Nepal

DESTINATIONS

HOW TO APPLY

Original Volunteers

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£115 per week

Accommodation Inc.

Airport Pick-up Service.

Food Inc.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

If your ideal experience is being at the heart and soul of a small community then this placement is for you. Isolated and a trek up hill with porters from the nearest sizeable community, this small hamlet is the ideal opportunity to get involved in all aspects of this unique community.

As a volunteer you will be working hands-on with a group of young children at a small educational centre. The main aim of this project is to provide creative and educational stimulation for the children and you may find yourself story telling, painting, singing or playing games. Here, you will have the opportunity to try out your own ideas so you may want to bring some resources from home such as paints, chalk, crayons, coloured card, children’s scissors etc.

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18yrs+

Remote

Basic

Provided

Variable

0-1

4 weeks

All year round

No later than 1 week before arrival. Visas can be obtained on arrival.

Variable payable on arrival according to length of stay: (a 4 week minimum commitment is required for remote mountain placements)

4 weeks £450

We consider this project ideal if you ...

Want a serious challenge

Want to hide yourself away from the world for awhile

Want to experience everyday life in the Himalayas

Enjoy hill walking, spectacular mountain views

Want to immerse yourself in a totally new culture

What’s included in this programme

Pick-up from airport

Induction on arrival

Training programme on arrival in Kathmandu

Accommodation and all meals during training in Kathmandu

Language and cultural training

Accommodation during placement

24/7 hour back-up support by partners in Kathmandu with local point of contact in village

Nepal at a glance...

Nepal is home to Everest and the breathtaking Himalayan Mountains. The world’s highest (and still growing) peaks are twice the height of the Alps and dominate this small country and its way of life. Most Nepalese live far from a road and must travel by foot or mule to carry out their business. Here you will receive a smile and the greeting “Namaste!” from everyone you pass on the path.

Nepal has a rich culture and still has a king. Wherever you go in the country you will see evidence of Hinduism and Buddhism. There are monasteries, shrines, prayer flags and temples everywhere.

An astounding diversity of animal life can also be found in Nepal, ranging from the Bengal tiger to rhinoceros and elephant.

Climate: Hottest month/July

Time difference from UK: GMT +5.45 hrs

Placement overview

If Buddhist temples and awe-inspiring Himalayas are on your must-see list, then this is the trip for you. In the magical kingdom of Nepal you could make a real difference to the lives of children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Nepal Experience the magical Himalayan kingdom of Nepal