The goal of this project is to provide community development assistance to a Child Care Center in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. Volunteers act as role models, help the children with their homework, lead recreational activities, aid in meal preparation, and assist the staff members. Often the children at the center are abandoned or 'given over to brokers' by their families, but there are also children who reside in the home who do not have parents. Your main role is to act as a big brother/big sister and provide emotional support to the Children at the Center.
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Where will I be volunteering?
There are 3 project locations: Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara. Your placement is dependent on when you apply and how long you're staying.
- Kathmandu: Placements in Kathmandu are just (30-45 minutes) from the main tourist area. Kathmandu is the vibrant capital city of Nepal, and has a wide range of restaurants, internet cafés, clubs, shopping centers, and banks. You will have numerous opportunities to explore the sites during free time.
- Chitwan: The flora and fauna of Chitwan makes it a great place for nature lovers. Chitwan has over 50 different species of mammals, 400 different species of birds, and 65 different types of butterflies. More than 70 different species of grass grow here. The most famous wildlife in Chitwan is perhaps the single-horned Asian rhinoceros.
- Pokhara: If Kathmandu is the cultural hub of Nepal, Pokhara is the center of adventure. An enchanting city nestled in a tranquil valley; it is the starting point for many of Nepal's most popular trekking and rafting destinations.
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What will I be doing?
You will work with the children during the day by assisting the staff members, helping the children academically and emotionally, as well as developing activities in which the children can participate. Volunteers will act as role models, help the children with their homework, lead recreational activities, and assist the staff members with cooking and cleaning.
What is required to volunteer on this project?
- Language Requirement: Intermediate English
- Must be 18 years or older.
What will my schedule be like?
uVolunteer believes that you should have a well balanced work and play schedule. This means you will only be required to work 5 days per week for a maximum of 6 hours per day. For the remainder of your time, you will be free to enjoy the vacationing aspects of your trip.
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Will I be able to communicate with family and friends?
Local calls are included in the program fee. You can make international calls using a phone card, which can be purchased once you arrive in Nepal. International calls are very affordable, and 24 hr Internet cafes can be found throughout the cities.
What can I do in my free time?
uVolunteer anticipates and encourages your desire for travel and adventure. Your time away from volunteering is open for you to decide your activities. You may decide to take advantage of the local culture and spend time within the community over the weekend. Otherwise, there is ample opportunity to explore Nepal and all it has to offer.
Great weekend trips include:
- Trekking
- Rafting
- Bungee Jumping
- Safaris
- Site Seeing
- Kayaking
- Para-gliding
- Program Name: Volunteer Nepal
- Project Name: Volunteer to help the children in the Child Care Centers Nepal
- Project Category: Care and Community
- Project Location: Pokhara
- Program Fee: A 2 week experience starts from $975; add $75 for each additional week
- Program fees include:
- Airport Pickup and Drop off Service
- Welcome Orientation and debriefing
- A six day Cultural orientation, basic language lessons, program training & sightseeing around Katmandu valley
- A volunteer project
- In-country coordination support
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Program Activities
- Project Donation
- 24/7 emergency hot line
- Letter of Recommendation
- Certificate
- Travel Insurance Coverage: Read Full Policy Details
- Items not included: Flights, travel insurance, vaccinations, visa costs, personal expenses, and any other expense not listed above
- Project Transport Arrangements: Public Bus, Tuk tuk, Rickshaw, Bicycle, or Walking if project is located near the home stay
- Suggested transportation budget: Approximately $30 per week (does not include weekend travel expenses)
- Working Schedule: 5 days per week; 5-6 hours per day EMPTY
- Language Requirement: Intermediate English
- Accommodation Type: Home Stay - Dorm
- Meals: 3 Meals Daily
- Start dates: Fortnightly, on Fridays
- Volunteer Gender: Male & Female
- Minimum age: 18
- Minimum project length: 2 Weeks
- Maximum project length: 13 Weeks
- Maximum number of volunteers: 20
- Resume or CV required: No
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