Strong motivation and interest in Nepalese culture are expected.

Language: English

Duration of the project: 2-5 months. The volunteer placements start on the first Monday of the month.

Orientation: Volunteers attend a 3-day orientation seminar at a training center in Kathmandu before the start of the project. The seminar aims to provide basic knowledge about the Nepalese education system, culture, dress code, food, and detailed information about the project, the school, Nepali language, etc. The orientation seminar starts on the first Monday of the month. During the orientation, accommodation is provided in a dormitory in Kathmandu.

Accommodation: You will stay with a Nepali family close to the school and you'll be able to experience their hospitality, friendliness and unique way of life. You will be welcomed as a member of the family and the local community. At least one member of the family will be able to speak English. Nepali houses are simple, with basic facilities. Most families do not have hot shower, but most of them have bathroom and toilet. You’ll get your own single room and the family will respect your privacy. Please bring your sleeping bag. In the countryside, many Nepalis grow their own vegetables and have buffaloes, goats and chickens. You will typically be served food twice a day: a heavy breakfast around 9 am and dinner around 7 pm.

Location: Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara, Tanahun, Lamjung, Chitwan, Makwanpur or Nawalparasi district. You can stay in secluded villages where people live in very traditional ways. This is a great opportunity to explore the real rural Nepal. You can also opt for a more urban and modern Nepal experience in the bustling and fast-growing cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Age range: 18 and over

Participation fee: $690

Extra fee: 450 Euro for the first month + 200 Euro for every next month
Airport pick up and drop off, 3-day orientation in Kathmandu, and transportation from Kathmandu to the project site and back are included.
The extra fee is intended to support the local host of the project who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival.


Waste management education and awareness campaign
Nepal       2 - 5 months

Volunteer project: Nepal is a beautiful country and we hope to keep it clean and green forever. At the moment, littering is a widespread problem. This project will focus on waste management as a way to keep communities clean and beautiful. Local and international volunteers will come together to work for a clean environment. Volunteers will be teaching school children and local villagers about waste management. They will also get involved in hands-on activities like collecting trash, making compost and demonstrations on how to use recycling bins to separate paper, plastic and food waste.

The project is organized in different communities in and around the Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara, Tanahun, Lamjung, Chitwan, Makwanpur and Nawalparasi district. You can explore the real rural Nepal by staying in secluded villages where people live in very traditional ways. Or you can opt for a more urban and modern Nepal experience in the bustling and fast-growing cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Special requirements: Formal experience is not required, but any relevant skills and qualifications are appreciated. Strong motivation and interest in Nepalese culture are expected.

Language: English

Duration of the project: 2-5 months. The volunteer placements start on the first Monday of the month.

Orientation: Volunteers attend a 3-day orientation seminar at a training center in Kathmandu before the start of the project. The seminar aims to provide basic knowledge about the Nepalese education system, culture, dress code, food, and detailed information about the project, Nepali language, etc. The orientation seminar starts on the first Monday of the month. During the orientation, accommodation is provided in a dormitory in Kathmandu.

Accommodation: You will stay with a Nepali family and you'll be able to experience their hospitality, friendliness and unique way of life. You will be welcomed as a member of the family and the local community. At least one member of the family will be able to speak English. Nepali houses are simple with very basic facilities. Most families do not have hot shower, but most of them have bathroom and toilet. You’ll get your own single room and the family will respect your privacy. Please bring your sleeping bag. In the countryside, many Nepalis grow their own vegetables and have buffaloes, goats and chickens. You will typically be served food twice a day: a heavy breakfast around 9am and dinner around 7pm. Every family can host up to two volunteers.

Location: Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara, Tanahun, Lamjung, Chitwan, Makwanpur or Nawalparasi district

Age range: 18 and over

Participation fee: $690

Extra fee: 450 Euro for the first month + 200 Euro for every next month
Airport pick up and drop off, 3-day orientation in Kathmandu, and transportation from Kathmandu to the project site and back are included.
The extra fee is intended to support the local host of the project who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival.


Women empowerment in Nepal
Nepal       2 - 5 months

Volunteer project: The socio-economic status of women in Nepal is very poor. They face discrimination in every aspect of the society. Most Nepali women, especially in rural areas, do not have their own identity and are generally known by their husband’s identity. These women are regarded as economically unproductive and don’t have any role in decision making.
With this program we want to support the empowerment of women in Nepal, and to help them become adequately and appropriately educated about their rights. Volunteers in this project will conduct various trainings, hands-on activities, income generation and skill development workshops, documentation, etc.

The project is organized in different communities in and around the Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara, Tanahun, Lamjung, Chitwan, Makwanpur and Nawalparasi district. You can explore the real rural Nepal by staying in secluded villages where people live in very traditional ways. Or you can opt for a more urban and modern Nepal experience in the bustling and fast-growing cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Special requirements: Formal experience is not required, but any relevant skills and qualifications are appreciated. Strong motivation and interest in Nepalese culture are expected.

Language: English

Duration of the project: 2-5 months. The volunteer placements start on the first Monday of the month.

Orientation: Volunteers attend a 3-day orientation seminar at a training center in Kathmandu before the start of the project. The seminar aims to provide basic knowledge about the Nepalese education system, culture, dress code, food, and detailed information about the project, Nepali language, etc. The orientation seminar starts on the first Monday of the month. During the orientation, accommodation is provided in a dormitory in Kathmandu.

Accommodation: You will stay with a Nepali family and you'll be able to experience their hospitality, friendliness and unique way of life. You will be welcomed as a member of the family and the local community. At least one member of the family will be able to speak English. Nepali houses are simple with very basic facilities. Most families do not have hot shower, but most of them have bathroom and toilet. You’ll get your own single room and the family will respect your privacy. Please bring your sleeping bag. In the countryside, many Nepalis grow their own vegetables and have buffaloes, goats and chickens. You will typically be served food twice a day: a heavy breakfast around 9am and dinner around 7pm. Every family can host up to two volunteers.

Location: Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara, Tanahun, Lamjung, Chitwan, Makwanpur or Nawalparasi district

Age range: 18 and over

Participation fee: $690

Extra fee: 450 Euro for the first month + 200 Euro for every next month
Airport pick up and drop off, 3-day orientation in Kathmandu, and transportation from Kathmandu to the project site and back are included.
The extra fee is intended to support the local host of the project who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival.


Teaching computer science in schools in Nepal
Nepal       2 - 5 months

Volunteer project: The volunteers will be teaching Computer Science in schools in different regions of Nepal: Kathmandu valley, Kaski (Pokhara), Tanhun, Lamjung, Chitwan, Makwanpur, Nawalparasi district. One volunteer can be placed in a school at a time. Saturday is holiday and Friday is half holiday in Nepal. Nepalese schools start at 10:00 am and close at 4:00 pm. The volunteers will be teaching 3 to 5 classes a day. Each class is 45 minutes long.

The volunteers will get an opportunity to participate in a 3 days orientation seminar at our training center in Kathmandu. The seminar aims to provide volunteers with basic knowledge about the education system of Nepal, detailed information about the project school, Do and Don’t issues, Nepali language, culture, dress, food, etc. The orientation seminar will start on the first Monday of each month.

Special requirements: Good knowledge in computers, relevant training and skills are appreciated. Good motivation, flexibility and cooperative spirit are expected.

Language: English

Duration of the project: 2-5 months. The volunteer placements start on the first Monday of each month.

Accommodation: Most of the long term volunteers will stay with Nepali families near to the school. Staying with a Nepali family is very interesting - you will be welcomed as a member of the family and as a member of the local community as well. Nepali houses are simple, using very basic facilities. Most families do not have a hot shower, but most of them have bathroom and toilet. Please, do not expect facilities like in your country! However, volunteers will get their own single room and enough Nepali food Dalbhat. There is a two time food system in Nepal: heavy breakfast around 9am and dinner around 7pm. Tea is very common - when you visit a family, they will welcome you by serving tea!

Location: In or around the Kathmandu valley, Kaski (Pokhara), Tanhun, Lamjung, Chitwan, Makwanpur, Nawalparasi district of Nepal

Age range: 18 and over

Participation fee: $690

Extra fee: 450 Euro for the first month + 200 Euro for every next month
Airport pick up and drop off, 3-day orientation in Kathmandu, and transportation from Kathmandu to the project site and back are included.
The extra fee is intended to support the local host of the project who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival.


Care and support program for orphans in Nepal
Nepal       2 - 5 months

Volunteer project: The volunteers will work in Orphanage houses in or around Kathmandu valley, Chitwan and Kaski (Pokhara) district of Nepal, taking care and organising activities for the children. One or two volunteers can be placed in an orphanage at a time.

The volunteers will get an opportunity to participate in a 3 days orientation seminar at our training center in Kathmandu. The seminar aims to give basic knowledge and understanding about the problem of street children, Do and Don’t issues, Nepali language, culture, dresses, food etc. The orientation seminar will start on first Monday of each month.

Special requirements: Relevant training and skills are appreciated. Good motivation, interest to work with children, flexibility and cooperative spirit are expected.

Language: English

Duration of the project: 2-5 months. The volunteer placements start on the first Monday of each month.

Accommodation: Accommodation will be arranged in or near the Orphanage house. Most orphanage centers do not have hot shower, but most of them have bathrooms and toilets. Please do not except facilities like in your country! The volunteers will get their own single room and enough Nepali food Dalbhat. There is a two time food system in Nepal: heavy breakfast around 9am and dinner around 7pm. Tea is very common - when you visit a family, they will welcome you by serving tea!

Location: In or around Kathmandu valley, Chitwan and Kaski (Pokhara) district of Nepal

Age range: 18 and over

Participation fee: $690

Extra fee: 450 Euro for the first month + 200 Euro for every next month
Airport pick up and drop off, 3-day orientation in Kathmandu, and transportation from Kathmandu to the project site and back are included.
The extra fee is intended to support the local host of the project who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival.


Short-term projects in Nepal