The goal of this project is to provide community development assistance to the communities of Kathmandu Valley. Volunteers will assist in educating the local communities on the importance of appropriate health care and sanitation habits because the people of Nepal are unaware of these issues. The main focus is to provide the local community with preventative measures and guidance in health care and sanitation to apply a proactive method rather than having to react to the result of poor health practices.
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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.
What will I be doing?
Volunteers will provide basic health care education and first aid training to local organizations, government schools, and local people in rural villages. Volunteers may also assist in performing health checks, creating medical records, and administering vaccinations.
What is required to volunteer on this project?
- Language Requirement: Intermediate English
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Be a Medical Student, Doctor, or Have Experience in the Medical Field.
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 with a phone card that can be purchased once 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
- Paragliding
- Program Name: Volunteer Nepal
- Project Name: Volunteer to Provide Health Care and Education to the communities of Nepal
- Project Category: Care and Community
- Project Location: Kathmandu
- Program Fee: A 6 week experience starts from $1275; 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
- 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: 6 Weeks
- Maximum project length: 13 Weeks
- Maximum number of volunteers: 20
- Resume or CV required: No
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